Steve Basham

Steven Brian Basham is a retired English footballer who progressed from playing in the Premier League to various other leagues before transitioning into accountancy. After progressing through the youth ranks of Southampton FC from 1994 to 1996 and subsequently joining their senior team, Steve Basham established himself as a prominent centre-forward in English football. He made 19 Premier League appearances for Southampton, notably scoring his sole Premier League goal for the club in a pivotal 2-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers in November 1998, a result which famously led to the resignation of then-Blackburn manager Roy Hodgson. Following his tenure at Southampton, Basham transferred to Preston North End in 1999 for £200,000, where he played an instrumental role in securing the club’s promotion to Division One during the 1999-2000 season.

He currently serves as the Finance Director at Paul Basham Associates, leveraging his analytical skills and professional acumen in a new capacity. Additionally, Basham maintains strong ties to the sport, demonstrating his enduring commitment to football through his ongoing role as a matchday ambassador for Oxford United.