Steve Watkin (footballer)

Steve Watkin
Personal information
Full name Stephen Watkin
Date of birth (1971-06-16) 16 June 1971
Place of birth Wrexham, Wales
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position 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)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Stephen "Steve" 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]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/wrexham-fc/2012/01/07/wrexham-s-fa-cup-win-over-arsenal-in-1992-was-start-of-big-things-says-steve-watkin-55578-30075273/
  2. ↑ http://scfc.co.uk/watkin.html
  3. ↑ http://www.welsh-premier.com/player_detail_solo.php?player_id=482
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