Stephen John Foster (born 18 September 1980 Mansfield, England) is a professional footballer who currently plays for Burnley F.C.</p> <a name="Career" /></p><h2><span class="editsection" /></h2> Steve Foster signed for local club Crewe as a trainee back in August 1997 and made his debut on the 22nd of that month in Crewe's 1-0 loss to Bury, he made a second appearance in the same season a months later in Crewe's 1-1 draw with Bristol City. Foster however didn't play any first team games for Crewe during the next season. A season on and Foster scored his first goal for Crewe in their 2-2 draw with Bury, the goal came in the 84th minute, Mark Rivers scoring the other goal for Crewe 2 minutes after Steve's goal. It took 4 seasons before Foster was received his first red card, he received it in Crewe's 2-1 loss at Gresty Road against Oldham. After the transfer of David Brammer to Stoke City in 2003, Stephen was named the captain of Crewe Alexandra for the 2003/2004 season, Foster's role as captain was taken away from him the next season and was given to team mate Kenny Lunt.</p> After Crewe's relegation from the championship in the 2005-06 season, Foster (who was out of contract) decided to turn down a new offer by Crewe in favour of joining the Championship side Burnley on a free transfer. He spent his first season at Burnley mainly as a squad player or substitute and started the 2007-08 season in similar vein.</p>
