16 Facts About Marcus Stewart

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William Marcus Paul Stewart is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward from 1991 until 2011.

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Marcus Stewart is currently Head of Player Development at Yeovil Town.

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Marcus Stewart played for Bristol Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Bristol City, Preston North End, Yeovil Town and Exeter City.

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Marcus Stewart signed for Bristol Rovers in 1991, where he played as a regular striker.

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Marcus Stewart was Ipswich's most expensive signing at the time.

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Marcus Stewart played his last game for Sunderland on 8 May 2005, after a successful last season for the club which saw him score 17 goals.

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Marcus Stewart departed Sunderland in good terms after deciding that he was too old to play to a Premier League standard.

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Marcus Stewart chose to sign for Bristol City, fulfilling his ambition to play for the team which he has supported since he was a boy despite beginning his career with City's neighbours and rivals Bristol Rovers.

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Marcus Stewart signed a permanent deal with Yeovil in January 2007.

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Marcus Stewart signed a deal with newly promoted League Two side Exeter City on 14 July 2008.

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Marcus Stewart scored his 250th career goal in the League One game at Carlisle United on 22 August 2009.

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In 2013 Marcus Stewart was made assistant manager at Bristol Rovers.

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Marcus Stewart left the club by mutual consent in December 2018 along with then manager Darrell Clarke.

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On 20 May 2019, Marcus Stewart re-united with Clarke by joining Walsall as assistant manager.

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On 8 June 2022, Marcus Stewart joined former club Yeovil Town as Head of Player Development, linking up with new manager Chris Hargreaves who Marcus Stewart had worked with at Bristol Rovers.

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On 8 September 2022, Marcus Stewart was diagnosed with motor neurone disease following twelve months of testing.