Steve McMahon 1985-1991
麥馬漢
位置﹕中場
球衣﹕11
生日﹕1961年8月20日
出生地點﹕利物浦
身高﹕5'11"
利物浦上陣次數﹕264
入球﹕49
國藉﹕英格蘭
國家A隊上陣次數﹕17
曾效力球會﹕愛華頓-維拉-曼城-史雲頓-黑池
現況﹕黑池領隊
加盟日期﹕1985年9月維拉
轉會費﹕35萬磅
首次上陣﹕1985年
離開日期﹕1991年
簡介﹕
Halewood born Steve McMahon was Kenny Dalglish's first signing as Liverpool manager in September 1985.
A former Everton ball boy, who graduated through the ranks at Goodison to captain the Blues during the early eighties, McMahon's signature was first sought after by the Reds two years previous.
Not wanting to risk the wrath of the Evertonians he opted instead to join Aston Villa but failed to settle in the Midlands and, a month into Liverpool's momentous double winning season of 85/86, Kenny Dalglish paid ?50,000 to acquire his services.
A fine striker of the ball, he scored many memorable goals during his time at Anfield and in one of his early games for the Reds he famously hit the back of the net in a memorable 3-2 Merseyside derby success.
Although he at first he vied with Kevin McDonald for a regular first team place at Anfield, making 23 appearances as the League and FA Cup was won, his combative midfield play was something Liverpool had lacked since the departure of Graeme Souness and the following season saw him fully establish himself in the number eleven shirt.
With quality players around him, McMahon excelled. Strong in the tackle and a fine passer of the ball, he was instrumental during the unforgettable 17th title triumph in 1987/88. International recognition also came his way and after winning another championship medal in 1990 he was selected in Bobby Robson's World Cup squad for Italia '90.
Injury forced him to miss half of the 1990/91 season and following the arrival of Graeme Souness as boss in 1991 McMahon's days at Anfield were numbered. Manchester City paid ?00,000 for him, and at the time it seemed good business for a 30 year old. However, finding a replacement was not easy and in the prevailing years he was sorely missed.
After hanging up his boots he embarked on a career in management, starting at Swindon Town, and he is currently boss at Blackpool. |