Steve Darby

Stephen David Darby (born 15 January 1955) is an English football coach and former player. He is well known throughout Asia as a pundit for ESPN Star Sports.

Managerial career

Bahrain Darby started his football manager career in 1978 where his first coaching role is with the Bahrain national team.

Australia Darby relocated to Australia and by 1981 he was director of soccer coaching in Tasmania. In March 1987 he joined the ACT Academy of Soccer; he later became director of soccer coaching for Australian Capital Territory's teams. In February 1989, he was appointed coach of the women's Australia B (Gold team) for the Oceania Cup held in Brisbane in March. His team defeated Papua New Guinea 2–0 in their first game. They drew 0–0 against Australia A (Green team), but lost against both Chinese Taipei (0–4) and New Zealand (0-2). Australia B finished equal third with Australia A – their playoff game was washed out and abandoned. He was arguing for "total freedom of choice in the selection of my immediate staff" and a contract system for players.

Laos In May 2015, Darby was approached by Laos as the team head coach where it became his third national team stint that he coached.

Personal life Darby married Australian soccer player, Anissa Tann, in November 1994. The couple were divorced before March 2003.

Honours

As Manager

Home United

S.League: 2003 Singapore Cup: 2003, 2005