Tony Bullock
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Anthony Brian Bullock is an English
professional football goalkeeper
currently playing for Livingston
.
. In August 1992, he joined Hyde United on loan, debuting in the 1-1 Northern Premier League
draw at Goole Town
on 22 August 1992 and appearing twice more for the club before returning to the Drill Field
. He moved on to join Leek Town
before signing for Barnsley
in March 1997. He struggled to hold down a regular first team place and left for Macclesfield Town
in 2000 on a free transfer.
On 22 March 2001 he became Alan Buckley
's first signing for Lincoln City
when the Sincil Bank
based club agreed to take over his contract until the end of the season. His debut came five days later in the 1-0 defeat at Hartlepool United
but he failed to displace Alan Marriott
permanently and, after one final appearance, was released by the club at the end of the season.
He moved to Scotland
to sign for Ross County
in July
. A successful spell with County brought him a move to Dundee United
in 2003, where his final game was the 2005 Scottish Cup
Final defeat to Celtic
, before he returned to England with Gillingham
. After only five months with Gillingham, Bullock signed for St. Mirren in January 2006, but he failed to cement a first-team place and was released in May 2007.
He rejoined Ross County in June 2007, along with Stuart Golabek
.
Bullock was Steven Tweed
's first signing for Montrose
.
He then signed for Dundee
on a pre-contract agreement and joined his new teammates for pre-season training ahead of the 2009-10 season on 1 July 2009. After one season with the club, he was released by the club on 4 May 2010 along with 8 other players.
Bullock will sign for Livingston
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional football 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...
currently playing for Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
.
Club career
Bullock started his career with Northwich VictoriaNorthwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
. In August 1992, he joined Hyde United on loan, debuting in the 1-1 Northern Premier League
Northern Premier League
The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one...
draw at Goole Town
Goole A.F.C.
Goole AFC is a semi-professional English football club based in the town of Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1912. They currently compete in the Northern Premier League Division One South, which is at Level 8 on the English football league system pyramid.The club has spent its entire...
on 22 August 1992 and appearing twice more for the club before returning to the Drill Field
Drill Field
The Drill Field was a football stadium in Northwich, Cheshire, which was the home ground of Northwich Victoria Football Club between 1875 and 3 May 2002...
. He moved on to join Leek Town
Leek Town F.C.
Leek Town Football Club is an English football club based in Leek, Staffordshire, currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South...
before signing for Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
in March 1997. He struggled to hold down a regular first team place and left for Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
in 2000 on a free transfer.
On 22 March 2001 he became Alan Buckley
Alan Buckley
Alan Peter Buckley is an English football manager. He was manager of League Two side Grimsby Town until his dismissal in September 2008...
's first signing for Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
when the Sincil Bank
Sincil Bank
Sincil Bank is a football stadium in Lincoln, England and has been the home of Lincoln City since 1895. Previously, Lincoln City had played at the nearby John O'Gaunts ground since the club's 1884 inception. Sincil Bank has an overall capacity of 10,120 and is colloquially known to fans as "The...
based club agreed to take over his contract until the end of the season. His debut came five days later in the 1-0 defeat at Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
but he failed to displace Alan Marriott
Alan Marriott
Alan Marriott is an English footballer, currently playing for Mansfield Town-Early career:Marriott began his career at Tottenham Hotspur, signing a professional contract in the summer of 1997 following the completion of his two-year youth training scheme.Released by Spurs at the completion of the...
permanently and, after one final appearance, was released by the club at the end of the season.
He moved to Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
to sign for Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
in July
July 2001
July 2001: January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December-----July 1, 2001:* Aliso Viejo officially becomes the 34th city in Orange County, California....
. A successful spell with County brought him a move to Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
in 2003, where his final game was the 2005 Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
Final defeat to Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
, before he returned to England with Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
. After only five months with Gillingham, Bullock signed for St. Mirren in January 2006, but he failed to cement a first-team place and was released in May 2007.
He rejoined Ross County in June 2007, along with Stuart Golabek
Stuart Golabek
Stuart Golabek is a Scottish professional footballer playing for Highland League side Brora Rangers.-Career:...
.
Bullock was Steven Tweed
Steven Tweed
Steven Tweed is a Scottish professional football player and manager.- Career :Tweed has played professionally for an diverse assortment of clubs. He started his career in Scotland with Hibernian, for whom he made over 100 league appearances. He made his first move abroad in 1996 when he joined...
's first signing for Montrose
Montrose F.C.
Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.- Early years :...
.
He then signed for Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
on a pre-contract agreement and joined his new teammates for pre-season training ahead of the 2009-10 season on 1 July 2009. After one season with the club, he was released by the club on 4 May 2010 along with 8 other players.
Bullock will sign for Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
.