Fans favourite 'Stevie' turned professional early in 2015 after impressing then Town coach Phil Vievers in pre-season training. A BARLA Great Britain International as an amateur he was part of the Maryport ARLFC club that has also produced ex-Town backs Sam Forrester and Scott Akehurst. Steve has clocked over 100 appearences in his time at Town and has become a mainstay of the pack at prop, although his fitness levels allow him to also cover second row when required.

His stature at the club was reflected in the 2017 End of year awards when he picked up 3 awards - The Derwent Park Supporters Club Player of the year, Workington Town Supporters Club player of the year and The News and Star Readers Player of the year award.

Although not the biggest prop he has a massive heart and an incredible work ethic and plays big minutes and this was evident when he played the full 80 in searing heat against Oldham away in the 2018 season. 

A very bad knee injury saw Stevie sidelined part way through the promotion season of 2021 but with successful surgery taking place and a commitment to recovery equal to his commitment on the pitch Stevie put in the hard days and nights and returned to action towards the latter part of 2022. The team missed his will to win and his desire to compete and his return is a welcome sight.

Very well thought of by fans, coaches and players alike Stevie signed on again for Town for 2023 and is looking forward to regular rugby and leading from the front in 2023!

He will lead us as CAPTAIN for 2023!

Stevie Scholey is the new club captain for 2023 and hooker Matty Henson as his vice captain. 

On naming his captaincy team coach Anthony Murray said;

'Stevie been a long servant for the club and always represents the club with nothing but passion and effort and will lead by example with his performances on the field. He is a fine representative of Cumbrian RL and thoroughly deserved his county call up late last year and brings a wealth of experience to the squad and he will help our younger players on their journey as professional players' 

He also richly deserved his county call up in 2022 when Cumbria beat Jamaica in Cumbria's first game for over 10 years! - a magical night under lights at Derwent Park.

Stevie said ahead of 2023;

'It means a lot to me to play and now captain Workington Town, the club means a lot to me and I like what it now means to my family and how proud they are of me when I step on the pitch for Town, and to now do that as captain is an honour, I hope we have a good season and that all the players enjoy it'

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