Ryan Sparks

New Bradford City manager Graham Alexander. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Graham Alexander's 'record speaks for itself' insists Bradford City supremo

STEPPING DOWN: Bradford City caretaker manager, Kevin McDonald

Kevin McDonald to stand down as Bradford caretaker with search ongoing

KEY FIGURE: Alex Gilliead was a Bradford City regular under Mark Hughes and is now a sounding board too for Kevin McDonald and Matt Derbyshire

Alex Gilliead suggests McDonald's more direct approach way to go for Bradford

JUGGLING JOBS: Bradford City's Kevin McDonald

Bradford City manager search: Why Kevin McDonald prefers to be kept in the dark

DISMISSED: Bradford City have parted company with Mark Hughes

Bradford face competition in managerial search after Gillingham sack boss too

Bradford City manager Mark Hughes. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Mark Hughes leaves League Two club Bradford City

Valley Parade. Picture Tony Johnson.

Bantams aim to pack out stadium for Boro tie after revealing £5 ticket offer

Grant McCann on his return to Doncaster Rovers - May 2023 Picture: Heather King/Doncaster Rovers FC

Why League Two promises to be worthy of the attention next season

SIGNED UP: Bradford City teenagers (left to right) Dylan Youmbi, Bobby Pointon and Harvey Rowe have signed new contracts at Valley Parade

How Bradford City's new deals for young trio feeds into bigger picture

INVESTED: Bradford City manager Mark Hughes celebrates sealing a play-off at the end of last season, and although they didn't go on to win promotion, Hughes is said to be in it for the long haul at Valley Parade. (Picture: Simon Hulme)

Mark Hughes' ambition fulfilled by Bradford City regeneration challenge

DYNAMIC: Bradford City signing Clarke Oduor

'Versatile, dynamic' and promising excitement - Bradford's first summer signing

On a mission: Bradford City's promotion bid may have come up short this season, but chief executive Ryan Sparks believes this is just the start of the journey with manager Mark Hughes at the helm. (Picture: Thomas Gadd)

Bradford City's Ryan Sparks determined to use play-off heartache as springboard

PLATFORM: Manager Mark Hughes (left) and chief executive Ryan Sparks revamped the Bradford City in the last two transfer windows

Bradford City will be leaner and more flexible next season says Ryan Sparks

Valley Parade: Picture Tony Johnson.

Bradford City pay tribute to academy manager Neil Matthews following his passing

University of Bradford Stadium, home of Bradford City AFC. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Will Bradford City change or keep their club crest? Club reveals final decision

CHOICES: The three options Bradford City fans are being asked to choose from for next season's badge

Bradford City fans given three options in vote for next season's badge

Barnsley chief executive officer Khaled El-Ahmad. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Barnsley open to kick-off time changes as Duff earns praise

TALKING POINT: The Valley Parade floodlight in full effect during a game against Morecambe

Bradford fans asked to shed light on views about Saturday 1pm kick-offs

Action from last month's Carabao Cup Second Round match between Bradford City and Blackburn Rovers at University of Bradford Stadium. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images.

EFL clubs could move kick off times in winter months to save on electric bills

HISTORY: The memorial to victims of the Bradford City Fire Disaster at Valley Parade

Ryan Sparks: 'Abhorrent' flare incident shows disregard for Bradford history

Bradford City's Jamie Walker playing for the club on loan in March. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Jamie Walker ready to embrace ‘Great Expectations’ at Mark Hughes’s Bantams
IN TRUTH, the 2022-23 season started for Bradford City back in early May and not today.

Adam Drury. Picture cpurtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Martin Drury to swap Bradford City for Manchester United

Valley Parade.

Bradford City issue statement following alleged racist abuse of players

Left to right: Andy Bateman, JCT600 customer experience director; John Tordoff, JCT600 CEO; Ryan Sparks, Bradford City CEO; Ian Tordoff, JCT600 director; Davide Longo, Bradford City chief commercial officer. Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

Bradford City announce improved three-year deal with main partner

Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks: Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

A small minority of Bradford fans are starting to tarnish our reputation: Sparks

Latest Bantams signing Vadaine Oliver. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Bradford City sign former Sheffield Wednesday and York City striker

Utilita Energy Stadium, home of Bradford City AFC.

Bradford City CEO hails fans as club set new record for season-ticket sales

New signing Emmanuel Osadebe. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Walsall playmaker becomes Bradford City's eighth summer signing

Bradford City's Jamie Walker. Picture Tony Johnson

Bradford City fans played key role in Jamie Walker’s new deal

MEMORIAL: Bradford City have strongly condemned the defacement of the memorial which commemorates the Valley Parade Fire Disaster. Picture: Bradford City AFC.

