Steve Kember
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About
Midfielder who played for Crystal Palace, and became team manager and chief scout for the club after retirement.
Before Fame
After two years in the Crystal Palace youth league, he signed a professional contract, and by his early 20s, he became a starter on the team.
Trivia
His presence with Crystal Palace seemed to be the best predictor of their success: while he was away, they were relegated to the Third Division, and when he came back, they were promoted back to First.
Family Life
All three of his sons went through the Palace youth system, and played in non-league sides.
Associated With
Mark Bright was another player turned coach of Crystal Palace.