Author Archives
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The Midweek Player Focus #38: James Hanson
By Jason McKeown It was the soundtrack to many a half time, during Peter Taylor’s reign as manager. And Peter Jackson’s. And the early part of Phil Parkinson’s. Bradford City would inevitably be struggling to impress, and the inquest on… Read More ›
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He managed Bradford City #13: Jim Jefferies
By Gareth Walker Having previously enjoyed writing about one of my favourite City managers, Chris Kamara, I am now tasked with writing about one of my least favourite, Jim Jefferies. It is easy to explain why my sentiments towards the… Read More ›
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Bradford City stumble to first league defeat
Port Vale 2 Hughes 42, Loft 67 Bradford City 1 Wells 58 Saturday 17 August, 2013 By Joe Cockburn It was a frustrating afternoon for Bradford City and their fans as Phil Parkinson’s men fell to their first defeat of… Read More ›
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Vote for Stuart
By Jason McKeown Prostate Cancer UK – the Football League’s specially chosen charity partner for the second successive season – has launched a special football campaign to raise awareness about the illness. ‘Men United’ aims to identify the greatest captains… Read More ›
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The evolution will not be televised
Port Vale vs Bradford City preview @Vale Park on Saturday 17 August, 2013 By Jason McKeown ‘Bradford City return to the cup that rebuilt the club’ ran a Daily Telegraph headline prior to the club’s first round clash with Huddersfield Town… Read More ›
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My deep, dark secret
By Katie Whyatt I’ve got a confession to make. It’s not pretty, but the whole rivalry between Huddersfield and us, that local derby game, has got me thinking, and I feel it’s time to come clean. It’s a secret I’ve… Read More ›
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It (still) feels magic
By Jason McKeown Envy is not only one of the seven deadly sins, it is an unattractive emotion to feel. Back in April 2005, Hull City came to Valley Parade for a League One clash bringing with them one of… Read More ›
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Outstanding Bradford City destroy hapless Carlisle
Bradford City 4 Yeates 20, Wells 24, Hanson 29, Jones 67 Carlisle United 0 Saturday 10 August, 2013 Written by Mark Scully (images by Claire Epton, see note below) League One football returned to Valley Parade with a stylish performance… Read More ›
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Let the noise re-commence
By Mahesh Johal If there is lasting feeling from Tuesday night’s defeat to Huddersfield, it won’t be that of dejection or resentment after losing to our nearest rival. Instead, many will remember it for the excitement that surged through the… Read More ›
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City aim to hang on to the coat-tails of Nahki Wells
Bradford City vs Carlisle United preview @Valley Parade on Saturday 10 August, 2013 By Damien Wilkinson The visit to Valley Parade by Carlisle United represents the inaugural home fixture of Bradford City’s long awaited return to League One. With apparently… Read More ›