Steven Blaney

Steven David Blaney (born 24 March 1977) is a retired professional footballer who played as a defender. He began his career in the academy at Premier League club West Ham United and made his professional debut whilst with Brentford in 1998. Upon his release from West Ham United, Blaney embarked on a career in non-League football and as of 2014, was a tutor and coach at Harlow College.

Brentford On 27 March 1998, Blaney joined relegation-threatened Second Division club Brentford on a contract until the end of the 1997–98 season. In what remained of the season, he made five appearances and left the club when his contract expired.

Non-League football Between 1998 and 2006, Blaney played in the Isthmian and Southern Leagues for St Albans City (three spells), Billericay Town, Heybridge Swifts, Grays Athletic, Aveley, Braintree Town, Harlow Town, East Thurrock United, He moved to Spain to play for Regional Preferente de Málaga club Nerja during the 2004–05 season.

International career Blaney won five caps for England Schoolboys at international level and was a member of the 1991–92 Victory Shield-winning squad. In 1996, he changed his national allegiance to Wales and won three caps for the U21 team. He has also been on the staff for the Pathways Plus Academy and Eurotech Soccer Camps. Isthmian League Premier Division 0 0

1 1 1 1 St Albans City 2000–01 Isthmian League Premier Division 16 4

1 0 17 4 Braintree Town 2001–02 Isthmian League Premier Division 7 0

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2001–02 Isthmian League Premier Division 3 1 1 0

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19 5 1 0 2 1 22 6 Redbridge 2006–07 Isthmian League First Division North 2 0 2 0 1 0 5 0

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Honours England Schoolboys Victory Shield: 1991–92