Optimism is high ahead of the new season both on and off the field at Odsal.

The Bulls’ preparations for 2010 are hotting up, with key signings Brett Kearney, Glenn Hall and Heath L’Estrange all expected to arrive for training next week.

They will be followed next month by Matt Orford, with the 2008 Dally M Medal winner possibly Super League’s most high-profile import of the off-season.

Bulls football manager Stuart Duffy said: “These boys are champing at the bit and it’s great news that they’ll get the benefit of the Odsal atmosphere in their first season.

“It will be confirmed next week that we’re at Odsal for the whole of the season and that means the new lads can sample our unique game-day experience when they don their shirts in February.”

*** Off the pitch, the club have received “unprecedented” demand for season tickets and are hopeful even more fans will sign up before Sunday’s deadline for the discounted ‘early bird’ prices.

General manager Ryan Duckett said: “There’s been unprecedented demand for our new loyalty membership card and, with the Orford announcement, there’s been an exceptional late rush for cards.

“The phones have been ringing off the hook but I’m asking all of our loyal fans to please persevere as we only have this weekend before our early bird discount expires.”

Deadline for the ‘early bird’ offer is 2.30pm on Sunday and supporters can purchase their tickets by visiting the Odsal ticket office, calling 08448-711490 or by going online at www.bradfordbulls.co.uk.

The ticket office is open from 9.30am to 2.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.