Steve Davey
Stephen Gilbert Richard Davey (born 5 September 1948 in Plymouth) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Portsmouth and Exeter City.[2] For Plymouth he played either as a striker or at full back.[1] He played a key role in Portsmouth's promotion from the Fourth Division in 1979–80, playing mainly at centre-back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stephen Gilbert Richard Davey[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 September 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Plymouth, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1964–1966 | Plymouth Argyle | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966–1975 | Plymouth Argyle | 224 | (47) |
| 1975–1978 | Hereford United | 107 | (32) |
| 1978–1981 | Portsmouth | 92 | (8) |
| 1981–1982 | Exeter City | 15 | (0) |
| Bideford | |||
| Liskeard Athletic | |||
| Saltash United | |||
| St Blazey | |||
| Total | 438 | (87) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He played twice for England Youth in the summer of 1967, and later played for several non-league clubs in the south-west of England including Bideford, Liskeard Athletic, Saltash United and St Blazey.[1]
He is now a commentator for BBC Radio Devon, co-commentating on Plymouth Argyle matches alongside Gordon Sparks.
References
- "Player: Steve Davey". The Argyle Review. Steve Pearce. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
- "Steve Davey". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
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