THERE was precious little to cheer at Valley Parade last night but it was a milestone match for one City player.

Alex Gilliead clocked up his 200th appearance for the club in a run that began as a young Newcastle winger signed on loan by Stuart McCall in January 2017.

Here is a look at his City career so far in pictures.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A fresh-faced City debutant at Shrewsbury in January 2017A fresh-faced City debutant at Shrewsbury in January 2017 (Image: Pro Sports Images)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Alex Gilliead claps the City fans after reaching WembleyAlex Gilliead claps the City fans after reaching Wembley (Image: Pro Sports Images)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Alex Gilliead's first City goal against Chesterfield in 2017Alex Gilliead's first City goal against Chesterfield in 2017 (Image: Thomas Gadd)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: His 50th City game in a defeat at Blackburn in March 2018His 50th City game in a defeat at Blackburn in March 2018 (Image: Pro Sports Images)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Playing against City for Scunthorpe in 2019Playing against City for Scunthorpe in 2019 (Image: Thomas Gadd)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Facing City in a game abandoned due to blizzard in 2021Facing City in a game abandoned due to blizzard in 2021 (Image: Thomas Gadd)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Alex Gilliead's debut at Exeter after Derek Adams signed himAlex Gilliead's debut at Exeter after Derek Adams signed him (Image: Thomas Gadd)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A team celebration after he scores against RochdaleA team celebration after he scores against Rochdale (Image: Thomas Gadd)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Alex Gilliead marked 150 City games with a win at Rochdale last yearAlex Gilliead marked 150 City games with a win at Rochdale last year (Image: Thomas Gadd)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Alex Gilliead in action last night in game number 200Alex Gilliead in action last night in game number 200 (Image: Thomas Gadd)