By Matt Birch Throughout this season I have had this nagging feeling that scrapping the reserve team was a bad idea. I understand the reasoning behind the decision: for the management team to focus on the first team squad, to… Read More ›
Opinion
On the outside looking in
By Luke Lockwood I’ll mention it straight away – I don’t get to as many City games as I would like because I play football on a Saturday and would always pick playing over watching. I go when I… Read More ›
Those who care, because we care
By Jason McKeown It was Saturday 1 November 1997 when I, a 16-year-old lad, returned home from my morning paper round feeling distracted. Whilst collecting the delivery bag from the shop, I had bumped into a couple of friends who… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #55: Adam Reach
Adam Reach’s temporary spell at Bradford City is showcasing the very best – and very worst – elements of relying on loan players.
Fragmentation and imperfection
By Jason McKeown Some people say…that Bradford City Football Club is in its best position for at least a decade. Some people say…the recent nosedive in form is proof that we are in decline. Some people say…the club is in… Read More ›
Endure or enjoy?
Written by Polly Penter (images by Mike Holdwsorth) Before we all get too depressed, let’s look at where we were this time last year. This time last year, we were in League Two; this time last year we were reflecting… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #54: Andrew Davies
Andrew Davies’ unreliable fitness is one of the main reasons why he remains a Bradford City player, rather than plying his trade higher up the leagues – but his club need to deal with his absences much better.
These things I believe
By Jason McKeown Over the last 9-12 months, I’ve mellowed considerably in my emotions towards Bradford City. I don’t seem to feel the highs quite as much as I used to, but more importantly I don’t get caught up in… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #53: Carl McHugh
It has been a mixed season for Carl McHugh, but recent good form offers the young Irishman hope of being offered another deal this summer.
Playing through brick walls
By Jason McKeown It was nine months ago that I was in the McCall Suite of Valley Parade for the 2012/13 player of the year awards, thrilled to be sat next to Phil Parkinson. As he patiently put up with… Read More ›