Bradford City condemn vandals who defaced Valley Parade Fire Disaster memorial

Bantams manager Mark Hughes. Picture: Tony Johnson

Bradford City v Tranmere Rovers: Bantams closing in on key recruitment post

MARK HUGHES: Is putting his plans for next season already.
Picture: Tony Johnson.

Northampton v Bradford: City players challenged to show worth for next season
Another Saturday, another dead rubber for a Bradford City side who cannot realistically be promoted or relegated from League Two this season, but Mark Hughes wants to see an “edge” from the players he gives a chance to at Northampton Town this afternoon.

Malcolm Scott. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Bradford City mourn loss of club stalwart and associate director Malcolm Scott

Bradford City manager Mark Hughes. Picture: James Hardisty.

Mark Hughes's focus will be on recruitment and results at Bradford City

Press conference at Bradford City for the announcement of their new manager Mark Hughes. Picture: James Hardisty

'I wasn’t prepared for the game to retire me' says new City boss Mark Hughes

New Bradford City manager Mark Hughes. Picture courtesy of BCAFC

Mark Hughes: I will make Bradford City fans proud of their team again

Derek Adams

Derek Adams sacked by Bradford City after 'a sustained period of consideration'

Derek Adams with Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks.

Sparks fly but it’s time fans realise abuse won't be tolerated - Stuart Rayner

HELLO AGAIN: Exeter City's St James Park Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Exeter v Bradford: Bantams willing to take the long road to FA Cup third round

Bradford City chief executive Ryan Sparks. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

Ryan Sparks slams 'embarrassing' move to order Bradford City replay in Exeter

RETHINK: Manager Derek Adams will take Bradford City's recruitment in a new direction, supported by chief executive Ryan Sparks

Recruitment director Lee Turnbull leaves Bradford City

Former Bradford City joint manager Conor Sellars, left. Picture: Simon Hulme

Conor Sellars takes 'extremely tough decision' to leave Bradford City

NEW JOB: Bradford City's Mark Trueman

Mark Trueman goes from Bradford City's main man to link man

Potential target: Morecambe's Cole Stockton.

Extra time can help Derek Adams achieve Bradford City promotion aims

In charge: Derek Adams with Bradford City chief executive Ryan Sparks to his right as he is announced as the new Bradford City manager. Picture: Thomas Gadd

Defeat to the Bantams sparked Bradford City chief’s interest in Derek Adams

Conor Sellars and Mark Trueman. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Bradford City duo axed to ‘protect’ them

Conor Sellars, left, and fellow joint manager of Bradford City Mark Trueman urge on their players against Oldham Athletic at Valley Parade in March. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images

Bradford fire Sellars and Trueman in favour of experience to reach next level

Gone: Bradford City have sacked joint managers Conor Sellars (left) and Mark Trueman. Picture by Simon Hulme

Bradford City axe Trueman and Sellars - after just 78 days as permanent bosses

Ryan Sparks: Chelsea defeat was key. Picture: Courtesy of Bradford City AFC

Walsall v Bradford City - Defeat convinced Bantams chief he had the right men

DYNAMIC DUO: New permanent Bradford City managerial team, Conor Sellars (left) and Mark Trueman, pictured at their Valley Parade press conference on Monday. Picture: Simon Hulme

Why Conor Sellars and Mark Trueman were handed permenent reins at Bradford City

NEW MANAGERS: Conor Sellars (foreground) and Mark Trueman (background) are the new permanent managers of Bradford City

Bradford City's Conor Sellars: Mark Trueman and I have experience beyond years

Staying on: Bradford City's Conor Sellars, left, and Mark Trueman have been appointed permanent joint-managers at the club. Picture: Thomas Gadd

Bradford City hand Mark Trueman and Conor Sellars full-time managerial roles

POSTPONED: Bradford City's match with Crawley Town has been called off. Picture: Getty Images.

Bradford City's League Two fixture with Crawley Town postponed

Bradford City's Connor Sellars and Mark Trueman. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Bantams win pitch battle but left sidelined by cold weather

Utilita Stadium, home of Bradford City AFC.

Trueman and Sellars in interim charge of Bradford City 'until further notice'

Stuart McCall has lost his job as Bradford City manager (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Stuart McCall sacked by lowly Bradford City

FAITH: Bradford City have given their backing to manager Stuart McCall

Stuart McCall's 'hunger' to shape Bradford City plans after contract extension

APPOINTMENT: Bradford City chief executive Ryan Sparks

New Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks out to bring 'identity, direction and meaning'

Gareth Evans playing for Bradford City in 2011. Picture: Tony Johnson

Bradford City v Stevenage - Bantams frustrated by fixture confusion

Valley Parade.

Bradford City handed major financial boost