Nicky Law wants to bring both Andy Gray and Paul Evans to City full time.

Law used the out-of-contract duo in yesterday's private practice match against Halifax Town, which the Bantams won 2-1.

And he would love to keep them on to do a deal when the club come out of administration, although, because of transfer sanctions, that could depend on others going.

Former Nottingham Forest and Leeds winger Gray is more likely to stay having moved back in with his parents in Harrogate. Midfielder Evans, from Brentford, may need more persuading with several other clubs also tracking him.

Law said: "I thought the trialists did well although Evans hasn't trained since the play-off final and understandably looked a bit short of ball work.

"Gray looks nice and bright and if we can get him the ball, he will be a good attribute.

"Obviously it's down to when and if we can do something but if finances are all right. I'd like to take him on. He's keen, that is why he is here.

"He had a couple of other offers - both of them have - but wants to wait and see if we can do something at this club. And it's the same with Paul."

City fielded two entirely different sides for the work-out with their Conference neighbours under the blazing heat at Apperley Bridge.

Juanjo, operating up front alongside youngster Danny Forrest, scored the opening goal five minutes before half-time when he turned in a low cross from Gary Locke.

Halifax, whose team included Gareth Grant - released by City in May - took advantage of a defensive mix-up to level after 80 minutes. David Wetherall took a goal-kick but stubbed his foot and the loose ball was driven in by Andrew Ward.

But City were back in front from their next attack. The impressive Tom Kearney created space for Robert Molenaar who curled a precise right-footer from the corner of the penalty area.

Ashley Ward watched from the sidelines after feeling a slight calf strain and Lewis Emanuel was away with flu. Bradford University student Paul Gedman played half an hour of the second half.