Bradford Bulls have announced that they have parted company with Head Coach John Kear by mutual consent.
Kear took the reins at Bradford in 2018 and secured promotion back to the Betfred Championship at the first attempt with a play-off final victory over Workington Town.
He also memorably led the Bulls to a famous Betfred Challenge Cup win over long-standing local rivals Leeds Rhinos at Odsal in 2019 before securing a play-off position last season.
John Kear said: “Having been at the Bulls for four-and-a-half years, I feel that this move is the best one in order to take the club forward. I have enjoyed my time at Bradford, and should like to thank all concerned, especially the performance staff and players for their support.”
Bradford Bulls Chairman Nigel Wood added: “We would like to thank John for his considerable efforts on behalf of the club over the last four years.
“We met this morning and both agreed that it was in the club’s best interests to make a chance at this moment in time.
“On a personal basis, I am very pleased for John, in what turned out to be his final match as Head Coach, that our performance last night was full of character and resilience. He leaves with our best wishes.”
Bradford face a trip to Whitehaven in Round 10 of the Betfred Championship this Sunday.
