Peter Taylor thinks new capture Kevin Ellison is better suited to City’s survival scrap than Omar Daley – but wanted to play them both.

The combative winger teams up with Taylor for the third time and goes straight into the side for tomorrow’s crunch Valley Parade clash with Wycombe.

Ellison has joined City for the rest of the season, with Daley heading the other way to Rotherham. While both deals contain a call-back clause after the first month, it is likely to spell the end of the Jamaican’s four-year stint at the club.

But while Daley’s inconsistency has infuriated at times, Taylor revealed that he was not looking to push him out.

He said: “I spoke to Ronnie (Moore) about Kevin but that was it. He then came back to me about Omar.

“I would have loved both of them to be here but that was the only way round it so I accepted that.

“It was a tough decision and that’s why managers like myself look as old as they do.

“I just felt that maybe Kevin would be better news for us at the minute than Omar. That’s not having a go at anybody, both are very good players, but they are different styles.”

City’s lack of goals have been a major factor in their slide down the table and Taylor believes the left-footed Ellison can provide more ammunition for James Hanson, who has netted in the last two games.

“James is in good form and I want somebody to cross the ball more to use his strength.

“I know how exciting at times Omar can be but I know Kevin really well. He can play a couple of positions, gets crosses in and can score a goal. I think our crowd will quite like him. He gets in the opposition’s faces, wins free-kicks and scores a few.

“He’s also a really lively character round the place. I’ve said we are a quiet team who need some noisy ones.

“All of a sudden it’s a much noisier camp with the experienced players, which is great, and Kevin definitely fits that bill. He will not be shy.

“He’s out of contract in the summer and I’m sure he will be very interested in getting a permanent one here. It’s up to him to come and show it.”

Ellison has stirred up the Valley Parade crowd in the past with his spiky nature on the pitch. He doesn’t mind that reputation as the opponent other clubs love to hate.

He said: “That’s me all over and hopefully I can do the same in a Bradford shirt. I’m more than happy to take that title.

“I remember getting a bit of stick here last year but I hope the fans get behind me and the team now.

“I’ve swapped promotion at one end of the table for a tough battle at the other. But I’ve been there before (with Chester).

“I could have sat on my backside on the bench at Rotherham but it’s all about playing week in, week out.

“I’m surprised to see Bradford where they are. Obviously there have been a few injuries but you see the squad they’ve got on paper and it’s up there with the best in this league.

“Get those players back on the pitch and it won’t be a problem and I’m happy to join in the fight.”

The arrival of 31-year-old Ellison further tops up the average age of a side that Taylor has suddenly packed with experience.

The City boss has already planned his side and will face his former club with confidence.

“The team that will start is very capable of winning any match in League Two.

“I would find it totally unacceptable if I was a supporter and didn’t see our players run around more than Wycombe. And if the ball goes for us as well, that would be a plus.

“I’m expecting us to show Wycombe how much we can play and how much we want to win.”