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Survive and advance
Aldershot Town 0 Bradford City 2 Wells 28 + 39 Saturday 10 November, 2012 By Alex Scott It was a business trip. Get in, get out. Everything went along with Phil Parkinson’s pre-match plan, right down to the textbook applause… Read More ›
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Why I am the best Bradford City fan in the world (and why you are too)
By Jason McKeown Ever since the draw for the quarter finals of the League Cup paired Bradford City up with Arsenal, a rather unedifying supporter debate has swirled about who deserves to be first in the queue when tickets go on… Read More ›
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Stick or twist as Parkinson looks to get the best out of City
Aldershot Town vs Bradford City match preview @The Recreation Ground on Saturday 10 November, 2012 By Jason McKeown As Will Atkinson – a favourite of this parish – worked tirelessly to create an opening against Chesterfield long after many of… Read More ›
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In Parky We Trust – so now let’s set about keeping him
By Jason McKeown When Phil Parkinson lines up against Arsene Wenger in the Valley Parade dug outs next month, he might choose to take a moment to reflect on the symbolism of the occasion and how far the City manager’s career… Read More ›
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Not exactly fireworks!
Bradford City 0 Chesterfield 0 Tuesday 6 November, 2012 By Luke Lockwood Excitement like Wigan can’t happen every week. The lowest crowd at Valley Parade this season witnessed City being held to a 0-0 by Chesterfield and those who did… Read More ›
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Back to The Bread and Butter as City learn to Prioritise
Bradford City vs Chesterfield preview @Valley Parade on Tuesday 6 November, 2012 By Gareth Walker After our recent Cup excursions, City return to League action with the visit of Chesterfield tonight. It has been ten days since our controversial defeat… Read More ›
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Taking the FA cup seriously
Northampton Town 1 Moult 61 Bradford City 1 Atkinson 32 Saturday 3 November, 2012 By David Lawrence Those that went to ‘that match’ on Tuesday night will be familiar with the type of location where Northampton Town have relocated themselves…. Read More ›
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Bradford City vs Arsenal: a great occasion, so long as we get it right
By Jason McKeown When Manchester United’s Scott Wootton fouled Chelsea’s Ramires in the penalty area just as the referee Lee Mason was due to blow full time on a 3-2 United win, you could hear the groans from Bradford City fans… Read More ›
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The other cup competition, as City head to Northampton
Northampton Town vs Bradford City FA Cup preview @Sixfields Stadium on Saturday 3 November, 2012 By Mark Scully Suddenly on Wednesday evening, out of nowhere, I found myself having a lot of time and respect for two people. One being… Read More ›
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The Midweek Player Focus #25: Luke Oliver
By Alex Scott Watching Ricky Ravenhill’s sending off, all momentum built up over the past week dissipated, like air from a punctured forehead. It was frustrating, but such things have become commonplace in football: the Bradford City captain showed a… Read More ›