Peter Taylor has told City he’s ready to stay for the long haul.

New boss Taylor took his first training session yesterday and stressed his commitment to dragging the club out of the mire.

The 57-year-old is contracted for the final 18 games of the season but he is hoping that is just the start.

Taylor said: “I’ve said to the players I’m here for 15 weeks but I really hope it’s two or three years and 15 weeks.

“Five years ago, nobody would ever of dreamt of offering someone the job just until the end of the season but that’s football these days.

“That was what was offered and I accepted and it’s up to me to show that I’m worth keeping longer.

“My agreement is 15 weeks but I’m sure once we’re into that, if everybody’s happy, then it can be extended.”

With many of the dressing room also out of contract in the summer, Taylor insists there will be plenty for everyone to play for. And he will be putting plans in place for the future.

“I’ve been in the game a little while and every year the (out of contract) list at the end of the season gets bigger. A positive finish for us now will benefit everybody.

“That’s the goal for us. I want the Bradford supporters to be looking forward to another season at the end of this one.

“We had a very good meeting after training and all agreed that recent form isn’t what anybody expects.

“Stuart asked to leave last week and, knowing how much he loves this football club, that was a tough decision for him. I said to the players they’ve got to take a little bit of responsibility.

“If Bradford were near the top of the table, I don’t think Stuart would have made that decision.

“Looking at their faces, they know we can all do a little bit better.

“We all know the team have got to start picking up results and putting in a few more positive performances.”

Keeper Matt Glennon is the only player to have worked with Taylor before – at Hull. The new boss has sounded out a couple of possible loan captures but has made it clear that everyone is starting with a clean slate.

He added: “I learned a long time ago you’ll be surprised what you’ve got in the building. The players will be given every opportunity to show what they can do first of all.

“If it doesn’t pick up, that’s when I will be asking the board if I can improve things.”

Taylor, who has not watched City this season, will initially take advice from Wayne Jacobs and David Wetherall over which areas of the team need strengthening.

Jacobs will continue to work alongside the new manager.

Taylor said: “Nothing’s changed there. When I had my interview, I was very keen on Wayne staying.

“I’m sure he was a strong contender to get the job and I understand that. I think he’s a very important part here.

“The only change to Wayne is that it’s going to be me he’s working with instead of Stuart.

“As far as I’m concerned, his job will be exactly the same.”