Bradford skipper Smallwood to depart

Richard Smallwood made 53 appearances in all competitions for Bradford City this season

Bradford City captain Richard Smallwood is to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the month.

The former Middlesbrough, Rotherham and Hull City midfielder helped the Bantams win promotion from League Two last season.

The club said last month that they were in discussions with the 34-year-old about a new contract.

Smallwood, who made 130 league appearances for Bradford, posted on X that they had "made the decision not to offer a renewal".

He said: "I want to sincerely thank the fans for the unwavering support you've shown me and my family during my time here. I wish you nothing but success.

"Football is a transient industry, players come and go, but the memories we create can last a lifetime."