21 Facts About Stephen Dawson

Stephen John Dawson was born on 4 December 1985 and is an Irish former professional footballer.

Stephen Dawson primarily played as a central midfielder, although he was deployed in defensive midfield.

Stephen Dawson was noted for his aggressive and highly competitive style of play.

At international level, Dawson represented the Republic of Ireland national football team at Under-21 level on two occasions.

Stephen Dawson began his career with Leicester City before moving to Mansfield Town in 2005, where he made 131 appearances in all competitions.

Stephen Dawson later played for Bury, Leyton Orient, Barnsley, Rochdale and Scunthorpe United before returning to Bury in May 2017.

Stephen Dawson started his career as a trainee at Leicester City, having joined from the Dublin schoolboy team Portmarnock AFC.

Stephen Dawson subsequently rejected an offer for a new contract on reduced terms in May 2005.

Shortly after rejecting a new contract at Mansfield Town, Stephen Dawson joined Bury on a two-year contract on 30 June 2008.

Since making his debut for the side, Stephen Dawson quickly established himself in the first team, partnering with Brian Barry-Murphy in central midfield.

Up until his sending off, Stephen Dawson started every match for the side since the start of the season.

Nevertheless, Stephen Dawson was awarded 4 awards: Bury Times Player of the Year, Disabled Supporters Player of the Season, Billy Ayre Memorial Official Website Player of the Season, and Forever Bury Player of the Season.

Since the start of the season, Stephen Dawson played in every match until he was sidelined over personal reason in March 2010, missing one league match against Macclesfield Town.

Since returning from injury, Stephen Dawson established himself as a regular part of the first team and finished the rest of the season, making 12 appearances.

Just a month later, Stephen Dawson was named as one of seven footballers arrested in connection with alleged spot-fixing of football matches.

On 13 August 2014, Stephen Dawson signed for Rochdale on a one-year contract.

Since making his debut for Rochdale, Stephen Dawson quickly established himself in the first team in the midfield position.

Stephen Dawson signed for National League North side Hereford in 2019.

Stephen Dawson represented the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level twice.

Stephen Dawson represented the country at under-17,18 and 19 levels.

FC In May 2013, Stephen Dawson became a father when his girlfriend gave to birth to a baby daughter, Alexis.