14 Facts About Norman Bullock

Norman Bullock was an English professional footballer, who played as both a forward and a defender, and manager.

Norman Bullock began his career playing local amateur football before signing for Bury in 1920.

Norman Bullock returned to manage Bury for a second spell between 1945 and 1949 before leaving again to join Leicester City.

Norman Bullock won promotion to the First Division with Leicester in 1954 but resigned the following season with the club in the relegation zone.

Norman Bullock turned professional with the side in February 1921 and soon established himself in the first team as a forward.

Norman Bullock went on to become club captain and later converted to playing as a central defender.

Norman Bullock spent 15 years with Bury as a player, setting club records for both appearances and league goals with 125 in 506 appearances.

Norman Bullock was appointed manager of Bury in 1935 and remained in the role until leaving to join Chesterfield in 1938.

Norman Bullock managed the club for one season before the outbreak of World War II and remained in charge during the hostilities.

Norman Bullock returned to Bury in 1945, becoming the first manager to be handed the responsibility of picking the team.

In December 1949, Norman Bullock was appointed manager of Second Division side Leicester City, replacing Johnny Duncan.

Norman Bullock set about restructuring the playing squad, replacing several senior players who he deemed to hold too much power at the club, and implemented several new rules at the club.

Norman Bullock's side set a new club record by scoring 97 goals during the league season to win the title on goal average, bettering second placed Everton by 0.3 of a goal.

The ban was designed to force Norman Bullock into resigning, which ultimately succeeded.