Author Archives
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The best is yet to come?
By Andrew Baxter I kid you not; someone called me a “glory hunter” a couple of weeks ago, for following my beloved Bradford City to Wembley. How times have changed! Being 17-years-old, I only vaguely remember the “glory years” of… Read More ›
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Maintain Radio Silence
By Philip Jackson I began this season in a familiar and comfortable football rut. I refer to the general world of football consumption, the things I listened to, the things I watched and the people and outlets I got it… Read More ›
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Andrew Davies extends Bradford City stay after finding stability
By Jason McKeown For a long time it seemed as though the relationship between Andrew Davies and Bradford City was one of short-term convenience that could never last. Signed on loan from Stoke City in September 2011, the 27-year-old was… Read More ›
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2012/13 season review: An unforgettable season
Concluding Width of a Post’s 2012/13 season review, writers Gareth Walker, Ian Sheard and Joe Cockburn reflect on a memorable 10 months. Where does the 2012/13 season rank amongst your time supporting Bradford City? Gareth: I think a lot will… Read More ›
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Sit back and enjoy the summer
By Matt Briggs With the biggest deal of the summer already in the bag at Valley Parade, we can look forward to a relaxing couple of months. Phil Parkinson’s new three-year contract was up and away the most crucial piece… Read More ›
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2012/13 season review: The Power of Both
By Alex Scott The strategy employed by Phil Parkinson during the past year has undoubtedly been a triumph. We can’t avoid analysing it through the lens of the outcome, as fantastic as that has been. I could write with some… Read More ›
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2012/13 season review: He’s magic, ya know
By Joe Cockburn It was no secret that in the first five years of City’s dragged out stay in League Two, a midfield general had been the missing element. Messers Flynn, McLaren, Evans, Bullock, Bolder, Doherty, Worthington, Ravenhill all tried… Read More ›
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2012/13 season review: Dan, Me and Bradford City
By Philip Jackson It was a warm, glorious day in April 2011, the road twisted towards Hereford from Worcester, breathing in the scenery all around us, quintessentially English, bright greens and golds, trees and flowers in bloom stood before the… Read More ›
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2012/13 season review: The man behind promotion
By Mark Scully Phil Parkinson has probably never had it so good during his managerial career. On a personal level, his stock is the highest it has ever been and, in all honesty, he could probably have his pick of… Read More ›
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2012/13 season review: Life on the road
By Gareth Walker I was recently reminded that, back in June, I made the bold statement I would only be attending two away games during the 2012/13 campaign. Including the two trips to Wembley, I ended up attending 18 –… Read More ›