Bradford City AFC is delighted to announce that Brad Halliday has signed a new deal with the club, keeping the defender at the University of Bradford Stadium until at least the summer of 2026.
Making 104 appearances in Claret and Amber since his City debut, Halliday’s 2023/24 season saw him elevate the club, making the Sky Bet League Two Team of the Season - the only Bantams player to do so.
Stepping onto the pitch 53 times in all competitions, Halliday bagged four times, taking his career tally to nine. He was also on hand to set up his teammates on five separate occasions last term, proving a real threat at both ends of the pitch.
It was no surprise to see him clean up at the End of Season Dinner awards, securing a staggering six awards including Players’ Player of the Year, Fans’ Player of the Year and Manager’s Player of the Year.
Halliday came through the ranks at Middlesbrough, he was subsequently loaned out by the northeast club to York City, Hartlepool United and Accrington Stanley. In 2016, Halliday made the permanent switch to Cambridge United where he featured 123 times before moving back up north.
A two-year spell at Doncaster Rovers saw Halliday make 87 appearances for the club before moving to Fleetwood Town in 2021. A year later, after only a handful of appearances for the Cod Army, he switched to the University of Bradford Stadium where he has been an almost ever-present.
After signing his new contract, a delighted Halliday claimed: “Everyone knows how much I love it here and that's why I wanted to stay. And obviously it's all sorted now and we've got to look forward to the next couple of years and hopefully achieve some good things together.
“All the fans have been brilliant since I've came in and as I say, I've really enjoyed my two years. So, as you said, it was a no-brainer to stay and, yeah, I'm just obviously looking forward to the next two years now.
City’s first team manager, Graham Alexander added: “It’s great that Brad has committed himself to us for another two years. He’s been outstanding in his consistency, performing at a great level and maintaining standards that set the bar for the squad.
"He’s played a slightly more advanced role than he’s been used to in the past, and has continued to develop that attacking side while keeping his defensive quality."
Brad will continue to be sponsored by Hurtley Plumbing and Heating for the 2024/25 season.
