Stuart McCall's reign as City boss was in doubt after another home defeat this afternoon.

McCall deliberately went to every stand at the final whistle to applaud the supporters. It looked very much a gesture of farewell.

Andy Morrell's 52nd-minute strike earned promotion-chasing Bury a league double over the Bantams. It also stretched City's run without a Valley Parade win to seven games.

Now the spotlight is back on McCall after the Bantams failed to build on last week's dramatic victory over Torquay.

City certainly battled away against their high-riding opponents as they had done at Gigg Lane a few weeks ago.

They also had the chances to fight back from Morrell's strike after the defence had been opened up by Stephen Dawson.

Gareth Evans went close three times, Zesh Rehman - playing at right back - volleyed straight at keeper Wayne Brown and Luke O'Brien lashed narrowly over.

Then deep into stoppage time, Peter Thorne flashed a free header agonisingly wide.

McCall had asked for the backing of the fans - and made a point of walking around the pitch to clap the stands afterwards. It was the most obvious sign that his time is coming to a close.

When asked afterwards if this was his final game, McCall would only say: "We'll see."