Some confessed to sore heads and almost all had hoarse throats but thousands of jubilant Bradford Bulls fans turned out to give their team a heroes' welcome.

Bradford's Centenary Square was a sea of red, black and amber flags as adoring supporters gathered to celebrate yet another sporting triumph for the People's Team. Among the heroes was Stuart Fielden, pictured acknowledging the crowd.

Fans of all ages cheered in the Sunday sunshine to mark their victory over Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

And as the open-top bus arrived at City Hall the fans greeted the Super League champions with rapturous applause.

As the battered and bruised players walked into the square, Tina Turner's hit single Simply the Best blasted out across the city centre.

And lifting another glittering trophy over their heads the victors were greeted on stage by the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Allan Hillary.

To chants of 'Bully Bully' the players danced along with the crowd under banners and flags praising their success.

Coun Hillary said he was pleased to hear the fans in good voice after all the shouting they did at Old Trafford.

"It was only six months ago that we were here to celebrate victory against Leeds Rhinos in the Challenge Cup but now the Bulls have swept the board, winning all the trophies on offer," he said to the crowds.

"Our team have won the treble and brought back another trophy to Bradford.

"I am delighted to congratulate them and recognise their success on behalf of the Council and the district. This is another welcome boost to the city and it is an honour to be part of the festivities."

Hooker Jimmy Lowes, who scored the Bulls' last try in his final game before retirement, was given a massive cheer as he took the microphone.

"Your support over the past eight years has been awesome and I thank you for that," he said.

Lifting the new trophy into the air the crowds let out an ecstatic cheer.

Players, supporters and security staff joined together to sing along to Queen's hit We are the Champions.

Children danced alongside older fans and the square was ablaze with the distinctive colours of Bulls shirts, scarves and pom-poms.

Bradford Council leader, Councillor Margaret Eaton, was among well-wishers at the celebrations.

"Bradford Bulls have once again shown what wonderful ambassadors they are for Bradford," she said.

"It's great that they've made it to the heights of stardom again and the world sees that Bradford is a successful place."

Labour group leader, Councillor Ian Greenwood, said he was cheering the squad on when he watched the match on TV.

"It's a tremendous result," he said.

"They are a credit to the district and themselves.

"They have achieved something that has never been achieved before and we're so proud of them."

The Bishop of Bradford, the Right Reverend, David James, said it was a great weekend for Bradford.

"They have shown the rest of the world that Bradford is successful and we have every right to shout about it," he said.

Presenters from the Pulse entertained the crowd and Bradford band Super Freak also performed.

The players chatted to fans and signed autographs before attending a civic reception in City Hall.

Bulls chairman Chris Caisley said: "We are delighted the city has chosen to honour us in this way.

"I would like to pay tribute to the players and Brian Noble for their tremendous achievements this season, which have brought great honour to the city and the club."