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Career & Clubs
Nottingham Forest
A left-footed midfielder who was comfortable in a central or wide position, Hodge was born in Nottingham and joined his boyhood club Nottingham Forest as an apprentice in 1980; he made his debut against Ipswich Town on the final day of the 1981–82 season. Hodge became a first-team regular the following season as Forest's manager Brian Clough tried to build a new young team after the side which won two European Cups began to age and disintegrate. Hodge was a frequent goalscorer from midfield as Forest consolidated their League position but were unable to push for trophies other than a semi-final in the UEFA Cup in 1984, where they lost in controversial circumstances to Anderlecht. In the summer of 1985, Forest accepted an offer of £450,000 from Aston Villa and Hodge – whose nickname was Harry – made his move from the East Midlands to the West Midlands.
Aston Villa
Hodge scored 12 goals in 53 league appearances for Aston Villa. He was sold to Tottenham in December 1986 for £650,000.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham manager David Pleat selected Hodge for a position on the wide left of a vibrant, attacking five-man midfield which also included England teammates Hoddle and Chris Waddle, Argentinian veteran Osvaldo Ardiles and hardworking ballwinner Paul Allen. Each were expected to contribute goals and assists behind one main centre forward, Clive Allen, and it worked. Hodge scored on his debut on Boxing Day 1986 in a 4–0 win against West…
Having gained a coaching licence Hodge worked with Roy McFarland at Chesterfield. He had brief roles at Notts County as development squad manager, and as caretaker manager of the first team.
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- Queens Park Rangers F.C. (1994–1995)
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- Derby County F.C. (1994–1994)
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- Leeds United F.C. (1991–1994)
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- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (1986–1988)
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- Nottingham Forest F.C. (1980–1985)
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- Leyton Orient F.C. (1997–1998)
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- Aston Villa F.C. (1985–1986)
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- Watford F.C. (1995–1996)
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- Nottingham Forest F.C. (1988–1991)
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- England national under-21 association football team (1982–1985)
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- England national association football B team (1984–1991)
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- England men's national association football team (1986–1991)
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- Premier League
- National team
- England
Legacy
Tottenham Hotspur
FA Cup runner-up: 1986–87 Nottingham Forest
Football League Cup: 1988–89, 1989–90 Full Members' Cup: 1988–89 FA Cup runner-up: 1990–91 Leeds United
Football League First Division: 1991–92 FA Charity Shield: 1992 England U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 1984 Individual
Nottingham Forest Player of the Year: 1982–83 PFA Team of the Year: 1989–90 First Division
Clubs
- Nottingham Forest F.C.1980–1985
- England national under-21 association football team1982–1985
- England national association football B team1984–1991
- Aston Villa F.C.1985–1986
- England men's national association football team1986–1991
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C.1986–1988
- Nottingham Forest F.C.1988–1991
- Leeds United F.C.1991–1994
- Derby County F.C.1994–1994
- Queens Park Rangers F.C.1994–1995
- Watford F.C.1995–1996
- Leyton Orient F.C.1997–1998
Played together with
Aaron CresswellEngland men's national association football team · 2016
Aaron HughesAston Villa F.C. · 2005–2007- Aaron HughesQueens Park Rangers F.C. · 2014–2014
Aaron LennonEngland men's national association football team · 2006–2013- Aaron LennonEngland national under-21 association football team · 2005–2008
- Aaron LennonLeeds United F.C. · 2003–2005
- Aaron LennonTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2005–2015
Aaron RamsdaleEngland men's national association football team · 2021- Aaron RamsdaleEngland national under-21 association football team · 2018–2021
Aaron RamseyNottingham Forest F.C. · 2010–2011
Aaron TshibolaAston Villa F.C.
Aaron Wan-BissakaAston Villa F.C. · 2026
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Identifiers & aliases
Stephen Brian Hodge is an English retired footballer who played as a midfielder. He enjoyed a high-profile club and international career in the 1980s and 1990s. One high point of his career was playing in the 1986 World Cup; another was winning two League Cups with Nottingham Forest. He was also part of Leeds United's 1992 title-winning team though his starting appearances at Leeds were limited.
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