14 Facts About Steve Welsh

Stephen George Welsh was born on 19 April 1968 and is a Scottish former professional footballer and Academy manager at Northern Premier League side Ilkeston.

Steve Welsh moved into coaching in 2005 with Boston United where he later took the step up to become manager between 2008 and 2009 before being sacked.

Steve Welsh was re-hired by Boston in 2011 as the club's Head of Youth.

Steve Welsh was born in Glasgow and served in the British army before embarking on his football career.

Steve Welsh became manager of the club's under-16 Centre of Excellence side.

In December 2004, Steve Welsh was appointed manager of Spalding United and announced that, where necessary, he would make a playing return.

Steve Welsh joined Boston United in October 2005 as first team coach.

Steve Welsh stayed at the club during four months without pay when the club hit a financial crisis in early 2007.

On 18 November 2008 Tommy Taylor left Boston by mutual consent and Steve Welsh was appointed caretaker manager.

Steve Welsh was appointed permanent first team manager the following month after a satisfactory spell of results.

Steve Welsh now has the rest of the season to move from coach to manager, a step that we believe he can take, and we will be supporting him all the way.

Steve Welsh fell ill over the New Year and doctors advised him to stay at home and rest.

Steve Welsh appointed Andrew Stanhope as his assistant manager in early 2009 but was sacked later that year.

Steve Welsh was re-appointed to the club in 2011 as the Head of Youth.