Steven Howarth

Steve Howarth
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-06-03) 3 June 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
200?–2009 Clyde
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Clyde 11 (5)
2010–2012 Motherwell 2 (0)
2011 → Alloa Athletic (loan) 2 (0)
2012–2013 Albion Rovers 22 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Steven Howarth (born 3 June 1992) is a Scottish former professional footballer who last played as a striker for Scottish Second Division side Albion Rovers.

Career

Clyde

Howarth started his career at Clyde, but had to wait until the 2009–10 season before making his breakthrough to the first team. He made a total of 11 appearances for the Bully Wee, scoring just one goal. He was mostly credited for his hard-working ability, and his good performances that season earned him, and team-mate Connor Stevenson, a trial at champions Rangers in October 2009.[1] It was to be a poor season overall for Howarth, as Clyde were relegated to the Third Division, finishing bottom.

Motherwell

Howarth joined SPL club Motherwell in the closing hours of the transfer window on 31 August 2010.[2][3] He is who plays for the under-19 side and reserve side at the Steelmen.

Howarth signed a new one-year professional contract at Motherwell, having been top scorer for the under-19 side in the 2010–11 season with 15 goals.[4]

On 1 February 2012, Howarth and his club agreed to an early termination of his contract, four months before it was due to end.[5]

Alloa Athletic (loan)

On 30 August 2011, Howarth joined Alloa Athletic on a one-month loan.[6]

Albion Rovers

After spending months out of the game, Howarth was given a trial at Albion Rovers, and was awarded a contract after impressing manager Todd Lumsden.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Rangers Eye Bully Wee Youngsters". Clyde FC.co.uk. 6 October 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  2. ^ Final day SPL and league transfer deals: Full list, The Scotsman
  3. ^ "Player News". Scottish Football League.com. 2 September 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
  4. ^ "Young trio pen extensions". Motherwell FC. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  5. ^ "Howarth departs the club". Motherwell FC. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
  6. ^ "Motherwell pair sent out on loan". Motherwell F.C. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
  7. ^ "Two more Rovers on board". Scottish Football League. 2 August 2012. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2012.