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• Remembering Luke Oliver

  By Width of a Post on November 18, 2015

  

  “He played a key role in applying the brakes and in turning around this club – and for that we will always be thankful.”

• The life of a Bradford City supporter #2: Teenage dirtbag

  By Width of a Post on November 16, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

  WOAP’s infrequent series about the lifestyle and culture of supporting Bradford City continues with Jason McKeown looking back on his teenage years following the club.

• They’re all part of a masterplan

  By Width of a Post on November 14, 2015 • ( 15 )

  

  City 2 Crewe 0: An easy victory over the struggling visitors pushes City to the brink of the play offs, as the players continue to follow the manager’s gameplan.

• The Bradford City Fire, the national press, and the need for balance

  By Width of a Post on November 13, 2015 • ( 16 )

  

  “We continue to mourn what happened 30 years ago, and try to move on from that day with stoicism and dignity. Please don’t stomp all over that dignity. “

• All managers make dreadful signings, but Phil Parkinson’s recruitment record continues to stack up well

  By Width of a Post on November 12, 2015 • ( 8 )

  

  By Jason McKeown “I hope that he didn’t talk about signings players, his record was awful”. That was what a long-time Manchester United supporter, and former Old Trafford season ticket holder, said to me when I told him I had… Read More ›

• A heartfelt plea regarding the inquiry

  By Width of a Post on November 10, 2015 • ( 11 )

  

  “We don’t need vengeance, we are not vindictive. We merely need to heal.”

• Toothless Bradford City labour to inevitable FA Cup replay

  By Width of a Post on November 8, 2015 • ( 4 )

  

  Aldershot Town 0 City 0: An unbalanced Bantams side are held by non-league Aldershot Town, whilst displaying a worrying lack of creativity.

• “Does anyone like football?” – Part 5: Johan Cruyff and Total Football

  By Width of a Post on November 6, 2015

  

  In the 1970s the growth of colour TV was perfectly timed to capture glorious Orange Total Football – and the emergence of a legend who sprinkled his stardust in Bradford.

• The right mentality and character lifts battling Bradford City into promotion contention

  By Width of a Post on November 3, 2015 • ( 18 )

  

  City 1 Blackpool 0: James Hanson’s goal on half time extends Bantams’ unbeaten run to 6 and puts them in a season-best league position of 9th.

• Battling Bradford City cope well with life with the Lions

  By Width of a Post on November 1, 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  Millwall 0 City 0: The battling visitors end complete an unbeaten month in the league with a useful point from the Lions’ den.