Steve Emery
Encyclopedia
Stephen Roger "Steve" Emery (born 7 February 1956 in Ledbury
) is an English former footballer who played for 13 seasons in the Football League
. He spent much of his career at Hereford United
, where he made 333 competitive appearances, and also played League football for Derby County
and Wrexham
.
He was a versatile midfield player and started his career at Hereford when he became the club's first apprentice professional, signing just before his 18th birthday. Initially he spent seven seasons at Edgar Street and was a first team regular as Hereford rose to the Second Division and during their decline back down to the Fourth. In 1979 he was sold to Derby County
for £100,000, making the step up to the First Division.
After three seasons, and a brief spell at Newport County, he returned to Hereford in 1983 before moving to Wrexham
. He finished his career in non-league football with Gloucester City and Westfields
, where he was player-manager while also working in the licensed trade. He also managed Ledbury Town
for nearly five years, and returned as manager in late 2008, but was dismissed after only three months.
His son Josh Emery
plays for Worcester City
Ledbury
Ledbury is a town in Herefordshire, England, lying east of Hereford, and south of the Malvern Hills.Today, Ledbury is a thriving market town in rural England. The town has a large number of timber framed buildings, in particular along Church Lane and High Street. One of Ledbury's most outstanding...
) is an English former footballer who played for 13 seasons in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
. He spent much of his career at Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
, where he made 333 competitive appearances, and also played League football for Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
and Wrexham
Wrexham A.F.C.
Wrexham Football Club are a professional football team based in Wrexham, north-east Wales, who play in the English football pyramid.Founded in 1872, they are one of the oldest surviving football clubs in Britain and the oldest professional club in Wales...
.
He was a versatile midfield player and started his career at Hereford when he became the club's first apprentice professional, signing just before his 18th birthday. Initially he spent seven seasons at Edgar Street and was a first team regular as Hereford rose to the Second Division and during their decline back down to the Fourth. In 1979 he was sold to Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
for £100,000, making the step up to the First Division.
After three seasons, and a brief spell at Newport County, he returned to Hereford in 1983 before moving to Wrexham
Wrexham A.F.C.
Wrexham Football Club are a professional football team based in Wrexham, north-east Wales, who play in the English football pyramid.Founded in 1872, they are one of the oldest surviving football clubs in Britain and the oldest professional club in Wales...
. He finished his career in non-league football with Gloucester City and Westfields
Westfields F.C.
Westfields F.C. is a football team from Hereford, England, formed in 1966 and currently playing in the Midland Football Alliance. The club is affiliated to the Herefordshire County FA.-History:...
, where he was player-manager while also working in the licensed trade. He also managed Ledbury Town
Ledbury Town F.C.
Ledbury Town F.C. are a football club based in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England. They were established in 1893. The club is affiliated to the Herefordshire County FA.In the 2004-05 season, they reached the 4th round of the FA Vase...
for nearly five years, and returned as manager in late 2008, but was dismissed after only three months.
His son Josh Emery
Josh Emery
Joshua Stephen "Josh" Emery is an English footballer, who most recently played for Cheltenham Town.-Career:Emery started his career as a youth player at for Cheltenham Town since the age of 13...
plays for Worcester City
Worcester City F.C.
Worcester City Football Club is an English football club based in Worcester, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Conference North and play at St George's Lane.-History:...