RIGHT back Brad Halliday has celebrated his birthday by signing for City.

The Fleetwood defender, 27 today, becomes the 13th recruit of the summer after penning a two-year deal.

Halliday, who spent time in the academies at Newcastle and Middlesbrough, cancelled his contract with the Cod Army by mutual consent to make the move.

He made over 100 appearances for Cambridge before playing two seasons with Doncaster.

Halliday said: “I am delighted to be here. As soon as I heard of the interest, I just wanted to get it done as quickly as possible.

“The ambitions of the club brought me here, and the manager in place and amount of supporters coming through the gates was all huge for me.

“I know Richie (Smallwood) and (Harry) Chappy really well, and have played with Alex Gilliead and Emmanuel Osadebe before, so coming to a club where you already know a lot of the players definitely helps.

“I would say I like to be consistent as a defender and will get forward and send crosses in the box, hopefully supplying assists for my team-mates and getting some goals.

“We want to be a successful team, get out of this division and keep kicking on, and I am looking forward to getting started and hopefully being a big part of that process.”

Bantams boss Mark Hughes said: “Brad is another player we are pleased to be welcoming to the club, as our squad for next season continues to take shape.

“He is a composed defender with solid attributes, who fits in well with the style of play we want to implement.

“With experience at different levels of the EFL, Brad arrives with a fierce work ethic and determination to succeed.

“We are looking forward to welcoming him to the group and seeing him in action for the Bradford City.”