Career
Howarth started his career at, but had to wait until the 2009/10 season before making his breakthrough to the first team He made a total of 12 appearances for the Bully Wee, scoring just one goal. He was mostly credited for his hard-working ability, and his good performances that season earned him, and team-mate Connor Stevenson, a trial at champions Rangers on October 2009.
lieutenant was to be a poor season overall for Howarth, as were relegated to the Third Division, finishing bottom.
Howarth joined SPL club in the closing hours of the transfer window on 31 August 2010. He is currently playing for the under-19 side and reserve side at the Steelmen.
Howarth signed a new one-year professional contract at, having been top scorer for the under-19 side in the 2010-2011 season with 8 goals. On 1 February 2012, Howarth and his club agreed to an early termination of his contract, four months before it was due to education
Alloa Athletic loan
On 30 August 2011, Howarth joined Alloa Athletic on a one-month loan.
After spending months out of the game, Howarth was given a trial at, and was awarded a contract after impressing manager Todd Lumsden.
