Kevin Alexander Stephens (born 28 July 1984), known professionally as Stevo the Madman, is an English internet personality and former professional footballer who last played for Boreham Wood.[1] He played as a defender for Leyton Orient in the Football League.[2] In 2009, Stephens refused to play for Newport County again after opposition striker, Stuart Douglas, received racist abuse from Newport fans in the stadium.[3]
.jpg) Stephens in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Alexander Stephens | ||
| Date of birth | 28 July 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Enfield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Queens Park Rangers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2004 | Leyton Orient | 4 | (0) |
| 2003 | → Billericay Town (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | → Hornchurch (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Redbridge | 10 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Enfield Town | 27 | (1) |
| 2006 | → Chelmsford City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Redbridge | 10 | (0) |
| 2008 | Newport County | 9 | (0) |
| 2008 | Enfield Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Boreham Wood | 6 | (0) |
| 2009 | Newport County | 9 | (0) |
| 2009 | Boreham Wood | 18 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He has since embarked on a career as an internet personality, under the name "Stevo the Madman". After gaining attention for his comedy videos on Snapchat, he has since made appearances on various television shows.[4][5]
Career
editLeyton Orient
editStephens started his footballing career at Football League Third Division side Leyton Orient as a trainee in 2001.[2] He made his first of four league appearances for the club, all of them away from home, in a 3–2 defeat away to York City on 9 November 2002, a game in which he received a booking.[6][7] His second appearance was on 18 March 2003 in a 3–1 defeat at A.F.C. Bournemouth, in which he was substituted in the 89th minute for Gabriel Zakuani.[8][9] His final appearance in the 2002–03 season was in a 1–0 defeat at Southend United on 22 March 2003, coming on as a substitute in the 65th minute for Simon Downer.[10]
His final league appearance for the club would be in the 2003–04 season when he came on as an 82nd minute substitute for Matt Joseph in a 1–1 draw at Mansfield Town on 16 August 2003.[11] Stephens was then loaned out for one month to Billericay Town in the Isthmian League Premier Division, after impressing in a pre-season friendly between Orient and Billericay.[12]
He went on to play for Redbridge, Enfield Town, Chelmsford City, and Boreham Wood.[13][14][15][16][17]
Newport County
editStephens was one of three defenders manager Dean Holdsworth brought with him from Isthmian League Division One North club Redbridge to Conference South side Newport County at the start of the 2008-09 season, along with left-back David Collins and centre-back Nick Skelton.[18] In his first two months at the club, he was regarded as their most consistent and impressive outfield player.[19] However, just three months after signing, all three former Redbridge players were released by Newport County. Holdsworth wanted to keep Stephens, but the board decided that paying his travel expenses from his home in London would not be feasible.[20]
Stephens was re-signed by the club later in the same season [citation needed]. He left the club in March 2009 after vowing to never play for them again after hearing racist chants from his own fans directed at Bath City striker Stuart Douglas in Newport's 4–0 loss at home to Bath.[3]
Career statistics
edit| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leyton Orient | 2001–02[2] | Third Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002–03[21] | Third Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003–04[22] | Third Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Billericay Town (loan) | 2003–04[2] | Isthmian League Premier Division | ||||||||
| Hornchurch F.C. (loan) | 2003–04[2] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Redbridge F.C. | 2005–06[13] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Enfield Town | 2006–07[14] | Isthmian League Division One North | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007–08[15] | Isthmian League Division One North | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| Total | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||
| Chelmsford City (loan) | 2006–07[14] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Redbridge F.C. | 2007–08[15] | Isthmian League Division One North | 10 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Newport County | 2008–09[23] | Conference South | 18 | 0 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Boreham Wood | 2008–09[16] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009–10[17] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[e] | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | ||
| Career Total | 100 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 115 | 1 | ||
- ^ One appearance in Isthmian League Cup, one appearance in Isthmian League Division One North play-offs
- ^ One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance in Isthmian League Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in Isthmian League Division One North play-offs
- ^ Appearance(s) in Conference League Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
Media career
editWhile working as a recovery driver, Stephens constantly filmed his day-to-day life as a 'van man' which saw the inception of 'StevoTheMadMan'.[4] Stephens has been featured on numerous TV shows. Between 2016 and 2020, he was a regular host of a YouTube series for JD Sports called Take a Bow. The show saw its hosts discuss the latest football news, matches and gossip on a weekly basis.[24]
In January 2019, Stephens, coupled with music artist Big Narstie finished 3rd in the fourth series of Celebrity Coach Trip.
