Arthur "Archie" Stephens (born 19 May 1954)[2] is a retired footballer. He played over 120 times for Bristol Rovers before moving north to Middlesbrough. He later went on to play for other local teams Carlisle United and Darlington before finishing his career at Guisborough Town.[3]

Archie Stephens
Personal information
Full name Arthur Stephens
Date of birth (1954-05-19) 19 May 1954 (age 70)
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
????–1976 Ward Blenkisop ? (?)
1976–1980 Westbury United ? (?)
1980–1981 Melksham Town ? (?)
1981–1984 Bristol Rovers 127 (40)
1984–1988 Middlesbrough 92 (24)
1987–1989 Carlisle United 24 (3)
1988–1989 Yeovil Town ? (?)
1988–1989 Darlington 10 (4)
1989 Guisborough ? (?)
Total 253 (71)
Managerial career
1997–1998 Northallerton Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He was appointed manager at Northallerton Town early in the 1997–98 season, but left at the end of the season after the club were relegated.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 242. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
  2. ^ Jay, Mike; Byrne, Stephen (1994). Pirates in Profile: A Who's Who of Bristol Rovers Players. Bristol: Potten, Baber & Murray. p. 251. ISBN 0-9524835-0-5.
  3. ^ "Home". neilbrown.newcastlefans.com.
  4. ^ History of Northallerton Town Northallerton Town F.C.
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