STEVE CROSSLEY has rejoined Bradford Bulls as academy assistant coach.

The boyhood Bradfordian represented the club on three separate occasions during a playing career spanning 14 years, having come through the Bulls’ pathway.

Crossley was appointed captain having returned to the club under John Kear in 2018, leading the side to promotion back to the Championship that year.

Upon returning once more to Odsal, Crossley said: “It is a proud moment to be back, just as it was in my playing days.

“I came through the scholarship system all the way through to the first team. There’s everything here for the younger lads to progress themselves and make themselves into a potential Super League player at the Bulls.

“I’m very excited to share my story but also put them through what it takes to be able to do that in terms of discipline, attitude, work ethic and mental toughness.”