Steve Claridge
| Date of birth | 10 April 1966 |
| Place of birth | Portsmouth |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Forward |
League Cup winner 1997 with Leicester City.
Portsmouth's well-travelled marksman had another eventful season in 2000-01.
He got off to a great start netting a hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the end of August and was then the surprise choice to succeed Tony Pulis as boss in October.
He netted on his managerial debut, and indeed finished the campaign as Pompey's leading scorer, but when Graham Rix took over as manager at the end of February he went on the transfer list.
He subsequently joined Millwall on loan on the deadline day and proved an inspirational signing for Lions' manager Mark McGhee.
He was a great help to Neil Harris and Richard Sadlier and scored twice in the vital 4-0 win over promotion rivals Rotherham United, the second of which was a brilliant chip from 25 yards out.
An experienced striker who is full of tricks, he has an excellent first touch and holds the ball up well.
Steve was appointed player / manager of Weymouth in June 2003 on a five-year contract.
He joined Brighton & Hove Albion in November 2004 on a month's contract then Brentford in a deal to the end of the season.
After his very brief stint as Millwall's manager, Steve joined Gillingham on non-contract terms in August 2005 before joining Bradford City with a one-year contract.
He returned to AFC Bournemouth in December 2006 with a monthly contract, so having the opportunity to make his 1,000th senior appearance.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham Town | 01 Aug 1983 | 30 Nov 1984 | |
| AFC Bournemouth | 30 Nov 1984 | 03 Oct 1985 | |
| Weymouth | 03 Oct 1985 | 11 Oct 1988 | |
| Crystal Palace | 11 Oct 1988 | 13 Oct 1988 | |
| Aldershot | 13 Oct 1988 | 08 Feb 1990 | |
| Cambridge United | 08 Feb 1990 | 17 Jul 1992 | |
| Luton Town | 17 Jul 1992 | 20 Nov 1992 | |
| Cambridge United | 20 Nov 1992 | 07 Jan 1994 | |
| Birmingham City | 07 Jan 1994 | 01 Mar 1996 | |
| Leicester City | 01 Mar 1996 | 26 Mar 1998 | |
| Portsmouth | 23 Jan 1998 | 13 Mar 1998 | L |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 26 Mar 1998 | 10 Aug 1998 | |
| Portsmouth | 10 Aug 1998 | 08 Aug 2001 | |
| Millwall | 21 Mar 2001 | 05 May 2001 | L |
| Millwall | 08 Aug 2001 | 04 Jun 2003 | |
| Weymouth | 04 Jun 2003 | 20 Oct 2004 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 12 Nov 2004 | 12 Dec 2004 | |
| Brentford | 17 Dec 2004 | 09 Feb 2005 | |
| Wycombe Wanderers | 13 Jan 2005 | 08 Feb 2005 | L |
| Wycombe Wanderers | 09 Feb 2005 | 21 Jun 2005 | |
| Millwall | 21 Jun 2005 | 27 Jul 2005 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 11 Aug 2005 | 12 Aug 2005 | T |
| Gillingham | 19 Aug 2005 | 26 Aug 2005 | |
| Bradford City | 26 Aug 2005 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Walsall | 23 Mar 2006 | 31 May 2006 | L |
| AFC Bournemouth | 08 Dec 2006 | 08 Jan 2007 | |
| Worthing | 15 Jan 2007 | 09 Feb 2007 | |
| Harrow Borough | 09 Feb 2007 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
| Weymouth | 03 Sep 2009 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1991-92 | Cambridge United | League Division Two Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Leicester City | League Division 1 | 14 | 5 |
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| 1995-96 | Leicester City | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 3 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Leicester City | League Cup | 8 | 2 |
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| 1996-97 | Leicester City | Premier League | 29 | 3 |
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| 1997-98 | Leicester City | Premier League | 10 | 7 |
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| 1997-98 | Leicester City | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Portsmouth | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Millwall | League Division 2 | 6 | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Portsmouth | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Portsmouth | League Division 1 | 24 | 7 |
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| 2001-02 | Millwall | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Millwall | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Millwall | League Division 1 | 39 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Millwall | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Millwall | FA Cup | 4 | 3 |
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| 2002-03 | Millwall | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Millwall | League Division 1 | 31 | 13 |
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| 2004-05 | Brentford | League One | 3 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Championship | 5 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Two | 14 | 5 |
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| 2005-06 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Bradford City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Bradford City | League One | 14 | 12 |
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| 2005-06 | Gillingham | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Gillingham | League One | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Walsall | League One | 7 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | AFC Bournemouth | League One | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr 2001 | Millwall v Stoke City | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Millwall v Rotherham United | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Apr 2001 | Millwall v Port Vale | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Millwall v Swindon Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Apr 2001 | Cambridge United v Millwall | W | 1-5 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Wrexham v Millwall | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Millwall v Norwich City | W | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Aug 2001 | Birmingham City v Millwall | L | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Millwall v Cardiff City | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Millwall v Burnley | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Aug 2001 | Crewe Alexandra v Millwall | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Crystal Palace v Millwall | W | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Sep 2001 | Gillingham v Millwall | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Preston North End v Millwall | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Millwall v Barnsley | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Millwall v Sheffield United | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Wimbledon