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Michael Stowell (born 19 April 1965) is an English football coach and former professional player who is the goalkeeping coach at EFL League One club Plymouth Argyle. As a player, he spent 20 years as a professional goalkeeper, 11 of which were with Wolverhampton Wanderers. He is married to former England women's international footballer Rachel Stowell.

Key Information

Gaining his chance in the professional game at Preston North End in 1985, he impressed enough to receive a contract with top-flight Everton later in the year. In his five years at the club, he was loaned out to Chester City, York City, Manchester City, Port Vale, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Preston North End. He signed permanently with Wolves in 1990 and was their goalkeeper of choice throughout the decade, making 441 league and cup appearances. He was named as the club's Player of the Year in 1991. In July 2001, he signed with Bristol City before retiring in May 2005. He then became a coach at Leicester City and has had six separate spells as caretaker manager in 2007, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2019 and 2023.

Playing career

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Preston and Everton

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Having played junior football for Kirkham Juniors as a centre-half, Stowell gained his first experience of professional football with a trial for Preston North End, where he played in their reserve team and was offered a one-year contract. He turned this down, though, as the club sat bottom of the Third Division. He was entering his final year's apprenticeship with BT in Preston, the town in which he was raised.

While playing for North West Counties League side Leyland Motors, he was offered a trial at First Division side Everton. Subsequently, he was offered a two-and-a-half-year contract by manager Howard Kendall. He signed in December 1985 for what turned out to be a five-year stay at Goodison Park. However, he could not force his way past Neville Southall into the first team and never made a league appearance, instead playing in the Central Reserve League. His sole outing for the "Toffees" came under the stewardship of Colin Harvey in a Full Members Cup tie against Millwall on 20 December 1988, in which he kept a clean sheet in a 2–0 victory.

The lack of first-team opportunities at Everton saw Stowell experiencing a string of loan moves to lower-league sides. In September 1987, he was loaned to Third Division Chester City, making his league debut in a 4–1 win over Aldershot on 5 September 1987. He made 15 further appearances for Harry McNally's "Seals" before joining Third Division rivals York City for a brief loan spell in December 1987. He played six league games under manager Bobby Saxton at Bootham Crescent. In February 1988, he joined Second Division club Manchester City on loan, playing 14 league and one FA Cup game for the club during the latter half of the 1988–89 season. "Citizens" manager Mel Machin allowed goalkeeper Eric Nixon to leave Maine Road on loan after securing Stowell's services for the rest of the campaign.[4]

He joined Port Vale in a two-month loan deal in October 1988 as John Rudge needed cover for the injured Mark Grew. The "Valiants" struggled without their regular custodian, conceding eight goals in Stowell's first three appearances before he settled into his time at Vale Park and went unbeaten in the remainder of his league appearances.[5] Wolverhampton Wanderers required his services from March 1989 to the end of the 1988–89 season. He kept goal in seven league games as Wolves ended up as Third Division champions. His final loan spell was with Preston North End in February 1990, and he played just the two Third Division games at Deepdale.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Stowell's two-month loan spell at Wolverhampton in the spring of 1989 made a good impression on manager Graham Turner, who took him to Molineux permanently in July 1990 for a fee of £275,000. He was named Player of the Year for the 1990–91 season, ahead of fan favourite Steve Bull, after making a total of 44 appearances in his debut season.[6] He featured 51 times in the 1991–92 campaign, though was limited to 29 appearances in the 1992–93 season, with back-up goalkeeper Paul Jones and loanee Dave Beasant filling in for the remainder. He became an ever-present throughout 1993–94, however, playing 55 matches as Wolves posted a fifth-successive mid-table finish in the Second Division. They improved to a fourth-place finish under new manager Graham Taylor in 1994–95, Stowell featuring 45 times, before being eliminated from the play-offs after losing the semi-finals 3–2 on aggregate to Bolton Wanderers. He played 46 games as Wolves declined in the 1995–96 season, causing Taylor to leave the club and be replaced by Mark McGhee. Stowell then featured 51 times in the 1996–97 campaign, with Wolves reaching third but again failing at the play-off semi-finals with a 4–3 aggregate defeat to Crystal Palace.

