Steven Hampshire
Steven Gary Hampshire (born 17 October 1979) is a Scottish former professional footballer. During his career, Hampshire played for Chelsea, Dunfermline Athletic, Brechin City, Stenhousemuir and Berwick Rangers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven Gary Hampshire | ||
| Date of birth | 17 October 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chelsea | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–2000 | Chelsea | 0 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | → Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2000–2003 | Dunfermline Athletic | 73 | (8) |
| 2003–2007 | Brechin City | 123 | (31) |
| 2007–2009 | Stenhousemuir | 37 | (5) |
| 2009 | Berwick Rangers | 7 | (0) |
| Total | 250 | (45) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career Edit
Hampshire was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He began his career as a youth player at English club Chelsea. He made just one appearance for the club, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw (Chelsea won on penalties) with Blackburn Rovers in the League Cup in October 1997.[1] He was released in 2000 and joined Dunfermline Athletic, having previously had a loan spell at the Fife club. He remained at Dunfermline for three years, but failed to establish a regular place in the first team and was released in 2003.[2] He was quickly signed by Brechin City where he remained for a further four years. He was voted Second Division Player of the Year 2004–05 season Brechin were also Second Division Champions that season. He also won player of the month January 2005.
He left Brechin City in May 2007 and joined Stenhousemuir.[3]
Personal life Edit
His younger brother Paul also played professional football.[4]
References Edit
- ^ Szreter, Adam (16 October 1997). "Football: Coca-Cola Cup - Vialli pays for act of revenge as Chelsea take shoot-out". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ "One in after six leave Pars". BBC Sport. 30 August 2003.
- ^ "Hampshire joins exodus to Stenny". BBC Sport. 10 May 2007.
- ^ Mainland, Patrick (15 March 2022). "Former Scottish footballer dies after being hit by car". STV Sport. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
External links Edit
- Steven Hampshire at Soccerbase
- Steven Hampshire at Soccerbase (Berwick Rangers)