Michael Collins spent six seasons at Huddersfield as a player
Bradford have promoted under-18s boss Michael Collins to the role of head coach, his first senior position.
The 32-year-old succeeds Simon Grayson, who left when his short-term deal expired after the Bantams finished the season 11th in League One.
Former Huddersfield midfielder Collins played for Scunthorpe, Oxford United, Leyton Orient and Indian side Bengaluru during his playing career.
"I've been working towards this for a lot of years now," said Collins.
Greg Abbott and Martin Drury have been named as his assistants.
More to follow.
Source: bbc.com