 He finished the 2004–05 season with five goals, including two in the League Cup, from 26 appearances, of which eight were league starts.Bullock became Martin Scott's first signing as Hartlepool United manager after joining the League One club on a free transfer on 30 June 2005.He made his Hartlepool debut on the opening day of the 2005–06 season in a 2–0 loss to Bradford City, before he scored three days later in a 1–1 draw with Bournemouth.