Bradford City AFC has moved to update supporters on the ongoing recruitment of a new men’s first-team manager.
Mark Trueman will take caretaker charge of the Bantams for this Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup visit of Wycombe Wanderers, with Kevin McDonald returning to full-time playing duties after his final game as caretaker player-manager against Manchester City Under-21s in the EFL Trophy this evening.
City’s chief executive officer, Ryan Sparks, said: “Our search for a new manager is ongoing, and we are currently staging final interviews with candidates.
“This is a very important appointment and, as with any decision of this magnitude, a great deal of due diligence has been undertaken.
“I would like to thank Kevin McDonald for stepping up and leading the side over the past six matches.
“Kevin has conducted himself admirably throughout, both on and off the field, securing some important results for the club.
“We had a conversation over the weekend, and agreed that following the EFL Trophy game against Manchester City Under-21s, would come the right time for Kevin to step back into the dressing room as a player.
“Mark Trueman is no stranger to this role, and has our full backing and confidence heading into this weekend’s FA Cup first round visit of Wycombe.
“The next update we provide will be the unveiling of our new men’s first-team manager.”