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Michael Duff is expected to become City's next manager

Bradford City AFC

'We give everything': Bantams pledge for new boss as Duff tipped for job

Mark Trueman has a touchline conference with Colin Doyle

Mark Trueman has a touchline conference with Colin Doyle

Bradford City AFC

SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Reading 1 Bradford City 1

Jake Beesley's all-round contribution impressed Mark Trueman

Jake Beesley's all-round contribution impressed Mark Trueman

Bradford City AFC

City striker's mentality praised after two-month wait for first goal

Aden Baldwin gave another commanding display yesterday

Aden Baldwin gave another commanding display yesterday

Bradford City AFC

Reading 1 Bantams 1: Match stats and player ratings

Simon Grayson on the sidelines at City during his short spell at the club during the 2017-18 season.

Simon Grayson on the sidelines at City during his short spell at the club during the 2017-18 season.

Bradford City AFC

Ex-boss says 'one or two people' made City stay untenable as he launches academy

Jeff Grayshon played over 200 games for Bradford Northern between 1979 and 1985, after setting the wheels in motion for his exit from Dewsbury in October 1978.

Jeff Grayshon played over 200 games for Bradford Northern between 1979 and 1985, after setting the wheels in motion for his exit from Dewsbury in October 1978.

NOSTALGIA: Bradford icon Grayshon quits top job at Dewsbury to pave Odsal path

Bradford (Park Avenue)’s Emirates FA Cup adventure came to an end, as we suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Guiseley AFC

Bradford (Park Avenue)’s Emirates FA Cup adventure came to an end, as we suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Guiseley AFC

Bradford Park Avenue

Bradford (Park Avenue) knocked out of FA Cup after narrow Guiseley defeat

Avenue Reserves fell to Carlton Athletic

Avenue Reserves fell to Carlton Athletic

Bradford Park Avenue

Avenue Reserves fall short after second-half fightback against Carlton Athletic

Jake Beesley celebrates after scoring his first goal for City

Jake Beesley celebrates after scoring his first goal for City

Bradford City AFC

'We've got to move on': Trueman on City draw, Alexander message and manager latest

LIVE BLOG: Reading v Bradford City

LIVE BLOG: Reading v Bradford City

Bradford City AFC

RECAP: Reading 1 Bradford City 1

Aden Baldwin is integral to City's 'unique' defence, both in terms of his playing style and experience.

Aden Baldwin is integral to City's 'unique' defence, both in terms of his playing style and experience.

Bradford City AFC

Reading relief for Baldwin as crucial cornerstone of City's "unique" defence

Nick Powell is playing with a smile on his face after starting the season superbly with City.

Nick Powell is playing with a smile on his face after starting the season superbly with City.

Bradford City AFC

"No pressure" for Powell as he thrives and hails young Bantams duo

Ryan Sutton had a good first year at Bradford and is a two-time Grand Final winner, with Bulls needing more top players like him in 2027.

Ryan Sutton had a good first year at Bradford and is a two-time Grand Final winner, with Bulls needing more top players like him in 2027.

Bulls 'on to phase four' as CEO calls for patience over transfers

Bradford boxer chasing world title dream after stepping into professional ranks

Michael Withers gets away from Kris Radlinski in the 2001 Grand Final, the Australian producing one of the great individual performances.

Michael Withers gets away from Kris Radlinski in the 2001 Grand Final, the Australian producing one of the great individual performances.

Bulls' greatest Grand Final turns 25 as Wire or Wakey get set to make history

Dean Saunders scored the winner in this game, a brilliant 2-1 victory for City against Arsenal at Valley Parade in February 2000.

Dean Saunders scored the winner in this game, a brilliant 2-1 victory for City against Arsenal at Valley Parade in February 2000.

Bradford City AFC

"Don't bring in someone who'll spoil it": Ex-Bantams strikers assess City search

Long-serving Dan Parker is coming back for next season, as just one of four players currently contracted to Cougars for 2027.

Long-serving Dan Parker is coming back for next season, as just one of four players currently contracted to Cougars for 2027.

Keighley Cougars

Cougars hopeful despite reduced budget and only FOUR players contracted for 2027

Thackley's winning run ended against Altofts, but they have still made a fine start to the season.

Thackley's winning run ended against Altofts, but they have still made a fine start to the season.

Myra Shay make history as Thackley and Burley enjoy flying start

Abbie Culshaw (left) has played for Great Britain, so her experience at that level could be vital in helping Bradford turn their season around.

Abbie Culshaw (left) has played for Great Britain, so her experience at that level could be vital in helping Bradford turn their season around.

Skipper says Bradford have "lessons to learn" after heavy home defeats

Antoni Sarcevic is thriving in League One with City, which he never got the chance to do with Stockport after helping them secure promotion.

Antoni Sarcevic is thriving in League One with City, which he never got the chance to do with Stockport after helping them secure promotion.

