We want to be like Arsenal, Bulls fans were told last night, and get our new stadium with no hitches.

At a positive Fans Forum, chief execuctive Abi Ekoku compared the Bradford Bulls to the North London Premiership side, whose stadium plans were rattled through by local authorities and the Government.

"This club is as big as Arsenal and should be treated the same way," said the former player.

"We are to Bradford what they are to North London, and our new ground can do as much, if not more, for the city than their's will do for the capital."

The majority of the meeting, held at the Hanover International Hotel and attended by around 150 fans, was spent discussing the Odsal situation, with fans rallying round the club.

"The only people who can make a difference in this whole affair now is you," Ekoku told the vocal supporters.

"If a mass of supporters make their feelings clear, and this includes turning up in numbers for Sunday's game, then that sends out a very strong message to the council and the Government."

The club faces an uncertain future with its deal with Bradford City due to expire at the end of the season, and no home in place for next year's Super League campaign.

Committed fans said they were backing the club's management and offers of support extended even to walking to London to hand over a petition.

"This has been on the agenda for 13 years now," said chairman Chris Caisley.

"We are all doing all we can to bring about off-the-field facilities that can match the on-field success.

"We can guarantee entertainment on the field and we are fighting very hard to put in place the Odsal plans that this club so richly deserves.

"We are world champions and should use that status to fight our corner."

Fans said that they would want representation at the public inquiry, if it goes ahead, and would be keen to speak up for the club and its influence in the city.

Once again Caisley called for fans to "keep the Odsal stadium on the political agenda" by turning up in great numbers for Sunday's Super League home opener against Warrington Wolves.

This was greeted with a positive response, although supporters said plans to raise banners of support would be scuppered by the strict stadium rules at Valley Parade.

Other issues brought up by fans included the Wakefield Rugby Union deal, which may be unable to continue without a stadium to play in, the salary cap, injuries to the Volcano and Michael Withers and Abi Ekoku's appearance on BBC's Question Time, televised from Bradford last week, which was hailed as a success.