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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Steve Whitton
| name = Steve Whitton
| image =
| image =
| fullname = Stephen Paul Whitton
| fullname = Stephen Paul Whitton
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|12|4|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|12|4|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[London]], [[England]]
| birth_place = [[London]], England
| death_date =
| death_date =
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
| position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]]
| position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]]
| youthyears1 = 1977–1978
| youthyears1 = 1977–1978
| youthclubs1 = [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]]
| years1 = 1978–1983
| years1 = 1978–1983 | clubs1 = [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] | caps1 = 74 | goals1 = 21
| years2 = 1980
| years2 = 1980 | clubs2 = → [[Seiko SA]] (loan)
| years3 = 1983–1986
| years3 = 1983–1986 | clubs3 = [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] | caps3 = 39 | goals3 = 6
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| years4 = 1986 | clubs4 = → [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] (loan) | caps4 = 8 | goals4 = 2
| years4 = 1986
| years5 = 1986–1989
| years5 = 1986–1989 | clubs5 = [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] | caps5 = 95 | goals5 = 28
| years6 = 1989–1991
| years6 = 1989–1991 | clubs6 = [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] | caps6 = 32 | goals6 = 4
| years7 = 1990 | clubs7 = → [[Halmstads BK]] (loan) | caps7 = 13 | goals7 = 7
| years7 = 1990
| years8 = 1991–1994
| years8 = 1991–1994 | clubs8 = [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]] | caps8 = 88 | goals8 = 15
| years9 = 1994–1998
| years9 = 1994–1998 | clubs9 = [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]] | caps9 = 116 | goals9 = 21
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| manageryears1 = 1999–2003
| clubs1 = [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]]
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| managerclubs1 = [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]]
| clubs2 = → [[Seiko SA]] (loan)
| clubs3 = [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]]
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| clubs4 = → [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] (loan)
| clubs5 = [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]]
| clubs6 = [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]]
| clubs7 = → [[Halmstads BK]] (loan)
| clubs8 = [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]]
| clubs9 = [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]]
| caps1 = 74
| caps2 =
| caps3 = 39
| caps4 = 8
| caps5 = 95
| caps6 = 32
| caps7 = 13
| caps8 = 88
| caps9 = 116
| goals1 = 21
| goals2 =
| goals3 = 6
| goals4 = 2
| goals5 = 28
| goals6 = 4
| goals7 = 7
| goals8 = 15
| goals9 = 21
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| manageryears1 = 1999–2003
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| managerclubs1 = [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]]
}}
}}
'''Stephen Paul "Steve" Whitton''' (born 4 December 1960) is a former [[England|English]] [[association football|football]]er who played as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]]. He was born in [[East Ham]], [[London]].
'''Stephen Paul "Steve" Whitton''' (born 4 December 1960) is an English former [[association football|football]]er who played as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]]. He was born in [[East Ham]], [[London]].


==Career==
==Career==
In a playing career spanning 20 years (1978–1998), he made more than 450 league appearances. Whitton played in [[the Football League]] and [[Premier League]] in England,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/stevewhitton.html |title=Steve Whitton |work= Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database |publisher=Neil Brown |accessdate=2008-05-07}}</ref> the [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[Allsvenskan]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hbk.se/extra/pod/?action=pod_show&id=373 |title=Steve Whitton |publisher=[[Halmstads BK]] |accessdate=2008-05-07|language=sv}}</ref> and the [[Hong Kong First Division League]]. After being forced to retire with injury he became assistant manager at [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]] under [[Steve Wignall]] and his successor [[Mick Wadsworth]]. He went on to manage the team after Wadsworth resigned just weeks before the start of the season.<ref>http://www.leaguemanagers.com/managers/profile-342.html</ref> He continued as manager until he left by mutual consent in early 2003 .<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/colchester_united/2523131.stm |title=Whitton exits Colchester |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=2002-11-28 |accessdate=2008-05-07}}</ref> He has not taken a job in football since.
In a playing career spanning 20 years (1978–1998), Whitton made more than 450 league appearances. He played in [[the Football League]] and [[Premier League]] in England,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/stevewhitton.html |title=Steve Whitton |website=Post War English & Scottish Football League A-–Z Player's Database |publisher=Neil Brown |accessdate=2008-05-07}}</ref> the Swedish [[Allsvenskan]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hbk.se/extra/pod/?action=pod_show&id=373 |title=Steve Whitton |publisher=Halmstads BK |language=sv |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718034227/http://www.hbk.se/extra/pod/?action=pod_show&id=373 |archivedate=18 July 2011}}</ref> and the [[Hong Kong First Division League]]. After being forced to retire with injury he became assistant manager at [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]] under [[Steve Wignall]] and his successor [[Mick Wadsworth]]. He went on to manage the team after Wadsworth resigned just weeks before the start of the season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.leaguemanagers.com/managers/steve-whitton/ |title=Steve Whitton |publisher=League Managers' Association |accessdate=4 September 2015}}</ref> He continued as manager until he left by mutual consent in early 2003.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/colchester_united/2523131.stm |title=Whitton exits Colchester |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 November 2002 |accessdate=4 September 2015}}</ref>


