Club Officials

David became a playing member of Steeton A.F.C in the 1940s, when playing for the minors at 14 years of age, but was swiftly drafted into the seniors. After his National service, David went on to captain the successful 1^st team in the 1950s and later followed this by becoming a committee member and joint 1^st team manager before undertaking his present role as president. He is also responsible to this day for making the pitch out every week, often riding his bike to the ground to do this at a youthful 71 years old! At the end of the 2006/7 season David was presented with a long service award by the FA at the annual presentation dinner.

David joined the club as player in 1971, as a ball playing centre half and went on to pick up a number of honours for Steeton, before becoming involved in a number of senior roles for the club, as a committee member then vice chairman, before undertaking his current role as chairman. He has always maintained links with the playing side of the club, helps out on match days and currently co-ordinates/manages the Select 7 fundraiser for the club. One of David’s sons, Anthony, is currently first team captain and the other, Martin, plays in goal for that other team called Silsden A.F.C.

Stephen "Nug" Narey started with Steeon in the late 70's playing in a very sucessfull junior team, progressing to senior level in the early 80's playing both first and second team level.

Became second team manager in the 90's and still very much involved with the day to day running of the club. An ever present committee member, was craven pool secretary started the sucessfull select 7 and win a packet money making ventures he is now vice chairman and looking to develop the youth policy at the club.

Albert has dedicated his life Steeton Football Club both as a player and later as team manager and long standing committee member. He is currently the club secretary and groundsman. The club committee meets every week without fail throughout the year, even during the close season, ensuring that appropriate funding is in place and the ground is fully prepared for the coming season. He represents the club at all league meetings and is well known and well respected throughout the area, particularly in the sporting community

Mick joined Steeton in 1985 and after cutting his teeth in the 2nd team under Phil and Tony Loftus broke into the 1st team, and was a member of the successful 1988-89 treble winning side. Could play at either full back or centre half, Fergie also scored his fair share of goals from set pieces with the famous left peg. Unfortunately he had to retire from the game at the tender age of 27 with a dodgy knee. Played his junior football with Bingley juniors and Sunday football with Silsden A.F.C. He has been the cub Treasurer since 1990.

Joined Steeton Afc as a junior in the early 80s, before breaking into the team at left back under Bob Craven`s management. Spent five seasons with the club, enjoying success in the Craven league, WRCA and Keighley Cups. Moved on to Bailden and Thackley before finishing his career at Phoenix. Returned this season(2005-6) to assist in running the reserves as part of Roy`s management team, developing players for the future of the club. When Roy was promoted to first team manager Clark was asked to step up to take the reigns himself. He has done an excellent job in his first season in charge, giving youth it's chance and not been afraid to throw the younger players in.

Archie moved from Glasgow to keighley in 1974 and played Sunday football with the Grapes. He later moved to Haworth and played for them from 1975 to 1981 before moving to Steeton that year. Became Reserve team manager in 1983 taking the team to the Keighley Cup three years running and winning the Cup twice. He was manager of the year in 1986 and played his last game for Steeton aged 48. He scored the winner in a2-1 victory before being carried off injured. A dedicated committee man with 25 years service, he puts the goals up and down on match days, cleans the changing rooms and also drives the Mini Bus.

Originally joined Steeton from Phoenix in 1994 and played at right back under Mick Tillitson and Pete Ferrie in the 2nd division of the WRCA, before moving back to Phoenix. In a career that has seen him play every position except goalkeeper, he has also played for Haworth, Druids/Beeches and St Anne`s Celtic. Moved back to Steeton in 2002 after the demise of Phoenix. Roy became Steve Narey`s assistant at the start of the 2003/2004 season before taking over at the start of 2005/2006 season as reserve team manager. After one season in charge of the reserves, the first team managers job became available and the committee promoted him to take the club forward to another level. Afer a tough season he guided the club to mid table safety and hopes are high for the 2007/2008 season.

Joined the club as a fresh faced 15 year old in 1973 and returned a number of times after having played at a higher level, picking up honours playing for the club in some of the successful teams in the 1980s, 1990s and current decade. Also represented the club at youth, and senior level with both the 1st and reserve teams. A winner of the coveted Presidents Award on 5 occasions "Big Kev", joined the committee at the begining of this season and is currently focussing on his role as the clubs goalkeeping coach. Kev also played a big role in the club being awarded the Charter Standard

Jez began his footballing career at Bingley Juniors from the age of eleven to sixteen before drifting out of football. Returned from exile at the age of twenty six and had two seasons with Bronte Wanderers. The next port of call was Steeton, spending  two seasons in the 2nd team before taking over as 1st team manager. In the three years he was in charge, they won silverware each year, with the highlights being promotion to the W.R.C.A Premier league and winning the Challenge Trophy. Stepped down in 2003 to manage his son`s junior team at Silsden. Is still an active member of the commitee.

Joe has now been with Steeton for three seasons, initially joining as Paul Ettenfields assistant. After having an illustrious career as an industrious midfielder Joe was a vital member of the successful Phoenix side and was also a key member of the St Anne`s side which reached the County Cup final. He started his career in football with Oxenhope where he spent a couple of years before joining Pete Turbitt`s `Phoenix revolution`, he has also had a spell with Keighley Shamrocks. As a player Joe always wore his heart on his sleeve and he has taken this attitude into management and is already proving to be a successful coach. Joe is currently first team assistant manager and is a very popular figure with the players.

Steve is a former semi pro footballer who can name Bradford PA, Accrington Stanley, Burnley and Bury amongst others on his impressive CV. Has been involved with the Juniors since they were six years old at Silsden Juniors. This close season he decided to make the move to Summerhill Lane to head up the clubs new Junior set up. With the majority of players following Steve things look bright as Steeton embark on another new era.

Another one of the old Phoenix team to join Steeton after Paul Ettenfield managed to coax him out of retirement to play "one in two" weeks due to family committments. Martin played for Phoenix until the club folded, taking up the position's of Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster and Programme editor to try and keep the club going as long as possible. The commitee asked Martin to become Marketing Co-ordinator last season after the sucess achieved through various sponsorship initatives and Match Day programme.

Joined Steeton AFC as a junior in 1975, then went on to play for first and second teams enjoying success with second team winning Keighley Supplementary cup twice , as captain in 1984 also that year won player of the year. He retired from playing in 1985 due to a knee injury , then went on to the committee and in 2001 started running the club tea shop with his wife Jayne.

John is a former Eccleshill United goalkeeper who along with Steve Guest has been with the Juniors since they started. John is also in charge of the admin side of the Juniors. He has no hesitation in moving to Summerhill Lane as  Steve's right hand man..

Norman has been involved as a supporter for many seasons now and the club this close season decided to reward Norman's loyalty to the club by making him a Vice President. Norman is also a regular contributer to the matchday programme.