CITY are not planning on a late shopping spree before Thursday’s transfer deadline.

The Bantams have already made 15 signings during a non-stop summer – and 11 made their debut in Saturday’s season-opening 1-0 win at Shrewsbury.

They may be tempted to make a move should another striker become available but there is the fall-back option of the loan window, which is open until the end of the month.

Head coach Michael Collins said: “Like any club, if there’s something there to strengthen and they’ve got the right character to help the group then we’ll have a look at it.

“But we’re in no rush. We’ll assess things as they come and go.”

The absence of last season’s player of the year Matt Kilgallon at the weekend will create inevitable speculation about his future as City continue to ring the changes under Collins.

Kilgallon did not make the trip to Shropshire as Collins preferred Nathaniel Knight-Percival alongside vice-captain Anthony O’Connor.

But the travelling squad did include left-sided centre half Thomas Isherwood, a player City have high hopes for.

Asked about Kilgallon’s exclusion, Collins said: “It’s just competition for places and we’re quite strong in that area.

“That’s another message I’ve given the lads. Everybody will be needed at some stage of this season.

“It’s a long season. Obviously, the transfer window closes which has a big bearing of what you can and can’t do.

“But everybody will be needed. I told the lads before the game that it was a privilege for those that have got the 11 shirts and those on the bench.

“They had a responsibility to go out and give their all both for the players that weren’t involved and for the fans and they did that.”

Knight-Percival, Adam Chicksen and second-half substitute Tyrell Robinson were the only performers in the 1-0 win who had played for the club before.

And Collins was delighted with the way his revamped group gelled for their first test.

He added: “We’ve focused on togetherness and the way we were scrapping for each other on Saturday was brilliant.

“Some of the energy to get up and down the pitch from players being unselfish was really good.

“But it was only a first step so I’m not going to get carried away. We’ll just reassess this week and we’ll be prepared going into Barnsley next Saturday at Valley Parade.”

Collins became the first Bantams boss to make a winning start since Bryan Robson in 2003 but deflected any personal praise from his successful touchline debut towards his lieutenants Greg Abbott and Martin Drury and the players.

“It did feel different because naturally you want to kick every ball,” he admitted. “It’s just important you keep calm.

“I’ve said from day one that I’ve got the right people around me.

“Greg gives great advice, he’s been there and seen it and the information he gives about the games is always relevant and spot-on.

“Martin is one of the very best coaches I’ve worked with and that includes my playing career.

“So, I’ve got the right mix. But it’s about the players not the staff.

“It was going to be about how they carried out their jobs and they did that superbly. They deserve all the accolades – but it’s just one win.”