Vainikolo prepares for derby farewell

12 April 2012

Lesley Vainikolo is aiming to write one final glorious chapter into his fairytale career when he signs off from Super League on Friday.

The giant Bradford winger makes his 152nd and final appearance - at least in Super League - against fierce derby rivals Leeds at Headingley Carnegie before joining Guinness Premiership outfit Gloucester on a three-year contract next week after five-and-a-half glittering years with the Bulls.

Vainikolo, who has notched an incredible 148 tries for the club, said: "I want to beat Leeds for the Bradford fans because the support they've given me ever since I arrived here has been unbelievable."

He added: "We've won every trophy going and that's great for the club, but perhaps the best memory I'll take with me is being a favourite of the fans.

"They've always been behind really behind me, they've given me a lot of love and taken me to their hearts. God gave me the talent to use it the way he wanted me to use it.

"Without God I wouldn't be here now, but the fans have always been there for me too and I'll never forget that. Scoring a try against Leeds would mean a lot but getting the points is more important."

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