Steve Bould
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Stephen Andrew Bould (born 16 November 1962) is an English football coach and former professional footballer who is currently first team coach of EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers.
Key Information
As a player, he was a defender from 1980 until 2000. Bould began his football career with his hometown club Stoke City where he gained a reputation as an impressive young defender. After spending seven seasons with the Potters, and becoming one of English football's most coveted centre backs, he moved to Arsenal in 1988. At Highbury, he formed a formidable back line with Tony Adams, Nigel Winterburn and his former Stoke teammate Lee Dixon. He left the Gunners in 1999 and ended his playing career with Sunderland.[1]
Since his playing career ended, Bould has worked at the successful Arsenal Academy as Head Youth Team Coach at Arsenal. He was promoted to assistant manager at the start of the 2012–13 season, replacing the long serving Pat Rice.[3] He later had a spells as head coach of U23s side.
Club career
[edit]Stoke City
[edit]Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Bould signed for his hometown club Stoke City as a schoolboy in 1978, turning professional in November 1980.[1] He made his debut at right back in a 3–2 defeat away to Middlesbrough in September 1981.[1] However, he was unable to command a regular place in the team, and was loaned out to Torquay United in October 1982 to gain first team experience, playing nine league games for Bruce Rioch's side.[1]
Bould slowly became a regular in the Stoke side after Mick Mills switched him to centre back to replace Paul Dyson.[1] It proved to be a shrewd move as he excelled in his new position and became a first team regular for the "Potters". A back injury that required surgery cost him appearances in 1986–87 and arguably Stoke a play-off place.[1] By the end of the 1987–88 season it was generally acknowledged that Bould was now the best defender in Division Two. Both Arsenal and Everton made approaches for the defender.[1] After discussions Bould chose Arsenal and a tribunal set the price at £390,000, a small fee compared to what Stoke were demanding.[1]
Arsenal
[edit]He moved to Arsenal for a fee of £390,000 on 13 June 1988, and became part of their "famous back four" defensive line-up, with Tony Adams, Nigel Winterburn and his former Stoke teammate Lee Dixon. Bould won the First Division title twice in 1988–89 and 1990–91, playing in the club's famous 2–0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield where they won the title in the last minute of the last game of the season.[4] He was voted player of the year by the club's fans for the 1991–92 season, though it was a less successful season for the club as defending champions, managing only a fourth-place finish in the league and suffering an early exit from the European Cup, as well as a shock first hurdle exit from the FA Cup at the hands of minnows Wrexham.
On 15 August 1992, he had the distinction of being the scorer of Arsenal's first Premier League goal on the opening day of the season at Highbury, breaking the deadlock in the 28th minute although Arsenal went on lose the match 4–2 to Norwich City.[5]
However, injury ruled him out of the FA Cup and League Cup finals that Arsenal won in 1992–93, and his place in the team was taken by Andy Linighan who scored Arsenal's winning goal in the FA Cup final replay against Sheffield Wednesday.[6]
After winning the Cup Winners' Cup final in 1993–94, further success eluded Arsenal and Bould for several years, and the arrival of French manager Arsène Wenger in October 1996 led some to speculate the ageing Bould would leave the club (especially as he was now often second-choice behind Martin Keown); instead, it spurred a brief revival, and Bould became an important member of the squad that won the double in 1997–98. He famously set up Tony Adams with a chipped throughball for the final goal in Arsenal's 4–0 win over Everton, the match that won them the Premier League title. Two weeks later, they won the FA Cup to complete the double.
His final season at Highbury was a disappointing one. Arsenal reached the FA Cup semi-finals, where they drew with Manchester United to force a replay. With the score at 1–1 in the final minute of the game, Arsenal were awarded a penalty. Peter Schmeichel saved from Dennis Bergkamp and a winner from Ryan Giggs in extra time ended Arsenal's defence of the trophy. A month later, they were beaten to the Premier League by Manchester United.
