Great Britain ace Paul Deacon today committed himself to the Bulls until the end of 2008.

The goal-kicking scrum half was due to come out of contract after next season but has now extended that by another year.

His signature is a massive boost for the Super League champions, finally ending rumours he could be on his way to hometown Wigan Warriors.

"That will be nice," laughed Deacon. "That's all they were rumours. I was never contacted by anyone but people can stop asking me now!

"It was an easy decision to make. I've enjoyed my time at Bradford and always have done.

"There's no reason for me to go anywhere else. I'm really proud of what I've achieved here. I've been very successful and lucky to play at such a great club with so many brilliant players and winning so many trophies.

"Hopefully that will continue over these next two years and I reckon it will."

The deal means Deacon who signed as a teenager from Oldham Bears in 1998 will complete a decade's service at Odsal, during which time he has won six winners medals and 12 Great Britain caps.

He added: "I was due a testimonial at the end of next season but now this means I've signed up for my actual benefit year, which is great.

"I never get bored of winning and want to help make sure Bradford stay successful.

"It's a hard job when we've reached the last five Grand Finals but we can keep that run going."

Deacon, 27, is the club's record goal-scorer after passing Keith Mumby's total earlier this season.

He has booted 789 kicks, scoring 58 tries in 239 appearances and currently needs just 39 points to break Mumby's record career points tally.

A fine organiser, Deacon took on the vice-captaincy this year and is one of the most respected names in Super League.

He bounced back from a two-game injury lay-off to orchestrate the romp over Harlequins, warming up perfectly for Saturday's "massive" Powergen Challenge Cup battle with St Helens.

Boss Steve McNamara said: "It's fantastic news for the club. With all the rumours about players supposedly doing this and that, to tie Paul up again shows what the Bulls are about.

"He is one of those players you don't realise how important he is to you until he is not actually around. That's been the case in recent weeks."

Bulls chairman Peter Hood added: "The fact we have retained someone of Paul Deacon's calibre sends out a real positive message to other quality players throughout the world who may be looking for a move."