Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Stanley Victor "Stan" Collymore (born 22 January 1971) is a retired footballer who was active at a senior level from 1990 until 2001.He was at one time the British transfer record holder when he moved from Nottingham Forest to Liverpool for Pds. 8.5 million in 1995. He was capped three times at senior level by the England national football team, but did not score.Collymore was born in Stone, Staffordshire. As a young boy he supported Aston Villa, the club he continues to support to this day. A centre forward, Collymore played junior football for Penkridge Juniors before starting his career as an apprentice footballer with Walsall, and also Wolverhampton Wanderers, before being released and signing for then Conference team, Stafford Rangers. It was there he caught the eye of several football league clubs by demonstrating the ability to score spectacular goals before being given his chance as a full-time professional with Crystal Palace at the age of 19, when he signed for them in December 1990.