FORMER York left back James Meredith is relishing the opportunity of a farewell appearance at Bootham Crescent before the 83-year-old stadium is demolished.

With Phil Parkinson expected to ring the changes, the Australian is not guaranteed a start against the club where he made 163 appearances and finished as a double Wembley winner.

But Meredith missed out on City's last visit in 2013 with glandular fever – so he is excited at the prospect of returning to his old haunt before York relocate to a new ground.

Meredith said: "I was on holiday when I found out about the (Capital One Cup) draw. People were getting in touch with me on Twitter about it and it will be especially nice for me to go back.

"I have so many great memories playing in two good York teams for Martin Foyle and Gary Mills. To win at Wembley twice and get promoted was also incredible and I'm really happy that I will get to play at Bootham Crescent before it's knocked down.

"My only regret during my time at the club was that I didn't get to play in the old and new stadiums.

"The plans always looked exciting but it never got round to being built back then and I left just as the project was given the green light, so I'm glad to hear it's going ahead now.

"I'm glad for the chairman (Jason McGill) too because I've always had a really good relationship with him."

Despite City's cup pedigree in recent years, Meredith insists they will be taking nothing for granted against their League Two hosts, who also suffered a three-goal opening loss at Wycombe.

"I know York are a good team and a club that can do well in these type of competitions," said the full back.

"Our team ethos at Bradford does not allow us to take ties like this lightly. Last season we didn't treat playing Halifax in the cup any differently to Leeds."