Bradford City: Stephen Darby released but six offered new deals

Stephen Darby made 240 appearances for Bradford City without scoring

Beaten League One play-off finalists Bradford City have released defender Stephen Darby after five years.

Darby, 28, made 194 league appearances for the Bantams and helped them to promotion from League Two in 2013.

New deals have been offered to goalkeeper Rouven Sattelmaier, defenders Matthew Kilgallon, Rory McArdle, Tony McMahon and James Meredith and midfielder Mark Marshall.

The Bantams finished fifth this season before losing to Millwall at Wembley.