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==Early & Personal Life==
==Early & Personal Life==
Steve 'YEAH BAAAA' Welsh was born in Glasgow in 1947, and served in the British army before embarking on his football career. He is currently married.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bufc.co.uk/article/2267712/Get-behind-the-players---Welsh|title=Get behind the players- Welsh|publisher=bufc.co.uk|accessdate=2009-03-08}}</ref> top lad
Steve Welsh was born in Glasgow in 1967, and served in the British army before embarking on his football career. He is currently married.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bufc.co.uk/article/2267712/Get-behind-the-players---Welsh|title=Get behind the players- Welsh|publisher=bufc.co.uk|accessdate=2009-03-08}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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===Coaching and Management Career===
===Coaching and Management Career===
In February 2001, Welsh was appointed Football In The Community Officer at waddo, but because he had a moon head he was sacked|=Lincoln City F.C. Official Website SMACK ME THEN
In February 2001, Welsh was appointed Football In The Community Officer at [[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]],<ref>{{cite web
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Steve heyha Boston United in October 2005 as first team coach. After Neil Richardson left the club he also took on the role of Head of Youth, which involved work with the club's Centre of Excellence and the Bedford College Educational Scheme. He stayed at the club during four months without pay when the club hit a financial crisis in early 2007. On 18 November 2008 [[Tommy Taylor (footballer born 1951)|Tommy Taylor]] left Boston by mutual consent and Welsh was appointed caretaker manager. He was appointed permanent first team manager the following month after a satisfactory spell of results. Speaking of Welsh's appointment Boston United Chairman David Newton said: “Steve ticked all the boxes with the exception of actual management experience. He now has the rest of the season to move from coach to manager, a step that we believe he can take, and we will be supporting him all the way."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bufc.co.uk/article/2345530/Welsh-handed-managerial-role|title=Welsh handed managerial role|publisher=bufc.co.uk|accessdate=2009=03-08}}</ref>
Steve joined Boston United in October 2005 as first team coach. After Neil Richardson left the club he also took on the role of Head of Youth, which involved work with the club's Centre of Excellence and the Bedford College Educational Scheme. He stayed at the club during four months without pay when the club hit a financial crisis in early 2007. On 18 November 2008 [[Tommy Taylor (footballer born 1951)|Tommy Taylor]] left Boston by mutual consent and Welsh was appointed caretaker manager. He was appointed permanent first team manager the following month after a satisfactory spell of results. Speaking of Welsh's appointment Boston United Chairman David Newton said: “Steve ticked all the boxes with the exception of actual management experience. He now has the rest of the season to move from coach to manager, a step that we believe he can take, and we will be supporting him all the way."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bufc.co.uk/article/2345530/Welsh-handed-managerial-role|title=Welsh handed managerial role|publisher=bufc.co.uk|accessdate=2009=03-08}}</ref>


Former Brentford and Boston United midfielder Stewart Talbot said it was the, ‘right appointment at the right time’.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bufc.co.uk/article/2346652/Video---Talbot-hails-right-choice|title=Talbot hails right choice|publisher=bufc.co.uk|accessdate=2009-03-08}}</ref> Welsh fell ill over the New Year (08/09) and doctors advised him to stay at home and rest. As a result he missed one game at home to Nantwich. Welsh picked the starting line-up but Talbot took charge of the match and United lost 5-0.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bufc.co.uk/article/2365963/Welsh-absent-for-Nantwich-clash|publisher=bufc.co.uk|accessdate=2009-03-08}}</ref> Welsh appointed Andrew Stanhope as his assistant manager in early 2009.
Former Brentford and Boston United midfielder Stewart Talbot said it was the, ‘right appointment at the right time’.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bufc.co.uk/article/2346652/Video---Talbot-hails-right-choice|title=Talbot hails right choice|publisher=bufc.co.uk|accessdate=2009-03-08}}</ref> Welsh fell ill over the New Year (08/09) and doctors advised him to stay at home and rest. As a result he missed one game at home to Nantwich. Welsh picked the starting line-up but Talbot took charge of the match and United lost 5-0.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bufc.co.uk/article/2365963/Welsh-absent-for-Nantwich-clash|publisher=bufc.co.uk|accessdate=2009-03-08}}</ref> Welsh appointed Andrew Stanhope as his assistant manager in early 2009.

Revision as of 14:02, 11 March 2011

Steve Welsh
Personal information
Full name Steven George Welsh
Height 6 ft 01 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Boston United (Head of Youth Development)

Steven George Welsh (born April 19 1968 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a former professional footballer and currently Head of Youth Development at Boston United. He joined the Pilgrims in October 2005 and acted as manager from 18 December 2008 until the end of the 2008-2009 season. He is noted for wearing shorts on the touchline, even during midweek away matches in the winter.

Early & Personal Life

Steve Welsh was born in Glasgow in 1967, and served in the British army before embarking on his football career. He is currently married.[1]

Career

Playing career

In a career spanning thirteen seasons, Welsh played as a central defender for Wimborne Town, Cambridge United, Peterborough United, Preston North End, Partick Thistle, Dunfermline Athletic, Ayr United, Lincoln City and finally King's Lynn.

Coaching and Management Career

In February 2001, Welsh was appointed Football In The Community Officer at Lincoln City,[2] with the role commencing at the beginning of the 2001-2002 season and meaning an end to his professional career. Welsh also became manager of the club's under-16 Centre of Excellence side.[3] In December 2004, Welsh was appointed manager of Spalding United[4] and announced that, where necessary, he would also make a playing return.[5]

Steve joined Boston United in October 2005 as first team coach. After Neil Richardson left the club he also took on the role of Head of Youth, which involved work with the club's Centre of Excellence and the Bedford College Educational Scheme. He stayed at the club during four months without pay when the club hit a financial crisis in early 2007. On 18 November 2008 Tommy Taylor left Boston by mutual consent and Welsh was appointed caretaker manager. He was appointed permanent first team manager the following month after a satisfactory spell of results. Speaking of Welsh's appointment Boston United Chairman David Newton said: “Steve ticked all the boxes with the exception of actual management experience. He now has the rest of the season to move from coach to manager, a step that we believe he can take, and we will be supporting him all the way."[6]

Former Brentford and Boston United midfielder Stewart Talbot said it was the, ‘right appointment at the right time’.[7] Welsh fell ill over the New Year (08/09) and doctors advised him to stay at home and rest. As a result he missed one game at home to Nantwich. Welsh picked the starting line-up but Talbot took charge of the match and United lost 5-0.[8] Welsh appointed Andrew Stanhope as his assistant manager in early 2009.

References

  1. ^ "Get behind the players- Welsh". bufc.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
  2. ^ "New role for Welshy". Lincoln City F.C. Official Website. 22 February 2001. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
  3. ^ "Under-16s Embark On Scottish Tour". Lincoln City F.C. Official Website. 4 January 2002. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
  4. ^ "Tulips go for Welsh". NonLeagueDaily.com. 13 December 2004. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
  5. ^ "New boss wants to make playing comeback". NonLeagueDaily.com. 26 December 2004. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
  6. ^ "Welsh handed managerial role". bufc.co.uk. Retrieved 2009=03-08. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ "Talbot hails right choice". bufc.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
  8. ^ . bufc.co.uk http://www.bufc.co.uk/article/2365963/Welsh-absent-for-Nantwich-clash. Retrieved 2009-03-08. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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