Stephen Michael "Steve" Kindon (born December 17, 1950 in Warrington

Warrington

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) was a former professional

Professional

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 footballer who played mainly on the left wing where his speed was an asset, but also played at centre forward. Steve began his career at Burnley

Burnley F.C.

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 where he played over 100 games and scored 28 goals.

“The Tank” moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.

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 in 1972, where his bustling style made him a crowd favourite. He scored 31 goals in over 150 league and cup appearances for Wolves.

In 1977, he returned to Burnley before moving to Huddersfield Town

Huddersfield Town F.C.

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 where he was part of a minor piece of football history, being one of three goalkeepers used in an FA Cup Tie v Shrewsbury Town

Shrewsbury Town F.C.

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 in 1981. Regular goalkeeper Andy Rankin

Andy Rankin

Andrew George "Andy" Rankin is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Everton, Watford and Huddersfield Town. In 1973 Rankin became the inaugural Watford Player of the Season, an accolade he would reclaim in the 1974–75 season.-References:...

 was injured and Steve took his place, only to be injured himself, his place in turn being taken by Mark Lillis

Mark Lillis

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. Each of them conceded a goal, and this remains an English record for the number of keepers used in one game. Injury then ended his career in 1982. Steve was an England

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 Youth, Under-23 and “B”

England B national football team

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international. He is now an after-dinner speaker.