v Millwall | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Walsall v Millwall | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Oct 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Millwall | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Millwall v Nottingham Forest | D | 3-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Millwall v Bradford City | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Stockport County v Millwall | W | 0-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Millwall | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Millwall v Coventry City | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Nov 2001 | Millwall v Rotherham United | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Grimsby Town v Millwall | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Millwall v Gillingham | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Bradford City v Millwall | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Dec 2001 | Millwall v Manchester City | L | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Sheffield Wednesday v Millwall | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Dec 2001 | Millwall v Portsmouth | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Burnley v Millwall | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Millwall v Crystal Palace | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Millwall v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | Watford v Millwall | W | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Millwall v Scunthorpe United | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2002 | Millwall v Birmingham City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Jan 2002 | Millwall v Watford | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Jan 2002 | Norwich City v Millwall | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Barnsley v Millwall | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Millwall v Preston North End | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Portsmouth v Millwall | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Millwall v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Mar 2002 | Sheffield United v Millwall | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Mar 2002 | Gillingham v Millwall | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Millwall v Stockport County | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Rotherham United v Millwall | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Apr 2002 | Millwall v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Apr 2002 | Coventry City v Millwall | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2002 | Millwall v Grimsby Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Apr 2002 | Birmingham City v Millwall | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 02 May 2002 | Millwall v Birmingham City | L |
0-1 Agg: 1-2 |
League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Millwall v Rotherham United | L | 0-6 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Watford v Millwall | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Gillingham v Millwall | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Millwall v Ipswich Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Aug 2002 | Sheffield United v Millwall | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Millwall v Grimsby Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Millwall v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Millwall | L | 0-0 (3-5) | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Portsmouth v Millwall | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Burnley v Millwall | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Millwall v Walsall | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Coventry City v Millwall | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Millwall v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Millwall v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Norwich City v Millwall | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Millwall v Derby County | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Oct 2002 | Sheffield Wednesday v Millwall | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Reading v Millwall | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Millwall v Preston North End | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Millwall v Leicester City | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Stoke City v Millwall | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Millwall v Bradford City | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Crystal Palace v Millwall | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Leicester City v Millwall | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Millwall v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Millwall v Gillingham | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Rotherham United v Millwall | W | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Ipswich Town v Millwall | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Cambridge United v Millwall | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Millwall v Watford | W | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Jan 2003 | Millwall v Cambridge United | W | 3-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Grimsby Town v Millwall | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Southampton v Millwall | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Millwall v Sheffield United | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Feb 2003 | Millwall v Southampton | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Preston North End v Millwall | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Millwall v Reading | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Millwall | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Millwall v Portsmouth | L | 0-5 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Millwall v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Mar 2003 | Walsall v Millwall | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Wimbledon v Millwall | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Millwall v Norwich City | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Millwall v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Millwall v Stoke City | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Apr 2003 | Derby County v Millwall | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Millwall v Crystal Palace | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Nottingham Forest v Millwall | D | 3-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 May 2003 | Millwall v Coventry City | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.