Bradford City are set to appoint Michael Duff as their new manager, with the former Wycombe Wanderers boss taking charge before Leyton Orient visit Valley Parade this Saturday. The 48-year-old former Northern Ireland international defender will replace Graham Alexander, who left for Preston North End last week, ahead of a key League One fixture for the O's.
Duff arrives after being sacked by Wycombe Wanderers last month following a winless start to the season. His managerial career includes promotion from League Two with Cheltenham Town and taking Barnsley to a League One play-off final, but also short, unsuccessful spells at Swansea City and Huddersfield Town. At Wycombe, he managed 52 games, winning 20, drawing 15 and losing 17.
Orient face a tough test
Leyton Orient, currently 11th in the table with 10 points from eight games, face a significant challenge against a Bradford side sitting second. Richie Wellens' team have lost four of their last five matches, including a 2-0 home defeat to Plymouth last time out. They will be looking to improve on the result from the last meeting, a 3-1 home loss to Bradford in early September.
The appointment adds an extra layer of intrigue to the match, with Duff known for employing a high-energy style. Leyton Orient's squad, which includes top scorer J. Kabia, will need to be at their best to get a result on the road. Check the latest team news and the full squad list for the trip to Yorkshire. The game kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday, October 10th.
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