Steve Lynex

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Stephen Charles Lynex (born 23 January 1958 in West Bromwich) is an English former football player, formerly of Leicester City FC, West Bromwich Albion FC and Shamrock Rovers.

He made his Rovers debut on 28 August 1977 away to Dundalk after joining the then Johnny Giles managed club. During his time at Milltown he won the FAI Cup in 1978 and scored 2 goals in the UEFA Cup Winners Cup wins over APOEL[1]. Made a total of 4 appearances in Europe for the Hoops.

He left Rovers in December 1978 to join Birmingham City. Later had spells at Leicester City, Birmingham again, West Brom and Cardiff [2].

Lynex is best remembered at Leicester for his prolific scoring for a winger as well as creating chances for Gary Lineker and Alan Smith. He also occasionally acted as a stand-in goalkeeper.

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Persondata
NAME Lynex, Steve
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Lynex, Stephen Charles
SHORT DESCRIPTION Footballer
DATE OF BIRTH January 23, 1958
PLACE OF BIRTH West Bromwich, England
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH