Everything you need to know about Wolves legend Steve Bull, from his incredible records to his success after retirement.
Bull will always be an iconic name at Molineux. Every time the striker stepped out onto the pitch in Old Gold, fans knew they were in for a treat.
In his 13-year career stay in Wolverhampton he became a legendary figure. With Wolves in the depths of the fourth tier when he joined, the striker dragged the club back into the Second Division, now known as the Championship, and earned a few England caps on the way.
By the time he hung up his boots with the Old Gold in July 1999, he had knocked in a record-breaking 306 goals at the club, a feat that still stands today.
Below, Molineux News has highlighted everything you need to know about the Wolves legend both throughout his career and in the present day.
How long was Steve Bull at Wolves?
Steve Bull joined Wolves in November 1986. The striker was brought from rivals West Brom alongside fellow icon Andy Thompson for a fee of around £70,000 in a double deal.
With Wolves languishing in the fourth tier upon his arrival, by the time the striker left in July 1999, the Old Gold were in Division One, now known as the Championship, regularly competing for promotion.
His 13-year stay at Molineux oversaw plenty of ups and downs as well as multiple records that stand to this day.
What records does Steve Bull hold?
Bull is most associated with the top scorer record at Wolves. The striker found the net 306 times as an Old Gold player which easily puts him top of the list.
On top of this, he also collected 18 hat-tricks at Wolves, another club record.
On a national level, Bull has written his name into English football history multiple times. He is the only player to net half a century of goals during in successive seasons for his club thanks to his 1987/88 and 1988/89 campaigns.
As a result of his form, he was called up to the England squad in 1989, while Wolves were still in the third tier, becoming the last player to represent the Three Lions in this division.
What were Steve Bull’s best goals?
It is always hard to narrow down Bull’s best goals for Wolves after he netted 306. Luckily, the Official Wolves YouTube channel posted a compilation of some of his most iconic finishes in Old Gold for fans to enjoy.
How many goals did Steve Bull score for England?
Bull made his England debut in 1989, coming on as a substitute against Scotland. Here, the striker found the net with his form helping to earn him a place in the Three Lions squad for Italia 90.
By the time his career came to an end, Bull had accumulated 13 England caps, finding the net four times.
Honours
Team
- Third Division: 1988–89
- Fourth Division: 1987–88
- Football League Trophy: 1987–88
Personal
- PFA Team of the Year: 1987–88 Fourth Division, 1988–89 Third Division, 1989–90 Second Division, 1990–91 Second Division
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE): December 1999
- Freeman of the City of Wolverhampton: September 2018
What is Steve Bull’s age and height?
Bull was born on March 28, 1965. At the time of writing, this makes him 59 years old. He also stands at 1.75 metres which is five foot nine inches.
Who is Steve Bull’s wife?
Kirtsy Bull has been married to Steve since 2004.
When was a Molineux stand named after Steve Bull?
For his achievements in an Old Gold shirt, the club decided to name a stand after the legend. In June 2003, the John Ireland Stand was officially renamed the Steve Bull Stand with this name change standing to this day.
What does Steve Bull do now?
By the end of his career, Bull flirted with a managerial career and briefly took charge of Stafford Rangers in 2008 after previously coaching at Hereford United.
Now, Bull is still heavily involved with Wolves despite his retirement. He is now vice-president of the club and regularly attends games.
The former striker also set up a clothing brand in 2022 titled ‘SB9’.
Does Steve Bull have social media?
Yes, Bull can be found on multiple social media platforms. On Instagram, his handle is stevebullmbe while on Facebook his name is simply Steve Bull MBE.
The Wolves legend can also be found on TikTok under steve.bullmbe.