Arthur "Archie" Stephens (born 19 May 1954)[2] is a retired footballer. He played over 120 times for Bristol Rovers before moving north to Middlesbrough. He later went on to play for other local teams Carlisle United and Darlington before finishing his career at Guisborough Town.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arthur Stephens | ||
| Date of birth | 19 May 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ????–1976 | Ward Blenkisop | ? | (?) |
| 1976–1980 | Westbury United | ? | (?) |
| 1980–1981 | Melksham Town | ? | (?) |
| 1981–1984 | Bristol Rovers | 127 | (40) |
| 1984–1988 | Middlesbrough | 92 | (24) |
| 1987–1989 | Carlisle United | 24 | (3) |
| 1988–1989 | Yeovil Town | ? | (?) |
| 1988–1989 | Darlington | 10 | (4) |
| 1989 | Guisborough | ? | (?) |
| Total | 253 | (71) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1997–1998 | Northallerton Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He was appointed manager at Northallerton Town early in the 1997–98 season, but left at the end of the season after the club were relegated.[4]
References
edit- ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 242. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ Jay, Mike; Byrne, Stephen (1994). Pirates in Profile: A Who's Who of Bristol Rovers Players. Bristol: Potten, Baber & Murray. p. 251. ISBN 0-9524835-0-5.
- ^ "Home". neilbrown.newcastlefans.com.
- ^ History of Northallerton Town Northallerton Town F.C.