I agree with the Ray Wilkins sentiment. Also Chelsea's rise to the top can be charted to the arrival of hoddle (arrived aged 36) & guillet (arrived aged 33) and 'only' made 30 odd apperances over 2-3seasons, yet there influnece went way beyond that with the players that came after that. Beckham can surely only be a good thing for the influence that he will bring and show real intent that we are back!