Lee Bullock

Stockton-born midfielder Lee Bullock spent six successful seasons at York City, playing over 150 games and scoring 27 goals. His form attracted interest from a number of higher division clubs including Pools, and, after a successful loan spell, he joined Cardiff City for a six-figure fee in 2004. Things didn`t work out as planned at Ninian Park and Bullock made just eight league starts, before being released at the end of the season as the Welsh club looked to cut costs. Martin Scott wasted no time in bringing Bullock back to his native North-East when he made him his first signing for the club.

Bullock`s first season with the club was a disappointment. As Scott`s side struggled badly on the field, Bullock was in and out of the team and struggled to make the impact that was expected of him, given his good reputation. In 2006/07, with Pools back in League Two and with Danny Wilson now in charge, Bullock improved. He was still an irregular member of the first team but he didn`t let anybody down when called upon, and he played a good supporting role in the promotion campaign.

The 2007/08 season began with Bullock still on the sidelines, and he agreed to loan moves at Mansfield Town and Bury in a bid to play first team football. Bury wanted to make the move permanent but the player turned down the chance and returned to Victoria Park, only to go on loan yet again a few weeks later, this time to Bradford City. His time at Bradford was a success and he signed for the Bantams on a permanent basis in January 2008.