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{{Infobox Football biography
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| playername = Steve Livingstone
| playername = Steve Livingstone
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| fullname = Stephen Livingstone
| fullname = Stephen Livingstone
| dateofbirth = {{Birth date and age|1969|09|08|df=y}}
| dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1969|09|08|df=y}}
| cityofbirth = [[Middlesbrough]]
| countryofbirth = [[England]]
| cityofbirth = [[Middlesbrough]]
| countryofbirth = [[England]]
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| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
| dateofdeath = <!--{{death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|1969|09|08|df=y}}-->
| currentclub = Retired
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| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] / [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| countryofdeath =
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| youthyears = 1983-1986
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| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
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| youthclubs = [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]]
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| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
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| years = 1986-1991<br>1991-1993<br>1993<br>1993<br>1993-2003<br>2003<br>2003-2004
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| youthyears = 1983&ndash;1986
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| clubs = [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]]<br>[[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]<br>[[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]<br>→ [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] (Loan)<br>[[Grimsby Town F.C.|Grimsby Town]]<br>→ [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] (Loan)<br>[[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]]
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| youthclubs = [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]]
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| caps(goals) = 31 (5)<br>30 (10)<br>1 (0)<br>4 (1)<br>289 (43)<br>0 (0)<br>6 (0)
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| years = 1986&ndash;1991<br>1991&ndash;1993<br>1993<br>1993 <br>1993&ndash;2003<br>2003<br>2003&ndash;2004

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| clubs = [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]]<br>[[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]<br>[[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]<br>→ [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] (loan)<br>[[Grimsby Town F.C.|Grimsby Town]]<br>→ [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] (loan)<br>[[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]]
| nationalcaps(goals) = N/A
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| pcupdate = 20:59, 2 September 2005 (UTC)
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'''Stephen "Steve" Livingstone''' (born 8 September 1969 in [[Middlesbrough]], [[England]]) is a retired [[England|English]] [[footballer]] who notably played for [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] and [[Grimsby Town F.C.|Grimsby Town]] and played as a forward, but was sometimes used as a make-shift defender.


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'''Stephen (Steve) Livingstone''' (born 8 September 1969 in [[Middlesbrough]]) is an [[English people|English]] former [[Association football|footballer]] who notably played for numerous clubs, having the most significant impact at [[Grimsby Town F.C.|Grimsby Town]]. He played as a forward, but was sometimes used as a make-shift defender.
==Career==

==Playing career==
===Coventry City===
===Coventry City===
Livingstone was promoted to the first team squad at [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] in 1986, he went on to make just under 50 appearances for the Sky Blues in all competitions between 1986 and 1991.
Livingstone was promoted to the first team squad at [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] in 1986, he went on to make just under 50 appearances for the Sky Blues in all competitions between 1986 and 1991.

===Blackburn Rovers===
===Blackburn Rovers===
In January 1991 Steve was signed by [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] for £450,000, after two years at [[Ewood Park]] he moved to [[Stamford Bridge (stadium)|Stamford Bridge]] and signed with [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] for £350,000.
In January 1991 Livingstone was signed by [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] for £450,000. After two years at [[Ewood Park]], with a record of one goal every three league games, he moved to [[Stamford Bridge (stadium)|Stamford Bridge]] and signed with [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] for £350,000 in March 1993.

===Chelsea===
===Chelsea===
While with The Blues, Livingstone went on to only make one substitute appearance, playing in the clubs 3-0 defeat against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] at [[Old Trafford]]. Steve replaced [[Neil Shipperley]] in the 55th minute of the game in which he played against players such as [[Eric Cantona]], [[Ryan Giggs]] and [[Peter Schmeichel]]. His next port of call was [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] where he signed on loan and made 4 appearances, scoring once. In October 1993 he left the newly formed Premiership league as Chelsea offloaded Livingstone too [[Grimsby Town F.C.|Grimsby Town]] for £140,000.
While with ''the Blues'', Livingstone went on to only make one [[substitute (association football)|substitute]] appearance, playing in the clubs 3-0 defeat against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] at [[Old Trafford]]. He replaced [[Neil Shipperley]] in the 55th minute of the game, giving him 35 minutes against players such as [[Eric Cantona]], [[Ryan Giggs]] and [[Peter Schmeichel]]. His next port of call was [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] where he signed on loan in September 1993 and made four appearances, scoring once.<ref>{{cite book|last=Kent|first=Jeff|title=Port Vale Personalities|publisher=Witan Books|page=173|date=1996|isbn=0952915200|url=http://www.amazon.ca/Port-Vale-Personalities-Jeff-Kent/dp/0952915200}}</ref> In October 1993 he left the newly formed [[Premier league]] as Chelsea offloaded Livingstone to [[Grimsby Town F.C.|Grimsby Town]] for £140,000.

