Bullock scored three times for Bradford last season

Bradford City midfielder Lee Bullock is to stay on at Valley Parade for another season after agreeing to a pay cut.

The 28-year-old, who joined from Hartlepool in January 2008, made 24 appearances last season despite four months out with a serious knee injury.

Manager Stuart McCall told the Telegraph & Argus: "He knows what we're after and he's a good person to have around the squad."

"He won't dominate the middle of the park but he's effective at this level."

He added: "And if we're trying to go a little bit younger next season, his experience of playing at this level and the one above will be invaluable."

Bullock was out of action from September to January last season with knee ligament damage but returned towards the latter end of the campaign.

"We're really pleased that he's signing and believe he can have a good season if he keeps clear of injury," McCall added.

The Bradford manager is also in discussions with defender Zesh Rehman over a permanent transfer from QPR.

Rehman made 17 appearances for Bradford last season

Rehman, the 25-year-old Pakistan captain, has already indicated he would like to stay at Valley Parade after his loan there last season. He has since been released from Loftus Road.

The club is also waiting on decisions from Matt Clarke, Joe Colbeck, Luke O'Brien and Leon Osborne as to whether they will accept new terms.

McCall said: "Joe's on holiday but has indicated he wants to stay. I don't think it's a financial thing with him so hopefully we can sort it out.

"Being the younger element, Joe, OB and Leon have been offered increases but Clarkey is another who would have to take a reduction.

"But hopefully they want to play here and are making those noises."

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