Bradford's seventh summer signing Stephen Darby has admitted that the ambition of manager Phil Parkinson is what convinced him to sign for the Valley Parade outfit.

Darby signed a two-year deal with the League Two club after being released by Liverpool at the end of last season, but feels that Bradford is a club where he can fulfil his ambitions.

Speaking to the club's official website, Darby said: "Bradford is obviously a big club and the ambition of the manager really sold the place to me.

"Once I'd spoken to him, that really made my mind up to join here. This is the first club I've signed for permanently away from Liverpool so it really feels like a new chapter in my career for me."

Darby made three first-team appearances during his time at Liverpool.