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10 Facts About Steve Woods

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Stephen John Woods was born on 15 December 1976 and is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Chesterfield, Plymouth Argyle, Stoke City and Torquay United.

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Steve Woods was born in Davenham, Cheshire and began his career as a trainee with Stoke City, turning professional in August 1994.

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Steve Woods remained a regular in the side for most of the season playing in 39 matches with Stoke finishing in a poor position of 8th.

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Steve Woods was released by Stoke in May 1999 and joined Chesterfield in July 1999.

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Steve Woods failed to establish himself at Chesterfield and was allowed to join Darlington on trial in November 2000.

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Steve Woods returned to Chesterfield at the end of his trial and moved to Torquay United on a free transfer in August 2001.

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Steve Woods initially signed on a short-term contract, making an impressive debut against AFC Bournemouth in the League Cup.

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Steve Woods was given a short-term 'prove your fitness' deal at the end of the season, which was extended as he returned to form.

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Steve Woods remained with the club following their relegation to the Conference National in 2007 and was appointed captain for the following season.

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Steve Woods spent the 2009 pre-season with Morecambe, joining Stalybridge Celtic in August 2009.