Author Archives
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Transfer talk
By Andrew Baxter It is that time of the season again, where the rumour mill goes into overdrive over potential new signings. But this summer, could the picture be more settled for City? For the first team in six or… Read More ›
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He managed Bradford City #7: Chris Kamara
By Gareth Walker “There’s only one Chris Kamara!”, was our anthem of choice on 26th May 1996 as we earnt our first promotion in 11 years. The venue was the old Wembley stadium, it was the first time that we… Read More ›
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A sad goodbye to Will Atkinson
By Jason McKeown “It is really heartening to see the change in Atkinson, who has had unrivalled support from Phil Parkinson, which adds affirmation to the manager’s ability to sign, develop and mould players into the current City squad.” Width… Read More ›
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The good news continues as McHugh and Doyle sign on and Mark Yeates arrives
By Gareth Walker The news of Bradford City making their first new signing of pre-season yesterday has been followed up quickly by the announcement that Carl McHugh and Nathan Doyle have signed one-year extensions to their contracts and will both… Read More ›
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City make their first new signing of the summer as Jason Kennedy becomes a Bantam
By Gareth Walker Bradford City today made their first foray into the transfer market this summer by announcing that they had completed the free transfer signing of Rochdale midfielder Jason Kennedy on a two year deal. Durham-born Kennedy was long… Read More ›
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Zavon Hines departs Bradford City having helped to take it forwards
By Jason McKeown As if yet another indication were needed of the feel-good factor that abounds around Valley Parade, it can be found in the news that Zavon Hines has left Bradford City after Phil Parkinson opted against offering him a new… Read More ›
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He managed Bradford City #6: Peter Taylor
By Jason McKeown Mark Lawn was the last member of the Bradford City board to make his mind up about Peter Taylor. Halfway through a three month trial period at the back end of the 2009/10 season, Lawn contrasted Taylor’s… Read More ›
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BANTAMSPAST: An alternative history of BCAFC
By John Dewhirst Last year I announced plans for the publication of a new book on the history of the club with a focus on City memorabilia, collectables and ephemera to provide an alternative perspective of life at Valley Parade… Read More ›
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He managed Bradford City #5: Peter O’Rourke
By Ian Hemmens After last season’s momentous achievements, Phil Parkinson is now assured of a place in City’s history. But in this series of Bradford City managers, I’d like to put forward the man I still consider the No 1… Read More ›
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The club’s in the black, and so too is Mark Lawn
By Jason McKeown There was – typically for the Telegraph & Argus – a wholly positive tone to this week’s announcement that Bradford City made a £1.5 million profit for the 2012/13 season. Undoubtedly it is a significant achievement that… Read More ›