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Rise of Nations: Throne and Patriots Expansion Pack (PC) Platform: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Description ise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots, the expansion pack to the critically acclaimed, best-selling real-time strategy (RTS) game Rise of Nations, adds a barrage of new features to the original game. Combining the epic scope of traditional turn-based strategy games with the fast-paced action of RTS games, Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots enables players to explore 6,000 years of history as they amass powerful armies, build prosperous economies and perform acts of diplomacy. Rise of Nations: Thrones and... Manufacturer's Description Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots, the expansion pack to the critically acclaimed, best-selling, real-time strategy game Rise of Nations, adds a barrage of new features to the original game. Combining the epic scope of traditional turn-based strategy games with the fast-paced action of RTS games, Thrones and Patriots enables players to explore 6,000 years of history as they amass powerful armies, build prosperous economies, and perform acts of diplomacy. Thrones and Patriots introduces six new nations, four unique single-player campaigns, more than 20 original units, new wonders, and new government types. Unlike other historical RTS games, the Rise of Nations franchise allows gamers to quickly play through eight historical epochs of time from the Ancient Age to the Information Age. Features: Highly diverse new nations: Players can lead one of six new nations--Iroquois, Lakota, American, Dutch, Persian, and Indian--in the single-player campaigns or on a multiplayer battlefield. Each nation has its own distinctive national powers and special units, such as the Lakota who have no national boundaries, or the Americans whose marines can hide anywhere without the need of a General nearby. Rich new campaigns and scenarios: Four new non-linear, single-player campaigns based on historical epochs will keep players busy as they plan their moves on the strategic outer map and play out the battles in over 130 new scenarios. The new campaigns include Alexander the Great, Napoleon, the New World, and the Cold War. Choose a government type: As a nation advances through the ages, players can decide between six different government types. From socialism to capitalism, despotism to republic, each government type has a different power that allows players to customize their nations and open up new tactics and strategic possibilities. A unique Patriot unit is available with each government type, bringing a variety of powers to the battlefield. New units: More than 20 new units, which are graphically unique to each new nation, are available for players to command including the massive Persian War Elephants, armed Dutch merchants, unique ships, and supply wagons. Achieve greatness by constructing three new wonders of the world: Forbidden City: Walled city built in 1407 within Beijing for the Imperial Court of the Chinese emperor. Entry was forbidden to ordinary citizens until 1912. Red Fort: Massive fortification built of red sandstone in 1618, it served as the palace of India's Mughal Emperors. The outer defense wall was 1.5 miles long and 110 feet tall. Hanging Gardens: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, these gardens were built by Nebuchadnezzar II for his queen in ancient Babylon, circa 600 BC.

Rise of Nations: Thrones and Rise of Nations - Double Pack (PC CD) Platform: Windows XP Condition: New This Title Also Available As: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition games available Please get in touch for information on these options. Product Description Manufacturer's Description Alexander the Great. Napoleon. You. The epic scope of turn-based strategy games meets the pulse-pounding action of real-time strategy games in this rich expansion for the PC GAME of the YEAR - Rise of Nations. The entire span of human history is in your hands as you build your nation, choose your form of government, and use a wealth of powerful strategies and new units to dominate your foes! Lead One of 6 Additional Nations: American, Dutch, Indian, Iroquois, Lakota and Persian. Play 4 New Single-Player Campaigns: Alexander the. Great, The New World, Napoleon, and The Cold War. Over 20 New Units and Weapons: Massive Persian War Elephants, American Marines, and more. Pick Your Government: Select the style of rule that best suits your nationeￂﾢ￢ﾂﾬs goals, including monarchy and republic

