Steven Forde

Steven Forde (29 August 1914 in South Kirkby, Yorkshire – 1992) was an English footballer who played as a full-back.

Forde played with Sheffield Wednesday, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Rotherham United before joining West Ham United in 1937. He made his Hammers debut on 2 April 1938, a 1-3 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

During World War II, Forde played in the 1940 Football League War Cup Semi-final win against Fulham.

After the war, he became a regular feature, and was an ever-present in the 1947-48 season. After ending his League career in 1951, he spent time as manager of Western League team Penzance.

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