Bradford City AFC

Bantams skipper Sarcevic rubbishes rift rumour and gutted about goodbye

Gary Rowett walked into a near-impossible job at Leicester, but the set-up is much more stable at the Bantams, should he choose to take the job.

Gary Rowett walked into a near-impossible job at Leicester, but the set-up is much more stable at the Bantams, should he choose to take the job.

Bradford City AFC

Bantams in for Rowett? What ex-Millwall boss would bring to Valley Parade

Bartercard will become the new front-of-shirt sponsor for Bulls, replacing Top Notch, with the new kits being supplied by Hummel.

Bartercard will become the new front-of-shirt sponsor for Bulls, replacing Top Notch, with the new kits being supplied by Hummel.

Bulls announce huge seven-figure sponsorship deal as iconic brand on board

Leam Richardson was among the early favourites to take over at City, though talk about him coming in has died down as this week has gone on.

Leam Richardson was among the early favourites to take over at City, though talk about him coming in has died down as this week has gone on.

Bradford City AFC

CITY OPPOSITION: Bantams-linked Richardson heads up free-scoring Reading

Matt Pennington thought he had won it for City when they last played at Reading, but there was a nasty sting in the tail.

Matt Pennington thought he had won it for City when they last played at Reading, but there was a nasty sting in the tail.

Bradford City AFC

Reading v Bantams preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds

Jason Hirst with Sam Hallas, one of eight players released by Bulls at the end of this season.

Jason Hirst with Sam Hallas, one of eight players released by Bulls at the end of this season.

Bulls 'open letter' coming as Hirst prepares to address fan concerns

Prince Ekpolo is one of eight players in the Avenue ranks who used to play for Guiseley.

Prince Ekpolo is one of eight players in the Avenue ranks who used to play for Guiseley.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue bid sad farewell to pioneering figure before 'familiar faces' FA Cup tie

League chairman Dr Rizwan Hameed

League chairman Dr Rizwan Hameed

Bradford Mutual Sunday School League sets sights on ambitious 2027 expansion

Mark Trueman sat on the bench in Austria this summer next to the now departed Graham Alexander and Chris Lucketti.

Mark Trueman sat on the bench in Austria this summer next to the now departed Graham Alexander and Chris Lucketti.

Bradford City AFC

City interim boss Trueman admits he wants to be a manager again

Chris Lucketti was popular at Bradford City and he will be greatly missed.

Chris Lucketti was popular at Bradford City and he will be greatly missed.

Bradford City AFC

Lucketti hails "unforgettable" three years in emotional goodbye to Bantams

City's new boss will naturally want to keep things tight defensively as they have been under Graham Alexander, but a new way of playing does not mean the side will automatically start tumbling down the table.

City's new boss will naturally want to keep things tight defensively as they have been under Graham Alexander, but a new way of playing does not mean the side will automatically start tumbling down the table.

Bradford City AFC

NATH'S NATTERS: Continuity can help City but cannot consume them

Paul Sculthorpe presents Joe Mellor with the Betfred Super League Top Tackler trophy on Tuesday night.

Paul Sculthorpe presents Joe Mellor with the Betfred Super League Top Tackler trophy on Tuesday night.

Mellor and Ackers top Super League standings but prize sends Bulls warning

Zack Sangster (left) got the equaliser for Albion, but the best was yet to come.

Zack Sangster (left) got the equaliser for Albion, but the best was yet to come.

Albion Sports FC

Albion looking up after dramatic turnaround as fellow Bradford side hit six

Joe Cullen started well against James Wade but ended up losing 2-1 at the World Grand Prix.

Joe Cullen started well against James Wade but ended up losing 2-1 at the World Grand Prix.

Bradford ace Cullen plays through pain in defeat to Wade at World Grand Prix

Bradford (Park Avenue) launched the facility at its ground through its Community Sports Foundation

Bradford (Park Avenue) launched the facility at its ground through its Community Sports Foundation

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

New multi-faith hub opens at Bradford (Park Avenue)

Bradford celebrate winning the MCC Foundation under-17 girls' T20 hub final at Lord's

Bradford celebrate winning the MCC Foundation under-17 girls' T20 hub final at Lord's

Bradford girls win at Lord’s for second time in five seasons

Baildon Recreation Centre, where the club used to play

Baildon Recreation Centre, where the club used to play

35 years of Baildon basketball to be celebrated at reunion

The MND Mile will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2027, inspired by the legacy of Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow CBE

The MND Mile will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2027, inspired by the legacy of Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow CBE

MND Mile returns to Leeds in tribute to Rob Burrow

Tyreik Wright has not featured for City since pre-season, but the club hope the setback with his quad injury is nothing too serious.

Tyreik Wright has not featured for City since pre-season, but the club hope the setback with his quad injury is nothing too serious.

