Author Archives
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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 ›
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He managed Bradford City #4: Stuart McCall
By Katie Whyatt To Bradford City fans, Stuart McCall needs no introduction. He is hailed by many as the Bantams’ greatest ever player; the prolific, heart-on-his-sleeve midfield dynamo bound to the club by emotion, tragedy and triumph, and who boasts… Read More ›
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Farewell Matt Duke
By Jason McKeown Matt Duke’s time at Bradford City has followed a narrative increasingly familiar with many of Phil Parkinson’s signings. After a less than auspicious start, negative judgements are made that seem certain to be cast in stone, only… Read More ›
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Bradford City’s unsung hero – talking to Nick Allamby (1/2)
By Nick Beanland Nick Allamby is Head of Sports Performance at Bradford City. He, along with Phil Parkinson and Steve Parkin, signed a new three-year deal shortly after the epic 2012/13 season. Nick very kindly agreed to speak to me last week as… Read More ›
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He managed Bradford City #3: Colin Todd
By Jason McKeown There surely isn’t another manager in modern Bradford City history who split opinion to the level of Colin Todd. Highly respected by a section of supporters for bringing stability and calm following a turbulent period, Todd was… Read More ›
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The Ticketzone fiasco rumbles on…
By Martin Davison For all the message-board and T&A coverage of the Ticketzone play off final ticket fiasco – where hundreds of Bradford City fans who bought tickets found their card was later the subject of fraudulent use – there will… Read More ›