Sunderland
[edit]By now, age was against Bould and he moved to newly promoted Sunderland in July 1999 for a fee of £500,000. Following the departure of skipper Kevin Ball in December 1999, manager Peter Reid made him club captain and he helped them finish seventh – just missing out on a UEFA Cup place. He stayed at the Stadium of Light until arthritis contributed to his retirement in September 2000, having played only 21 Premier League games for Sunderland.
International career
[edit]Despite forming part of one of the most secure top-flight defences of the late 1980s and early to mid-1990s, Bould won only two caps for England, far fewer than fellow centre half Tony Adams, and didn't make his first full international appearance until the age of 31. Both caps came under Terry Venables in Wembley friendlies against Greece (5–0) and Norway (0–0) at the end of the 1993–94 season.[7]
Coaching career
[edit]
After retiring, he began working towards his UEFA coaching badges and in June 2001 moved back to Arsenal and became a coach for the youth teams. He was the head coach of Arsenal's U18 Academy side, whom he led to the Premier Academy League title in 2008–2009,[8] 2009–2010[9] and FA Youth Cup in 2008–2009.[10] On 10 May 2012, it was announced that Steve Bould would become Arsenal's new assistant manager following the retirement of Pat Rice at the end of the season. On 5 June 2019, Steve Bould swapped jobs with Freddie Ljungberg to become the U23s coach in a major restructuring of Arsenal's coaching staff.[11] In May 2021, he was sacked from his role as a coach of the U23 team.[12] In June 2022, he was appointed as the head coach of Lommel.[13] He resigned from Lommel on 14 January 2025, after the club gained only one point in previous five games.[14] On 25 June 2025, Bould joined Championship side Queens Park Rangers as head of defensive coaching and first team coach.[15]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]Source:[16]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stoke City | 1981–82 | First Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 1982–83 | First Division | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| 1983–84 | First Division | 38 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | 43 | 3 | ||
| 1984–85 | First Division | 38 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 42 | 3 | ||
| 1985–86 | Second Division | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
| 1986–87 | Second Division | 28 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 36 | 1 | |
| 1987–88 | Second Division | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 36 | 0 | |
| Total | 183 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 211 | 7 | ||
| Torquay United (loan) | 1981–82 | Fourth Division | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |
| Arsenal[17] | 1988–89 | First Division | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 37 | 2 |
| 1989–90 | First Division | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 | ||
| 1990–91 | First Division | 38 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 50 | 0 | ||
| 1991–92 | First Division | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 26 | 1 | |
| 1992–93 | Premier League | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 30 | 1 | ||
| 1993–94 | Premier League | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6[d] | 0 | 37 | 1 | |
| 1994–95 | Premier League | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8[e] | 2 | 45 | 2 | |
| 1995–96 | Premier League | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — | 24 | 1 | ||
| 1996–97 | Premier League | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[f] | 0 | 41 | 0 | |
| 1997–98 | Premier League | 24 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[f] | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
| 1998–99 | Premier League | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[g] | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
| Total | 287 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 373 | 8 | ||
| Sunderland | 1999–2000 | Premier League | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 | |
| 2000–01 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 500 | 11 | 43 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 618 | 15 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearances in Full Members' Cup
- ^ Appearances in Football League Centenary Trophy
- ^ Appearances in European Cup
- ^ Appearances in European Cup Winners' Cup
- ^ Six appearances and two goals in UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and two appearances in European Super Cup
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Cup
- ^ One appearance in FA Charity Shield and three appearances in UEFA Champions League
International
[edit]Source:[18]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | |
Managerial
[edit]- As of 16 March 2024[19]
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | ||||
| Lommel | 
|
1 July 2022 | Present | 59 | 29 | 9 | 21 | 95 | 72 | +23 | 49.15 |
| Total | 59 | 29 | 9 | 21 | 95 | 72 | +23 | 49.15 | |||
Honours
[edit]Arsenal[20]
- Football League First Division: 1988–89, 1990–91
- Premier League: 1997–98[21]
- FA Cup: 1997–98
- FA Charity Shield: 1998
- European Cup Winners Cup: 1993–94
Individual
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0952415100.