Bradford City AFC

Bantams battling wing-back crisis after Wright "setback" and Neufville blow

Paul Heckingbottom was Preston North End manager until earlier this month, but it appears he does not want a quick return to management.

Paul Heckingbottom was Preston North End manager until earlier this month, but it appears he does not want a quick return to management.

Bradford City AFC

Heckingbottom out of Bantams race? New manager saga appears to take latest twist

Sir Kevin Sinfield (centre) at Horsfall Community Stadium on day four of the 7 in 7: The Grand Finale 2026 Challenge from the DIY Kitchen Stadium in Wakefield to the Accu Stadium in Huddersfield.

Sir Kevin Sinfield (centre) at Horsfall Community Stadium on day four of the 7 in 7: The Grand Finale 2026 Challenge from the DIY Kitchen Stadium in Wakefield to the Accu Stadium in Huddersfield.

Kevin Sinfield runs on Bradford roads in last challenge - here's where he went

Ibou Touray (right) in action during City's last league game, where they won at Luton for the first time since 1968.

Ibou Touray (right) in action during City's last league game, where they won at Luton for the first time since 1968.

Bradford City AFC

City ace Touray stars in stunning Gambia win and "takes nothing for granted"

James Hanson celebrates scoring in the 2012-13 League Cup semi-final at Villa Park, as City lost 2-1 on the night but went through 4-3 on aggregate.

James Hanson celebrates scoring in the 2012-13 League Cup semi-final at Villa Park, as City lost 2-1 on the night but went through 4-3 on aggregate.

Bradford City AFC

Bantams legend Hanson ends two-year retirement to join Bradford district side

Sam Hallas (21) puts in a tackle during Bulls' defeat to Hull KR back in April.

Sam Hallas (21) puts in a tackle during Bulls' defeat to Hull KR back in April.

Happy Hallas makes Championship move after leaving Bulls

Louie Chorlton grabs Avenue's winner in their dogged victory at Matlock last night.

Louie Chorlton grabs Avenue's winner in their dogged victory at Matlock last night.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

High-flying Avenue dig deep for vital win despite dismissal

Jon McCracken kept Luton out to record his fifth clean sheet in League One this season, but he has not had a look in with Scotland.

Jon McCracken kept Luton out to record his fifth clean sheet in League One this season, but he has not had a look in with Scotland.

Bradford City AFC

City keeper McCracken left frustrated as Scotland slump to defeat

City shot to the top of the table after beating Luton 1-0 in their last league game, but can they stay there?

City shot to the top of the table after beating Luton 1-0 in their last league game, but can they stay there?

Bradford City AFC

Bantams backed for play-off finish as Leicester predicted to find feet

Viv and Keith Nicholson won more than £152,000 - the equivalent of £3.5m today - on the football pools. Image: Alamy

Viv and Keith Nicholson won more than £152,000 - the equivalent of £3.5m today - on the football pools. Image: Alamy

Spend, Spend Spend! Looking back at legendary Football Pools win

Harry Duke behind the stumps in Yorkshire's game with Hampshire earlier this year.

Harry Duke behind the stumps in Yorkshire's game with Hampshire earlier this year.

Yorkshire making changes as Duke gone but Bradford League bowler signs

Morgan Mirzaali (right) scored a consolation try late on for Salem.

Morgan Mirzaali (right) scored a consolation try late on for Salem.

Salem smashed in opener but Baildon blast to top of table

More than two-thirds of Yorkshire and the Humber grassroots football clubs lack essential equipment.

More than two-thirds of Yorkshire and the Humber grassroots football clubs lack essential equipment.

Grassroots football clubs across Yorkshire face equipment and funding crisis

Michael Duff appears to have emerged as a front-runner for the vacant position at City.

Michael Duff appears to have emerged as a front-runner for the vacant position at City.

Bradford City AFC

Bantams breakdown of five top candidates to replace Alexander

Graham Alexander's final game in charge of City came last Tuesday in the EFL Trophy against Newcastle's Under-21s, with Preston's approach coming less than 48 hours later.

Graham Alexander's final game in charge of City came last Tuesday in the EFL Trophy against Newcastle's Under-21s, with Preston's approach coming less than 48 hours later.

Bradford City AFC

"We targeted this job 14 years ago": Alexander's City exit to Preston no shock

Graham Alexander won half of his 158 games as Bradford City boss

Graham Alexander won half of his 158 games as Bradford City boss

Bradford City AFC

Graham Alexander's top 10 matches as Bradford City manager

Graham Alexander claps the fans after leading City to a 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday last month, as he left the club with a winning ratio of 50 per cent.

Graham Alexander claps the fans after leading City to a 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday last month, as he left the club with a winning ratio of 50 per cent.

Bradford City AFC

Bantams bound to miss Alexander - Three outstanding achievements highlighted