| Steve became Garry Hill's fourth signing,
joining The Daggers from Boreham Wood for £5,000 during the summer of
1999 and remains one of the few players in the squad that Garry has paid a
transfer fee to sign. Steve began his career at West Ham, where his
father, Paul, played during the early 1970's. After leaving The Hammers he
then went on to have spells with Southend, Swindon, Grays Athletic,
Hendon, before moving to Victoria Road from Boreham Wood.
Steve is a player that rarely gets noticed
unless he is missing when you surely notice that things are different. He
hasn't always been the most popular with the fans, but interestingly
enough is now beginning to be appreciated having been suspended for five
games having picked up consecutive red cards this season. The difference
in the way the team played during his absence was obvious to even the most
one-eyed Dagger fan.
Steve has been pressed into duty as a
makeshift central defender on occasion, particularly in the long term
absence of Tim Cole and Lee Matthews last season, and never looks out of
place playing there. He has passed his 130th game for the club and has
scored ten goals in that time, including a brace in the LDV match against
Leyton Orient.
Steve on the ball against Telford
Steve in action against Telford
Steve in action against Northwich Victoria
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