Author Archives
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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 ›
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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 ›
