The Bantams have been stuck in League Two since 2019, and when Rupp made a rare visit to watch a game at Valley Parade in March, it quickly became clear their exile would stretch into a sixth season. Bradford were beaten 5-1 by Mansfield Town that day, their biggest defeat of the campaign, days after losing at home to a Forest Green side who would finish the season bottom of the Football League.
He took over a team that was not his in 19th position and we ended the season one point adrift of a play-off spot. “I have to say it was a fantastic job. “Of course, we could have reacted much earlier but you are always twisted. “But it’s done and dusted. We have to look at what we can actively improve and do better in the upcoming season. “The bad performance in March definitely cost us the play-offs.