- ^ "England Players - Steve Bould". www.englandfootballonline.com. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ^ "Pat Rice to leave post as Arsenal assistant manager". BBC Sport. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
- ^ "Anfield 89". Arsenal F.C. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
- ^ "Arsenal 2–4 Norwich". Stat Bunker. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
- ^ "Football photographic encyclopedia, footballer, world cup, champions league, football championship, olympic games & hero images by sporting-heroes.net". sporting-heroes.net.
- ^ "Steve Bould". Englandstats.com. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
- ^ Tottenham Hotspur 0–1 Arsenal, arsenal.com. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Arsenal 5–3 Nottm Forest, arsenal.com. Retrieved 18 May 2010
- ^ Liverpool 1–2 Arsenal, arsenal.com. Retrieved 18 May 2010
- ^ "Report: Steve Bould to fill U23 coaching vacancy after Ljungberg promotion". arseblog.news. 5 June 2019.
- ^ "Arsenal sack Steve Bould after over 30 years with club". The Athletic. 22 May 2021.
- ^ Wood, Liam (4 June 2022). "City Football Group appoint Arsenal favourite as new Lommel manager". Manchester Evening News.
- ^ "Lommel SK aanvaardt terugtreden Steve Bould" [Lommel SK accepts Steve Bould's resignation] (in Dutch). Lommel S.K. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Official website of Queens Park Rangers for the latest news from Loftus Road".
- ^ Steve Bould at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ "Arsenal first team line ups". stats.woolwicharsenal.co.uk. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
- ^ Bould, Steve at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Steve Bould coach profile at Soccerway (archived)
- ^ "Steve Bould". Arsenal.com. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ "Steve Bould: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ Maidment, Jem (2006). The Official Arsenal Encyclopedia. London: Hamlyn. p. 148. ISBN 9780600615491.
External links
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- Steve Bould at Soccerbase
- arsenal.com profile
Steve Bould
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Upbringing
Stephen Andrew Bould was born on 16 November 1962 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.[4] Raised in the "neck end" of the Six Towns—the heartland of Stoke-on-Trent in the Potteries area—Bould grew up immersed in a community deeply rooted in local traditions and industries. His family played a key role in his early years; his father introduced him to football by taking him to watch Stoke City matches at the Victoria Ground from the age of five or six.[5] The Potteries region's strong football culture provided Bould with early exposure to the sport through school and the local environment, where support for Stoke City was fervent. This upbringing fostered a lifelong passion for the game, leading him to join his hometown club as a schoolboy in 1978.[2]Youth career
Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Bould's local roots naturally drew him to his hometown club, where he joined Stoke City as a schoolboy in 1978 at the age of 15.[1] Bould spent the next two years developing in the club's youth system.[6] In November 1980, just before turning 18, Bould signed his first professional contract with Stoke City on 15 November.[1]Club career
Stoke City
Bould joined Stoke City as a schoolboy in 1978 before turning professional with his hometown club on 15 November 1980.[2] He made his senior debut in the 1981–82 First Division season, appearing on 26 September 1981 in a 3–2 away defeat to Middlesbrough.[7] Over the next eight years, Bould established himself as a reliable presence in Stoke's defense, making 207 appearances across all competitions and scoring 7 goals.[8] He transitioned to centre-back in place of Paul Dyson, becoming a regular starter from the 1983–84 season onward, where he featured in 38 league matches and scored twice.[2] His playing style was characterized as that of a strong, no-nonsense defender, relying on physicality, positioning, and aerial dominance to anchor the backline.