THE lights went out on Bradford Bulls’ pre-season programme as they ran out winners over fellow Betfred Championship side York City Knights.
Bad light stopped play in the derby clash, with a problem with the power grid in a nearby area causing floodlight problems.
But it was a good day for John Kear’s Bulls as they gained much-needed momentum with a 6-4 win, ahead of their league curtain-raiser against London Broncos at the Tetley’s Stadium, Dewsbury, this Sunday.
Bulls ace Jordan Lilley best summed up the mood in his side’s camp after the narrow, low-scoring victory with this tweet with a rallying cry to supporters:
Well that’s pre season done.✅
— Jordan Lilley (@JordanLilley6) January 26, 2020
Season starts next week. Looking forward to it. @OfficialBullsRL fans let’s get the place bouncing next week.🐮 pic.twitter.com/AZo5UmUZpm
The Bulls official twitter also wished many happy returns to one of their players:
🎁 | A WINNING birthday for @keelanfoster today!
— Bradford Bulls (@OfficialBullsRL) January 26, 2020
🎂 | We hope you've enjoyed your day, Keelan!#TheBullsAreComing pic.twitter.com/EHxfi36sbR
Meanwhile, fans also took to social media to have their say on the Bulls triumph over their near neighbours:
Joe Brown tweeted: “Tough win today against a good side. Our young boys were outstanding. Pre season done and dusted... ytb’s🤟@OfficialBullsRL”
Millyn posted on the Telegraph & Argus: “Very good performance. You could see the desire and effort of the players and the way they supported each other. Looking forward to next week. COYB.”
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