David Wetherall will make his farewell appearance in front of Bradford fans at Valley Parade on Saturday.The veteran defender will retire at the end of the season to take up a coaching role at the club and will play his last home game for the Bantams against MK Dons.

City manager Stuart McCall told the Telegraph & Argus: "I had a word with Wethers and was trying to persuade him to stay on for next season, but there was no changing his mind.

"But what we're losing as a player we will gain as a coach. We've been a body short on that side and he is intellectual about the game."

McCall added: "There are times when David could have left the club, especially in administration, but he stuck by Bradford and the supporters have shown their appreciation for his loyalty."

The 37-year-old, signed from Leeds for £1.4million after the club won promotion to the Premier League in 1999, has made 325 appearances for Bradford.

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