Steven Forde

Steven Forde (29 August 1914 in South Kirkby, Yorkshire – 1992) was an English footballer who played as a full-back.

Forde played with Sheffield Wednesday, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Rotherham United before joining West Ham United in 1937. He made his Hammers debut on 2 April 1938, a 1-3 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

During World War II, Forde played in the 1940 Football League War Cup Semi-final win against Fulham.

After the war, he became a regular feature, and was an ever-present in the 1947-48 season. After ending his League career in 1951, he spent time as manager of Western League team Penzance.

References

Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 84. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.
Steven Forde, westhamstats.info, last accessed 15 January 2007

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