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First of two important home games as Barnet travel to VP
Bradford City vs Barnet match preview @Valley Parade on Saturday 15 September, 2012 By Jason McKeown If there was a minuscule sense of disappointment that five first-half Bradford City goals were not added to in the second 45 the last time we filed… Read More ›
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The Midweek Player Focus #19: Will Atkinson
By Alex Scott Jubilant cheers were echoing round Valley Parade as the whistle sounded last May, rising above the relieved hum of conversation and applause. All of those associated with Swindon Town were able to savour the moment and begin… Read More ›
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Where will Bradford City finish this season?
The Width of a Post is conducting a very quick survey of readers and hope you (and your friends) will join in. We’re curious about general expectations for this season and – although it’s still early days – would like… Read More ›
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Parkinson’s latest away approach deserves praise, but he still lacks the right answer
By Jason McKeown For the second weekend in a row, I found myself muttering to others about Phil Parkinson’s tactics. This is not the beginnings of any campaign against the Bradford City manager – I firmly believe he has done… Read More ›
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Getting back on track after Connell rescues a point
Accrington Stanley 1 Amond 73 Bradford City 1 Connell 83 Saturday 8 September, 2012 By Gareth Walker Another away day for City, another huge following of away fans, and more soaring temperatures. Fortunately this time, unlike the Gillingham and Rotherham… Read More ›
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The stats look tragic – can City create magic?
Accrington Stanley vs Bradford City match preview @The Crown Ground on Saturday 8 September, 2012 By Phil Abbott As City prepare for a ‘pick-me-up’ visit to Accrington Stanley on Saturday, the stats are stacked against the Bantams in a number… Read More ›
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Boss Trumps part 1 – which manager holds all the cards?
By Phil Abbott Many a youthful afternoon would be spent in the Abbott household battling my mates over Top Trumps of fast cars, carnivorous dinosaurs and supersonic war planes. If it wasn’t that, it would be charging around in the… Read More ›
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The Midweek Player Focus #18: Matt Duke
By Jason McKeown Some people just can’t take a hint. Four months after effectively being told his Bradford City career was over – either by accident or design – goalkeeper Matt Duke’s position at the club looks more secure than… Read More ›
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Bradford City’s ambassador takes over Bradford Bulls, can the two clubs work together?
By Jason McKeown The reaction from supporters in each camp, when the news was announced last month that Bradford City were in talks to buy the Bradford Bulls, was depressingly familiar. “How would unsuccessful Division Four owners help us?” cried… Read More ›
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A rude, rude awakening after PP forgets to be pragmatic
Rotherham United 4 O’Connor 1, Evans 24+86, Pringle 34 Bradford City 0 Saturday 1 September, 2012 By Jason McKeown In the space of 33 minutes, three Rotherham United goals had caused the giddy optimism built on the back of three… Read More ›
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