| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 September 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Wallsend, England | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1979–1985 | Blyth Spartans | ||
| 1979–1985 | Newcastle United | 134 | (1) |
| 1984 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 1985–1986 | Darlington | 12 | (0) |
| 1985 | → Rochdale (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 1986 | Hartlepool United | 7 | (0) |
| – | Tow Law Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Stephen "Steve" Carney (born 22 September 1957 in Wallsend) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League as a defender for Newcastle United, Carlisle United, Darlington, Rochdale and Hartlepool United.[1] Carney joined Newcastle United in October 1979 from Blyth Spartans for a fee of £1,000, made his debut on 1 December in a 2–0 win against Fulham in the Second Division, and left the club in 1985 on a free transfer to Darlington.[2]