Steve Spooner
Stephen Alan Spooner (born 25 January 1961) is an English footballer who played as a central midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Stephen Alan Spooner | ||
Date of birth | 25 January 1961 | ||
Place of birth | Sutton, England | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1978–1981 | Derby County | 8 | (0) |
1981–1983 | Halifax Town | 72 | (13) |
1983–1986 | Chesterfield | 93 | (14) |
1986–1988 | Hereford United | 84 | (19) |
1988–1990 | York City | 72 | (11) |
1990–1991 | Rotherham United | 19 | (1) |
1991–1993 | Mansfield Town | 58 | (3) |
1993 | Blackpool | 2 | (0) |
1993–1995 | Chesterfield | 12 | (0) |
1995–1996 | Rushden & Diamonds | 37 | (2) |
1996–1997 | Burton Albion | ? | (?) |
Total | 457 | (63) | |
Teams managed | |||
2020 | Birmingham City (caretaker) | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Spooner began his professional career with Derby County but got his breakthrough with Halifax Town, where in the 1982–83 season he was a key player in midfield in Halifax's highest League finish of the decade (11th). He then moved to Chesterfield where he won promotion in 1985, and then on to Hereford United, York City, Rotherham United, Mansfield Town and Blackpool before finishing his League career at Chesterfield. He then later went into non-League football and has since worked as a coach in numerous roles. Currently Spooner is the lead Professional Development Coach with Birmingham City[1] and was appointed in temporary charge of the first-team alongside Craig Gardner on 9 July 2020 following the departure of Pep Clotet. [2]
References
- https://www.bcfc.com/birmingham-city-u18/players/steve-spooner/ accessed 23.08.2018
- https://www.bcfc.com/news/articles/2020/spooner-and-gardner-to-step-up/ accessed 11.07.2020
External links
- Steve Spooner at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- Profile