Right-back Paul Arnison wants to leave Bradford City in a bid to secure regular first-team football.
Right-back looking to move away to secure regular football
Bradford City right-back Paul Arnison wants to leave the club in a bid to secure regular first-team football.
The 31-year-old has fallen down the pecking order after the Bantams' double summer swoop for Simon Ramsden from Rochdale and Blackburn youngster Jon Bateson.
Despite being only halfway through a two-year contract, he hopes to now secure a move away, feeling his days are numbered at Valley Parade.
"I knew the manager was bringing in a right-back for competition but when two came in, it was time for me to move on," Arnison told the
Telegraph & Argus.
"I don't want to leave the club but things don't always work out as you want. I'm 31, nearly 32, and at my age I just want to be playing.
Situation
"I've spoken to the gaffer and he knows the situation. If I can find a club, and it's amicable for both parties, then I will look to go somewhere and hopefully play regularly again."
Arnison, who played 28 games for the Bantams last season, is looking for a club in the North-East for family reasons.
He has already sounded out Darlington and former club Hartlepool without success, but is remaining hopeful.
"Nothing's really happening at the moment. I'm just training and working hard and waiting to see if something will come off," said Arnison.
"Right-backs are not normally a priority area. It's different if you're a centre forward, central midfield or a goalkeeper because they are more sought-after.
"And it's hard with that many players trying to find a club, especially in the credit crunch."
While Arnison knows circumstances may change at Valley Parade, he would ideally like to move to play regularly.
Professional
He added: "I'll still be professional because you never know what might happen. If you get injuries, suspensions or loss of form then things could change.
"You've got to be fit and keep ticking over because clubs can come in at any time. But I am finding it tough because every footballer just wants to play.
"It's hard when you're out injured so to not be involved at all is not what you want.
"If it means taking a pay cut to go somewhere, then that's fine. I just want to be out on the pitch."
