Steve has had an illustrious non league career. starting his playing days with Hemel Hempstead before joining Everton, who he went on to win the FA Youth Cup with, he later played over 300 games for Chesham.

Steve's managerial career started at Chesham but he also managed Berkhamstead Town guiding them to the FA Vase Final at Villa Park and Hemel Hempstead who he guided to promotion to the Southern Premier League. Steve took over at Slough Town in the 2008/9 season, leading them to safety and in the following season reached the Midland division playoffs.

In 2010/11 Bateman guided Slough to the Third Qual Round of the FA Cup, Slough ran St Neots Town close to the Southern League Division One Central title, losing in the playoff semi-final against Beaconsfield, after finishing as runners-up.

In 2012/13 Slough reached the First Round of the FA Cup where they drew away at Mansfield forcing a replay and in front of a crowd of 1600 losing out in the replay on a penalty shoot out.

The club would like to thank Jon Franklin and for managing the team through this transition. Thanks also go to Assistant Keith Walker who will be missed in the dressing room but I'm sure will still be seen at the club whenever work allows.