Steve McMahon (footballer, born 1984)

Stephen Joseph McMahon (born 31 July 1984) is an English former footballer who played as a defender.

Steve McMahon
Personal information
Full name Stephen Joseph McMahon
Date of birth (1984-07-31) 31 July 1984
Place of birth Southport, Merseyside, England
Playing position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2004 Blackpool 18 (0)
2004 → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 5 (0)
2005–2006 Perth Glory 12 (0)
Total 35 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

McMahon started his career at Blackpool making his debut in 2002 whilst his father Steve McMahon was manager.[1] In 2004 Blackpool won the Football League Trophy and McMahon played as a substitute in the final.[2] In September 2004, he joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan where he made six appearances in all competitions before returning to Blackpool.[3] In February 2005, McMahon joined Perth Glory where his father had recently been appointed as manager. His father had to defend the signing after claims of nepotism in the media.[4] He made 12 appearances for the club.[5]

Personal life

McMahon is the son of former England international footballer Steve McMahon who he played under at Blackpool and Perth Glory.

References
  1. Steve McMahon at Soccerbase
  2. "Blackpool 2-0 Southend". BBC. 21 March 2004. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  3. "Steve McMahon Harriers Online profile". Harriers Online. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  4. "Glory coach defends son's signing". ABC News. 21 February 2005. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  5. "Steve McMahon". ESPN. Retrieved 18 June 2018.


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