Quick, Andy, let's sign Collymore!

[Stu M]

He doesn't even want much money!!

 

 

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Stan Collymore is waiting for the right offer to seal his return to football.

 

The former England striker will consider a playing comeback to domestic football two years after announcing his retirement.

 

Collymore quit the game following a short, unhappy spell at Spanish club Oviedo.

 

He told the BBC Sport website: "The fact that clubs have shown an interest has whetted my appetite."

 

The mercurial striker has carved out a career as a pundit for BBC Radio Five Live.

 

Collymore's retirement announcement prompted Oviedo to pursue a breach of contract claim through local courts instead of through Fifa.

 

I wouldn't even consider it if I didn't think I could make an impact

 

Collymore was able to retain his own registration, and with no Fifa action against him, he has held a standard-issue temporary permission to play since his return to the UK.

 

The six-month temporary clearance becomes permanent in January 2004, when Collymore could be ready to dust off his boots.

 

"When I said I was retiring that was the intention, but with the caveat that if somewhere in the future an opportunity came along, I would consider it," said Collymore.

 

"But it would have to be the right offer for both parties."

 

"It's not a question of finance or money, but purely for football reasons.