Paul Mullin will be back with Stanley next season according to John Coleman, after the frontman's shock loan move to Bradford City.

“The decision wasn’t made by myself but the decision made by the club was in the club’s best interests, taking everything into consideration, and you have to respect that," Coleman told the Lancashire Telegraph ahead of the game against Darlington.

“As far as I’m concerned, I don’t think it’s going to be made permanent.

“You can never say never in football but I fully expect Paul to be wearing number 10 next season for Accrington.”