1. Stephen Brian Tilson was born on 27 July 1966 and is an English football manager and former player.
15 Facts About Steve Tilson
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Steve Tilson is best known for his time in charge of Southend United, where he was in charge for seven years, overseeing two promotions and later two relegations.
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Steve Tilson played continually for Southend, except for a loan spell at Brentford, until 1998, when he signed for Canvey Island, serving as club captain during his 4-year spell with the team.
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In March 2004 Steve Tilson was offered the job of manager on a full-time basis, and accepted the offer.
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Steve Tilson's success saw him linked with jobs at West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City, but he remained with Southend.
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On 28 October 2009, following the club being threatened with administration and on-loan midfielder Lee Sawyer returning to Chelsea, Steve Tilson came out of retirement to play for Southend in the Essex Senior Cup.
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On 4 July 2010, Steve Tilson was placed on gardening leave by Southend United, bringing an end to his seven-year reign as manager.
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In October 2010, Steve Tilson was appointed the new manager of Lincoln City, replacing Chris Sutton.
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Steve Tilson was sacked as manager of Lincoln City on 10 October 2011 following a heavy defeat away at Tamworth.
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On 12 July 2012 Steve Tilson was appointed manager of Canvey Island.
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However, after a season in charge Steve Tilson was sacked along with assistant manager Craig Davidson.
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In 2020, Steve Tilson was in the running to return as Southend United manager but ended up not chosen for the role.
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On 3 July 2021, Steve Tilson was named as assistant manager to Julian Dicks at Heybridge Swifts, following Karl Duguid leaving the club.
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On 24 September 2021, Steve Tilson was appointed the manager of Heybridge Swifts on a permanent basis after the departure of Julian Dicks.
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In May 2024, Steve Tilson left the club, being replaced by Dicks a week later.