Though they only finished ninth in 1997–98, they did reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup; Stowell was on the bench in the semi-final, Dutchman Hans Segers was between the posts as Wolves lost 1–0 to Arsenal at Villa Park.[7] Stowell made 52 appearances in the 1998–99 campaign as Wolves posted a seventh-place finish under new boss Colin Lee. However, he eventually lost his first-team place to Michael Oakes, who joined the club in October 1999, limiting Stowell to 20 appearances in the 1999–2000 season. He was given a testimonial match against Aston Villa in July 2000,[8] and the following summer was released by the Midlanders.[9] He was given a farewell appearance by Dave Jones as a substitute on the last day of the 2000–01 season, against Queens Park Rangers.[10] He made a total of 441 league and cup appearances in his 11-year stay at Wolves and for the final three years he also worked as a goalkeeping coach at the club's youth academy.[11]

Bristol City

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Stowell joined Second Division side Bristol City on a free transfer in July 2001, having chosen them over Wrexham.[12][13] He made 28 appearances for Danny Wilson's "Robins" throughout the 2001–02 campaign. Thereafter he was a reserve and part-time goalkeeping coach at Ashton Gate, and was an unused substitute at the Millennium Stadium in both the 2003 Football League Trophy final victory over Carlisle United and the 2004 play-off final defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.[11][14][15] He retired in May 2005, and turned down the offer of becoming an official goalkeeping coach at the club,[16] having already found employment at Leicester City.

Coaching career

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Stowell spent the early part of his coaching career as, firstly, a goalkeeping coach,[17] and then assistant manager[18] at Leicester City, before being sacked alongside manager Rob Kelly on 11 April 2007.[19] In July 2007, he was re-appointed goalkeeping coach at Leicester City by Kelly's replacement, Martin Allen.[20] In August 2007, he took over (joint) managerial responsibility at Leicester, following Allen's sacking. He returned to his goalkeeping coaching role when the club appointed Allen's successor, Gary Megson, the following month. He resumed joint managerial duties at Leicester in October 2010, after the sacking of manager Paulo Sousa after less than three months in charge.[21] He then resumed his role as goalkeeping coach. He was appointed caretaker manager for a second time in twelve months when Sven-Göran Eriksson was sacked in October 2011.[22] After a win and two defeats, Nigel Pearson was re-appointed as Leicester manager and Stowell was made goalkeeping and first-team coach. He was at the King Power Stadium when the "Foxes" won the Premier League title in the 2015–16 season.[23]

He took charge of the first-team for a fourth time on 23 February 2017, as joint caretaker manager with assistant manager Craig Shakespeare, following the sacking of Claudio Ranieri.[24] He reverted to his position as goalkeeping and first-team coach after Shakespeare was confirmed as the club's new manager on 12 March.[25] He once again was appointed caretaker manager, alongside Adam Sadler, following the departure of Claude Puel on 24 February 2019.[26] Brendan Rodgers was named as Puel's successor three days later, taking charge shortly after Leicester beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2–1 in the Premier League.[27] Stowell and Sadler again stood in as joint-caretaker managers after Rodgers was sacked on 2 April 2023.[28] He left Leicester City on 30 June 2023 after the arrival of new manager Enzo Maresca.[29]

In July 2023, Stowell joined Israeli Premier League side Maccabi Tel Aviv as a goalkeeping coach.[30] He returned to the UK in June 2024 after Maccabi won the league title and reached the last 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League.[31] In October 2024, he was appointed goalkeeping coach at Bristol City Women on a short-term basis.[32]

In October 2025, Stowell joined League One club Plymouth Argyle as goalkeeping coach.[33]

Personal life

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He married Rachel McArthur in June 2009, who had given birth to his daughter the previous April.[34][35]

