There can be no complacency when resurgent Bulls come up against Celtic Crusaders – the only side yet to muster a Super League win.

That’s the view of Bradford full-back Dave Halley, who admits the Welsh newcomers are a real threat actually because of that dismal record.

Basement boys Crusaders have lost all 11 games so far since their elevation into the top tier and have a huge points deficit of minus 193.

But it is inevitable they will end the rot soon and Wales international Halley says it just can’t be against the Bulls at Odsal next Sunday.

His side have picked up themselves with consecutive victories over St Helens and Wakefield and he said: “Celtic were staying in our hotel up in Edinburgh last weekend.

“They are obviously struggling to get a win and some of their boys were saying that.

“They’re a bit down in the camp but we’re in no position to criticise any team given our own form.

“We’ve had a couple of wins but we’re down there too and not far off them, as daft as it sounds.”

The Bulls were second bottom and out-of-sorts themselves until stunning St Helens a fortnight ago and can’t afford to be on the receiving end of what would be a similar shock at Grattan Stadium.

They have now moved up to tenth but Halley knows a surprise defeat could undo much of that good work and rattle their momentum.

“The Crusaders are going to be dangerous,” he said.

“That’s what we talked about straight after the Wakefield game. It’s going to be a massive test for us to play a team like this and not get carried away thinking it’s going to be easy.

“We’ve set our goals now though and it’s important we kick on after two wins.”

Meanwhile, Halley seems to have nailed down the full-back role having taking over from Michael Platt against Leeds Rhinos.

Since being farmed out on loan to Wakefield at the start of the season, he has had to battle hard to win back boss Steve McNamara’s favour.

But Halley has now started the last five matches and Platt – although filling in at centre recently – didn’t even make the 17 against the Wildcats.

However, Halley knows his rival – the regular No1 for the last three years – is sure to be fighting back to regain his old spot.

“That’s what’s making me play a lot better I think – that Platty is there,” he said.

“I know as soon as I do play terrible I’m out.

“That’s how it should be and there’s definitely a lot of competition.”