Tim Steele
Encyclopedia
Tim Steele is a former professional footballer, who played as a midfielder.
for four seasons before earning a lucrative move to Wolverhampton Wanderers
in February 1989.
During his time at the Molineux
, Steele made 75 appearances and scored 7 times. He was sent out on loan to Stoke City
.
Steele spent the remainder of his career in the lower reaches of the football league, playing for the likes of Bradford City
, Hereford United
and Exeter City
.
In July 1997, Steele joined non-league side Tamworth
. In an eventful five years with The Lambs, Steele briefly managed the team after the departure of Paul Hendrie
, and even played a game in goal after goalkeeper
Darren Acton was sent off for handling the ball outside of his area, Steele went on to keep a clean sheet.
At the end of the 2000–01 season, Steele was released by Tamworth
and went on to play for Sutton Coldfield Town
, he has since retired.
Career
Steele started his playing career with Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
for four seasons before earning a lucrative move to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
in February 1989.
During his time at the Molineux
Molineux stadium
Molineux Stadium is a Premier League football stadium situated in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, England. It has been the home ground of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club since 1889, and has a long and illustrious history as the first 'new build' stadium in Football League history, one of the...
, Steele made 75 appearances and scored 7 times. He was sent out on loan to Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
.
Steele spent the remainder of his career in the lower reaches of the football league, playing for the likes of Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
, Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
and Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
.
In July 1997, Steele joined non-league side Tamworth
Tamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
. In an eventful five years with The Lambs, Steele briefly managed the team after the departure of Paul Hendrie
Paul Hendrie
Paul Hendrie is a Scottish former professional footballer. He is the father of Bradford City midfielder Lee Hendrie who made a late substitute for England in 1998. Another son, Stuart, currently plays for Hinckley United...
, and even played a game in goal after goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
Darren Acton was sent off for handling the ball outside of his area, Steele went on to keep a clean sheet.
At the end of the 2000–01 season, Steele was released by Tamworth
Tamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
and went on to play for Sutton Coldfield Town
Sutton Coldfield Town F.C.
Sutton Coldfield Town F.C. are a football club based in Sutton Coldfield, England. They were formed in 1879 and currently play in the Northern Premier League First Division South ....
, he has since retired.