David Hopkin has been appointed as head coach of Bradford City.
He succeeds Michael Collins, who was sacked on Monday after six games in charge with City 17th in League One.
Collins, 48, has signed a two-year deal with the Yorkshire club.
The Former Scotland international Hopkin had a short spell as a player with the Bantams during the 2000-01 season and remains their record signing, having joined the club from Leeds for £2.5m.