Steve McMahon (footballer, born 1984)

Stephen Joseph McMahon (born 31 July 1984) is an English former footballer who played as a defender.

Steve McMahon

Personal information
Full name	Stephen Joseph McMahon
Date of birth	(1984-07-31) 31 July 1984 (age 41)
Place of birth	Southport, Merseyside, England
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001–2004	Blackpool	18	(0)
2004	→ Kidderminster Harriers (loan)	5	(0)
2005–2006	Perth Glory	12	(0)
Total		35	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

McMahon started his career at Blackpool making his debut in 2002 whilst his father Steve McMahon was manager.^[1] In 2004 Blackpool won the Football League Trophy and McMahon played as a substitute in the final.^[2] In September 2004, he joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan where he made six appearances in all competitions before returning to Blackpool.^[3] In February 2005, McMahon joined Perth Glory where his father had recently been appointed as manager. His father had to defend the signing after claims of nepotism in the media.^[4] He made 12 appearances for the club.^[5]

Personal life

McMahon is the son of former England international footballer Steve McMahon who he played under at Blackpool and Perth Glory.

Honours

Blackpool

• Football League Trophy: 2003–04^[6]