FANS' FORUM - TIMELINE

At Tuesday's Fans' Forum, CEO Jason Hirst gave an overview of some key events that have occured since the current ownership group took the reins in 2019...

2006 - World Club Champions vs Wests Tigers.

2006-2019 - Administrations, Liquidation, Relegation, Relocation.

November 2019 - New owners including current Chairman Nigel Wood promise to bring the Bulls back to Bradford.

2020 - COVID crisis. Season suspended. No income through the gates, sole aim is to keep the club in existence. 

May 2021 - Club loses Elite Academy Licence.

May 2021 - Ownership group keeps promise by securing return to Odsal Stadium.

July 2021 - Lifelong fan Jason Hirst appointed part-time Youth and Academy Director, tasked with regaining Elite Academy Licence.

September 2021 - Club finishes 5th in Betfred Championship.

April 2022 - Ian Stafford appointed Commercial Manager.

May 2022 - Jason Hirst appointed Chief Executive Officer, with regular Fans' Forums introduced.

September 2022 - Club finishes 9th in Betfred Championship. 

November 2022 - Ryan Hunkin appointed Head of Youth. 

December 2022 - Lifelong fan Debb Sorra joins the Board of Directors.

May 2023 - Club regains Elite Academy Licence. 

September 2023 - Lifelong fan Paul Wild joins Board of Directors.

October 2023 - Club finishes 3rd in Betfred Championship and reaches play-off semi-finals. 

November 2023 - Club achieves profit for last financial year. 

January 2024 - Lifelong fan Philip Sharp joins Board of Directors. 

March 2024 - Bartercard agree significant multi-year naming rights deal for Odsal Stadium.

What's next?

- Aim to secure the Odsal Stadium lease

- Club are targeting a return to Super League

The full presentation can be found by CLICKING HERE.