 The "Latics" reached the play-offs in 1986–87, but were beaten by Leeds United in the semi-finals.He then left Boundary Park and was signed by Terry Dolan at Bradford City for £40,000, and scored 19 goals in 38 games in 1987–88 to become the "Bantams" top scorer.Bradford lost to Middlesbrough in the Second Division play-off semi-finals, despite a 2–1 victory in the first leg at Valley Parade.