MARTIN BULLOCK RETIRES
Posted on: Fri 02 May 2008
By Ross Jeavons
Wanderers winger Martin Bullock has announced he is retiring from professional football with immediate effect, wwfc.com has learned.
The 33-year-old was one of eleven pre-season signings at Adams Park, when he joined from Macclesfield in the summer of 2007.
He leaves the game after a glittering career at clubs such as Blackpool, Port Vale and Barnsley - even spending a season in the Premiership at Oakwell.
'Bully' told wwfc.com: "I've discussed this over the last two or three weeks with my family and the manager before coming to a decision today, the club have been really good and helpful, I've been surprised how smooth the process has been.
I just don't feel that I can perform as well as I used to, my performances have dwindled and I don't think I have the enthusiasm needed for the game. I think that when you're not enjoying it, that's when it's time to stop and so I've decided to call it a day."
The right-sided midfielder is looking forward to spending more time with his family and has no immediate plans to return to football.
"I'm looking to move abroad with my family and start a new life to be honest, I don't want to get back involved with football at the moment," he said.
"You can never say never, so I won't rule out a coaching role or something like that but certainly not in the near future. I'm looking to take a step away from the game."
Despite only being a Wycombe player for under a year, the Derby born winger has been hugely impressed with the set up of the club.
"This is a very professional club for this level, I think it's really Wycombe and MK Dons who are ahead of the rest in terms of facilities. Even if we go up a league then I think we will still be one of the best in the division."
What's more 'Bully' has promised that he will be there to support his team mates throughout the playoffs, even if he won't be involved himself.
"I really, genuinely hope that the lads get to Wembley and if they do I shall certainly be there to cheer them on," he said.
Manager Paul Lambert commented: "We thank Martin very much for his efforts, he is a good professional and we give him our best wishes with whatever he does."
The 33-year-old was one of eleven pre-season signings at Adams Park, when he joined from Macclesfield in the summer of 2007.
He leaves the game after a glittering career at clubs such as Blackpool, Port Vale and Barnsley - even spending a season in the Premiership at Oakwell.
'Bully' told wwfc.com: "I've discussed this over the last two or three weeks with my family and the manager before coming to a decision today, the club have been really good and helpful, I've been surprised how smooth the process has been.
I just don't feel that I can perform as well as I used to, my performances have dwindled and I don't think I have the enthusiasm needed for the game. I think that when you're not enjoying it, that's when it's time to stop and so I've decided to call it a day."
The right-sided midfielder is looking forward to spending more time with his family and has no immediate plans to return to football.
"I'm looking to move abroad with my family and start a new life to be honest, I don't want to get back involved with football at the moment," he said.
"You can never say never, so I won't rule out a coaching role or something like that but certainly not in the near future. I'm looking to take a step away from the game."
Despite only being a Wycombe player for under a year, the Derby born winger has been hugely impressed with the set up of the club.
"This is a very professional club for this level, I think it's really Wycombe and MK Dons who are ahead of the rest in terms of facilities. Even if we go up a league then I think we will still be one of the best in the division."
What's more 'Bully' has promised that he will be there to support his team mates throughout the playoffs, even if he won't be involved himself.
"I really, genuinely hope that the lads get to Wembley and if they do I shall certainly be there to cheer them on," he said.
Manager Paul Lambert commented: "We thank Martin very much for his efforts, he is a good professional and we give him our best wishes with whatever he does."
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