PEP PENS EXTENSION!

Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Eliot Peposhi has signed a two-year contract extension until the end of 2026!

Peposhi, 19, initially joined the club on trial in pre-season, with the young forward instantly impressing and penning a permanent stay until the end of 2024.

His competitive bow came in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup clash with Dewsbury Rams, where he also made history by becoming the club’s first ever ‘18^th man’ substitution.

A sternum injury kept the former St Helens junior out of action until Sunday’s trip to York, where he scored late on in his Betfred Championship debut.

Peposhi has spoken of his determination to play his part in an exciting era for the club under head coach Eamon O’Carroll. 

“I am really happy, I have really enjoyed my time here so far and to get another two years I am really delighted with it,” said Peposhi, who is sponsored by Bartercard UK.

“I have been putting it all in since I came here and I am really happy to get another contract and hopefully we can continue the good form we have started the season with.

“I backed myself when I left Saints and it’s paid off, I’m playing in the Championship and I’m loving it.

“I was talking to Jason Hirst [CEO] and he said he won’t stop until the club is back in Super League so that’s really good to hear and hopefully I can be a part of that if we do get there.

“It’s every kids dream to play Super League and if Bradford get there, which I believe we can do, it will be amazing. 

O’Carroll insists there is a lot more to come from Peposhi in the red, amber and black – praising his attitude and willingness to learn. 

“Eliot is a great kid, he loves being here at Bradford. He was really unlucky getting a chest injury which kept him out for a period or he’d have played more games,” said O’Carroll, sponsored by M & S Combustion Ltd. 

“He’s fantastic, he will play a lot of Championship games this year, he’s willing to learn having been in a good environment at St Helens, it was an easy one to get done and he wants to carry on being a Bradford Bulls player which is fantastic. 

“We’re in discussions with a number of players as well as looking to recruit for next year and the year after, Eliot is one of those but there are further discussions going on with the players where we want them to commit their long term future to the club.”