Paul Deacon has been an absolutely fantastic servant for Bradford Bulls over last 11 yrs! I respect him that much I named my son after him

All the best Deacs.. I'll never forget my 1st post on this site will I!

It's a shame we won't get chance to say goodbye to him properly. He's been an important player for Bradford and anyone who scoffs at that should consider his large collection of winners medals.

I hope he goes well at Wigan - except when they play us!!

I bet he'll miss being a Bradford player - apart from the commute. He'll get to stop in bed longer in the mornings!

As previously mentioned it has the feel of the end of an era. He was one of the last integral squad members of the team that won things year in and out. It was the right time to go but he'll always be spoken of in the highest terms. Record points scorer with a huge haul of medals and honours with more heart than a pack of forwards. Thanks Paul.

Thanks Paul for years of dedication and bravery. I hope you have a great time at Wigan, and come back one day as part of the coaching team.

All the best.

You have been an outstanding player and loyal servant to the Bulls. It has truly been a pleasure to watch you play Paul. Odsal will not be the same without you. I wish you every success in your new venture.

PS - do you think you will be able to get the raised corners in your car to transport over the the JJB?

Quote Wigan-born Deacon, who still lives in the town, will join the Warriors on a 3-year Assistant Coach contract supporting Michael Maguire and Shaun Wane but will operate also as a First-Team Player in 2010. Paul will combine his duties as Player and Assistant Coach before taking up the position of Assistant Coach full-time in 2011 and 2012. '" Chairman, Ian Lenagan, added: Quote “As I have said before, one of Michael Maguire’s remits as Head Coach is to develop top-quality, young Wigan coaches that work beneath him. Just like Shaun Wane, Michael will be able to take Paul’s skills and mould him into a Super League coach of the future. We have signed Paul primarily for his obvious potential coaching abilities but there is no doubt that his playing ability could be of significant benefit to us in the short term. “Paul will have specialist duties as a Kicking Coach and a Half-Back Coach where he will help nurture the incredibly talented Sam Tomkins plus young Joe Mellor, a player who we regard as a potential Wigan star of the future, together with helping Thomas Leuluai to develop his game even further.” '" Full Article: www.wiganwarriors.com/news_full.asp?newsid=5296

Quote Wigan-born Deacon, who still lives in the town, will join the Warriors on a 3-year Assistant Coach contract supporting Michael Maguire and Shaun Wane but will operate also as a First-Team Player in 2010. Paul will combine his duties as Player and Assistant Coach before taking up the position of Assistant Coach full-time in 2011 and 2012. '" Chairman, Ian Lenagan, added: Quote “As I have said before, one of Michael Maguire’s remits as Head Coach is to develop top-quality, young Wigan coaches that work beneath him. Just like Shaun Wane, Michael will be able to take Paul’s skills and mould him into a Super League coach of the future. We have signed Paul primarily for his obvious potential coaching abilities but there is no doubt that his playing ability could be of significant benefit to us in the short term. “Paul will have specialist duties as a Kicking Coach and a Half-Back Coach where he will help nurture the incredibly talented Sam Tomkins plus young Joe Mellor, a player who we regard as a potential Wigan star of the future, together with helping Thomas Leuluai to develop his game even further.” '" Full Article: www.wiganwarriors.com/news_full.asp?newsid=5296

I'll be sad to see Deacs go as he's sort of become part of the furniture. But time moves on and the management do seem to be delivering on their promise to move the club forward. I for one can't wait for next season.

Great servant to the club, a Bull to the core (even if he is really a pie-eater) and goes with my best wishes.

Thanks for everything, hope your stay at wigoon is unsuccessful!

Bulls legend yes, no doubt about it, but cannot say I am sad to see him go. Two years too late in my opinion.

Anyway, thanks for the memories Deacs and good luck.

Deacs is no doubt a true legend and although my head says its the right time for him to go my heart is shouting NO DON'T GO!!!

I have to admit i had my doubts in the beginning but thought his true strength came out of the Shaun Edwards debacle and he ended up being the steady hands for future success.

Many will say that any player will do well behind a good pack and for many years that could have been true. However I do feel that over recent years Deacs has done a stirling job behind a pack that has not protected him. I can't believe he lasted this long with some of the hits he's taken!

Deacs, a true legend, not only in Bradford but in RL general. I honestly wish you success in your new venture.