Chris Brandon today admitted he felt “cheated” by his time at Valley Parade.

Brandon, who cut his ties with City last week, made just 31 appearances in two seasons at his hometown club.

The 33-year-old was bitterly disappointed that it didn’t work out.

He said: “There’s a lot of things I would like to say but I’ve got to be professional about myself and my conduct and move on. I don’t want to upset anybody.

“I’ve just got to put a line under everything.”

Brandon, who joined City in May 2008, missed a huge chunk of last season with ankle injuries. But after surviving a summer cull of the bigger earners, he failed to get a regular slot this term.

His longest run in the side was four successive starts in January, although he was subbed in three of them.

“I feel cheated because it’s my home club. My pride has been dented.

“You need to be playing games wherever you go. You need that run to find your feet.

“I never got that chance to prove my worth for a number of reasons.

“I’m a Bradford fan and I wanted to do well so badly. But it was just one problem after another.

“There were a lot of things I didn’t agree with but as a professional you’ve got to go along with those decisions and respect them whether you like it or not.

“You can’t keep every footballer happy. You have ups and downs in the game and unfortunately my down was Bradford.

“I don’t think the club knew where my best position was and didn’t know my best attributes.

“I was on the left, on the right, in a three or playing off the front man. I can play all those positions and was happy to do so but it’s not easy when you’re being switched around all the time.”

Brandon has had a few offers from clubs and is heading for Scotland to train with Dundee United with a view to signing in the summer.

He insists there is still plenty in the tank.

“I’ve got to resurrect my career. I still feel I’ve got a lot of football left in me. I’m a naturally fit lad but people start looking at your age.

“After the two years I’ve had, I feel like I’m starting again – I’ve got to prove that I’m not washed up.

“I look at people like Peter Thorne and that gives me a lot of inspiration. He came here after a bad time at Norwich and did a fantastic job.

“You don’t become a bad player overnight but you go through a lot of emotions when things don’t work out.

“I genuinely wish Bradford all the best but it’s time for me to move on now.

“I’ve got to be strong-minded and keep believing in myself.”

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