Wayne Jacobs would not swap the last ten years for anything.

The ultra-loyal City defender crowns a decade at Valley Parade tomorrow with his testimonial match against Bolton.

Jacobs, who has played 305 league games, has experienced every up and down since signing on a free from Rotherham in August, 1994.

And he said: "I feel very proud to have played for this club for the past decade.

"There was the rise of the first six years and then the demise since. So much has been packed into a short space of time.

"Two promotions, two relegations, two administrations - some players don't experience that in their whole career. But it's been fantastic and I don't regret a moment.

"I don't think I'm one of those players that will be everyone's favourite by any means. But I've had a really good relationship with the fans and appreciate the support they have given me.

"Going through the administration this time, you see what it means to fans. It's devastating watching good friends going through the emotion.

"When you are part of it that intensifies because it's not only the club that you've grown to love that is struggling, it's your bills, mortgages and family life that you've got to re-address. It's been a very difficult time but I still maintain it's a privilege to play football for a living with this club."

With relegation to League One this season, City have slipped back down to the same level where it all began for Jacobs. But he is confident that after a turbulent few years, the worst is now over.

"When you first start the spiral out of the Premiership, you know that sometime you have to bottom out.

"It's taken a lot longer than what we would have wished but I'd like to think that has happened now. It's typical Bradford City going almost to the last day before we are saved again.

"The players have deferred their wages until the end of the month but there are signs the financial situation is improving. There are plenty of reasons to be cautiously optimistic.

"We've got a good core of young players, plenty of experienced pros and a good manager. Hopefully we've turned the corner."

A celebrity team featuring Stuart McCall, Peter Beagrie, Chris Waddle and pop idol Gareth Gates will kick off the action tomorrow at 1.45pm before the Bolton clash.

The Carlsberg Stand will be open to City fans. Admission is £10 for adults and £5 concessions.

l City will field another trialist in goal tomorrow after releasing Kieran Westwood. Colin Todd has also dismissed speculation that he is interested in midfielder Darren Caskey, who has left Bristol City.