By Alex Scott Phil Parkinson’s first signing at Bradford City, Kyel Reid immediately became the squad’s most important player. Last year, the squad’s primary ailment was their chronic one-dimensionality. Kyel Reid was that one dimension. In a perceived relegation battle… Read More ›
Midweek Player Focus
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 ›
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 ›
The Midweek Player Focus #17: David Syers
By Luke Lockwood This time last year David Syers had just swept up at the club’s award night and deservedly so – he even pushed James Hanson close as top scorer. He probably could have held Bradford City to ransom… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #16: Andrew Davies
For this final week of the season, Width of a Post will feature two Midweek Player Focuses before this feature takes a break for the summer. First up, new Width of a Post writer Gareth Walker takes an in-depth look… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #15: Ricky Ravenhill
By Mark Scully Saturday’s all action display against relegation threatened Macclesfield Town from Ricky Ravenhill was the type of performance expected from the experienced midfielder. His signature by Phil Parkinson was seen as another big piece in his jigsaw of forming a team… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #14: Ross Hannah
By Jason McKeown As the season approaches its climax, Ross Hannah is banging in goals to help his West Yorkshire club close in on promotion. Only the circumstances are not quite how Ross would have dreamed it a year ago,… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #13: Nahki Wells
For this week’s Midweek Player Focus, Width of a Post is delighted to welcome the highly talented Alex Scott from Concentrate on the League, who looks at the fledgling career of the Boy from Bermuda. Enjoy. Nahki Wells has always… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #12: Simon Ramsden
Since Simon Ramsden joined Bradford City in the summer of 2009, the Bantams have played 150 matches. Despite been first choice right back for each of the four different City managers over that period, the 30-year-old has only played 50… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #11: Lee Bullock
An hour before one home game during the first half of this season, I popped into the Tesco store on Manningham Lane where I was surprised to spot Lee Bullock browsing the shelves. Having been out injured since the opening… Read More ›