Michael Duff: Bradford City boss credits alignment and is confident with expectation at club
Michael Duff has been appointed as the new manager of Bradford City, signing a contract through the 2029-30 season. Duff expressed confidence in the club's internal alignment and his readiness to handle the expectations of the League One side.
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Image source, Shutterstock Image caption, Michael Duff watched Tuesday's EFL Trophy win over Rotherham from the stands as he served a one-match touchline ban
Bradford City boss Michael Duff has said he "couldn't pass up" the chance to take over at the League One promotion chasers.
The 48-year-old was appointed as successor to Graham Alexander on Tuesday on a deal to the end of the 2029-30 season.
Duff was sacked by Wycombe in September and takes over a Bantams side who are second in the table.
"There's an alignment from top to bottom and that is important but difficult to get at football clubs. It's in a good moment," he told BBC Radio Leeds.
"I had a couple of other opportunities in a short space of time but you can't pass opportunities like this up.
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