DANNY Addy fears the latest financial woes at the Bulls are "messing with people's heads".

The 25-year-old left Odsal, where he had come through the system, for Hull KR in October.

But he remains in close contact with his former club and has been devastated to see them going through the wringer once again.

It is understood that a deal to save them from liquidation could be announced today and Addy is hoping positive news finally comes to fruition after such an uncertain period for his old team-mates.

He said: "I still keep in touch with the lads and it's not nice for them, especially at this time of year, because they've got families.

"They just have to play the waiting game. From what I can gather, people say they are going to be told something one day and then it drags out.

"The not knowing makes it worse and it's messing with people's heads."

The Bulls are due to open the new Championship campaign against Addy's Robins at the Lightstream Stadium on February 5 – providing they survive the current turmoil off the field.

The Scotland international, a veteran of previous cash troubles at Bradford, said: "Being a former player, people are asking me about what's going on. But just from talking to some of my mates, it seems that nobody really knows.

"I went through a couple of administrations there and it's hard. I know they got paid at the end of last month and at least while that's happening, you turn up and do your job.

"Pre-season is an important time with getting your body ready but obviously this is in the back of your mind all the time."

Addy is keeping his fingers crossed the Bulls emerge from the uncertainty but can appreciate why the Rugby Football League are closely scrutinising the interest in them.

"Obviously I was there since I was a kid and it's not nice to see these things happen," he said.

"In an ideal world, you want the right man with plenty of money to take over and sort them out and put the fans at ease.

"There are a lot of loyal supporters there who are worried about what's going on. It's become a case of 'oh no, here we go again' because it's happened too many times.

"But I can understand where the RFL are coming from. They are right to take their time and be extra cautious.

"They've got to get the right person in. The last few times, they thought they had but that was obviously not the case. With a big club like Bradford, they can't just keep bailing them out.

"But I hope for the best – and look forward to the first game of the season against them."