You couldn't have scripted it better. Inspired second-half substitutions and a last gasp winner saw City fans go delirious with delight as new manager Bryan Robson made a dream start at Valley Parade.

In a nail-biting second period, Captain Marvel's men came back from 2-0 down to clinch a superb 3-2 win with substitute Michael Branch's last minute winner bagging the points against Millwall.

But the pre-match expectation and buzz of excitement from fans around the ground had quickly evaporated as the Bantams found themselves 2-0 down after 45 minutes on a wet Saturday night.

At half-time many supporters were left pondering whether the City board had made the right decision in sacking Nicky Law as the players showed a lack of passion, passing and team work.

But the Manchester and England legend obviously showed his motivational and coaching skills at half-time as City came out roaring in the second period to kick-start the Robson revolution.

Before kick-off the former Middlesbrough manager was introduced to the cheering, but slightly disappointing, 10,107 crowd as a "footballing legend" by the public announcer.

And the fans seemed to agree.

Season-ticket holder John Maher, of Headingley, said the appointment and that of assistant Colin Todd would "revolutionise" the club.

"I'm delighted with the signing of Bryan Robson as I think he'll bring Premiership qualities to the club," he said.

"He's got footballing skills and knowledge that we've missed over the last couple of seasons."

City fan Sam Etchell, a 24-year-old postman, of Ilkley, was equally delighted with the appointment.

"I believe it's a good thing that City got rid of Nicky Law as the club was stagnating under him.

"I think the new manager will be able to bring in more quality players like Gareth Farrelly."

Glyn Watkins, 43, of Little Horton, said: "I think the appointments we've made here is the first time we've got a first class manager and number two in a long time."

David Harris, 22, of Baildon, said: "Bryan Robson and Colin Todd are top class coaches and I think they will lift the mood around the club and the team's position in the league."

And the fans who stayed behind after the game to give a standing ovation to the players and management team, which included Mr Robson saluting the crowd with fists clenched above his head, echoed those views.

Mark Davis, a PhD student, of Headingley, hailed the new boss as "City's saviour" after the match which was broadcast live by Sky TV.

"That was unbelievable," said the 25-year-old. "Absolutely brilliant, but it's not too good for the nerves!"

And fan Andrew Pollard, 27, of Baildon, said: "If City continue to play that kind of passing game in the second-half then they should avoid relegation with no problems at all. What an appointment."