Steve Book
| Date of birth | 07 July 1969 |
| Place of birth | Bournemouth |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Book was again an ever-present in goal for Cheltenham Town in Third Division matches in 2000-01.
He began the campaign in fine form producing a particularly breathtaking stop in the 2-0 win at Hull City in September.
While his agility and reflexes were never in doubt, his form showed a slight dip towards the end of the season but nevertheless he was offered a new three-year contract by the Robins.
Book, who is the son of the former Northampton Town and Doncaster Rovers keeper Kim Book, joined Swindon Town in August 2004 with a one-year contract.
Already their goalkeeping coach, Book was added to Bristol Rovers' playing staff in December 2005 on a non-contract basis.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Green Rovers | 01 Jul 1996 | 23 Jul 1997 | |
| Cheltenham Town | 23 Jul 1997 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Swindon Town | 03 Aug 2004 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Bristol Rovers | 02 Dec 2005 | 30 Jun 2008 | |
| Tiverton Town | 15 Aug 2008 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Cheltenham Town | 01 Jul 2010 | 30 Jun 2012 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 2 | 4 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 46 | 11 | 49 | |||
| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 5 | 1 | 4 | |||
| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 39 | 13 | 35 |
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| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 Play-Offs | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 | 1 | 6 | |||
| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 2 | 36 | 4 | 55 | |||
| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 4 | 12 |
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| 2004-05 | Swindon Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 2004-05 | Swindon Town | League Cup | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Swindon Town | League One | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Bristol Rovers | League Two | 1 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 1999 | Norwich City v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 24 Aug 1999 | Cheltenham Town v Norwich City | W |
2-1 Agg: 2-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Mansfield Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | York City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Watford v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Torquay United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Hull City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Watford | L |
0-3 Agg: 0-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Chesterfield | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | W | 5-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Exeter City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Carlisle United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Macclesfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Halifax Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Rochdale | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Lincoln City v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Blackpool | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Kidderminster Harriers v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Barnet | W | 4-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Torquay United v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Hull City | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Feb 2001 | Chesterfield v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Feb 2001 | Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Macclesfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Carlisle United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Halifax Town | W | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v York City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | Rochdale v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Cardiff City | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Barnet v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Blackpool v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Kidderminster Harriers | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Leyton Orient v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Southend United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Carlisle United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Rushden and Diamonds v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Exeter City | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Rochdale v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Cambridge United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Hull City v Cheltenham Town | L | 5-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Nov 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Bristol Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Nov 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Kettering Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-6 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Macclesfield Town | W | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Oxford United v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Halifax Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Hinckley United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Dec 2001 | York City v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Swansea City | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | Torquay United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Leyton Orient v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Burnley | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Exeter City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Southend United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v York City | W | 4-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Mar 2002 | Lincoln City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Halifax Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Hull City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Macclesfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Apr 2002 | Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Oxford United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2002 | Carlisle United v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Apr 2002 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 30 Apr 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United | D |
1-1 Agg: 2-2 (5-4) |
League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 06 May 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 Play-Offs | Final |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Barnsley v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Aug 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Colchester United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Norwich City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-3 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Bristol City | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Notts County | L | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Oct 2002 | Crystal Palace v Cheltenham Town | L | 7-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Blackpool v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Luton Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Colchester United | W | 4-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Northampton Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Port Vale | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Huddersfield Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Stockport County v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Yeovil Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Brentford | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Peterborough United v Cheltenham Town | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 0-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Chesterfield v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Sheffield United v Cheltenham Town | L | 4-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Chesterfield | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Feb 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Tranmere Rovers | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Stockport County | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Huddersfield Town v Cheltenham Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Feb 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Barnsley | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Colchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Bristol City v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Port Vale v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Brentford v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Swansea City | L | 3-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Hull City v Cheltenham Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Boston United v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | England | Semi-Professional | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 02 Mar 1999 | England v Italy | W | 4-1 | Semi-Professional | |
| 30 Mar 1999 | Netherlands v England | D | 1-1 | Semi-Professional | |
| 23 May 1999 | England v Wales | W | 2-1 | Semi-Professional | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.