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RE: Bradford News - themaclad - 30-12-2024
Bradford City have signed Gillingham midfielder George Lapslie on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
The 27-year-old will officially join the Bantams when the transfer window opens on 1 January.
He started his career with Charlton and had a spell at Mansfield before joining the Gills in January 2023.
"As soon as I knew I had a chance to get here, I just tried to grab it with both hands," he told the League Two club's website.
RE: Bradford News - themaclad - 03-01-2025
Brandon Khela has joined League Two side Bradford City on loan from Birmingham City until the end of the current campaign.
The 19-year-old midfielder made his senior debut for the Blues in 2023 and has made a total of eight first-team appearances.
Khela has played for England Under-17s and also enjoyed a five-month loan spell with Ross County in the Scottish Premiership last season.
"It was a different experience going up to Scotland. This will be a different league, a different challenge. It will be much tougher I feel, but I'm ready to take on the challenge," said the teenager.
Bantams boss Graham Alexander said: "Brandon is a young player with bags of energy and enthusiasm. He's highly valued by his club and we're delighted he's chosen to come here."
RE: Bradford News - themaclad - 08-01-2025
Bradford City have signed Burnley striker Michael Mellon on loan until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old had been on a season-long loan with League One Stockport but featured just four times in all competitions for the Hatters and has had the deal cancelled to allow him to join the Bantams.
He had loan spells with Morecambe, where he scored 13 goals in 22 League Two appearances, and Dundee last season
Mellon joins Bradford a day after leading scorer Andy Cook was ruled out for the rest of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
"Bringing Michael on board at this moment is a great boost for us," boss Graham Alexander told the club website., external
"He is a proven goalscorer at this level, and we believe he will fit in seamlessly with the group and our style of play."
RE: Bradford News - themaclad - 22-01-2025
Veteran Bradford City defender Paul Huntington has extended his stay with the club until the end of the season.
The 37-year-old centre half joined the Bantams in September on a short-term deal and has impressed in his eight appearances for the League Two side.
Manager Graham Alexander said: "It was an easy decision to extend Paul's deal as he's made such a good impression with everyone here.
"He has shown his desire to be successful again, plus his quality and experience will undoubtedly be an important asset to us this season."
Huntington has two promotions under his belt with Preston North End from League One in 2014-15 and more recently with Carlisle United from League Two in 2022-23.
RE: Bradford News - themaclad - 04-02-2025
Bradford City have signed Peterborough United defender Romoney Critchlow on a deal to the end of the season, with an option for a further 12 months.
The 25-year-old previously spent the 2022-23 season with the Bantams, on loan from Huddersfield Town, making 41 appearances and scoring once.
He subsequently joined Peterborough that summer but only played 33 games for the League One club and spent the first half of this season on loan at Dagenham & Redbridge.
"We believe he fits the profile of what we look for, and having experience of playing for Bradford City already, he understands the challenge," said Bradford boss Graham Alexander.
"We look forward to helping him produce his best football again."
He is Bradford's fifth signing of the transfer window following George Lapslie, Brandon Khela, Michael Mellon and Tommy Leigh.
They are away to Rotherham United in the EFL Trophy quarter-finals on Tuesday before resuming the league campaign with a lunchtime kick-off at home to Harrogate Town on Saturday.
Bradford City have signed goalkeeper Joe Hilton from Blackburn Rovers on a permanent deal.
The 25-year-old has signed an 18-month contract that has the option of an additional year.
The Bantams have also signed Republic of Ireland under-21 Tayo Adaramola from Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old wing-back has made 81 appearances for the Eagles' under-18s and under-21s, and spent the first half of the season on loan at League One Stockport County, starting three league games and playing against City in the EFL Trophy second round.
Hilton has previously been a part of Manchester City and Everton's academy sides and was involved in several Premier League matchday squads for the Toffees.
"I am really excited," Hilton said. "It is a massive club and this is a great opportunity, I cannot wait to get started.
"The club deserves to be higher than it is, I am ready to help push on and hopefully get promotion."