[9][10] Stoke's fortunes fluctuated during Bould's tenure, marked by a disastrous 1984–85 campaign that culminated in relegation to the Second Division after finishing bottom of the First Division with just 17 points and three wins all season; Bould played 38 of the 42 league games that year. The following 1985–86 season saw mid-table consolidation in the Second Division (10th place), with Bould contributing 33 league appearances.[7] Subsequent seasons involved mid-table consolidation, including in 1986–87 and 1987–88, during which Bould remained a defensive mainstay, appearing in 28 league games in 1986–87 and 30 in 1987–88.[7] In the summer of 1988, Bould departed Stoke for Arsenal in a £390,000 transfer completed on 13 June.[11][1]Arsenal
Bould signed for Arsenal from Stoke City in June 1988 for a transfer fee of £390,000.[2] The 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) defender quickly established himself as a key player, forming a formidable central defensive partnership with Tony Adams that anchored Arsenal's backline for much of the 1990s.[2][1] Over 11 seasons, he made 287 league appearances and scored 5 goals, contributing to numerous successes including the 1988–89 First Division title, the 1990–91 league championship, the 1993 FA Cup and League Cup double, the 1994 European Cup Winners' Cup, and the 1997–98 Premier League and FA Cup double.[2][1] In total, Bould appeared 375 times for Arsenal, netting 8 goals, before departing in July 1999.[8]Sunderland
In July 1999, Steve Bould transferred from Arsenal to Sunderland for a fee of £500,000, joining the club as a 36-year-old experienced centre-back to bolster their defence following promotion to the Premier League.[2][12] Despite arriving with a strong legacy from his trophy-laden Arsenal career, where he contributed to three league titles and formed a formidable partnership with Tony Adams, Bould's time at Sunderland was curtailed by persistent injuries.[2] During the 1999–2000 Premier League season, Bould made 21 appearances, playing a key role in Sunderland's solid defensive record that helped them secure a seventh-place finish and survival in the top flight, though his involvement was often limited by injury setbacks.[12] He featured in just one substitute appearance at the start of the following campaign before medical advice led to his retirement in September 2000 at the age of 37, due to a recurring toe injury that had plagued him.[12][13] Bould's brief stint at the Stadium of Light marked the end of a professional playing career that spanned over two decades, with a total of 590 competitive appearances and 15 goals across his clubs.[8]Coaching career
Arsenal
Bould returned to Arsenal in June 2001 as an academy coach, having obtained his UEFA coaching badges following the end of his playing career.[14][15] His prior experience as a player at the club provided a strong foundation for his transition into coaching. Over the next decade, he progressed within the academy setup, becoming head coach of the under-18 team and leading them to the FA Youth Cup in 2009 and back-to-back Premier Academy League titles in 2009 and 2010.[16] In May 2012, Bould was promoted to assistant manager of the first team under Arsène Wenger, a role he held until Wenger's departure in 2018.[17] He continued in the position briefly under Unai Emery from 2018 to 2019, focusing on defensive organization and player development.[18][19] In June 2019, following a restructuring, Bould transitioned to head coach of the under-23 team, overseeing youth progression under Mikel Arteta's early tenure.[20][21] Throughout his academy tenure, Bould played a key role in developing promising talents, including Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs, who advanced to become first-team regulars.[22] His emphasis on defensive discipline and tactical awareness contributed to the pathway for several players breaking into the senior squad. Bould's 20-year coaching association with Arsenal ended in May 2021, when he was released as part of a broader club restructuring aimed at modernizing the coaching and academy structures.[14][16]Lommel SK
