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Steve Whitton

b. 1960

English footballer (born 1960)

Association football player Association football coach
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About Steve Whitton

Born 1960. Steve Whitton is a British association football player and association football coach.

Stephen Paul 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, the Swedish Allsvenskan 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. He continued as manager until he left by mutual consent in early 2003.

Managerial statistics TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Colchester United28 August 199929 January 200318152458428.7

Honours Ipswich Town Football League Second Division: 1991–92

Colchester United Football League Trophy runner-up: 1996–97

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Important facts

Born
4 December 1960, London
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Stephen Paul Whitton

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Whitton?

English footballer (born 1960)

When was Steve Whitton born?

Steve Whitton was born on 4 December 1960 in London.

What is Steve Whitton's occupation?

Steve Whitton is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Steve Whitton?

Steve Whitton is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Whitton

· Wikidata: Q6239505

· DBpedia: Steve Whitton

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