Steve Aylott
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Steve Aylott (born 3 September 1951 in Ilford) is an English former football player.
| Steve Aylott | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Steve Aylott | |
| Date of birth | September 3, 1951 | |
| Place of birth |  Ilford, UK |
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| Playing position | Centre-half (retired) | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1971-1976 | Oxford United | 167 (9) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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[edit] Playing career
He was a West Ham apprentice centre-half and went to the Manor Ground on trial towards the ned of 1970-1971 after a visit to the Manor with the Hammers' Combination side. He failed to make the Hammers' League sideafter becoming a full-timer in August 1969, but soon made an impact for Oxford United. Aylott joined an Oxford side already well-stocked with centre-backs and was concerted to anchor man in midfield for the Reserves, who were embarking on their best season. He inched ahead of John Fleming to earn a League debut on 9 October 1971 against Middlesbrough, in place of Ron Atkinson and after a substitute slot, succeeded the injured, soon-to-depart, Atkinson for much of the rest of his Manor career. Sometimes he appeared as full-back. He scored his first goal on 18 December 1971 in a home match against Preston North End. The competition for midfield places intensified in 1973-1974, but Aylott enjoyed his best season in 1974-1975. His last game for Oxford was 19 April 1976 away to Southampton. The need to trim the staff after relegation at the end of 1975-1976 saw him released and he joined Brentford.
[edit] References
Oxford United - A complete Record 1893-1989 by Andy and Roger Howland ISBN 0-907969-52-6