===Grimsby Town===
===Grimsby Town===
He was an instant hit at [[Blundell Park]] and his performances earned him respect amongst The Mariners fans, he formed notable impressive strike partnerships with [[Clive Mendonca]], [[Ivano Bonetti]], [[Jack Lester]] and [[Lee Nogan]]. "Livvo" as he was known to Grimsby supporters, was able to use his frame and weight to make himself a handy target man, and was a frequent goalscorer in his 10 years with the club. His last four years with Grimsby were hampered with injury, and he only made a cameo role in each season. In 2002, he collided badly with [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] striker [[Fabrizio Ravanelli]] and was knocked unconscious. This left Livingstone with a head injury that would see him out of action for a couple of months. His old target man status returned briefly that season, as he helped Grimsby edge a thrilling 6-5 win over [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]] in an impressive performance alongside fellow striker [[Steve Kabba]]. By the end of the season, The Grimsby resistance had faded, and the club were relegated from the [[Coca Cola Championship|First Division]], and with a growing number of young forwards at the club, this paved the way for Livingstone's exit from [[Blundell Park]].
He was an instant hit at [[Blundell Park]] and his performances earned him respect amongst ''the Mariners'' fans, he formed notable impressive strike partnerships with [[Clive Mendonca]], [[Ivano Bonetti]], [[Jack Lester]] and [[Lee Nogan]]. "Livvo" as he was known to Grimsby supporters, was able to use his frame and weight to make himself a handy target man, and was a frequent goalscorer in his ten years with the club. His last four years with Grimsby were hampered with injury, and he only made a cameo role in each season. In 2002, he collided badly with [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] striker [[Fabrizio Ravanelli]] and was knocked unconscious. This left Livingstone with a head injury that would see him out of action for a couple of months. His old target man status returned briefly that season, as he helped Grimsby edge a thrilling 6-5 win over [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]] in an impressive performance alongside fellow striker [[Steve Kabba]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2002/oct/30/match.sport4|title=Grimsby hit a (not-so-)perfect six|date=30 October 2002|work=The Guardian|accessdate=2009-06-10}}</ref> By the end of [[2002-03 in English football|the season]], Grimsby's resistance had faded, and the club were relegated from the [[Football League First Division|First Division]], and with a growing number of young forwards at the club, this paved the way for Livingstone's exit from [[Blundell Park]].
===Carlisle United===
===Carlisle United===
[[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] came in for the veteran forward and initially signed him on a one month loan, before making the deal permanent a month later, signing him on a free transfer. However, Livvo struggled with his fitness, and made a total of nine appearances for the club, with two red cards, one of them on his debut against [[York City F.C.|York City]], the other against [[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]]. He also collected three yellow cards in this time, and all this without scoring a goal. Carlisle saw Livingstone as an expensive commodity to have suspended most of the time, and he was released in January 2004 and subsequently retired soon after.
[[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] came in for the veteran forward and initially signed him on a one month loan in April 2003, before making the deal permanent in July, signing him on a [[free transfer (football)|free transfer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/carlisle_united/3042094.stm|title=Livingstone joins Carlisle|date=3 July, 2003|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=2009-06-10}}</ref> However, Livvo struggled with his fitness, and made a total of nine appearances for the club, with two [[Misconduct (association football)|red cards]], one of them on his debut against [[York City F.C.|York City]], the other against [[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]]. He also collected three yellow cards in this time, and all this without scoring a goal. He was placed on the transfer list four months after signing with the club<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/g/grimsby_town/3285057.stm|title=Mariners duo in doubt|date=19 November, 2003|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=2009-06-10}}</ref> but due to a persistent back problem, Livingstone retired in January 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/carlisle_united/3442871.stm|title=Livingstone hangs up boots|date=29 January, 2004|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=2009-06-10}}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
===Grimsby Town===
;with Grimsby Town
*[[Football League Second Division|Second Division]] play-off winner: [[1997-98 in English football|1997-98]]
*'''[[Football League Second Division]] play-off winner:''' [[1998 Football League Second Division play-off Final|1998]]
*[[Football League Trophy|Auto Windscreens Shield]] winner: [[1997-98 in English football|1997-98]]
*'''[[Football League Trophy]] winner:''' [[Football League Trophy 1997–98|1998]]

