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Two years of stunning progress leaves few regrets
Hartlepool United vs Bradford City preview @Victoria Park on Tuesday 2 September, 2013 By Jason McKeown Two years to the day since first taking charge of a Bradford City match – a 1-1 draw at Morecambe with Ross Hannah’s late equaliser… Read More ›
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Inept to adept at the Lamex
Stevenage 1 Tansey 23 (pen) Bradford City 1 Reid 48 Saturday 31 August, 2013 Written by David Lawrence (images by Mike Holdsworth) The day had started well for the large following of Bradford City fans and quite a few of… Read More ›
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These are great times to be a Bradford City fan
By James Storrie These are great times to be a Bradford City fan. The good times have returned at long last and there is a buzz around Valley Parade that has not reared its head for a very long time…. Read More ›
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Turning a good start into a great one – City travel South
Stevenage vs Bradford City preview @Broadhall Way on Saturday 31 August, 2013 Written by Andrew Baxter (image by David Lawrence) Cast your mind back to the last time Bradford City played Stevenage at Valley Parade. Do you remember it? If… Read More ›
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Speaking to Julian Rhodes – part two
Continuing from part one, Julian Rhodes talks to WOAP editor Jason McKeown about the historic 2012/13 season, the future of Nahki Wells and the renting of Valley Parade. WOAP: How important is the youth set up? Our youth system is very successful…. Read More ›
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Speaking to Julian Rhodes – part one
By Jason McKeown I’m about to meet Bradford City joint-chairman Julian Rhodes and have just realised that I have sick on my shoulder. 11 weeks since becoming a dad for the first time, my limited parenting experience meant I did not… Read More ›
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Making hay – and noise – while the sun shines
Bradford City 2 Wells 45+87 Sheffield United 0 Saturday 24 August, 2013 Written by Nick Beanland (images by Claire Epton, see note below) How good does this feel? After six years of purgatory in the basement division Bradford City have… Read More ›
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The season takes shape as City welcome Sheffield United
Bradford City vs Sheffield United preview @Valley Parade on Saturday 24 August, 2013 By Gareth Walker Bradford City will aim to bounce back from a disappointing defeat at Port Vale last Saturday when we welcome promotion favourites Sheffield United to… Read More ›
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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 ›