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DUFF: I JUST COULDN’T TURN DOWN CITY CHANCE

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The LeaguePaper Team
11 October 2026

By Chris Dunlavy

BACK IN BUSINESS: Michael Duff is starting afresh

LEAGUE ONE
NEW Bradford City boss Michael Duff has promised not to “rip up” the table-topping blueprint laid down by his pal Graham Alexander.
Former Cheltenham, Barnsley, Swansea and Huddersfield boss Duff, 48, was appointed on Tuesday.
He takes over a side that has enjoyed two stellar years under Alexander, with promotion from League Two in 2025 followed by a run to last season’s League One play-off semi-finals.
A stunning start to the current campaign saw Bradford sitting top of the third...

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