RE: Bradford News - themaclad - 13-05-2025
Bradford City are in talks with four out of contract players, including captain Richard Smallwood, about extending their stays.
The 34-year-old midfielder has made 130 league appearances in three seasons with the Bantams and helped them win promotion back to League One this campaign.
Goalkeeper Sam Walker, 33, and defenders Ciaran Kelly, 26, and Lewis Richards, 23, are also in discussions about new contracts.
Defenders Romoney Crichlow, 25, Sam Stubbs, 26, and midfielders Callum Johnson, 28, and Jamie Walker, 31, and striker Vadaine Oliver, 33, have all been released.
Player/goalkeeper coach Colin Doyle, 39, is also in talks about a new playing deal.
Veteran defender Paul Huntington, 37, is out of contract but has been invited back for pre-season training.
'No room for sentiment' - Analysis
BBC Radio Leeds' Bradford City reporter Jamie Raynor:
After such a dramatic promotion, the looming announcement of Bradford City's retained list always threatened to be a sobering thought after such celebrations.
The release of Walker and Crichlow serves as a firm reminder that football, sadly, holds no room for sentiment. Their efforts and affiliation to the club over the years will forever be remembered though.
It makes sense for the club to hold talks with club captain Smallwood. His leadership has been invaluable over the past 12 months. His experience will be welcomed in the third tier. As will goalkeeper Walker's, another senior member of the squad who you would expect to agree a new deal.
I would be surprised if the club were not exploring the possibility of bringing back some of the loan players who have returned to their parent clubs. Barnsley defender Jack Shepherd and Crystal Palace midfielder Tayo Adaramola, in particular, the standouts.
Now we await the next few months of summer activity, as the club gets ready for League One once again.
RE: Bradford News - themaclad - 16-05-2025
Bradford City have signed former Sunderland and Wigan midfielder Max Power on a two-year contract.
The 31-year-old spent the 2024-25 season with Danish top-flight club Aarhus.
He is the Bantams' first signing since they secured promotion to League One this month.
"I am extremely pleased to start our summer recruitment by bringing Max to the club. He brings a wealth of experience with promotions under his belt and proven quality," boss Graham Alexander told the club website., external
Power started his career with Tranmere before joining the Latics for the first time in July 2015.
He won the League One title with them in 2015-16 and 2017-18 before joining Sunderland in August 2018.
He returned to Wigan in June 2021 and had two further seasons there, during which time he again won the third-tier title in 2021-22, before joining Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah in July 2023.
RE: Bradford News - themaclad - 02-06-2025
Bradford City captain Richard Smallwood is to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the month.
The former Middlesbrough, Rotherham and Hull City midfielder helped the Bantams win promotion from League Two last season.
The club said last month that they were in discussions with the 34-year-old about a new contract.
Smallwood, who made 130 league appearances for Bradford, posted on X, external that they had "made the decision not to offer a renewal".
He said: "I want to sincerely thank the fans for the unwavering support you've shown me and my family during my time here. I wish you nothing but success.
"Football is a transient industry, players come and go, but the memories we create can last a lifetime."
RE: Bradford News - themaclad - 04-06-2025
Bradford City have signed Salford City defender Curtis Tilt on a two-year contract.
The 33-year-old will join the newly promoted League One side on 1 July when his contract with the Ammies expires.
Tilt, who has had spells with Blackpool, Rotherham and Wigan, made 82 league appearances in his two seasons with Salford.
"Curtis is a player who we have admired from playing against us and has attributes we know will help us with our way of defending and playing," boss Graham Alexander told the club website.
RE: Bradford News - themaclad - 06-06-2025
Bradford City have signed Kilmarnock defender Joe Wright on a two-year deal.
The 30-year-old will join the newly promoted League One side on 1 July when his contract with the Scottish Premiership outfit expires.
He made 92 league appearances in three seasons with Killie after joining from Doncaster Rovers.
"Seeing those scenes on the final day and getting the promotion was a real draw for me to join the club," he told the club website