Paul Jewell, pictured, has revealed how his love for adopted club Bradford City is the driving force behind the bid to taken the club into the Premiership.

The Bantams travel to Wolves tomorrow knowing that victory would end their 77-year wait for a place among English football's elite.

Jewell says his City squad are in confident mood ahead of the sell-out clash and says he is desperate to lead the club to promotion.

He said: "I struggle to put it into words what it would mean to be honest, but it would be everything to me.

"My loyalty and love for the club is as strong as any supporter. Even if I got sacked tomorrow, I would still support Bradford City.

"I remember when I was made caretaker manager last year and I said that if it lasted for just one day then it would be a very proud day in my life. I still feel like that.

"This really would mean everything. People often look at me and say I don't really show my emotions that much.

"I am not the sort of person to go running round and kissing my badge to show loyalty. I think you show loyalty to a football club by staying 11 years. I have had a few chances to leave during that time but I never wanted to.

"I have seen people kissing their shirt in the past but then deciding to leave when the next offer comes along.

"I am not saying that is wrong, it is just not the way I am. People do say I don't seem to appreciate the crowd, I do. We are all desperate to win promotion tomorrow."

City have spent the past two days hidden away at a hotel in the Midlands preparing for the big game and have enjoyed two relaxing days training.

If Ipswich fail to beat Sheffield United tomorrow then City will be promoted regardless of how they fare at Molineux.

And Jewell says promotion would be a massive boost to the city. "It will be great because there is a knock-on effect from the football. People will be going round with a smile on their faces. Businesses would also have a boost so to play a part in that would be magnificent.

"There is pressure and even my kids are feeling it. My son Sam is a nervous wreck. He loves football but hates the games because, even at nine, he knows what is at stake and just how much it means to his dad. That is difficult but that is football."

City have no fresh injury worries with only Ashley Westwood set to miss the game due to the three-game ban he picked up after being sent off at Queens Park Rangers two weeks ago.

The whole squad has travelled to the Midlands together with Jewell saying: "All season we have travelled together as a squad and this will be no different."

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