Steve Watkin (footballer)
Stephen Watkin (born 16 June 1971) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is best known for the goal he scored to secure a 2–1 victory for Wrexham over Arsenal in a FA Cup third round tie in 1992. At the time Arsenal were the reigning Division One champions, whilst Wrexham were a Division Four side.[1] He later signed for Swansea City for £108,000,[2] before finishing his career in the Welsh Premier League.[3] He later became an accountant for a local firm.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stephen Watkin | ||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Wrexham, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Wrexham | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1997 | Wrexham | 204 | (57) |
| 1997–2003 | Swansea City | 207 | (44) |
| 2003–2006 | Caernarfon Town | 63 | (15) |
| 2006–2007 | NEWI Cefn Druids | 22 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
- "North Wales Live - Latest North Wales news, sport, what's on and business".
- "SWANSEA CITY FC - Profile of Steve Watkin". Archived from the original on 27 August 2002.
- "Club guides". Archived from the original on 3 October 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
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