Wells: We'll make fans proud at Wembley

Nahki Wells vowed to repay Bradford’s “unbelievable” fans with promotion and a glorious season finale when he returns to Wembley.

The Bermudian striker took his goal tally this season to 25 with two goals in the 3-1 play-off semi-final second-leg win at Burton to complete a 5-4 aggregate win.

It booked a Wembley return for the Bantams after their chastening 5-0 defeat to Premier League Swansea in the Capital One Cup earlier this year.

While the League Two play-final against Northampton on May 18 is unlikely to attract as many headlines, Wells knows its value is greater to both fans and players.

“The fans have been the 12th man throughout our entire season,” he told the Bradford Telegraph and Argus. “Without them, I don’t think any of it was possible.

“It’s not easy for some people working nine to five every day and spending their earnings to come and watch us play. We’ll do whatever it takes to make them proud.

“They are such big supporters of the club and we want to do our best and make sure we put a smile on their faces.

“Promotion would do that for everyone. That’s the most important thing.

“We need to keep climbing the leagues and we’ve given ourselves a good chance to start that.”

After a post-Swansea dip, the 22-year-old former CedarBridge Academy pupil and Dandy Town player has got his mojo back, with seven goals in his past eight games.

And Wells predicted his goal exploits are far from over this season.

He added: “Twenty five is the exact number I set out for myself to score at the beginning of the season so I’m delighted to reach it.

“But I know there are more to come yet. I’ve got two more in my locker – I’ll save them for Wembley.

“I’ve scored against Northampton already so I’m confident that I can do it again and help us get promoted.

“It’s a big occasion, not only for myself but all the players. It’s been a phenomenal season and we all deserve it.

“The chairmen and fans are finally happy that we’ve got a team that can do the city and the club proud.”

After losing the first leg 3-2, the turnaround at Burton was a notable scalp considering the home side had won 12 of their past 13 games in front of their own fans.

Wells said: “To beat this team at home comfortably is unbelievable. In my opinion, it could have been five.

“I’m not saying it just because I play for Bradford City and I’m biased but I think we’re the best team in the league. If we do as the manager sets us up and we’re all on our game, I don’t think anyone can beat us.

"It was brilliant the way we turned the tie around. There was some magnificent attacking play and to keep them at bay with only scoring one goal is a great achievement – everyone deserves credit.

“It’s been a long journey. A few weeks back, we were sitting 11th or 12th in the table and had almost written off our season.

“But the manager’s done well, he regrouped us. We got over the loss to Swansea in the cup final and turned our season around.

“We finished as the form team in the table and that was the best way to creep into the play-offs. It was very unexpected and a lot of teams were shocked when we did.”