Pre-season traditionally sees a flurry of trialists attempting to impress at Valley Parade, but what happened to those who failed to win a deal from previous summers?
Opinion
Peter Horne’s abrupt departure
Peter Horne has departed Bradford City after 16 years’ hard toil within the youth set up – and the reasons for his exit are so far unclear.
A mid-table budget should reflect the season’s objectives
According to joint-Chairman Mark Lawn, 2014/15’s Budget will be around the 14th-highest in the division – so is it fair to expect a promotion push?
Kyel Reid played an important role in the rise of Bradford City
Kyel Reid has departed Valley Parade after Preston North End offered the speedy winger a two-year deal – he will be sadly missed.
The high stakes of high player turnover
By Jason McKeown Kyel Reid has joined Preston North End. James Meredith has removed “plays for Bradford City” from his Twitter profile. There is still no indication over whether Jon McLaughlin will sign the new contract he has been offered. Should… Read More ›
Parkinson forced to change his high-performing back five
As Alan Sheehan signs for Bradford City, it appears James Meredith’s future lies away from Valley Parade.
Looking for strength in reserve
As cost-cutting is the order of the day at Valley Parade, how does the manager solve the problem of relatively high-paid reserve players?
The changing face of Bradford City’s midfield
Nathan Doyle is out, and Gary Liddle and Billy Knott are in.
The Football League’s JPT compromise still seems too much of a sacrifice
By Jason McKeown It is entirely possible that, this October, 3,000 or so Bradford City supporters could be sat inside Old Trafford, cheering on the Bantams in a cup tie. Only the home sections of the famous old ground will… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #59: Nathan Doyle
Nathan Doyle may have played his last game for Bradford City, but he could play a key role in next season’s revamped side.
