20 Facts About Steve Howard

Steven John Howard was born on 10 May 1976 and is a former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Steve Howard began his career at non-league Tow Law Town, whilst working as a roofer as his day-job.

Steve Howard worked 12-hour shifts and dug up roads before moving to Hartlepool United in 1995.

Steve Howard was almost sacked from Luton in late 2001 after an incident during an away game against York City.

The Hatters had been awarded a penalty, and Steve Howard grabbed the ball from the designated penalty taker and promptly missed.

Steve Howard was substituted immediately afterwards and he walked straight into the changing rooms.

Steve Howard was part of the squad of players that dug deep and stuck together as the awful mess of the 2003 take-over saga unravelled.

Steve Howard signed a new deal in June 2005, despite interest from a host of clubs in Luton's new league.

Steve Howard scored more than 100 goals for Luton and is the third all time scorer.

Steve Howard wore the number 19 shirt at Luton, and Howard is regarded by Luton fans as a club legend, with over 100 goals in all competitions, five years of service, two promotions and a never-say-die attitude.

Steve Howard's form attracted "derisory offers" from Leeds United, Cardiff City and Norwich City.

Desperate to win promotion back to the Championship, Steve Howard was able to maintain his form the following season.

Steve Howard scored a total of 5 league goals in 35 matches as Leicester qualified for the Championship play-offs.

Steve Howard extended his contract with the club until June 2012 on 21 October 2010.

Steve Howard was linked with a permanent move to Sheffield Wednesday in April 2011, but Leicester denied that they were selling him.

However, his first season back was not successful and Steve Howard was booed off in his last game before being loaned out to Sheffield Wednesday while Hartlepool were relegated to League Two.

Steve Howard was signed on loan on 28 March 2013 and was one of 3 emergency loan signings made by manager Dave Jones.

Steve Howard was brought in alongside Stuart Holden and Seyi Olofinjana.

Steve Howard only played 63 minutes before being substituted by striker, Gary Madine.

Steve Howard made his second appearance for the owls as substitute, in the 69th minute and replaced striker Leroy Lita.