Stephen Brian Wilkes (born 30 June 1967) is an English former professional

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who played in

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as a

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. Wilkes was born in

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. He was a part of the

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youth club. He has managed over 1000 games and is currently Northwich Victoria Manager.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilkes, Steve 1967 births Living people English footballers Association football midfielders Preston North End F.C. players Southport F.C. players Morecambe F.C. players Bamber Bridge F.C. players FC Eindhoven players English Football League players Northwich Victoria F.C. managers English football managers