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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