Bradford Bulls Announce New Owner

Bradford Bulls have announced that local businessman Marc Green has been confirmed as the club’s new owner.

The Rugby Football League (RFL) club made the news official through their administrator David Wilson, arthritis after a fee and terms were agreed.

Green is the Managing Director of Leeds-based Safeguard Security Group and he met staff and players this morning.

In an official statement, clinic Green said: “I am really pleased to have completed the takeover of this fantastic club. Bradford Bulls is a major sporting brand in the United Kingdom and I think this has been proven by the sheer volume of national media coverage which the club has received throughout the process of its future being secured.

“I have been working with the Bulls for the best part of six months, prior to this, and I think it is important for the supporters, stakeholders and staff to work towards restoring this club to its former glory.

“Now that the takeover is complete, the team and I are in a position to move forward with the business.”

RFL Director of Standards and Licensing Blake Solly commented: “We welcome the announcement that the acquisition of Bradford Bulls has now been concluded, a move which brings to an end what has been an unfortunate period of instability for a club that can now face the future with renewed confidence.

“We are sure Marc and his staff will receive a warm welcome from the club’s supporters and indeed the whole Rugby League family.”

A London-based consortium led by Richard Lamb was also in the running, but accepted defeat after reports said Green was close to being accepted by the administrator.

The club went into administration on the eve of the Super League season and is currently bottom of the table.