Steve Banks

Born in Hillingdon, Greater London, Banks began his career as a trainee with West Ham United. He made just one first-team appearance, in the Anglo-Italian Cup, for West Ham, before joining Gillingham on a free transfer in March 1993. Banks was a regular for the remainder of the season, and in 1994–95 was named as the Kent Side's Player of the Season. His form led to a £60,000 move to Blackpool in August 1995. He spent four years with the Seasiders, making over 150 league appearances for the club. He was the club's Player of the Year in his second season (1996–97). Banks' son was born in Blackpool during his time at the club. In March 1999, Banks moved to Bolton Wanderers for a fee of £50,000. Although a regular at the start of his time with Bolton, he soon lost his place and had loan spells with Rochdale (December 2001 to May 2002) and Bradford City (August to November 2002) before joining Stoke City on loan in December 2002 for whom he played ten times. Banks joined Stoke on a free transfer in February 2003. He made four appearances and was released at the end of the season. Banks joined Wimbledon in August 2003 and was a regular in their Championship side until returning to Gillingham on a free transfer in March 2004. During his second run with Gillingham, he appeared in the film Green Street. In August 2005, Banks joined Heart of Midlothian on a free transfer as back-up for regular goalkeeper Craig Gordon. He made his Hearts debut as a substitute in the 2–2 draw against…

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Bolton Wanderers

Football League First Division play-offs: 2001 Heart of Midlothian

Scottish Cup: 2005–06 Dundee United

Scottish Cup: 2009–10 St Johnstone

Scottish Cup: 2013–14 Individual

Blackpool Player of the Season: 1996–97 Gillingham Player of the Season: 1994–95