Stephen Paul Whitton (born 4 December 1960) is an English former footballer who played as a striker. He was born in East Ham, London.
Career In a playing career spanning 20 years (1978–1998), Whitton made more than 450 league appearances. He played in the Football League and Premier League in England, the Swedish Allsvenskan and the Hong Kong First Division League. After being forced to retire with injury he became assistant manager at Colchester United under Steve Wignall and his successor Mick Wadsworth. He went on to manage the team after Wadsworth resigned just weeks before the start of the season. He continued as manager until he left by mutual consent in early 2003.
Managerial statistics TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Colchester United28 August 199929 January 200318152458428.7
Honours Ipswich Town Football League Second Division: 1991–92
Colchester United Football League Trophy runner-up: 1996–97
Individual Colchester United Player of the Year: 1994–95
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