Steve Hetzke
Encyclopedia
Stephen Edward Richard Hetzke (born June 3, 1955 in Marlborough, Wiltshire) is an English
former professional footballer. He played as a defender
.
Hetzke began his career with Reading
, where he twice won promotion from Division Four and received a testimonial match after leaving for Blackpool
in July 1982 for a £12,500 fee, which was settled by a tribunal
.
He made his debut for Blackpool in the opening league game of the 1982–83
campaign, a 2–1 defeat at Mansfield Town
on August 28, 1982. He went on to make a further 42 league appearances that season, scoring twice.
He appeared in all but one of Blackpool's 46 league games in 1983–84
, scoring seven goals. Two of these were game-winning penalties in single-goal victories – firstly against Torquay United
at Bloomfield Road
on December 17, 1983, and then ten days later against Hartlepool United
at the same venue.
In 1984–85
, Hetzke, who by now was the club's captain
, made 30 league appearances and scored five goals, including both goals in a 2–0 victory at Torquay United on December 15, 1984. Blackpool won promotion to Division Three
at the end of the season.
Hetzke's final season at Blackpool, 1985–86
, saw him make 23 league appearances and score four goals. His final appearance for the club occurred on February 22, 1986, in a single-goal defeat at Cardiff City
.
In March 1986 Hetzke joined Sunderland, although after relegation to Division Three in 1986–87
he moved on to Chester City
. He made his Chester debut in a 5–0 home defeat to Northampton Town
at the start of 1987–88
and added just thirteen more league appearances before joining Colchester United in a £10,000 transfer in February 1988.
Hetzke finished his league career at the Layer Road
club at the end of the 1988–89
season.
Blackpool
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former professional footballer. He played as a defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Hetzke began his career with Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
, where he twice won promotion from Division Four and received a testimonial match after leaving for Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
in July 1982 for a £12,500 fee, which was settled by a tribunal
Tribunal
A tribunal in the general sense is any person or institution with the authority to judge, adjudicate on, or determine claims or disputes—whether or not it is called a tribunal in its title....
.
He made his debut for Blackpool in the opening league game of the 1982–83
Blackpool F.C. season 1982-83
The 1982-83 season was Blackpool F.C.s 76th season in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Four, then the bottom tier of English football, finishing 21st, their lowest-ever finish in the Football League...
campaign, a 2–1 defeat at Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
on August 28, 1982. He went on to make a further 42 league appearances that season, scoring twice.
He appeared in all but one of Blackpool's 46 league games in 1983–84
Blackpool F.C. season 1983-84
The 1983-84 season was Blackpool F.C.s 77th season in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Four, then the bottom tier of English league football, finishing sixth....
, scoring seven goals. Two of these were game-winning penalties in single-goal victories – firstly against Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
at Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road is an all-seater football stadium in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. It has been the permanent home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901 and is named after the road on which the stadium's main entrance used to stand. The stadium has been in a process of redevelopment since 2000...
on December 17, 1983, and then ten days later against Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
at the same venue.
In 1984–85
Blackpool F.C. season 1984-85
The 1984-85 season was Blackpool F.C.s 78th season in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Four, then the bottom tier of English league football, finishing second...
, Hetzke, who by now was the club's captain
Captain (sports)
In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
, made 30 league appearances and scored five goals, including both goals in a 2–0 victory at Torquay United on December 15, 1984. Blackpool won promotion to Division Three
Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
at the end of the season.
Hetzke's final season at Blackpool, 1985–86
Blackpool F.C. season 1985-86
The 1985-86 season was Blackpool F.C.s 79th season in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Three, then the third tier of English league football, finishing twelfth....
, saw him make 23 league appearances and score four goals. His final appearance for the club occurred on February 22, 1986, in a single-goal defeat at Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
.
In March 1986 Hetzke joined Sunderland, although after relegation to Division Three in 1986–87
1986-87 in English football
The 1986–87 season was the 107th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :The First Division championship went to Everton in their final season under the management of Howard Kendall before his departure to Athletic Bilbao. His side overcame a spate of injuries to fight off...
he moved on to Chester City
Chester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
. He made his Chester debut in a 5–0 home defeat to Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
at the start of 1987–88
1987-88 in English football
The 1987–88 season was the 120th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Liverpool won the league title with a comfortable nine-point margin and just two defeats all season....
and added just thirteen more league appearances before joining Colchester United in a £10,000 transfer in February 1988.
Hetzke finished his league career at the Layer Road
Layer Road
Layer Road was a Football League stadium in Colchester, England. It was only used for football matches and was the home ground of Colchester United before being replaced by the Weston Homes Community Stadium. The stadium held spectators and was built in 1907, originally for use by Colchester Town...
club at the end of the 1988–89
1988-89 in English football
The 1988–89 season was the 109th season of competitive football in England.-Hillsborough disaster:On 15 April, a crowd crush at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough killed 94 people and injured more than 300. A 95th Liverpool supporter died in hospital...
season.
Honours
Reading- Division Four champions: 1979-801979-80 in English footballThe 1979–80 season was the 100th season of competitive football in England.- FA Cup :Second Division West Ham United, managed by John Lyall, won the FA Cup, beating Arsenal 1–0 with a Trevor Brooking goal...
. - Division Four promotion as third-placed team: 1975-761975-76 in English footballThe 1975–76 season was the 96th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Liverpool won their first major trophy under Bob Paisley by narrowly winning the league title after heated competition from Queens Park Rangers. They also lifted the UEFA Cup for the second time in their...
.
Blackpool
- Division Four promotion as runners-up: 1984-851984-85 in English footballThe 1984–85 season was the 105th season of competitive football in England.-Bradford City disaster:56 spectators died and more than 200 were injured when a fire ripped through the Main Stand at Valley Parade during Bradford City's Third Division fixture with Lincoln City on 11 May...
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