 Deacon is closing in on Bradford's all-time scoring record |
Great Britain scrum-half Paul Deacon has signed a new one-year deal with Bradford that will keep him at Odsal until the end of the 2008 season. The 27-year-old made his debut for the Bulls in 1998 and is only 39 points away from becoming the club's all-time leading points scorer.
Deacon has kicked 768 goals and scored 56 tries in 248 appearances.
"It was an easy decision to make - I've enjoyed my time here, there's no reason for me to go anywhere else," he said.
"I'm really proud of what I've achieved here.
"I've been very successful and lucky to play at such a great club as this with so many brilliant players and winning so many trophies.
"Hopefully that will continue over these next two years and I reckon it will.
"I was due a testimonial at the end of next season but now this means I've signed up for my actual benefit year which is great.
"I never get bored of winning and I want to help make sure Bradford stay successful."
Deacon has been a key part of the Bulls side which has featured in the last five consecutive Grand Finals.
He sustained a horrific facial injury while playing for Great Britain in last season's Tri-Nations but has fought back to play a major role for Bradford again this year.
New Bradford coach Steve McNamara paid tribute to Deacon's contributions to the club.
"He's shown great loyalty and ambition," he said.
"He is very important to us. He is one of those players who you don't realise how important he is until he is actually not there and that's been the case in recent weeks."
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He's shown great loyalty and ambition