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• Cup Final: The last time we went to Wembley

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  By Gareth Walker I was 12, almost 13 years old when Bradford City last got to Wembley. It was the first time that I had been to watch them anywhere other than at Valley Parade. My memories of the Division… Read More ›

• Cup Final: Special magazine charts City and Swans stories

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  By Mahesh Johal I am a Bradford City memorabilia hoarder. A fan since 1996, I have kept nearly all my match tickets. I own a back catalogue of replica shirts, badges, match programmes and City Gents. However, my biggest vice… Read More ›

• Cup Final: My son used to work at the Co-op

  By Width of a Post on February 19, 2013 • ( 20 )

  By Michael Hanson When my son James walks out at Wembley on Sunday, I know that there will be a tear in my eye. Myself, my wife and rest of the family will be there watching; feeling hugely proud of what… Read More ›

• Cup Final: City aim to emulate legend Jamie Lawrence

  By Width of a Post on February 18, 2013 • ( 2 )

  By Jason McKeown Befitting his unusual playing career, Bradford City legend Jamie Lawrence is a member of an elite group of footballers who have lifted the League Cup – despite the right winger never having played at Wembley. Back in 1997, Jamie was an extra time… Read More ›

• Cup Final: Wembley is not just about the devoted

  By Width of a Post on February 18, 2013 • ( 7 )

  By Jason McKeown Seconds after the final whistle was blown at Villa Park on 22 January, 2013, a delirious Phil Parkinson used his on-the-pitch interview with Sky Sports to boldly declare that Bradford City fans could sell out Wembley on… Read More ›

• Beyond Wembley: What can bring Bradford together?

  By Width of a Post on February 18, 2013 • ( 1 )

  26 February 2013, 6:30-8:00pm Carlisle Business Centre, 60 Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BD By Helen Stroud Bradford City have thrilled a city and surprised the whole country by becoming the first team from English football’s fourth division to reach a… Read More ›

• The last day of term

  By Width of a Post on February 16, 2013 • ( 14 )

  AFC Wimbledon 2 Midson 83, Alexander 90 Bradford City 1 Thompson 59 Saturday 16 February, 2013 By Alex Scott I haven’t been looking forward to today. There’s been a dread in the pit of my stomach which has been building… Read More ›

• BANTAMSPAST update and news of a new book

  By Width of a Post on February 16, 2013

  By John Dewhirst When it was first announced that the new school would be opening in the VP office block it was hoped that the BANTAMSPAST museum could be relocated elsewhere in the ground – for example in the Bantams… Read More ›

• Wembley song number six: Watch out Swansea we’re Bradford City

  By Width of a Post on February 15, 2013 • ( 3 )

  By Jason McKeown Our series looking at cup final songs comes to a close (unless we’ve missed anyone, please let me know if we have) with Martin Keighley’s melodic offering ‘Watch our Swansea we’re Bradford City’. Martin told Width of… Read More ›

• A chance to build on the momentum for the promotion push at AFC Wimbledon

  By Width of a Post on February 15, 2013 • ( 1 )

  AFC Wimbledon vs Bradford City preview @Cherry Red Records Stadium on Saturday 16 February, 2013 By Mark Danylczuk A hint of optimism in the air. Some light at the end of the tunnel after a winless start to 2013. The win… Read More ›