Career statistics

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Playing statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[36][3]
Club Season League FA Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Preston North End 1984–85 Third Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Everton 1985–86 First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1986–87 First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1987–88 First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1988–89 First Division 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Chester City (loan) 1987–88 Third Division 14 0 0 0 2 0 16 0
York City (loan) 1987–88 Third Division 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Manchester City (loan) 1987–88 Second Division 14 0 1 0 0 0 15 0
Port Vale (loan) 1988–89 Third Division 7 0 0 0 1 0 8 0
Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) 1988–89 Third Division 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Preston North End (loan) 1989–90 Third Division 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1990–91 Second Division 39 0 1 0 4 0 44 0
1991–92 Second Division 46 0 1 0 4 0 51 0
1992–93 First Division 26 0 0 0 3 0 29 0
1993–94 First Division 46 0 5 0 4 0 55 0
1994–95 First Division 37 0 2 0 6 0 45 0
1995–96 First Division 38 0 4 0 4 0 46 0
1996–97 First Division 46 0 1 0 4 0 51 0
1997–98 First Division 35 0 5 0 5 0 45 0
1998–99 First Division 46 0 2 0 4 0 52 0
1999–2000 First Division 18 0 0 0 2 0 20 0
2000–01 First Division 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 0
Total 378 0 22 0 41 0 441 0
Bristol City 2001–02 Second Division 25 0 1 0 2 0 28 0
2002–03 Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003–04 Second Division 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 25 0 1 0 3 0 29 0
Career total 453 0 24 0 48 0 525 0

Managerial statistics

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Managerial record by team and tenure
Team From To Record
P W D L Win %
Leicester City (caretaker) 30 August 2007 13 September 2007 1 0 1 0 000.0
Leicester City (caretaker) 1 October 2010 4 October 2010 1 1 0 0 100.0
Leicester City (caretaker) 24 October 2011 15 November 2011 3 1 0 2 033.3
Leicester City (caretaker) 23 February 2017 12 March 2017 2 2 0 0 100.0
Leicester City (caretaker) 24 February 2019 26 February 2019 1 1 0 0 100.0
Leicester City (caretaker) 2 April 2023 10 April 2023 2 0 0 2 000.0
Total[37] 10 5 1 4 050.0

Honours

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Wolverhampton Wanderers

Bristol City

Individual

References

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Michael Stowell (born 19 April 1965) is an English professional football coach and former goalkeeper, best known for his 11-year stint at Wanderers, where he made over 440 appearances, and for his 18-year tenure as goalkeeping coach at City from 2005 to 2023, during which he contributed to their title win and served as on six occasions. Born in and raised in , Stowell initially trained as a BT engineer before pursuing football, beginning his playing career with Preston North End and later joining Everton, where he served as backup to . In 1989, he joined Wanderers on loan, making seven appearances late in the 1988–89 season, before signing permanently in 1990 for £275,000 and becoming a mainstay in the team. At Wolves, Stowell earned Player of the Year honors, received an B call-up, and played a key role in multiple quarter-final runs and promotion play-offs, establishing himself as one of the top goalkeepers in England's second tier. He concluded his 20-year playing career at Bristol City in 2005, appearing in two finals at the as a substitute. Transitioning to coaching, Stowell began at Wolves' academy before joining Leicester City in 2005 as goalkeeping coach under Craig Levein, working under 12 managers and developing 22 first-team goalkeepers, including Kasper Schmeichel during his nine-year spell. His contributions were pivotal in Leicester's successes, such as their 2008–09 League One title and the historic 2015–16 Premier League triumph, where he also acted as co-caretaker manager six times between 2007 and 2023. After departing Leicester in 2023, Stowell coached Maccabi Tel Aviv, helping them win the Israeli Premier League and reach the last 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League. He briefly worked with Bristol City Women before being appointed goalkeeping coach at Plymouth Argyle in October 2025 under head coach Tom Cleverley.

Early life and personal life

Early years

Michael Stowell was born on 19 April 1965 in , . He was raised in . After leaving school, Stowell signed a four-year as a telecommunications engineer with British Telecom (BT) in Preston, where he also played non-league and Sunday league pub football, as well as for the regional BT team. In 1985, during his final year of the apprenticeship, he trialed with hometown club Preston North End, playing in their before being offered a one-year professional contract. However, he rejected the offer due to the club's position at the bottom of the Third Division and his commitment to completing his BT training. Standing at 1.88 metres (6 ft 2 in) tall, Stowell's physical attributes made him well-suited for a transition to the position, which he pursued in his early football experiences. This background eventually led to a successful trial with Everton, marking his entry into professional football.

