Steve Kindon

Steve Kindon is a former professional footballer born on the 17th of December, 1950 in Warrington, United Kingdom. Steve enjoyed a successful professional football career that spanned the late 1960s to the early 1980s and is best known for his time playing as a striker for Burnley Football Club.

A prolific goalscorer, Steve made 286 career appearances and scored 76 goals for five different clubs, including Burnley, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City, and Sheffield United. However, it is his time at Burnley that Steve is most fondly remembered for, where he spent seven years and scored 44 goals in 161 appearances for the club.

Steve made his professional debut for Burnley in September 1968 against Coventry City. He quickly established himself as an important player for the team, contributing significantly to their promotion to the First Division for the 1973-74 season. During this time, he formed a formidable partnership with fellow striker, Paul Fletcher.

In addition to his club career, Steve also represented the England Under-23 side, earning two caps in 1975. Despite never earning a full international cap, he was considered for selection on multiple occasions, including for the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.

Following his retirement from professional football, Steve went on to work as a matchday host and corporate ambassador for Burnley Football Club. He is also a popular after-dinner speaker and has contributed to various football publications, including The Guardian, The Times, and FourFourTwo.

Today, Steve Kindon remains a beloved figure in the world of football and is remembered for his skill, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the beautiful game.