Former skipper Guy Branston has left Bradford City.

Branston agreed to cancel his contract by mutual consent, even though he had another year to run.

Signed last summer by Peter Jackson, the well-travelled centre half found himself out of favour soon after Phil Parkinson took over.

He briefly went on loan to Rotherham before returning to the City ranks towards the end of the season when Andrew Davies and Luke Oliver were both suspended.

Branston made 19 appearances and scored one goal. But he was advised to look for a new club by Parkinson.