Steven Bowey (born 10 July 1974) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for Queen of the South and Ayr United. He is currently manager of Billingham Town.
 Bowey playing for York City in 2007 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven Bowey[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1974[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Durham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Billingham Town (manager) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–1995 | Forest Green Rovers | ||
| 1995–1997 | Bristol Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 1997–2002 | Gateshead | ||
| 2002–2006 | Queen of the South | 137 | (16) |
| 2006–2007 | York City | 42 | (7) |
| 2007–2008 | Gateshead | 37 | (9) |
| 2008–2009 | Newcastle Blue Star | ||
| 2009–2010 | Bedlington Terriers | ||
| 2010 | Ayr United | 18 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | Harrogate Town | 19 | (1) |
| 2011–2014 | Newcastle Benfield | ||
| 2014–2015 | Newcastle Benfield | ||
| 2015–2017 | Dunston UTS | 34 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2008–2009 | Newcastle Blue Star (player-manager) | ||
| 2012–2014 | Newcastle Benfield | ||
| 2014–2015 | Newcastle Benfield | ||
| 2017–2019 | Ashington | ||
| 2022–2023 | Chester-le-Street Town | ||
| 2023– | Billingham Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 June 2010 | |||
Career edit
Born in Ouston Durham, County Durham,[1] Bowey started his career at Forest Green Rovers. He was in the British Army for four years before being signed by Bristol Rovers,[2] before moving on to Gateshead where he played approximately 200 times.[citation needed] After a significant spell at Gateshead, Bowey joined Scottish side Queen of the South. His tenacious midfield play and consistently high form quickly made him into a fans' favourite playing alongside Jim Thomson, Andy Aitken, John O'Neill, Sean O'Connor and Peter Weatherson.[3]
Bowey signed for Conference National team York City from Queen of the South on 25 June 2006, becoming the first player aged 30 or over to join the club in 16 months under Billy McEwan.[4] He scored his first goal for York against Stevenage Borough on 15 August 2006 in a 2–1 victory, which turned out to be the winning goal. He was released by York at the end of the 2006–07 season on 16 May 2007.[5]
Bowey rejoined Gateshead on 17 May 2007 following his release by York.[6] After captaining Gateshead to promotion from the Northern Premier League Premier Division via the play-offs, he failed to agree terms for the following season and was released.[7] He joined Newcastle Blue Star for the 2008–09 season in May 2008.[8] He was appointed as the club's player-manager in August after player-coaches Dean Gordon and Mark Birch left the club.[9] In February 2010, Bowey joined Scottish First Division side Ayr United from Bedlington Terriers to help their relegation battle.[10]
In May 2010 he signed for Conference North side Harrogate Town.[11] Bowey's debut against Corby Town saw him substituted at half time with a leg injury that would keep him out of action for 10 matches. On his return he was handed the captain's armband from Martin Foster. Bowey's first goal for Harrogate Town came on 30 October 2010 against Redditch United.
On 13 May 2011, Bowey was released from Harrogate Town after his contract was not renewed for the new season.[12] He joined Newcastle Benfield, becoming player/manager in October 2012.[13] Although he left to become a coach at Consett in May 2014, he returned to the post of Newcastle Benfield Manager in October the same year.[13] In 2015 he left and became player/assistant manager at Dunston UTS, a post he held until July 2017.[14] In October 2017 he was appointed manager of Ashington.[15] He left the club in January 2019.[16]
References edit
- ^ a b c d The Bell's Scottish Football Review 2005.06. Cre8 Publishing. 2005. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-9548556-1-1.
- ^ "MY MOMENT: Non-league warhorse, Bowsa, continues to rack up the miles, both on and off the pitch". 15 April 2020. Archived from the original on 7 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Club History". Queen of the South F.C. Archived from the original on 13 September 2009. Retrieved 5 September 2009.
- ^ Flett, Dave (24 June 2006). "Experienced midfielder snapped up by McEwan". The Press. York. Archived from the original on 8 June 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "York boss releases eight players". BBC Sport. 16 May 2007. Archived from the original on 6 July 2007. Retrieved 16 May 2007.
- ^ "Bowey and Bell Sign". Gateshead F.C. 17 May 2007. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2007.
- ^ "Bogie to lose skipper". Evening Chronicle. 27 May 2008. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2008.
- ^ Ryder, Lee (30 May 2008). "Blue Star announce two new signings". Evening Chronicle. Archived from the original on 1 June 2008. Retrieved 30 May 2008.
- ^ Pratt, Malcolm (8 August 2008). "Bowey is new Star of show". Evening Chronicle. Retrieved 15 August 2008. [dead link]
- ^ "Scott Fox set to be handed Queen of the South debut against Ayr". The Scotsman. 16 February 2010. Archived from the original on 19 February 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
- ^ "Harrogate Town sign Armstrong and Bowey for new season". BBC Sport. 28 May 2010. Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
- ^ "Player News". Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
- ^ a b Bowey Returns to Newcastle Benfield Helm Archived 12 November 2017 at the Wayback Machine Non-League, 13 October 2014
- ^ Steve Bowey Archived 12 November 2017 at the Wayback Machine Dunston UTS
- ^ Bowey appointed manager Archived 12 November 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Ashington A.F.C. 19 October 2017
- ^ "Steve Bowey departure". Ashington A.F.C. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
External links edit
- Steve Bowey at Soccerbase
- Steve Bowey at Soccerbase (Ayr United statistics)