Steve Grapes

Steve Grapes

Personal information
Full name	Stephen Philip Grapes
Date of birth	25 February 1953
Place of birth	Norwich, England
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1970-1976	Norwich City	41	(3)
1975-1976	→ Bournemouth (loan)	7	(1)
1976-1982	Cardiff City	147	(6)
1982-1983	Torquay United	31	(0)
1983-?	Bath City	?	(?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Stephen Philip Grapes (born 25 February 1953 in Norwich) is a former professional footballer.

Grapes, a right-sided midfielder, began his career with his local team Norwich City, for whom he made 52 appearances and scored 4 goals. He made his league debut for the club during its promotion season of 1971-72. After he had a loan spell with Bournemouth in 1975, he left Norwich permanently in 1976 to sign for Cardiff City for a fee of £7,000. Grapes spent six years at Ninian Park as the club struggled in the lower divisions and was released in 1982 following their relegation to division three. He joined Torquay United and later played for Bath City.

References

• Canary Citizens by Mike Davage, John Eastwood, Kevin Platt, published by Jarrold Publishing, (2001), ISBN 0-7117-2020-7