Post by Phooey on Feb 1, 2010 14:36:08 GMT
Andy Lynch named new Bradford Bulls captain
Lynch has made over 100 appearances for the Bulls
Bradford Bulls have named prop Andy Lynch as captain for the new Super League season, with veteran Jamie Langley as vice-captain.
Lynch, 30, joined the Bulls from Castleford in 2005, while Langley is their longest serving player.
"Andy epitomises everything we are about," said coach Steve McNamara.
"He's highly respected by everybody within our organisation and highly respected by every opponent in the competition as well."
Lynch, who joined the Bulls from Castleford five years ago, succeeds Paul Deacon, who has joined his home-town club Wigan.
news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/bradford/8490235.stm
Lynch has made over 100 appearances for the Bulls
Bradford Bulls have named prop Andy Lynch as captain for the new Super League season, with veteran Jamie Langley as vice-captain.
Lynch, 30, joined the Bulls from Castleford in 2005, while Langley is their longest serving player.
"Andy epitomises everything we are about," said coach Steve McNamara.
"He's highly respected by everybody within our organisation and highly respected by every opponent in the competition as well."
Lynch, who joined the Bulls from Castleford five years ago, succeeds Paul Deacon, who has joined his home-town club Wigan.
news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/bradford/8490235.stm