BRADFORD Bulls will be keeping on Lee Greenwood and Brian Noble as their management team until the end of 2023, while looking at a potentially new set-up from 2024 onwards.

At least that is the aim for club CEO Jason Hirst, who issued a statement this afternoon, possibly in response to the rumours of Eamon O’Carroll being appointed circulating, though that does not necessarily rule the 36-year-old from taking charge further down the line.

In his first update on the head coaching situation since the end of May, Hirst said: “We do not envisage making any changes to the first-team coaching arrangements at the club before the end of the 2023 season.

“Under the interim leadership of Lee Greenwood and Brian Noble there has been a positive and visible improvement in performances.

“The players are enjoying the new regime, as are the coaches, to whom the club are indebted. 

“The recruitment process remains ongoing with a view to determining and installing the right coaching set up for season 2024 onwards. “

He added: “In the meantime, we ask all our loyal supporters to continue to back Lee, Brian, the players and club, as we enter the business end of the season.

“We are firmly on track to achieve our pre-season target of a top-four finish and with a genuine shot at promotion in the end of season play-offs. 

“Yesterday’s capture of Lee Gaskell signifies that intent and guided by Brian and Lee, we are continually looking to further improve an already strong squad. 

“Your support can and does make an incredible difference, thank you.”