Wetherall was speaking as he left another day on the coaching field in his new position as first-team coach.

The former centre-back believes that all the players who have joined Bradford over the close season can help to push the Bantams on to a return to League One football.

Said Wetherall: "All the players we have signed are capable of playing at the level above, then when we get to the level above we want to be signing players from the level above that.

"It's all about building the club up and making sure we are developing properly both on and off the pitch.

"We have already brought a few blokes in, but we are still looking.

"It would be nice to have everything sorted so we can have a full first-team squad training together at the start of pre-season, but that is just not going to happen.

"If you look around I would guess that every club in England is still looking for new players, the recruitment isn't going to be settled by the start of July, so we have to be patient.

"The gaffer is still looking at bringing some more people in, but we are not rushing anything. What's the point of bringing in a player who isn't right for the club?

"We only want people who can help us to move forward, we won't be diving in and making rash decisions.

"Pre-season is a tough time for the players, but all the new boys have settled in well.

"The game may change but the fact that you have to work harder in pre-season than at any other stage is not going to change.

"Everyone just gets on with it and we know we will be fit and ready to go come the start of the new season."

Bradford will feel the pressure of expectation throughout the campaign with them being favourites to scoop the League Two title.

But Wetherall insists that won't affect the way City play.

He said: "The pressure doesn't come from outside, it comes from the goals we set ourselves.

"The thing is that bookies just look at the team with the biggest crowds and think that they must be favourites.

"But they don't look deeper inside the football club. They don't look at the outgoings that a club has to pay before they can even think about bringing new players in.

"We are happy with where we are and I believe that we can push for success and that there are enjoyable times ahead for everyone associated with Bradford City Football Club."

After an illustrious playing career, spanning 17 years, Wetherall decided it was time for a change and he is relishing every minute of his new role.

He added: "I am really enjoying it at the moment. who knows what will happen in the future, but I'm very happy now and this is something I'm sure I will enjoy for years to come.

"I feel I've made the right decision at the right time.