End of season report, Number 2: Lee Bullen

Last updated : 10 May 2008 By C. Morris

Lee was one of many Owls players whose season was ravaged by injury and he only managed 17 starts in the league campaign.
Unfortunately, in the games that he did play any mistakes that he made were often punished by the opposition with goals and as a result even when fit he was often seen as a squad player rather than a first choice.

Despite his indifferent form on the pitch, Bully will no doubt have still played a crucial role in the dressing room and his vast experience will have aided the development of the Owls promising young centre-backs, Richard Wood and Mark Beevers.

After 4 seasons at Hillsborough, Bullen will not be getting a new contract and he received an emotional send-off from fans and players alike after the final game against Norwich.

If Bully does not get offered a non-playing role in some capacity at the club then his presence will be a great loss. He has always been honest enough to admit his mistakes and he has been an inspirational leader whose commitment has been second to none.

His attitude has never been anything less than first class and this was key in halting the clubs' slide and helping them to promotion in the 2004/05 season, his pride in lifting the play-off trophy that season was clear for all to see.

Overall verdict for the season: 6.5 out of 10. Made too many key errors on the pitch but his leadership and experience will have aided his team mates and the dressing room togetherness as a whole.

Verdict on SWFC career: 9 out of 10. In a football world constantly increasing in prima-donnas and posing at all levels of the game Lee has been a breath of fresh air and has led the club by example. He came to the club when it was a really low ebb and his Captaincy enabled the side to gel and restored some much needed pride, there is no doubt he will be missed by many at S6.