ANDY Kiwomya has left his role as City’s first-team performance coach.

The club this afternoon confirmed his departure from the coaching set-up where he had been involved since December.

The former City winger was initially brought in by former boss Derek Adams and worked alongside Mark Hughes and Glyn Hodges when they took over towards the end of last season.

Kiwomya leaves the position by mutual consent but is to continue working with the club in other capacities.

He said: “In my heart, I love being a part of the Bradford City family. That will never change.

“This November will see me graduate with a masters degree in advanced coaching practice, which will enable me to continue expanding my personal development and spending a little more time with my family, while helping to inspire and empower young people through new initiatives.

“As you all know, I am and always will be a massive Bradford City supporter. I would like to take this opportunity to say an enormous thanks to everyone I have worked with during my time in this role.

"That includes Mark Hughes, Derek Adams, Ryan Sparks, the players and staff and, most importantly, the supporters.

"You live in my heart and I am proud to say I now share childhood, schoolboy, playing, coaching and radio memories with you.

“It has always been an honour and a privilege, and long may that continue."

City chief executive Ryan Sparks said: “I would like to thank Andy for his services to the club.

“It has been a privilege to have him on our staff, and he showed true commitment to us when taking on the role during a challenging period for us on the pitch.

“Andy leaves this role on great terms and, while he is looking to spend more time with his family and on further studies, there remains a great opportunity for us to continue working together in other areas, in the future.”