Cowley praise for "huge" Bantams ahead of Colchester clash

Mark Hughes hoping for a "special" reception at Bradford City

Former Bradford City boss Mark Hughes is hoping for a "special" reception when he returns to Valley Parade with Colchester United on Saturday. The Welshman was in charge of the Bantams for two years, guiding them to the League Two play-off final in 2019.

Hughes left Bradford in 2020 to take over at Salford City, but he was sacked after just eight months in charge. He has since been appointed manager of Colchester, and he will be hoping to lead the Essex club to promotion from League Two this season.

Bantams boss Mark Hughes relishing Colchester clash

Bradford City boss Mark Hughes is relishing the prospect of facing his former club Colchester United on Saturday. Hughes, who was in charge of the Bantams for two years, is hoping for a "special" reception when he returns to Valley Parade.

The Welshman left Bradford in 2020 to take over at Salford City, but he was sacked after just eight months in charge. He has since been appointed manager of Colchester, and he will be hoping to lead the Essex club to promotion from League Two this season.