Stephen Hunt (footballer born 1981)

Stephen Patrick Hunt (born 1 August 1981) is an Irish international footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers.

His position is left midfield, although he can also play at left back and as an attacking midfielder. He previously played for Brentford, Crystal Palace, Reading and Hull City. His younger brother, Noel, is also a footballer.

Club career

Early years

Hunt became known for his creative and skilful play as well as his work rate as a winger. Although born in Laois, Hunt grew up in Clonea-Power, Waterford. He was a talented under-age hurler and soccer player. He played for Waterford hurlers at under-15 and under-16 levels. Hunt's first introduction to organised football was when he moved to the Mount Sion secondary school in Waterford at the age of 11. During his time at secondary school he also began playing for local soccer side Johnville. This gained Hunt a degree of recognition and he played in the Kennedy Cup with Waterford County. He later excelled for Carrick United at various age levels, before going to England starting his career as a trainee with Crystal Palace. Failing to make an impact on the first team, Hunt had trials with clubs including Dundee United before leaving to join Brentford. In his four years at the West London club, he became an integral part of the team.

In 2005 Hunt rejected a new contract and decided to leave Brentford. After agreeing to join Bradford......
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