In June 2022, Steve Bould was appointed as head coach of Lommel SK, a Belgian second-division club owned by the City Football Group, marking his first major managerial role outside of Arsenal.[23][24] The appointment came after a year away from football following his departure from Arsenal, with Bould tasked to lead the club's emphasis on youth development within the City Football Group's global network.[25] Bould's tenure began in July 2022 and lasted until January 2025, spanning approximately two and a half years.[26] During this period, Lommel SK competed in the Challenger Pro League, maintaining a mid-table position with a focus on nurturing young talents from the club's academy and the broader City Football Group ecosystem.[27] Bould typically deployed a 4-3-3 formation emphasizing attacking play, which aligned with the club's developmental philosophy.[4] In his debut 2022–23 season, the team finished seventh in the regular season standings.[27] Over 86 matches in charge, Bould recorded 37 wins, 17 draws, and 32 losses, achieving an average of 1.49 points per match.[28] His departure on 14 January 2025 followed a mutual agreement with the club, prompted by personal reasons including family matters in the United Kingdom, amid a recent poor run of form with only one point from the previous five games.[26][29]Queens Park Rangers
Steve Bould joined Queens Park Rangers on 25 June 2025 as Head of Defensive Coaching and First Team Coach.[30] This role positions him within the coaching staff of new head coach Julien Stéphan, who was appointed on the same day after the sacking of Martí Cifuentes earlier in June.[31][32] Bould's responsibilities encompass defensive coaching across the entire club structure, from the first team to academy age groups, emphasizing long-term player development and the integration of robust defensive principles at every level.[30][33] He focuses on refining individual defending techniques and instilling foundational defensive skills in younger players, while directly supporting enhancements to the first team's organization and performance.[30][34] In the early stages of his tenure, Bould played a key part in pre-season preparations, leading defensive drills during the squad's training camp in Girona and contributing to improved rearguard cohesion.[35] His appointment represents a return to English football following a stint as head coach at Lommel SK in Belgium from 2022 to 2025, building on prior experience as Arsenal's assistant manager under Arsène Wenger.[30][3]Personal life
Family
Steve Bould keeps his family life private. He has resided primarily in the St Albans area of Hertfordshire, within the Greater London commuter belt, with records indicating his home there as early as 2003.[36][37]Later interests
Following his departure from Arsenal in 2021 after over three decades at the club, Steve Bould took a year-long sabbatical from professional football, during which he dedicated significant time to playing golf as a primary leisure activity.[38] He described this period as stress-free, allowing him to focus on personal relaxation without the pressures of matches or player development, and noted that golf had been an on-and-off pursuit for years.[38] Bould has expressed a desire to improve his game, identifying former Arsenal teammates Scott Marshall, Lee Dixon, and David Seaman as particularly skilled golfers within the club's circle.[39] Bould's long-standing ties to Arsenal have influenced his social interests, fostering ongoing camaraderie with ex-teammates through occasional gatherings that emphasize team spirit away from the pitch.[39] While he maintains a low public profile with no verified personal social media accounts, fan-created pages dedicated to him often feature lighthearted tributes to his career.[40] He coached abroad in Belgium with Lommel SK from 2022 until January 2025, where he commented positively on aspects of local culture, such as the beer.[41] In June 2025, Bould returned to England as first-team coach and head of defensive coaching at Queens Park Rangers.[3]Career statistics
Club
Steve Bould's club career statistics are presented below in a breakdown by club, including appearances and goals across major competitions. Data encompasses league matches (English Football League and Premier League), domestic cups (FA Cup and League Cup), and European competitions where applicable. Totals reflect all verified competitive appearances.[8][2][42]Stoke City (1980–1988)
