CITY joint-chairman Mark Lawn today revealed he expected Phil Parkinson to remain at Valley Parade for "quite a few years to come".

Parkinson has been heavily linked with the vacant managerial post at League One rivals Sheffield United following Nigel Clough's dismissal yesterday.

The Bantams boss is the overwhelming favourite with bookmakers to take over at Bramall Lane but Lawn confirmed there had been no contact with the Blades about Parkinson.

The City manager is under contract for another year and Lawn told the T&A: "Bookies are usually pretty good but I think they've got this one wrong because we haven't been approached by Sheffield United at all.

"Phil is still Bradford City manager and I expect him to be Bradford City manager come what may at the start of next season. I probably expect him to be in charge for quite a few years to come."

Parkinson was appointed in August 2011 and has presided over a genuine renaissance at Valley Parade.

The 47-year-old former Reading midfielder guided the club to the League Cup final in February 2013 and to promotion from League Two later that season.

His stock rose further earlier this year when the Bantams reached the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1976, claiming famous victories over Chelsea and Sunderland along the way.