Stephen Pears was born on 22 January 1962 and is an English former footballer.
10 Facts About Stephen Pears
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Stephen Pears started his career at Manchester United as an understudy to Gary Bailey.
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However, Pears struggled to displace him and break into the first team.
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Stephen Pears went to make over 400 appearances for Middlesbrough from 1983 to 1995.
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Stephen Pears was released in 1995 after a sell out testimonial match, which became the last match at Ayresome Park before Middlesbrough moved to the Riverside Stadium.
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Stephen Pears then moved on to Liverpool to provide goalkeeping cover for David James, and was issued with the number 27 shirt.
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Stephen Pears was the Middlesbrough Academy goalkeeping coach where he helped to bring through the likes of Ross Turnbull and David Knight.
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Stephen Pears moved up from his Academy coach role to become the club's goalkeeping coach in 2007 when Paul Barron left for Newcastle United in 2007.
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On 4 July 2014, Stephen Pears was announced as assistant manager and goalkeeping coach at Hartlepool United.
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On 19 July 2015, Stephen Pears was announced as goalkeeping coach at National League side Gateshead.