During December 2019, Stephens also starred in the Come Dine with Me Christmas special in a bid to win £1,000 for charity over a week of competitive cooking and hosting.[5] Also in December 2019, Stephens appeared on comedy, music and talk show The Big Narstie Show with friend Big Narstie and comedian Mo Gilligan where they discussed his content and upcoming projects.[25]
He covered the 2020 Super Bowl for BBC Sport on the opening night - interviewing the players, teams and coaches ahead of the game.[26]
In June 2021, Stephens was a featured artist on the song Come On England by Plain Old Kev. The music video for the song has cameos from former England international footballers Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch and Sol Campbell, as well as music artists Example, Olly Murs, Joel Corry and Danny Howard.[27] The song peaked at #78 on the British iTunes Chart.[28]
In February 2022, it was announced that Stephens would be part of the cast of E4 cooking show Celebrity Cooking School.[29]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Are We Dead Yet | Ghost | [30] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Football's 47 Best Worst Songs | Self - Social Media Celebrity | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8469562/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_3 |
| 2019 | The Premier League Show | Self - Reporter | Season 3, Episode 16 - Behind the Scenes at Leicester |
| Celebrity Coach Trip | Self - Contestant | Placed 3rd | |
| Come Dine with Me | Celebrity Christmas Special Episode | ||
| 2018 - 2020 | The Big Narstie Show | Self - Guest | Season 1, Episode 2 - Season 2, Episode 8 - Season 3, Episode 4 |
| 2022 | Celebrity Cooking Show | Self - Contestant |
References
edit- ^ "Player Profile". Sky Sports. Sky. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Kevin Stephens player profile". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Stephens quits County after racist abuse". South Wales Argus. 20 March 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ a b "How do you become a Snapchat celebrity?". BBC News. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Meet the Celebrity Christmas Come Dine With Me contestants". Radio Times. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "York City v Leyton Orient, 09 November 2002". 11v11.com. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "York 3-2 Leyton Orient". 9 November 2002. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "AFC Bournemouth v Leyton Orient, 18 March 2003". 11v11.com. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Bournemouth 3-1 Leyton Orient". 18 March 2003. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Southend United v Leyton Orient, 22 March 2003". 11v11.com. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Mansfield Town v Leyton Orient, 16 August 2003". 11v11.com. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "O's loan out Stephens". Sky Sports. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ a b "ALL COMPETITIONS: Player's Appearances - Stephens Kevin". football.mitoo.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "ALL COMPETITIONS: Player's Appearances - Stephens Kevin Alexander". football.mitoo.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "ALL COMPETITIONS: Player's Appearances - Stephens Kevin Alexander". football.mitoo.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ a b "ALL COMPETITIONS: Player's Appearances - Stephens Kevin Alexander". football.mitoo.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ a b "ALL COMPETITIONS: Player's Appearances - Stephens Kevin Alexander". football.mitoo.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ "Quartet come to Deano's defence". South Wales Argus. 12 June 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Stephens aims to hit the high notes". South Wales Argus. 23 August 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Revolving door at Spytty Park". South Wales Argus. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Kevin Stephens | Football Stats | Season 2002/2003 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Kevin Stephens | Football Stats | Season 2003/2004 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ Williams & Wright (September 2009). Non-League Club Directory 2010. Tony Williams Publications. p. 375. ISBN 978-1-869833-66-4.
- ^ "Stevo The Madman and Craig Mitch Come Together For New Show Take a Bow With JD Football | RWD". rwdmag.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ The Big Narstie Show (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDb, retrieved 29 April 2020
- ^ "'I'd run naked around the palace' - Stevo the Madman grills Super Bowl stars". BBC Sport. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ Admin, S. P. (20 June 2021). "Plain Old Kev & Stevo The Mad Man share 'Come on England'". Sport Playlists. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "iTunesCharts.net: 'Come On England (feat. Stevo The Mad Man)' by Plain Old Kev (British Songs iTunes Chart)". www.itunescharts.net. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "Celeb line up revealed for E4's Celebrity Cooking School (w/t) | Channel 4". Channel 4. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "Stevo The Madman". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
External links
edit- Kevin Stephens at Soccerbase
- StevoTheMadMan on Instagram
- Stevo the Madman at IMDb
