Steve Snape

Steve "Snapey" Snape (born 17 September 1963), also known by the nickname of "Snapper", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Swinton, as a left-centre or stand-off, and occasionally as a right-centre.[1]

Steve Snape
Personal information
Full nameSteven Edward Snape
Born (1963-09-17) 17 September 1963
Manchester, England
Playing information
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
PositionLeft centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1984–92 Swinton Lions 216 49 3 0 202
Source: [1]

Background

Steve Snape was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Steve Snape played in Swinton's victory in the Championship Second Division during the 1984–85 season and earned promotion from the Championship Second Division to the Championship First Division,[2] finishing runner-up during the 1986–87 season and earned promotion from the Championship Second Division to the Championship First Division, and finishing third during the 1990–91 Rugby Football League season and earned promotion from the Championship Second Division to the Championship First Division. His career with Swinton was brought to a somewhat premature end during the 1992–93 season following disagreements with the club's board, regarding the sale of the Station Road stadium, and the club's subsequent move to Gigg Lane in Bury, Greater Manchester.

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. "Celebrate 25th anniversary of Swinton's championship". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
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