About Steve Thornber
Born 1965. Steve Thornber is a British association football player.
Stephen John Thornber (born 11 October 1965) is an English former professional footballer and current youth team manager of Bradford City.
Thornber, a midfielder, began his career as a junior with Halifax Town in 1983. He remained with the Shaymen for five years, making 104 league appearances and scoring four goals.
In 1988, he moved to Swansea City in a £10,000 deal. In three years at the Welsh club he made 117 appearances, scoring six goals.
His next move, in 1992, was to Blackpool, then managed by Billy Ayre, a former teammate and manager of Thornber during his time at Halifax. After a year and just under a quarter-century of appearances at Bloomfield Road, he joined Scunthorpe United on a free transfer.
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Who is Steve Thornber?
English footballer (born 1965)
When was Steve Thornber born?
Steve Thornber was born on 11 October 1965 in Dewsbury.
What is Steve Thornber's occupation?
Steve Thornber is an association football player.
What nationality is Steve Thornber?
Steve Thornber is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Thornber. https://biography.guide/steve-thornber/
MLA: "Steve Thornber." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-thornber/.
Chicago: "Steve Thornber." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-thornber/.
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