Steven Howarth Explained

Steve Howarth
Birth Date:3 June 1992
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:200?–2009
Youthclubs1:Clyde
Years1:2009–2010
Years2:2010–2012
Years3:2011
Years4:2012–2013
Clubs2:Motherwell
Clubs3:Alloa Athletic (loan)
Caps1:11
Goals1:5
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Caps4:22
Goals4:9

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rangers Eye Bully Wee Youngsters. Clyde FC.co.uk. 6 October 2009. 3 March 2011.
  2. http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/sport/Final-day-SPL-and-league.6508238.jp Final day SPL and league transfer deals: Full list
  3. News: Player News. Scottish Football League.com. 2 September 2010. 1 October 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716020147/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/player-news/. 16 July 2011. dmy-all.
  4. News: Young trio pen extensions. Motherwell FC. 7 June 2011. 7 June 2011.
  5. News: Howarth departs the club. Motherwell FC. 1 February 2012. 1 February 2012.
  6. News: Motherwell pair sent out on loan. 30 August 2011. Motherwell F.C.. 30 August 2011.
  7. Web site: Two more Rovers on board . . 2 August 2012 . 2 August 2012 . dead . https://archive.today/20130104150219/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/two-more-rovers-on-board/ . 4 January 2013 . dmy-all .