Bradford have moved quickly to appoint a new manager after naming David Hopkin as Michael Collins' successor.

The Bantams fired Collins on Monday night after a poor start to the campaign and Hopkin was in position by Tuesday morning, signing a two-year deal.

The 48-year-old, who had a brief spell as a player at Valley Parade, has been out of work since leaving Scottish club Livingston in the summer.

He told the club's official website: "I am absolutely delighted to be joining the Bantams and cannot wait to get started.

"This is a huge opportunity for me. We have a talented squad and I am looking forward to working with the players and staff.

"The club is ambitious and so am I. Although my time as a player here was cut short by injury, I enjoyed my stay and took away some great memories.

"Our supporters are extremely passionate and I want to give them a team and performances they can be proud of."

Chairman Edin Rahic added: "We are very pleased to welcome David to the club.

"David received a great deal of admiration for his success in Scotland, with Livingston.

"He is very passionate about our club and is excited to be in charge."

Hopkin becomes Bradford's fourth manager in this calendar year, following on from Stuart McCall, Simon Grayson and Collins.

Everton midfielder James McCarthy, meanwhile, is set to return to training at the end of September as he continues his rehabilitation from a broken leg.

The Republic of Ireland international has been sidelined since January when he sustained an horrendous double compound fracture of his lower right leg in a challenge with striker Salomon Rondon during a match against West Brom at Goodison Park.

McCarthy has been on the comeback trail since undergoing an operation a few days later but will be gradually integrated into the team set-up later this month.

"He is progressing well," manager Marco Silva told the Liverpool Echo.

"We expect in the next weeks to start, slow-by-slow and step-by-step, working with the team."