Ronnie Bull (footballer)
Ronnie Bull | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 26, 1980 England |
| Occupation | Professional footballer (retired) |
| Years active | 1999–2013 |
| Known for | Playing as a left-sided full back and midfielder for Millwall, Yeovil Town, Brentford, Grimsby Town, Exeter City, New Zealand Knights, and various non-League clubs |
Ronnie Rodney Bull (born 26 December 1980) is a retired English professional footballer who operated mainly as a left-sided full back and midfielder between 1999 and 2013.
Throughout his career, Bull featured in the Football League representing Millwall, Yeovil Town, Brentford, Grimsby Town, and Exeter City. He also competed in the Australian A-League with New Zealand Knights. After his overseas experience, he returned to England and played in non-League football for teams including Basingstoke Town, Rushden & Diamonds, Grays Athletic, Crawley Town, Ebbsfleet United, Fisher Athletic, and Salisbury City.
Millwall
Bull's professional journey commenced at Millwall, where he shared the squad with notable players such as Tim Cahill and Lucas Neill. He accumulated 50 appearances before being released in April 2004. During his tenure at Millwall, he was loaned out to Yeovil Town and Brentford, eventually securing a permanent move to Brentford towards the conclusion of the 2003–04 campaign.
Grimsby Town
In 2004, Bull signed for Grimsby Town, where he spent one season prior to pursuing opportunities abroad.
New Zealand Knights
Bull joined the newly established New Zealand Knights competing in the inaugural season of the A-League, making several appearances before leaving midway through the season.
Return to England
Upon returning to England in November 2005, Bull underwent fitness training with Millwall during 2006 after recovering from injury. Subsequently, he signed with Rushden & Diamonds, departing in November 2006 to join Grays Athletic. In January 2007, he transferred to Crawley Town, where he scored on his debut against Aldershot Town.
After being deemed surplus to requirements at Crawley in January 2008, Bull moved to Ebbsfleet United but was released at the end of that season. Following a trial period with Salisbury during summer 2008, he signed for Fisher Athletic in October, although his appearances were limited before transferring to Exeter City. In January 2009, he extended his contract with the League Two club until the conclusion of the season.
At the start of the 2009–10 season, Bull returned to Grays Athletic, joining alongside eight other players after negotiations with Salisbury City collapsed due to financial constraints.
Salisbury City
On 2 February 2010, Bull committed to Salisbury City on a contract lasting through the remainder of the 2009–10 season. He subsequently agreed to an extension that kept him at the club for an additional year.
Eastbourne Borough
Bull signed for Eastbourne Borough on 17 February 2012 but departed at the end of that season without making any first-team appearances.