Author Archives
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The eyes of the world are upon us, but it is what we see with our own that matters
By Jason McKeown If I have one regret about Bradford City’s time in the Premier League, purely from the perspective of being a supporter, it was the lack of interest I took in the national media coverage at the time…. Read More ›
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To hoop or not to hoop?
By Mahesh Johal As I left Villa Park last Tuesday I was amazed to see several vendors selling ‘Bradford City – Wembley 2013’ tee shirts and scarfs. Twenty minutes had passed since beating Aston Villa, and already these men were… Read More ›
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Obama Songsters get behind Bradford – “There’s no one as Wembley as Bradford City”
By Ger Corrigan (lead singer) Corrigan Brothers, the Irish Band who have amassed over ten million Youtube hits as well as charting all over the world, with their huge international hit “There’s no one as Irish as Barack Obama” and who… Read More ›
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How I almost missed out on Villa Park
By Martin Gregory Where to start? No sleep for three days ahead of the night, constantly pacing up and down, less intake of food than usual. No one would have thought this was for a football match. This is not… Read More ›
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Eyes on the big prize, but eyes must stay on bigger picture
By Rob Burn With our world as it is at the moment it’s almost too early to take stock and think of things other than Wembley. But the cup final is only one (glorious) match in a future that will… Read More ›
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Re-focusing minds as Wycombe come to Bradford
Please note: a pitch inspection is scheduled at Valley Parade for 11am Friday morning, with the prospects of the game going ahead not looking promising. Either way, Width of a Post has some more post-Villa articles to share with you… Read More ›
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The New Normal
By Alex Scott I’m not sure what I can really add here. I’m not really sure what I’m feeling, let alone thinking. Every time I think about it, or watch any highlights, I become all giddy and have to go… Read More ›
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Il avait l’habitude de travailler à la Co-op
By David Pendleton The team from the fourth tier captured the nation’s hearts. Run on a virtually non-existent budget, the gallant team, passionately supported by fans bedecked in the club’s distinctive colours, caused shock after shock en route to becoming… Read More ›
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Villa 2 Bradford City 1 (agg 3-4) – how the players rated
By Luke Lockwood There are 11 men who will forever be associated with the most memorable night in Bradford City’s history. 11 men who are suddenly in the national spotlight. These players have performed what some will go as far… Read More ›
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The greatest night in Bradford City’s history?
Aston Villa 2 Benteke 24, Weimann 89 Bradford City 1 Hanson 55 Bradford City win 4-3 on aggregate Tuesday 22 January, 2013 By Jason McKeown The secret behind ageing – or maturing if you will – is the level of weariness you… Read More ›
