- Graham Alexander announced as Preston North End manager.
- His number two Chris Lucketti is also leaving City to join him at Deepdale.
- Mark Trueman is taking charge of training this morning as the Bantams return to Apperley Bridge after an extended break following the blank weekend.
- City have already received a number of applications for the hot-seat vacancy but Trueman is likely to be in the dug-out for Saturday’s game at Reading alongside goalkeeping coach Colin Doyle.
- Preston have paid a reported £500,000 in compensation for Alexander, who had been contracted with City until the summer of 2028.