Family

Mike Stowell married Rachel McArthur, a former international , in June 2009. McArthur played for the Leicester City women's team during the 2009–10 season as Stowell served in a coaching capacity at the men's side, creating a notable professional overlap at the club. Their daughter, Ella Stowell, was born in April 2008. Ella has followed in her parents' footsteps in football, emerging as a promising goalkeeper who has represented England at youth levels and played for clubs including Bristol City Women, and as of October 2025, on dual registration with Bristol Rovers Women from Bristol City. Rachel Stowell (née McArthur) had a distinguished career in women's football, earning 14 caps for between 2002 and 2005, during which she scored one goal. She began her professional journey with Bristol City Women at age 12, spending seven years there before moving to clubs such as , , Leeds United, and Leicester City Women.

Playing career

Early career

Mike Stowell began his professional football career after playing for Leyland Motors FC in Preston, joining Preston North End on a short-term basis in February 1985 without making any first-team appearances. Impressing during trials, he earned a move to top-flight Everton later that year in December 1985, signing as a promising young from non-league roots. At Everton, Stowell struggled to break into the senior squad, managing zero league appearances over five years but featuring once in cup competition during the 1986–87 season. To gain vital match experience, Stowell embarked on several loan spells from Everton, highlighting the challenges young goalkeepers faced in securing consistent first-team opportunities at elite clubs during the late . His first loan came in September 1987 to Third Division side Chester City, where he made 14 league appearances and helped the team in their promotion push. This was followed by a brief stint at York City in December 1987, appearing in 6 league games amid their relegation battle. Stowell's loans continued in 1988 with Manchester City in the Second Division, where he played 14 matches, providing cover during a transitional period for the club. Later that year, from October to November, he joined Port Vale on loan, making 7 league appearances as they secured promotion from the Third Division. In March 1989, Stowell moved to Wanderers on loan, featuring in 7 games that contributed to their late-season improvement. His final Everton loan arrived in February 1990 to Preston North End, his original club, where he appeared twice in the league before returning. These varied assignments underscored Stowell's resilience and growing reputation, paving the way for his permanent transfer to Wanderers in June 1990.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Mike Stowell joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a permanent basis from Everton in July 1990 for a transfer fee of £275,000, following an initial loan spell at the club the previous spring. Over the next 11 seasons, until his departure in 2001, Stowell established himself as the first-choice , making 448 first-team appearances and setting a club record for the most outings by a —surpassing the previous mark held by by 28 games. His arrival came shortly after a brief in March 1989, during which he played seven matches to help secure the Third Division title, but it was his permanent tenure that defined his legacy, marked by consistent shot-stopping and command of the amid the club's efforts to stabilize in the Second Division. Stowell's reliability was evident in standout seasons, such as 1990–91, when he was voted the club's Player of the Season for his pivotal role in a mid-table finish. He contributed to notable runs, including the 1998 semi-final appearance and a standout 1998–99 season under manager , where his 52 outings that year underscored Wolves' seventh-place league standing. By 2001, after over a decade of service that transformed him from a loanee into a club legend—later recognized with induction into the Wanderers Hall of Fame—Stowell left Molineux on a free transfer to Bristol City, seeking a new challenge at age 36.

Bristol City

Stowell joined Bristol City on a free transfer in July 2001 after a long stint at Wanderers. Over the next four seasons, he served primarily as a backup to , making 25 appearances across all competitions while providing experienced cover and stepping in for occasional starts. A highlight of his time at the club came during the 2002–03 season, when he contributed to Bristol City's success in the Football League Trophy as part of the squad that defeated Carlisle United 2–0 in the final at the . Though not used in the match itself, his presence in the substitute lineup underscored his role in the team's depth during their run to the title. In May 2005, at the age of 40, Stowell announced his retirement from playing, bringing an end to a professional career spanning over two decades and more than 500 appearances. Reflecting on the transition, he noted the natural progression from player to , having already begun mentoring younger goalkeepers at Bristol City, which paved the way for his immediate entry into a full-time position shortly thereafter.