==Managerial statistics==
==Managerial statistics==
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|align=left|[[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]]
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|align=left|28 August 1999
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===Club===
===Club===
;[[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.Coludaybyday.co.uk/Statistics/Player%20Stats/PlayerHonours/PlayerTheChampionship.html |title=Tier Two (Championship) Honours |work=Coludaybyday.co.uk}}</ref>
;Ipswich Town<ref name=coludata>{{cite web |url=http://www.coludata.co.uk/item.php?pg=player&it=549 |title=Players: Steve Whitton |website=Coludata.co.uk |accessdate=4 September 2015}}</ref>
* [[Football League Second Division]] Winner (1): 1991–92
* [[Football League Second Division]]: [[1991–92 Football League|1991–92]]


; Colchester United<ref name=coludata/>
;[[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.Coludaybyday.co.uk/Statistics/Player%20Stats/PlayerHonours/PlayerAssociateMembersCup.html |title=Associate Members Cup Finalists |work=Coludaybyday.co.uk}}</ref>
* [[Football League Trophy]] Runner-up (1): 1996–97
* [[Football League Trophy]] runner-up: [[1996–97 Football League Trophy|1996–97]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Colchester United F.C. Player of the Year}}
{{Colchester United F.C. Player of the Year}}


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Revision as of 18:29, 4 September 2015

Steve Whitton
Personal information
Full name Stephen Paul Whitton
Date of birth (1960-12-04) 4 December 1960 (age 63)
Place of birth London, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1977–1978 Coventry City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978–1983 Coventry City 74 (21)
1980 → Seiko SA (loan)
1983–1986 West Ham United 39 (6)
1986 → Birmingham City (loan) 8 (2)
1986–1989 Birmingham City 95 (28)
1989–1991 Sheffield Wednesday 32 (4)
1990 → Halmstads BK (loan) 13 (7)
1991–1994 Ipswich Town 88 (15)
1994–1998 Colchester United 116 (21)
Managerial career
1999–2003 Colchester United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Stephen Paul "Steve" Whitton (born 4 December 1960) is an English former footballer who played as a striker. He was born in East Ham, London.

Career

In a playing career spanning 20 years (1978–1998), Whitton made more than 450 league appearances. He played in the Football League and Premier League in England,[1] the Swedish Allsvenskan[2] and the Hong Kong First Division League. After being forced to retire with injury he became assistant manager at Colchester United under Steve Wignall and his successor Mick Wadsworth. He went on to manage the team after Wadsworth resigned just weeks before the start of the season.[3] He continued as manager until he left by mutual consent in early 2003.[4]

Managerial statistics

Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Colchester United 28 August 1999 29 January 2003 181 52 45 84 28.7

Honours

Club

Ipswich Town[5]
Colchester United[5]

References

General
  • Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 134. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  • Steve Whitton at Soccerbase
Specific
  1. ^ "Steve Whitton". Post War English & Scottish Football League A-–Z Player's Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 7 May 2008.
  2. ^ "Steve Whitton" (in Swedish). Halmstads BK. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Steve Whitton". League Managers' Association. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  4. ^ "Whitton exits Colchester". BBC Sport. 28 November 2002. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Players: Steve Whitton". Coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 4 September 2015.


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