==References==
==References==
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Steve Livingstone
Personal information
Full name Stephen Livingstone
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Forward

Stephen (Steve) Livingstone (born 8 September 1969 in Middlesbrough) is an English former footballer who notably played for numerous clubs, having the most significant impact at Grimsby Town. He played as a forward, but was sometimes used as a make-shift defender.

Playing career

Coventry City

Livingstone was promoted to the first team squad at Coventry City in 1986, he went on to make just under 50 appearances for the Sky Blues in all competitions between 1986 and 1991.

Blackburn Rovers

In January 1991 Livingstone was signed by Blackburn Rovers for £450,000. After two years at Ewood Park, with a record of one goal every three league games, he moved to Stamford Bridge and signed with Chelsea for £350,000 in March 1993.

Chelsea

While with the Blues, Livingstone went on to only make one substitute appearance, playing in the clubs 3-0 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He replaced Neil Shipperley in the 55th minute of the game, giving him 35 minutes against players such as Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs and Peter Schmeichel. His next port of call was Port Vale where he signed on loan in September 1993 and made four appearances, scoring once.[1] In October 1993 he left the newly formed Premier league as Chelsea offloaded Livingstone to Grimsby Town for £140,000.

Grimsby Town

He was an instant hit at Blundell Park and his performances earned him respect amongst the Mariners fans, he formed notable impressive strike partnerships with Clive Mendonca, Ivano Bonetti, Jack Lester and Lee Nogan. "Livvo" as he was known to Grimsby supporters, was able to use his frame and weight to make himself a handy target man, and was a frequent goalscorer in his ten years with the club. His last four years with Grimsby were hampered with injury, and he only made a cameo role in each season. In 2002, he collided badly with Derby County striker Fabrizio Ravanelli and was knocked unconscious. This left Livingstone with a head injury that would see him out of action for a couple of months. His old target man status returned briefly that season, as he helped Grimsby edge a thrilling 6-5 win over Burnley in an impressive performance alongside fellow striker Steve Kabba.[2] By the end of the season, Grimsby's resistance had faded, and the club were relegated from the First Division, and with a growing number of young forwards at the club, this paved the way for Livingstone's exit from Blundell Park.

Carlisle United

Carlisle United came in for the veteran forward and initially signed him on a one month loan in April 2003, before making the deal permanent in July, signing him on a free transfer.[3] However, Livvo struggled with his fitness, and made a total of nine appearances for the club, with two red cards, one of them on his debut against York City, the other against Lincoln City. He also collected three yellow cards in this time, and all this without scoring a goal. He was placed on the transfer list four months after signing with the club[4] but due to a persistent back problem, Livingstone retired in January 2004.[5]

Honours

with Grimsby Town

References

  1. ^ Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 173. ISBN 0952915200.
  2. ^ "Grimsby hit a (not-so-)perfect six". The Guardian. 30 October 2002. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
  3. ^ "Livingstone joins Carlisle". BBC Sport. 3 July, 2003. Retrieved 2009-06-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Mariners duo in doubt". BBC Sport. 19 November, 2003. Retrieved 2009-06-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Livingstone hangs up boots". BBC Sport. 29 January, 2004. Retrieved 2009-06-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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