Author Archives
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“One more Bradford City match”
By Jason McKeown We’ve probably all had this sort of person in our lives at some point, or perhaps they’re still around. A much older Bradford City supporter, who has experienced all the ups and downs from a very different… Read More ›
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Parkinson looks for proven players as he goes down an unproven route
By Jason McKeown Slowly but surely, piece by piece, a clearer picture is emerging on the surface of the jigsaw Phil Parkinson is trying to build for next season. The arrival of 35-year-old Gary Jones on a one year deal from Rochdale… Read More ›
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A good afternoon’s work for Bradford City, as Jones and Oliver sign
By Jason McKeown In what was clearly a productive day at Valley Parade, Gary Jones has signed for Bradford City on a one-year deal from Rochdale and player of the season Luke Oliver has agreed a two-year contract to remain… Read More ›
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There’s only one Dalai Lama, or is there?
By Mick Shackleton It is now more than a decade since Bradford City graced the Premier League. Since then the Club have been relegated on three separate occasions and last season finished in the lower reaches of Football League 2…. Read More ›
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Stop the press
By Jason McKeown As news coming out of Valley Parade seemingly grinds to a standstill, two professionals who have spent several years reporting on Bradford City rocked up at the latest Skipton and Craven Bantams Supporters Club meeting, on Wednesday,… Read More ›
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The Midweek Player Focus – close season special #5: Mark Bower (04/05)
Our close season Width of a Post ‘Midweek Player Focus – Close Season Special’ series has arrived back in 2004/05, as Jason McKeown reflects on the local hero who came of age. On a corner, by a road junction, next to… Read More ›
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Bantamstrek completes three peaks challenge
By Richard Copley Bradford City supporters and staff members joined forces last Saturday to brave wet and windy conditions and complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the Bradford Burns Unit. The fundraising event, which was the brainchild… Read More ›
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Mark Stewart leaves Bradford City
By Jason McKeown Mark Stewart has today had his contract terminated by Bradford City following an unsuccessful spell at Valley Parade. The 23-year-old striker – signed from Falkirk last summer alongside Chris Mitchell and Jack Compton – made 15 appearances… Read More ›
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Believe: the fixtures are out
By Jason McKeown It is, traditionally at least, one of the defining moments of the close season. In one quick swoop, the publishing of the fixture list suddenly sees your weekend plans for 10 months pencilled into place. Compared to… Read More ›
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City’s 2012/13 approach auditioned by England
By Jason McKeown It is, in my time watching football at least, the most different and unique England team that I have ever seen. Largely very organised (apart from a crazy 10-minute second half spell against Sweden), tactically-minded and ultra… Read More ›
