By Gareth Walker Having previously enjoyed writing about one of my favourite City managers, Chris Kamara, I am now tasked with writing about one of my least favourite, Jim Jefferies. It is easy to explain why my sentiments towards the… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City
He managed Bradford City #12: Frank Stapleton
By Nick Beanland As someone who’s supported City since 1984, if I had to choose a manager to write about it would be one of those rare creatures who brought success to the club: Cherry, Dolan, Kamara, Jewell or Parkinson. It… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City #11: Nicky Law
By Jason McKeown Nicky Law looked more like your PE teacher than he did the manager of your football club. There was something about the way his clothes didn’t quite seem to fit him properly, and of course his distinctive… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City #10: John Docherty
By Ian Hemmens This era is a tough one for me to speak about without any hint of bias or bitterness or anger. Let me elaborate for you. I’ve been following Bradford City since the mid-1960s and, in that time,… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City #9: Paul Jewell
By Jason McKeown Looking back on Paul Jewell’s time managing Bradford City is akin to sitting back in a comfortable recliner chair, sipping a glass of cold beer whilst listening to your favourite album. It is comfort food for the… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City #8: David Menzies
By Ian Hemmens David Menzies had possibly the hardest job of any Bradford City manager. How do you follow a legend and possibly the greatest manager the club has ever had? David Menzies was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, to a… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City #7: Chris Kamara
By Gareth Walker “There’s only one Chris Kamara!”, was our anthem of choice on 26th May 1996 as we earnt our first promotion in 11 years. The venue was the old Wembley stadium, it was the first time that we… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City #6: Peter Taylor
By Jason McKeown Mark Lawn was the last member of the Bradford City board to make his mind up about Peter Taylor. Halfway through a three month trial period at the back end of the 2009/10 season, Lawn contrasted Taylor’s… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City #5: Peter O’Rourke
By Ian Hemmens After last season’s momentous achievements, Phil Parkinson is now assured of a place in City’s history. But in this series of Bradford City managers, I’d like to put forward the man I still consider the No 1… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City #4: Stuart McCall
By Katie Whyatt To Bradford City fans, Stuart McCall needs no introduction. He is hailed by many as the Bantams’ greatest ever player; the prolific, heart-on-his-sleeve midfield dynamo bound to the club by emotion, tragedy and triumph, and who boasts… Read More ›
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