MICHAEL Duff’s first Bradford City game - when he is unveiled as expected as their new manager - will be spent in the stand.

Replacing Graham Alexander was never going to be easy, but Michael Duff may offer City their best chance of keeping a good thing going.

BRADFORD City's next manager will get a team that give everything, according to striker Jake Beesley as Michael Duff looks set for the job.

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BRADFORD City interim manager Mark Trueman says centre forward Jake Beesley’s chin never dropped as he waited for his first goal for the club.

INTERIM Bradford City boss Mark Trueman revealed that former manager Graham Alexander messaged him ahead of their 1-1 draw at Reading today.

City surrendered top spot and saw their winning streak end, but their response to a tough week provides plenty of reasons for optimism.

JAKE Beesley broke his scoring duck but City were pegged back by Reading for a 1-1 draw in their first game after Graham Alexander.

JAKE Beesley's first City goal gave them a half-time lead at Reading in their first game since Graham Alexander's exit for Preston.

Regular updates from the Select Car Leasing Stadium as City face Reading in their first game since the departure of Graham Alexander.

THE Aden Baldwin renaissance over the last 18 months has been a joy to behold and he remains a key part of the Bradford City defence.

City have an appointment decision to make and hopefully have a strategy behind it.

Bradford City captain Antoni Sarcevic got a proper goodbye with Graham Alexander and Chris Lucketti, while he dismissed worries about a rift with Dave Challinor.

Our latest pod looks at Alexander's legacy and the leading contenders to replace him.

Interim Bradford City boss Mark Trueman admits he would love to be a manager again, but hinted that is perhaps something for him further down the…

BRADFORD City are facing up to a wing-back crisis for this weekend’s game at Reading, with Tyreik Wright, Josh Neufville and Ibou Touray all…

BRADFORD City’s search for a new manager appears to have taken another twist, with former Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom reportedly out of the…

Why do some managerial departures hurt so much? Because they're about more just football.

Bradford City star Ibou Touray played the full 90 minutes last night for Gambia as they pulled off a magnificent victory away to Ghana.

AFTER nearly three years under Graham Alexander, Bradford City are on the hunt for their next manager, so here are some of the names being touted.

GRAHAM Alexander won exactly half of his 158 games in the Bradford City hot-seat. Here's our pick of the top 10 victories under his management.

Alexander's greatest achievement was changing the trajectory of a club that was stuck in reverse.

GRAHAM Alexander and Chris Lucketti have left Bradford City after nearly three years, but the pair had wanted the Preston North End job long before…

GRAHAM Alexander is the new Preston manager – and Chris Lucketti his number two. The former Bradford City duo have been unveiled at Deepdale.

He gave City back its pride, purpose and identity, which is why Graham Alexander's departure hurts so much.

The departure of Alexander tests the infrastructure and decision-making of Bradford City.

GRAHAM Alexander will be announced as Preston North End’s new manager today - ending nearly three years in the Bradford City hot-seat.

EVERY Bradford City manager in the last decade has been measured against the Phil Parkinson factor. Graham Alexander proved up to it.

Alexander's imminent departure is a huge blow but Bradford City have so much for going for themselves.

BRADFORD City manager Graham Alexander is expected to be unveiled as Preston’s new boss by either tomorrow night or Monday morning.

The unthinkable looks like it might be about to happen...

BRADFORD City will push Preston North End for a quick decision on appointing Graham Alexander to minimise the disruption to their own season.

PRESTON North End have reportedly made their move for Bradford City manager Graham Alexander by requesting they can talk with him.

NICK Powell could play 50 games this season if handled with care - that's the belief of Bradford City manager Graham Alexander with the gifted…

GRAHAM Alexander hailed the impact of Bradford City’s subs in the 2-1 win over Newcastle’s youngsters – after blasting a “muddled”…

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Nick Powell proved the difference once again, climbing off the bench to score twice and transform a flat City display

SUPERSUB Nick Powell scored twice as City came from behind to beat Newcastle under-21s in their opening group game in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy…

Regular updates from Mbanq Valley Parade as Bradford City face Newcastle under-21s in their opening group game in the Jersey Mike's Trophy.

GOALKEEPER Cameron Dawson makes his Bradford City debut tonight – with manager Graham Alexander admitting it should have come earlier.

BRADFORD City goalkeeper Jon McCracken aims to make a big first impression with new Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli.

GRAHAM Alexander admits Bradford City will be “on the edge” with only one senior goalkeeper as Jon McCracken and Zac Hadi go on international…

BRADFORD City grabbed top spot in League One after shutting out Luton Town yesterday for another 1-0 win. Here's our Kenilworth Road verdict.

CITY picked off another impressive scalp on the road to win at Luton for the first time in over half a century.

Another week, another 1-0 win, and City are top of the league

GRAHAM Alexander saluted Bobby Pointon’s finishing power after scoring the goal that sent City top.

BOBBY Pointon’s early header earned City their first win at Luton since 1968 – and sent them top of League One.

Regular updates from Kenilworth Road as City are on the road for the third consecutive game away to Luton.

BRADFORD City defender Ibou Touray admits it will be “unbelievable” to step out again for his international recall with Gambia next week.

Points, clean sheets, Graham Alexander speculation and that underwhelming cup draw.