By Jason McKeown For the second close season in a row, the who-stays-who-leaves uncertainty has become a drawn out affair. Whereas in previous years we pretty much knew the retained/released list within a week of the final game of the… Read More ›
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Carl McHugh will always be loved at Bradford City
By Jason McKeown Carl McHugh’s two years at Valley Parade has seen the young defender become hugely popular amongst Bradford City supporters – and it is due to that affection that most of us will conclude that his free transfer… Read More ›
Stephen Darby becomes Bradford City’s leader
By Gareth Walker Stephen Darby on Monday committed his long-term future to Bradford City – and in doing so made every single Bradford City fan’s day. The three year contract signed by Darby, similarly to Rory McArdle, means he is committing his… Read More ›
McArdle prepares to give his best years to Bradford City
By Jason McKeown Accepted wisdom at the top end of football is that whilst squad rotation is fine for attacking positions, defensive solidity is built upon routine and familiarity. And so it is that Phil Parkinson has opted to stick… Read More ›
Bradford City FC Supporter of the Year 2013/14
By Phil Abbott The Supporters Board of Bradford City Football Club is pleased to open the nominations window for the Supporter of the Year Award which is to be reinstated for the 2013/14 season. We’d like to celebrate some of… Read More ›
A History of Bradford City AFC in Objects
By John Dewhirst As the centenary of the outbreak of World War One approaches there is another anniversary to commemorate. In May, 1914 Bradford City AFC embarked on a tour of France, Germany and Switzerland. This included ten games of… Read More ›
A History of Bradford City AFC in Objects
By BANTAMSPAST A 320+ page, all colour book; planned publication – end September / early October, 2014. The book records the changing match day experience at Valley Parade and the acceleration of change in the last thirty years, coincidentally since… Read More ›
Jon Stead signs on loan for Bradford City
By Jason McKeown Phil Parkinson has reacted to successive toothless Bradford City displays by recruiting Huddersfield striker Jon Stead on loan until the end of the season. Stead, 30, becomes the seventh loan signing on the books – presenting some… Read More ›
Leeds defender Adam Drury signs on loan
By Jason McKeown Veteran left back Adam Drury has signed for Bradford City on a month’s loan from neighbours Leeds United, solving the hole left by James Meredith’s long-term injury. Drury, 35-years-old, made his name at Norwich City after spending… Read More ›
A History of Bradford City in Objects
By John Dewhirst The 2013/14 season represents the club’s 100th in peacetime competition since formation in 1903 (the Football League suspended fixtures during the two world wars) and to mark the occasion, BANTAMSPAST is publishing an alternative history of Bradford… Read More ›