Throughout ten years at the top, Jamie Langley has been there and done it all before.

As the Bulls’ current longest-serving player and the only remaining member of the 2005 Grand Final- winning team, he is a living reminder of the not-too-distant Super League glory years.

Fitting then that the hardworking back-rower should celebrate a distinguished Odsal career on the same day the club marks the start of a new era.

Sunday’s clash with Halifax marks Langley’s testimonial, while simultaneously representing the first game in the reign of new boss Mick Potter – one that offers fresh hope to supporters following two years of underachievement.

Plenty of faces have changed during a hectic winter but, still only 27 and with a recently-signed three-year deal in his pocket, Langley remains a constant.

“It feels strange,” said the Bulls academy product. “Ten years have flown by and I’ve just turned 27 so I’ve had my testimonial a lot sooner than most and hopefully I can continue for a bit longer yet!

“It’s a great achievement and something I’m really proud of. It’s been a long relationship and there have been plenty of ups and downs so this is a chance for me to say thank you to all the fans who have been there through thick and thin.

“It’ll also be a chance to say thanks to all the staff who have been involved in my ten years at the club – the list is endless.

“But I don’t want it to be all about me. It’s an important game in our pre-season preparations and I’m sure Halifax will make it a competitive game.

“All the boys are excited about the new season. We’ve been putting the hard work in and can’t wait to get a hit-out.”

Langley has turned down numerous offers throughout his career to stay loyal to Bradford, with Warrington among those rumoured to have shown an interest before his most recent deal was finalised.

But the England Test star has never seriously considered leaving, even when the going has got tough in recent seasons.

He said: “I don’t know exactly what it is that makes this club so special. They just always seem to surround the place with genuinely nice people, whether they be coaches, staff or players.

“They have always looked after us the best they can and you really appreciate basic things like common courtesy. It’s a great family environment and there are a lot of players who leave and then find it’s not the same elsewhere.”

Like the Bulls, Langley suffered a frustrating 2010, persistent injuries limiting him to 20 appearances and restricting his effectiveness when out on the pitch.

But following a knee clear-out at the end of last season, the former Normanton Knights amateur is fighting fit once more.

He said: “Pre-season is always a tough time and it’s no surprise you’re going to feel sore for the majority of it.

“I feel pretty good but there’s a lot of hard work still to be done and it’s only through the hard work that you see the benefits.

“I’ve experienced the highs, winning the Grand Final in 2005, and there’s nothing quite like it. Hopefully we can experience that again in the near future.”