Rise Of Nations (PC CD) Platform: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Information Cross genre gameplay-Combining pulse-pounding real-time gaming with the epic scope of turn-based strategy games Zooming capabilities provide players with a global view of many cities and sweeping military campaigns while still controlling the progress of individual cities and battles. Multiple victory conditions - Players succeed through non-military and quasi-military strategies including espionage, economic manipulations, political maneuvering and population growth. Streamlined multiplayer, players build up resources and move through different time periods quickly, reaching the game's climax in a timely fashion. Product Description Rise of Nations is a historical real-time strategy game from Big Huge Games' Brian Reynolds, designer of PC game classics such as Civilization 2 and Alpha Centauri. Dominate 6,000 years of history from the Ancient Age to the Information Age. Which forces will you deploy to lead your nation to global prominence? Trade, espionage, diplomacy¿¿¿war? Whichever path you choose, you'll experience the pulse-pounding thrill and speed of real-time gaming, combined with the epic scope and depth of turn-based strategy games. These are brought together for the first time ever in Rise of Nations. You'll create new cities, improve city infrastructures and expand national borders. Conquer foes through military might using everything from sling-shots to cannons, stealth bombers to nuclear weapons. Corner the market on key commodities and consolidate power under your rule. Wheel and deal across time with history's eminent cultures. Review PC gamers, as a breed, aren't short of strategy games to play. But the canny mix of real time and turn-based gameplay that underpins Rise of Nations proves to be initially intriguing and deceptively addictive. The game's focus is spread over some 6,000 years, with numerous scenarios pitching you initially into the midst of ancient history and ultimately bringing events right up to date. In each scenario, several skills are at times aggressively tested; there's the need for diplomacy, the odd bit of combat, resource management and trading. In short, pretty much the staple diet of most strategy games. Where Rise of Nations takes a different path though is in its approach. The single player mode brings into play a strategic map--think of the board game Risk and you're about there--and charges you with the task of capturing fresh territories whilst successfully defending your own. It's a weighty addition to an already long-lasting game, and marries up nicely to the real time strategy element that subsequently kicks in. Furthermore, the game's surprisingly easy to get into, and as you progress your people from a basic beginning through to a more advanced society, it's hard not to get immersed in it all. While ironing out the need for petty decision making that's brought several other titles in the genre to their knees, Rise of Nations still demands much taxing of the grey matter, and to its credit, there's rarely just one way to approach a problem. And that's before the highly entertaining battles kick in. From time to time, you could argue that the gameplay gets slightly repetitive and the mixing in of two different styles of strategy style isn't going to appeal to all. -- Simon Brew

Republic: The Revolution (PC) Platform: Windows 95 Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Information Persuade, hire and recruit all manner of specialist characters (from army generals to TV films stars to archbishops) to your cause. Rise to power through the use of politics, business, crime, religion or military force. Behave as ruthlessly or as compassionately as you want. Order and orchestrate thousands of exciting and diverse actions from vast rallies and riots, to rigging football matches, to secret police 'hits,' to broadcasting news propaganda. Players may follow five different strands of play, allowing them to play as politicians, businessmen, criminals, religious leaders or generals. Revolutionary AI techniques will allow living and breathing individual citizens to inhabit the towns and cities in Novistrana. Product Description Power is everything in PC strategy simulation game Republic: The Revolution. Following the fall of the mighty Soviet Union, dozens of autonomous states have sprung up from the crumbling remnants. One small republic, Novistrana, has become a hive of brutality and corruption. A ruthless dictator, Vassily Karasov, rules the country with an iron fist and a control based on fear and oppression. With a personal vendetta against him and seeds of discontent spreading throughout the nation, now is the moment to seize power and liberate the masses. Time to start a revolution. Starting with a single loyal supporter you must create a powerful nationwide faction strong enough to oust Karasov. Using a combination of influence, wealth and force you must attempt to gain the allegiance of prominent public figures including members of the secret police, councillors, celebrities, priests and criminals. Hundreds of diverse actions enable you to order and manipulate the masses--from rallies and riots to constructing crime syndicates, holding charity galas, organising secret police hits or broadcasting news propaganda. Revolutionary AI techniques create living and breathing individual citizens to inhabit the cities of Novistrana. Each person will have detailed daily routines and their own set of beliefs and loyalties that govern their behaviour, producing consistent and realistic reactions to situations that arise in the game.