Coaching career

Leicester City

Mike Stowell joined Leicester City in 2005 as goalkeeping coach under manager , marking the beginning of a tenure that spanned nearly 18 years until his departure in 2023. During this period, he experienced brief interruptions but returned to the club multiple times, contributing to its rise from League One to champions. His roles evolved to include assistant manager and first-team coach, working under 13 different managers including Rob Kelly, , , and . Stowell coached 22 first-team goalkeepers during his time at , with a significant focus on developing over 11 years into one of the Premier League's elite shot-stoppers. He also guided others such as Danny Ward and , emphasizing technical skills, distribution, and mental resilience tailored to the club's tactical demands. His coaching philosophy, informed by his own playing experience, prioritized long-term player growth amid the club's frequent managerial changes. Throughout his stint, Stowell served as caretaker manager on six occasions— in 2007, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2019, and 2023—overseeing a total of 10 matches. These interim roles often arose following high-profile sackings, such as after Ranieri's departure in 2017 and ' dismissal in 2023, where he collaborated with staff like assistant manager to stabilize the team. Stowell's contributions were integral to Leicester's major triumphs, including the improbable 2015–16 Premier League title under Ranieri, where his work with Schmeichel helped secure 15 clean sheets, and the 2021 victory. He also played a behind-the-scenes role in the club's 2016–17 Champions League quarter-final run, supporting the goalkeeping unit during a season of European exposure. His longevity made him a stabilizing presence through promotions, relegations, and ownership transitions. Stowell departed in July 2023 following the club's relegation to the , as incoming manager opted for a fresh coaching staff despite Stowell having two years remaining on his contract.

In July 2023, following his long-term role at City, Mike Stowell was appointed as the first-team goalkeeping coach at , joining the staff ahead of the 2023–24 season. He worked under manager , focusing on the development of the club's goalkeepers in the . During his tenure, won the 2023–24 title and reached the last 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Stowell's time at the club was overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war, which began with attacks on , 2023, leading to the suspension of the and widespread disruptions. Foreign , including Stowell, faced immediate security challenges, with many evacuating temporarily amid rocket threats and alerts that confined personnel to safe rooms or prompted flights via neighboring countries. The league's resumption in late November brought further adaptation issues, as early matches were played behind closed doors without spectators due to safety protocols, affecting team dynamics and training routines in an unfamiliar, volatile environment. Stowell departed Maccabi Tel Aviv in June 2024 after one season, leaving alongside Keane and the rest of the coaching staff as their contracts concluded.

Bristol City Women and Plymouth Argyle

In October 2024, following a stint at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Mike Stowell was appointed as goalkeeping coach for Bristol City Women on a short-term basis. This move marked his return to Bristol City, where he had previously played as a goalkeeper from 2001 to 2005, making over 100 appearances for the club. The appointment allowed Stowell to apply his extensive coaching expertise, particularly from his long tenure at Leicester City, to support the development of the Women's Championship side's goalkeepers during a transitional period. Stowell's time at Bristol City Women was brief, lasting through the 2024-25 season, after which he sought new opportunities in English football. In October 2025, he joined club Plymouth Argyle as goalkeeping coach under head coach . This role was influenced by Cleverley's prior familiarity with Stowell from his loan spell at Leicester City, as well as Stowell's proven track record in goalkeeping development, including during Leicester's 2015-16 title win. Additionally, Stowell cited personal connections to Plymouth—his mother was born in the city—as a factor making the club feel like a strong fit. As of November 2025, Stowell remains in his position at Plymouth Argyle, focusing on enhancing the performance of the club's goalkeepers, including Conor Hazard, Luca Ashby-Hammond, and Zak Baker, amid the team's efforts to climb the League One table. His contributions emphasize technical drills and match preparation, drawing on his experience to support the Pilgrims' defensive stability in a competitive season.

