LEE Bullen has revealed how he was a wanted man during his Hillsborough time - and that his signing for Falkirk was the end of a long chase by the Scottish outfit.
Manager John Hughes tried several times to land the Owls captain during his four years with the club, where he had a series of one-year contracts
Bullen explained: "He knew it was a year-by-year situation and he continually came back, wanting to sign me.
"It's the best thing in the world for a player, knowing that somebody wants you."
What do you think? Post your comments below.Bullen felt he had a job to do at Hillsborough but his release this week resulted in a swift link-up with Hughes.
"I'm delighted to have got things sorted out so quickly," said the 37-year-old who has been signed primarily as a centre half and attracted interest from other clubs.
"Brian Laws was good enough - though the news wasn't nice - to tell me way back that I'd be leaving, and that allowed me to put wheels in motion.
"I'm disappointed to leave but hopefully I'll keep in touch and be down for the Sheffield derbies next season."
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