Stephen Downes (born 12 November 1981) is an English former professional footballer, who played as a midfielder.
He has also appeared at Non-league level for Ossett Albion, Bradford Park Avenue and Farsley Celtic.
He was released from his contract at the end of the 2002–2003 season and subsequently joined Third Division side York City.
Now a pipe fitter by trade, Downes went on to play for Farsley Celtic where he became the clubs favoured penalty taker in which he scored against Aldershot and Ebbsfleet in the 2007–08 Conference National season.
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