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 Steve Arnold |
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Steve was introduced to Norwich by Terry Harvey, who is a youth scout for Norwich covering Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. Whilst playing Sunday league football for Boreham Wood, Steve was invited to Arsenal to play for their Under-15's. This he did for around six months and while The Gunners were keen on Steve, they decided not to offer him a scholarship. Steve had several offers including one from Norwich and after completing a successful trial period Steve joined The Canaries just as the 2005/06 campaign kicked off. During the season David Williams admitted that Steve had had limited outings for the Under-18's predicted that that was about to change. "Steve has played most of his football so far this season at Under-16 level, but as Joe Lewis now plays more and more games for the Reserves we can give Steve the opportunity to turn out for the Under-18's." Indeed Steve did go on to make more appearances in the second-half of the season. In particular he will have been pleased with a fine display at his old club Arsenal where he earned the Canaries a point in a 0-0 draw under the watchful eye of Arsene Wenger. Q+A with Steve Arnold Q. Which team did you support as a boy and who was your boyhood hero? A. Tottenham and Peter Schmichael Q. What has been the highlight of your career to date? A. Signing my Scholarship with Norwich Q. Who has been the biggest influence on your career to date? A. My Mum and Dad and a good family friend Laird Budge Q. What are your hopes for the 2005-06 season? A. To play as many games as possible for the Under-18's and break into the Reserves Q. Away from football how do you like to spend your time? Chilling out with my mates Chris Martin and Alvin Quaye in our digs Q. If you had not become an Academy Scholar what do you imagine you would now be doing? Apprentice plumber |
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