| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kirk William Stephens | ||
| Date of birth | (1955-02-27)27 February 1955 (age 70) | ||
| Place of birth | Coventry, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1969–1973 | Coventry City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1973–1978 | Nuneaton Borough | 386 | |
| 1978–1984 | Luton Town | 227 | (2) |
| 1984–1986 | Coventry City | 34 | (2) |
| Nuneaton Borough | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Kirk William Stephens (born 27 February 1955) is an English formerfootball player, best known for his time atLuton Town andCoventry City.
Kirk Stephens started out as a schoolboy with local clubCoventry City, but after four years on their books he was told he wasn't yet up to top-flight standard. Stephens joinednon-LeagueNuneaton Borough, managed byDavid Pleat. After five years, Pleat moved on toSecond Division sideLuton Town, and one of his first signings for his new club was the 23-year-old Stephens. He made his debut on 19 August 1978, in a 6–1 home win overOldham Athletic, and went on to play 227 times for the club, scoring twice.[1][2]
He was sold to his home town clubCoventry City in 1984, and he played 34 times for them over two seasons before injury forced an end to his professional career. He returned to his former team Nuneaton Borough. He also played at Barnet scoring two goals[1][2]