Introduction
Steven Frederick Eyre (born 9 May 1972) is a football manager who is formerly First Team Coach at Fleetwood Town. Born in Salford, his father is ex-player and radio pundit Fred Eyre.
Playing career
Steve played for several non-league clubs in the north west of England, enjoying his best times as a player at Chorley.
Managerial career
After quitting playing aged 19 to take up coaching Eyre moved up the ranks to coach Manchester City's youth team where he won five youth league titles and led the club to two FA Youth Cup final appearances, winning in 2008. He spent 21 years with Manchester City.
On 13 June 2011, Eyre was appointed Rochdale manager, after Keith Hill signed for Barnsley.
On 19 December 2011, with the club in 22nd place in League One, Rochdale terminated the contracts of Eyre and his assistant manager Frankie Bunn.
On 12 April 2012, Eyre was appointed the role of Senior Professional Development Coach at League One club Huddersfield Town, taking a leading role in the club's Development Squad. Following Simon Grayson's sacking on 24 January 2013, he and Mark Lillis became joint caretaker managers until a successor was chosen.
Honours
Coach
- Manchester City
- FA Youth Cup 2007–08
Personal life
He is married to Claire, with whom he has three daughters.