Career statistics

Playing statistics

Mike Stowell's professional playing career as a spanned from 1985 to 2005, during which he made 525 appearances across all competitions without scoring any goals. The following table provides a breakdown of his appearances by club, including league and cup competitions, with divisions noted where applicable.
ClubSeasonsLeague Division(s)League AppearancesCup AppearancesTotal Appearances
Everton1985–1990First Division (Premier League)011
Preston North End (loan)1985, 1990Second Division, Third Division606
Chester City (loan)1987Third Division14014
York City (loan)1987Third Division606
Manchester City (loan)1988First Division14115
Port Vale (loan)1988Third Division718
Wanderers (loan & permanent)1989–2001Third Division, Second Division, First Division38463447
Bristol City2001–2005Second Division25328
Career Totals45669525

Managerial statistics

Mike Stowell's managerial record is limited to six caretaker spells at Leicester City, where he served alongside other coaching staff members during transitional periods following the dismissal of permanent managers. Across these interim roles, he oversaw a total of 8 matches, achieving 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses for a 50% win rate. The spells and their outcomes are summarized below, with Stowell typically acting as goalkeeping coach elevated to joint caretaker responsibilities. In , following Martin Allen's departure, he co-managed with and Steve Beaglehole for one match. The 2010 spell came after Paulo Sousa's sacking, partnering with for a single fixture. In 2011, after Sven-Göran Eriksson's exit, Stowell and Rudkin handled three games. The 2017 interim followed Claudio Ranieri's dismissal, with Stowell assisting in one match. A brief 2019 spell with occurred post-Claude Puel, covering one game. Finally, in 2023 after ' removal, Stowell and Sadler managed one match before Dean Smith's interim appointment.
DateOpponentCompetitionResultScore
1 Sep 2007Plymouth ArgyleD0–0
2 Oct 2010Scunthorpe UnitedW3–1
29 Oct 2011West Ham UnitedL2–3
1 Nov 2011W3–1
6 Nov 2011Leeds UnitedL0–1
27 Feb 2017W3–1
26 Feb 2019Brighton & Hove AlbionW2–1
4 Apr 2023Aston VillaL1–2

Honours

As a player

During his playing career, Mike Stowell was part of two notable team successes with clubs in the . Wolverhampton Wanderers
: 1988–89 Bristol City
Football League Trophy: 2002–03

As a coach

Mike Stowell contributed to several major honours as a goalkeeping coach and assistant manager at Leicester City, where he served from 2005 to 2023 in various capacities. During the 2008–09 season, he was part of the coaching staff under that secured promotion by winning the title, finishing first with 96 points. In 2013–14, Stowell helped Leicester achieve promotion to the by winning the as first-place champions with 102 points, again under Pearson. Stowell's tenure extended to Leicester's most celebrated era, including the historic 2015–16 Premier League title under Claudio Ranieri, where the team defied 5000–1 odds to win by 10 points. He remained on the staff for the 2020–21 FA Cup victory, defeating Chelsea 1–0 in the final to claim Leicester's first . This success led to the 2021 FA Community Shield, where Leicester triumphed over Manchester City on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Stowell's long service at , spanning multiple promotions and major trophies, earned him recognition as the club's most decorated coach. He also had brief caretaker spells, including in 2011 and 2019. Later, as goalkeeping coach for in 2023–24, he contributed to their title win.

Individual

During his tenure at Wolverhampton Wanderers from 1990 to 2001, Mike Stowell was named the club's Player of the Year for the 1990–91 season, recognizing his pivotal role as the first-choice during a period of club rebuilding. He holds the record for the most appearances by a Wolves , with 448 first-team outings, surpassing the previous mark set by (420 appearances). In 2023, Stowell was inducted into the Wanderers Hall of Fame in acknowledgment of his enduring contributions and loyalty to the club. As a coach at City from 2005 to 2023, Stowell earned recognition for his unprecedented longevity, becoming the longest-serving member of the in the club's history with nearly 18 years of continuous service across multiple managerial regimes. He served as on six occasions (2007, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2019, and 2023), demonstrating his reliability and deep institutional knowledge during transitional periods.

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