 He scored his first goal for Gateshead the following day with a 12-yard header in a 2–0 home win against Macclesfield Town in the FA Trophy.Having made eight appearances and scored one goal for Gateshead, Bullock was recalled by York on 14 December 2012.Bullock was loaned out again on 15 March 2013, joining Conference Premier side Stockport County for the rest of the season.