Republic: The Revolution (PC) Platform: Windows XP, Windows 95, Windows 2000 Condition: New This Title Also Available As: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition games available Please get in touch for information on these options. Product Information Persuade, hire and recruit all manner of specialist characters (from army generals to TV films stars to archbishops) to your cause. Rise to power through the use of politics, business, crime, religion or military force. Behave as ruthlessly or as compassionately as you want. Order and orchestrate thousands of exciting and diverse actions from vast rallies and riots, to rigging football matches, to secret police 'hits,' to broadcasting news propaganda. Players may follow five different strands of play, allowing them to play as politicians, businessmen, criminals, religious leaders or generals. Revolutionary AI techniques will allow living and breathing individual citizens to inhabit the towns and cities in Novistrana. Product Description Power is everything in PC strategy simulation game Republic: The Revolution. Following the fall of the mighty Soviet Union, dozens of autonomous states have sprung up from the crumbling remnants. One small republic, Novistrana, has become a hive of brutality and corruption. A ruthless dictator, Vassily Karasov, rules the country with an iron fist and a control based on fear and oppression. With a personal vendetta against him and seeds of discontent spreading throughout the nation, now is the moment to seize power and liberate the masses. Time to start a revolution. Starting with a single loyal supporter you must create a powerful nationwide faction strong enough to oust Karasov. Using a combination of influence, wealth and force you must attempt to gain the allegiance of prominent public figures including members of the secret police, councillors, celebrities, priests and criminals. Hundreds of diverse actions enable you to order and manipulate the masses--from rallies and riots to constructing crime syndicates, holding charity galas, organising secret police hits or broadcasting news propaganda. Revolutionary AI techniques create living and breathing individual citizens to inhabit the cities of Novistrana. Each person will have detailed daily routines and their own set of beliefs and loyalties that govern their behaviour, producing consistent and realistic reactions to situations that arise in the game.

Rise of Nations (PC CD) Platform: Windows XP Condition: New This Title Also Available As: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition games available Please get in touch for information on these options. Product Information rts real time strategy command and conquer army building pc game Product Description Rise of Nations is a real-time strategy game which covers a long period of time, from the early stone age up to the modern-day technology. The game offers many unique features that you can not find in other RTS games, such as: National Borders, Rare Resources, "Conquer the World" risk-like campaign, Citizens can occupy themselves, 18 Historical Nations (with unique powers/units), Multiple victory conditions, and many more. Also, a multi-player mode is included and offers a ranking system. Manufacturer's Description Which forces will you deploy to lead your nation to global prominence? Trade, espionage, diplomacy...war? Whichever path you choose, you'll experience the pulse-pounding thrill and speed of real-time gaming, combined with the epic scope and depth of turn-based strategy games. These are brought together for the first time ever in Rise of Nations. You'll create new cities, improve city infrastructures and expand national borders. Conquer foes through military might using everything from sling-shots to cannons, stealth bombers to nuclear weapons. Corner the market on key commodities and consolidate power under your rule. Wheel and deal across time with history's eminent cultures. Cross-genre gameplay. Combining the speed of real-time gaming with the epic scope of turn-based strategy games, "Rise of Nations" allows players to have a fast and fun experience with the option to complete a game in less than an hour. The game's epic scope moves through eight historical epochs, tying together the mysteries of ancient philosophy and the wonders of the world. Multiple ways to achieve victory. Players succeed through nonmilitary and quasi-military strategies including espionage, political maneuvering, technology races and population growth. Players can also choose to win through military action. Eighteen highly diverse nations. Players lead one of 18 nations - Aztec, Bantu, British, Chinese, Egyptian, French, German, Greek, Incan, Japanese, Korean, Mayan, Mongol, Nubian, Roman, Russian, Spanish and Turk - each with its own distinctive national powers and special units. Conquer the world. This nonlinear single-player campaign allows gamers to play on a map of the world and take over one territory at a time. Each victory gives players tribute, special resources or bonus powers. In-depth game experience. Gamers will be able to create a truly strategic game experience by using national borders, flank attacks, spies and generals. Zooming scale. Three levels ofzooming scale provide players with a detailed, tactical or strategic overview of their nation. Stunning animations and special effects. The game includes more than 220 unit types, with more than 500 artistically distinct variations based on gender, race and time, ranging from slingers and musketeers to tanks, jets and nuclear missiles. Quick and easy play. Gamers can learn to play with six story-driven tutorials ranging in difficulty from beginning to advanced. Streamlinedmultiplayer. Up to eight players can be challenged on the Internet or via local area network, including in-game matchmaking.

