Former Australia international and Manly boss Geoff Toovey was appointed head coach of Bradford yesterday.

The appointment of Toovey, who was in charge of Manly from 2012 to 2015, was announced at a press conference at Odsal fronted by new owners Andrew Chalmers and Graham Lowe.

“Geoff has agreed terms with us to become our head coach,” Lowe said. “He’s a proven and uncompromising coach and such a good leader. He will be an exciting addition.”

Lowe also announced the appointment of former England international Leon Pryce as captain on his return to the club.

Pryce will lead the team for the first time when Bradford play Huddersfield in a pre-season friendly tomorrow.

“Leon’s leadership is very obvious to us,” said Lowe.