Despite still being only 25 years of age, Steve Lyon is one of the most experienced players in the young Colls team, and has made a terrific start to his career with The Colls.

Having initially struggled to turn his form into goals, Steve opened his Colls account with the winner against Handsworth. Since then, he has not been able to stop scoring. When he scores, it is normally a crucial goal in a crucial game – the winner against Rossington being a prime example.

“Lightning” Lyon is a quality player, terrific in possession, with quick feet and a good turn of pace. It is no surprise that he names Dennis Bergkamp as his favourite player, given the similarities between the two. Initially a winger, he can take players on and beat them, and regularly plays the role of goal provider.

Having played at a higher level with both Bridlington Town, Selby Town and York City, Steve also brings vital know-how to a youthful squad of players, and adds a crucial element of control to the team in possession. Much of the credit for bringing Steve to the club belongs to Assistant Manager Duncan Bray, who rates Steve as one of the best all-round strikers he has ever seen or played with. After a steady start, Ponte are starting to see why the management team were so keen to secure his services.

Date of birth / age: 17/10/1986 – 25 years of age
Year joined the Colls: 2011

Previous clubs: Bridlington Town FC, Staveley MW, Selby Town, York City
Position: Striker
Footballing ambition: Seen as the pro dream is probably out of the window now…just to stay injury free and keep playing for as long as possible
Job: Electrical Engineer
Family: Dad: Bob /  Mum: Lesley /  Brother: Dave / Girlfriend: Francesca
Biggest influence in football career: Dad and Pete Collier
Greatest character in the Colls dressing room: Connor Rollinson
Nicknames: Lightning Lyon, Stevie
Team you support: Leeds United
Favourite player: Snodgrass
Why?: Good on the ball and can make things happen out of nothing
Favourite player of all time: Dennis Bergkamp
Why?: Unbelieveable first touch and all round amazing tekkers!
Favourite manager: Brian Clough
Best game ever watched: Barcelona 5 – Real Madrid 0…..a lesson on how football should be played
Pre-match superstitions: Prematch dump at the ground I’m playing
Anyone you would like to thank for help with career: Everyone who has coached me at some point in my career…I thank you!
Favourite TV programme?: Two and a Half Men, Soccer AM, A League of their Own, House
Favourite film?: Gladiator, Cool Runnings, Anchor Man, Good Will Hunting
Musical tastes – favourite bands/artists?: Not fussed I have an eclectic taste
Favourite food?: Fish and Chips
Favourite car?: Lamborghini Murcielago
Embarrassing facts or moments?: See Billy Ramsay for many a story