Steve joined Burgess Hill Albion Football Club in 1996 when they first formed. He played in more than 163 games mostly in defence but also making a rare appearance in goal; in his debut against Ameridata on 22/08/96 he scored 2 goals proving he was fully committed and could play anywhere. Steve's commitment to the Albion didn't stop at just playing, he also sat on the clubs first committee as fixtures secretary for over 5 years before then taking his skills into management. Steve started his career in leading the Albion Reserves to automatic promotion in the 1998/99 season, he then step out the game for a couple of years before making a return to management leading the Albion first team in 2002. Steve was a very popular character and managed the team very successfully eventually gaining automatic promotion into Division 2 in 2004, the clubs highest ever position in the Mid Sussex Football league. Steve nearly achieved even better in leading the Albion to Division 1, finishing 3 only just to miss out. Steve’s best achievements was not only leading the Albion to there highest ever place but also being involved in the “The Birth of the Albion .” Steve said “To be part of a club which started with a group of friends and brothers meeting every Saturday to have a kick about to then transform to a group of mates competing in the local football league, continued development, growth and success has been a great honour”

His service to the  Albion was greatly received and the club was very fortunate to have had a member with such dedication and commitment for so many years. Based on these many achievements mainly in management, this is why Steve has been announced as one of the Clubs Greatest Managers.