High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Steven John "Steve" Howard (born 10 May 1976) is a Scottish footballer currently playing for Championship side Leicester City. Howard is renowned for his aerial strength. He is a fan of Newcastle United and fulfilled a lifelong ambition of playing at St James' Park when he played in the Derby side which drew 2-2 on 23 December 2007. Howard began his career at non-league Tow Law Town, whilst working as a roofer as his day-job. He worked 12 hour shifts and also dug up roads before moving to Hartlepool United in 1995. He moved on to Northampton Town as their record signing for Pds. 120,000 in February 1999.