Steve Darby

Bahrain

Darby started his football manager career in 1978 where his first coaching role is with the Bahrain national team.

Australia

Darby relocated to Australia and by 1981 he was director of soccer coaching in Tasmania. In March 1987 he joined the ACT Academy of Soccer; he later became director of soccer coaching for Australian Capital Territory's teams. In February 1989, he was appointed coach of the women's Australia B (Gold team) for the Oceania Cup held in Brisbane in March. His team defeated Papua New Guinea 2–0 in their first game. They drew 0–0 against Australia A (Green team), but lost against both Chinese Taipei (0–4) and New Zealand (0-2). Australia B finished equal third with Australia A – their playoff game was washed out and abandoned. By August Darby was the Australia's Female Socceroos' coach. He was arguing for "total freedom of choice in the selection of my immediate staff" and a contract system for players.

Sydney Olympic

In 1995, Darby was appointed by Australian semi-professional club Sydney Olympic as the club manager.

Johor FA

In 1998, Darby was appointed as the Malaysian club manager at Johor FA.

Vietnam women

In January 2001, Darby was appointed by the Vietnam women national team as their head coach.

Home United

In September 2002, S.League club Home United hired Darby as their manager. In his time at the club, he steered Home United to win the cup double in 2003 which is the 2003 S.League and…

Darby married Australian soccer player, Anissa Tann, in November 1994. The couple were divorced before March 2003.

As Manager

Home United

S.League: 2003 Singapore Cup: 2003, 2005