STUART McCall has set his sights on building a "competitive squad" at City after his return to Valley Parade was officially confirmed.

As revealed in yesterday's Telegraph & Argus, the legendary former Bantams midfielder has signed a two-year deal and will be assisted by Kenny Black, who he worked with at Motherwell and Rangers.

"I'm delighted to be back at this great club and I'm looking forward to the exciting challenge ahead," said McCall.

"Over the next few days I will be getting to know the staff and working with the chairmen on building a competitive squad for the new season."

McCall left City in February 2010 after a 133-game reign, admitting he was drained by the job, but recently insisted he is a "very different" manager now.

The 52-year-old Scot lost more games than he won during his first managerial spell in charge at Bradford but has since enjoyed stints at Motherwell, Rangers and the Scotland national side.

City spoke to several candidates but McCall emerged as the first choice to succeed Phil Parkinson, who recently left to take the reins at relegated League One rivals Bolton Wanderers.

McCall's priority will be to bolster his squad with new recruits after several players returned to their parent clubs following loan spells with the Bantams last term.

Leeds-born McCall, who is set to be unveiled at a Valley Parade press conference today, is embarking on his fourth spell at the club after two stints as a player and one as manager.

Joint-chairman Stefan Rupp said: "Stuart's fondness for Bradford City is evidently deep-rooted. He deserves this opportunity and I know the fans will join me in wishing him every success.

"Since his first spell as manager of Bradford City, Stuart has gone on to prove his credentials during a very successful spell at Motherwell and in the last couple of years has gained international coaching experience as Gordon Strachan's assistant.

"Whilst we considered a number of high-calibre applicants for the post of manager, we were clearly of the view that Stuart was the best man to take the club forward. We look forward to working with him."

City chief operating officer James Mason added: "Bradford City is a very different club to the one Stuart first managed and clearly he is a different, far more experienced manager today.

"The platform and professionalism we can now offer his team has changed for the better. It's a platform for success. However, no 'one' individual can succeed without the support of everyone around them.

"Now is the time for everyone connected with Bradford City to come together and back Stuart and Kenny and show everyone what a special club we are.

"The fans have a crucial role to play in our success, as do the staff, the players and officials. We'll have a better chance of success if we all pull in the same direction."