Title: Republic The Revolution Platform: PC Region: PAL Condition: Like new In the wake of the Soviet Union's collapse, the Republic of Novistrana heads towards chaos as numerous factions struggle for power. Starting with nothing more than a small base of local support, build a nationwide faction powerful enough to oust the president and enforce a new republic. Rise to power through the use of military force, crime, business, politics, or religion. Thousands of citizens, each with individual routines and behavioral patterns, exist in living and breathing cities. Lead them by compassion or ruthless aggression, but beware, as every action can have untold repercussions and consequences on the future of your republic.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords Platform: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7 Condition: New This Title Also Available As: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition games available Please get in touch for information on these options. Product Information Collection contains: Star Wars - Knights of the old republic I & II Product Description How it all began... The Knights of the Old Republic Collection includes at the same time the with more than 40 game of the year awards Excellent star wars: Knights of the Old Republic and on the title Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: The Sith Lords Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: The Jedi have a thousand generations rise of the guardians Peace and Justice in the old republic. In the war between the Jedi and the Sith you're going to, of a group of freedom fighters if you're having a epic journey through the galaxy anzufeￂﾼhren. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords have a Jedi almost to light, and are about to be, the old republic to smash. The order of the Jedi is in Ruins and now you can be, a lone Jedi - The Last Hope the Galaxy. Language/Subtitle: English Manual: German

Age of Empires Rise of Rome Platform: Windows 95 Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Information Add-on software for Microsoft Age of Empires Carefully plan and coordinate your civilization's growth with the addition of production queues Relive key moments in history with challenging campaigns, including Caesar versus Cleopatra and Marc Antony Chart new strategies for developing and conquering in 4 new map types Gather up resources to create the most impressive wonder of the world, the Roman Coliseum Improve your gameplay with Microsoft SideWinder Strategic Commander Product Description Review Once you've squeezed the utmost out of your Assyrians and Minoans in Age of Empires I, what you need is the Rise of Rome expansion. There are four new civilisations at your beck and call, two in the last thousand years BC (Carthaginian and Macedonian) and two that span the BC-AD divide (Palmyran and Roman), the latter taking us all the way to 476 AD. There are also new units, technologies, campaigns and map types to assimilate. Among the campaigns you will find Hannibal's crossing of the Alps with added elephants (there's a mild pachyderm fixation evident in this expansion as one of the new units is an armoured elephant) and Caesar slugging it out with Mark Antony and Cleopatra. There is no on-line help for this expansion, just the manual that describes the additional features, but if you've played your way through the original, you won't have any problems. Rome, as you may recall, wasn't built in a day; nor will it be in this game which builds on its solid and successful precursor. The graphics are still wonderful as is the attention to detail--if you're hooked on Age of Empires, buy this now for many more hours of empire-building entertainment. -- Mark Whitehorn Manufacturer's Description The Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome is the highly anticipated add-on to the award-winning, best-selling real-time strategy game Age of Empires. Focusing on the legendary Roman Empire, the Rise of Rome will challenge veterans and novices alike to wage war on an epic scale with four additional civilizations, several unique units, new technologies and new campaigns, including the showcase campaign that focuses on the Rise of Rome itself. The program includes four new civilizations--Carthage, Palmyra, Macedonia, and Rome. "

Best Sellers: Emperor Rise of the Middle Kingdom (PC) Platform: Windows XP, Windows 98 Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Description Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom takes aspiring city governors to ancient China, adding several revolutionary features, including multiplayer gameplay, a first in the city-building genre. Leaving the Mediterranean behind, the city-building series makes its first foray into Asia and immerses the player in brand new surroundings. This is the world in which the player will take the reigns of leadership and take their cities through the twists and turns of Chinese history. Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom also offers gamers their first opportunity to play a city building game with their friends, online via the Internet. A great variety of both collaborative and competitive multiplayer games will be offered. Players may need to collaborate in building one of China's engineering marvels, or they may share a common goal to attain a certain level of affluence. In competitive multiplay, players take sides--or may be a side unto themselves--and fight for sole power over China.

You are bidding on the PlayStation 2 video game BATMAN RISE OF SIN TZU Official Sony PS2 Licensed Product Comes in original cover with manual In as new condition 1 copy available In Stock and ready for dispatch   About BATMAN RISE OF SIN TZU: Sin Tzu, cunning master of strategy and martial arts, makes history as the first Batman character to debut in a video game. To commemorate this event, DC Comics and Warner Bros. have showcased the talents of veteran scriptwriter Flint Dille and reknown comic book artist, Jim Lee as Sin Tzu's co-creators and character designers. The third-person action game lets up to two players join forces as Batman and Robin or Nightwing and Batgirl and take on the scum of Gotham City. Utilizing 35 different attacks and plenty of Bat-gadgets, players fight their way through 12 levels, from the Gotham City Docks to the infamous Arkham Asylum. Publisher: Ubisoft Developers: Ubisoft Montreal, Warner Bros. Interactive   BID WITH CONFIDENCE FROM A

Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (PS2) Platform: PlayStation2 Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Information Fight Sin Tzu, cunning master of strategy and martial arts Battle other infamous enemies including Bane, Clayface, Scarecrow Utilize Batman's arsenal such as the Batarang, Grappling Hook, and Smoke Bombs More than 35 martial arts moves and combos For 1-2 players Product Description Manufacturer's Description In Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu, the caped crusader faces a new enemy, unlike any he has ever faced before. The faceless foe plunges Gotham City into chaos on the night of the anniversary of Bruce Wayne's parents' murder. Who is responsible for unleashing havoc on Gotham City? The truth will be revealed. Battle the evil forces of Gotham City by yourself or with a friend. Two players can fight the forces of evil as the Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin, or choose to control Nightwing or Batgirl. Take on Batman's most infamous enemies including Bane, Clayface, Scarecrow and the new formidable foe, Sin Tzu, all appearing for the first time in a video game. Sin Tzu, cunning master of strategy and martial arts, makes history as the first Batman character to debut in a video game. To commemorate this event, DC Comics and Warner Bros. have showcased the talents of veteran scriptwriter Flint Dille and renowned comic book artist Jim Lee as Sin Tzu's cocreators and character designers.

Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (Xbox) Platform: Xbox Condition: New This Title Also Available As: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition games available Please get in touch for information on these options. Product Information Fight Sin Tzu, cunning master of strategy and martial arts, the first Batman character to debut in a video game Battle Batman's most infamous enemies including Bane, Clayface, Scarecrow and the new formidable foe Utilize Batmane￢ﾀﾠs arsenal such as the Batarang, Grappling Hook, and Smoke Bombs Topple Sin Tzu's soldiers of crime with more than 35 martial arts moves and combos For 1 or 2 players Product Description Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (Xbox) Manufacturer's Description Batman faces a new enemy. Unlike any he has ever faced before. The faceless foe plunges Gotham City into chaos on the night of the anniversary of Bruce Wayne's parents' murder. Who is responsible for unleashing havoc on Gotham City? The truth will be revealed. Sin Tzu, cunning master of strategy and martial arts, makes history as the first Batman character to debut in a video game. To commemorate this event, DC Comics and Warner Bros. have showcased the talents of veteran scriptwriter Flint Dille and reknown comic book artist, Jim Lee as Sin Tzu's co-creators and character designers. Battle the evil forces of Gotham City by yourself or with a friend. Two Players can fight the forces of evil as the Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin; or choose to control Nightwing or Batgirl! Take on Batman's most infamous enemies including Bane, Clayface, Scarecrow and the new formidable foe--Sin Tzu, all appearing for the first time in a videogame.

Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (Xbox) Platform: Xbox Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Information Fight Sin Tzu, cunning master of strategy and martial arts, the first Batman character to debut in a video game Battle Batman's most infamous enemies including Bane, Clayface, Scarecrow and the new formidable foe Utilize Batman¿¿¿¿¿s arsenal such as the Batarang, Grappling Hook, and Smoke Bombs Topple Sin Tzu's soldiers of crime with more than 35 martial arts moves and combos For 1 or 2 players Product Description Manufacturer's Description Batman faces a new enemy. Unlike any he has ever faced before. The faceless foe plunges Gotham City into chaos on the night of the anniversary of Bruce Wayne's parents' murder. Who is responsible for unleashing havoc on Gotham City? The truth will be revealed. Sin Tzu, cunning master of strategy and martial arts, makes history as the first Batman character to debut in a video game. To commemorate this event, DC Comics and Warner Bros. have showcased the talents of veteran scriptwriter Flint Dille and reknown comic book artist, Jim Lee as Sin Tzu's co-creators and character designers. Battle the evil forces of Gotham City by yourself or with a friend. Two Players can fight the forces of evil as the Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin; or choose to control Nightwing or Batgirl! Take on Batman's most infamous enemies including Bane, Clayface, Scarecrow and the new formidable foe--Sin Tzu, all appearing for the first time in a videogame.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Petr Cech arrived in for £7 million, more than all the past goalkeepers in Chelsea history combined, with the task of challenging established number one Carlo Cudicini. He immediately caught the eye with his height, incredible reaction speed and confidence in leaving his goal-line and began his Chelsea career as Jose Mourinho's first choice. He had to be good to keep Cudicini out. A clean-sheet laden first season at Stamford Bridge was statistically the most accomplished by any Chelsea keeper - a run of minutes without conceding a goal between December and March set a new English top flight record. By the end of that season he had his first championship medal plus records for the fewest goals conceded and most clean sheets in an English top-flight season, recognised with the award of the Barclays Golden Gloves for . Though the version of the Chelsea defence was never quite as watertight as the season before, Petr continued to excel and was a major force in capturing a consecutive Premiership title. Serious injury in October cast big doubts over the future of his career, but Petr overcame a fractured skull that had required immediate surgery, 30 stitches and much rest to return just three months later. Within weeks he had recorded a seven-game run for club and country without conceding a goal, all while sporting the skull protection that has become a trade mark, and he ended the season with both domestic cups. Injuries took their toll again during , and change of management brought a change of goalkeeping coach - Christophe Lollichon, his coach at former club Rennes, joined the Blues - as Silvino Louro left with Mourinho. Despite calf, hip and facial afflictions, 6ft 4in Petr was there as we reached the Champions League Final in Moscow, making a string of vital saves before we were eventually beaten on penalties by Manchester United - his save from Cristiano Ronaldo in the shootout proving academic. After a typically consistent opening to the campaign, Petr's form, and those in front of him, took a dip around Christmas and new manager Luiz Felipe Scolari experimented with a set-piece zonal marking system which contributed to points being lost against Fulham and Manchester United, while we were nearly embarrassed in the FA Cup by Southend and then Ipswich. Scolari's exit brought about an improvement in form under Guus Hiddink, the highlight of Petr's season coming in the Camp Nou as Barcelona were kept at bay, important saves made against Samuel Eto'o and Alex Hleb. For the first season in three there were no major injury problems, with 35 Premier League appearances and an ever-present record in the Champions League. In Petr further enhanced his own reputation with a solid season and a major contribution towards a first Premier League and FA Cup Double. Individual errors were reduced, though a couple of mishaps occurred at Stoke and Aston Villa, but Petr bounced back to concede just two more in the next eight games as we entered the Christmas period on top of the league, and while a calf injury at the San Siro prevented him from participating in our Champions League second-leg defeat against Inter, causing him to miss five games, he returned for the run-in and had a big say in the direction the silverware went, earning the Premier League's Golden Glove on the final day of the season with his 17th clean sheet from 34 games. Petr kept perhaps his best for last. In the FA Cup Final he first pulled off an amazing instinctive save to prevent Frederic Piquionne from opening the scoring, and then kept out Kevin-Prince Boateng's spot-kick with his feet, moments before Didier Drogba went up the other end and scored a superb free-kick. Cech's next campaign began with a calf strain in pre-season, but he returned in time for the first league game and he would be an ever-present, surpassing the 300-appearance mark. He has since become Chelsea's highest appearing foreign player, going past Gianfranco Zola's 312. At the end of the season he was voted Chelsea's Player of the Year for the first time. A knee injury hampered the early stages of causing him to miss two games, but he was soon back between the sticks, though facing criticism with goals flying past him. He was beaten five times by Arsenal in late October, the first time we had conceded as many since , but if anyone has the strength of character to deal with such issues it is Cech, and he kept a clean sheet at Blackburn on Bonfire Night despite sustaining a broken nose in the early stages of the game, after a collision with his own defender Ashley Cole. Pre-Chelsea A precocious talent, Petr built his reputation at Sparta Prague where at the age of 19 he broke the national record for the longest spell without conceding a goal. Equally hard to beat in the Champions League, over minutes in all competitions passed without a goal. That earned a move to Rennes in France where midway through his second season he agreed to join Chelsea for the next campaign on a five-year contract. International Career At Under 21 international level Petr was a major factor in the crowning of the Czech Republic as European Champions while at senior level, Euro brought five clean sheets, a semi-final and a place in Uefa's all-star squad of the tournament. His reputation on the international stage continued to grow and he represented his country at both the World Cup in , Czech Republic's first since splitting with Slovakia in , and Euro , where it was his unfortunate late error in the group stages that saw his country eliminated. He bounced back to be named Czech Footballer of the Year for the fifth time in and although they failed to qualify for South Africa , Petr continues as team captain.