Spencer Weir-Daley today offered City a hopeful hint by insisting: Playing in League Two doesn't bother me.
The striker has rejoined Nottingham Forest's play-off bid at the end of his brief loan spell at the Intersonic Stadium.
But he has not ruled out the possibility of coming back to City as a permanent signing next season.
"There is a chance I will be back," he said, "although nothing is certain. I need to get home and have a think and see who contacts me.
"It's been a really hectic season and I want to sit down and look at my options before making a decision. But I wouldn't be put off Bradford because they've gone down. I see them as probably the strongest team next year in League Two and it's a great opportunity to bounce straight back up.
"Everyone wants to play at a higher level but if you are one of the stronger teams in the division then I don't see that as a problem."
Weir-Daley, who scored once for City, has experience in the basement division and was a success during his loan period with Lincoln - who are keen to snap him up when his Forest contract expires at the end of June.
He knows exactly what City can expect next season and compares their current situation with that of Nottingham Forest when they dropped into League One.
"It will take getting used to but I think the team will be able to cope. There is a difference between Leagues One and Two but it is not a massive one like coming down from the Championship.
"Bradford will be seen as the biggest club and I've been through that with Forest. We used to go to small grounds and it was like a party atmosphere because everyone was geared up to beat Nottingham Forest. I'm sure it will be the same for Bradford.
"Teams will get inspired when they come to the club because of the impressive stadium. They will want to cause an upset.
"Other teams treat you like a cup final, so you have to be prepared for every game. There are no mediocre matches because sides will be desperate to beat you and you've got to stand up to that.
"But I can see Bradford doing that and coming back stronger."
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