Bould began his professional career at his hometown club Stoke City, making his debut in the Second Division during the 1981–82 season. He established himself as a first-team regular from 1983 onward, contributing to the team's mid-table finishes before transferring to Arsenal. Season-by-season details for league appearances are as follows, with cup and total figures aggregated for comprehensiveness due to limited per-season cup data availability in sources.| Season | League Apps (Goals) | Domestic Cups Apps (Goals) | Total Apps (Goals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–81 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| 1981–82 | 5 (1) | 0 (0) | 5 (1) |
| 1982–83 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| 1983–84 | 38 (1) | 3 (0) | 41 (1) |
| 1984–85 | 38 (1) | 6 (0) | 44 (1) |
| 1985–86 | 33 (1) | 4 (0) | 37 (1) |
| 1986–87 | 28 (1) | 3 (0) | 31 (1) |
| 1987–88 | 41 (1) | 7 (0) | 48 (1) |
| Total | 183 (6) | 23 (0) | 211 (6) |
Arsenal (1988–1999)
Bould joined Arsenal in 1988 and became a key part of the famous "Back Four" defense, winning multiple major trophies during his decade at the club. He featured in both the First Division and inaugural Premier League seasons, with significant contributions in European competitions during the 1990s. Season-by-season league details are summarized, with cups and Europe aggregated.| Season | League Apps (Goals) | Domestic Cups Apps (Goals) | Europe Apps (Goals) | Total Apps (Goals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–89 | 21 (0) | 10 (0) | 0 (0) | 31 (0) |
| 1989–90 | 19 (0) | 5 (0) | 0 (0) | 24 (0) |
| 1990–91 | 38 (0) | 6 (0) | 0 (0) | 44 (0) |
| 1991–92 | 28 (0) | 5 (0) | 0 (0) | 33 (0) |
| 1992–93 | 24 (1) | 4 (0) | 0 (0) | 28 (1) |
| 1993–94 | 25 (1) | 8 (1) | 8 (1) | 41 (3) |
| 1994–95 | 31 (0) | 5 (0) | 6 (0) | 42 (0) |
| 1995–96 | 19 (0) | 4 (0) | 2 (0) | 25 (0) |
| 1996–97 | 33 (1) | 5 (0) | 5 (1) | 43 (2) |
| 1997–98 | 24 (1) | 5 (0) | 2 (0) | 31 (1) |
| 1998–99 | 19 (1) | 3 (0) | 2 (0) | 24 (1) |
| Total | 287 (5) | 60 (1) | 25 (2) | 375 (8) |
Sunderland (1999–2000)
Bould moved to Sunderland in 1999 for a brief spell in the First Division (later Premier League promotion season), but injuries limited his involvement, leading to retirement in 2000.| Season | League Apps (Goals) | Domestic Cups Apps (Goals) | Europe Apps (Goals) | Total Apps (Goals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | 21 (0) | 2 (0) | 0 (0) | 23 (0) |
| Total | 21 (0) | 2 (0) | 0 (0) | 23 (0) |
International
Steve Bould earned two caps for the England national team, both as a defender during his Arsenal tenure in 1994.[43] He did not score any goals in these appearances.[44] Bould's international matches were both friendlies played at Wembley Stadium in London.[1]| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 1994 | Greece | 5–0 | Friendly |
| 22 May 1994 | Norway | 0–0 | Friendly |
Managerial
Steve Bould served as head coach of Lommel SK, a club in the Belgian Challenger Pro League owned by the City Football Group, from July 2022 until his resignation in January 2025 for personal reasons.[4][29] During this tenure, he managed 86 competitive matches, focusing on a defensive-oriented style drawn from his extensive experience as a defensive coach at Arsenal and Queens Park Rangers.[27] Bould had no other head coaching positions, with prior roles limited to assistant and youth team capacities. His overall record at Lommel SK was 37 wins, 17 draws, and 32 losses, yielding a win percentage of 43% and an average of 1.49 points per match.[4]| Season | Competition | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Challenger Pro League | 32 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 47% | Finished 7th in regular season; playoff participation.[45][46] |
| 2023–24 | Challenger Pro League | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 50% | Strong regular season performance.[47][48] |
| 2024–25 | Challenger Pro League | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29% | Tenure ended mid-season after poor run of form.[49][50] |
| Total | All competitions | 86 | 37 | 17 | 32 | 43% | Includes league and cup matches; minor competitions account for additional 3 games and losses.[4] |