THE majority of Bradford City fans begrudgingly agree that it was the right time for their two managers to leave their respective post.

Mark Trueman, 33, and Conor Sellars, 29, were given their marching orders by the City board earlier this afternoon.

The pair had a remarkably good start after being handed the reigns on an initial interim basis when Stuart McCall was sacked last December.

Six losses on the bounce left the club pondering their future in the Football League but those fortunes were quickly reversed.

Only one defeat in Trueman and Sellars' first 15 games shoved the Bantams right into the playoff picture allowing the absent fans to dream about a Wembley visit.

Spirits were so high that the duo's stay was made permanent when they signed a deal running until summer 2022.

However, a torrid run of nine defeats in their final 15 matches of the season left supporters questioning whether Trueman and Sellars were the right men for the job.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: City fan Richard Dunbar admits the time was probably rightCity fan Richard Dunbar admits the time was probably right

Councillor Richard Dunbar (Lab, Thornton and Allerton), a City season ticket holder for a number of years, believes a lack of experience and poor results towards the end of their tenure ultimately cost them.

He added: "I was a little be shocked considering the good start that they made at the club.

"Although I think they are talented managers, do they have the experience to get us up next year?

"I do feel sorry for them, but I think the club are thinking about the future. 

"Football is a results-based business and if you looked at the results over the last few months they weren’t great. If Stuart (McCall) fell by that sword then perhaps the same thing should be applied to Sellars and Trueman. 

"Whether you are managing a football team or a business, you have got to motivate your staff even in the tough times. You have got to keep your eyes on the prize. Did people take their eye of the ball? Potentially yes.

"You want your players to work hard no matter what the situation. At Bradford City, we want to see players fight no matter what game it is, the fans deserve that."

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Humayun Islam, of the Bangla Bantams, feels the decision is slightly harshHumayun Islam, of the Bangla Bantams, feels the decision is slightly harsh

Humayun Islam, Bangla Bantams chairman, added: "I am a bit surprised really because they kept us in the league, we thought we were going to end up in non-league.

"With no crowd and little experience, what they have done is still magical.

"I think we should have given them the opportunity to start the new season. It is a bit unfair, they should have been there when the fans return.

"You are going to get bad results but ultimately they kept us in the league and that’s the bigger picture.

"If I was Trueman and Sellars I would be disappointed.

"I think they have got somebody in the pipeline and that is why they have done this."

Here's how those on Twitter felt about the news.