By Jason McKeown Befitting his unusual playing career, Bradford City legend Jamie Lawrence is a member of an elite group of footballers who have lifted the League Cup – despite the right winger never having played at Wembley. Back in 1997, Jamie was an extra time… Read More ›
Previews
Cup Final: Wembley is not just about the devoted
By Jason McKeown Seconds after the final whistle was blown at Villa Park on 22 January, 2013, a delirious Phil Parkinson used his on-the-pitch interview with Sky Sports to boldly declare that Bradford City fans could sell out Wembley on… Read More ›
A chance to build on the momentum for the promotion push at AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon vs Bradford City preview @Cherry Red Records Stadium on Saturday 16 February, 2013 By Mark Danylczuk A hint of optimism in the air. Some light at the end of the tunnel after a winless start to 2013. The win… Read More ›
Bradford City travel to Wycombe with growing questions over league form
Please note: there is a pitch inspection at Adams Park at 10am on Tuesday. Wycombe Wanderers vs Bradford City preview @Adams Park on Tuesday 12 February, 2013 By Mark Scully A chorus of “Wem-ber-lee Wem-ber-lee” greeted the final whistle on… Read More ›
Gills preview 2: Time to get some league points on the board, but it won’t be easy
Bradford City vs Gillingham preview, part two @Valley Parade on Saturday 9 February, 2013 By Joe Cockburn All this League Cup euphoria has meant us Bradford City fans are looking at league games with rose-tinted spectacles. Yes the cup is and… Read More ›
Bradford City welcome Gillingham to start a week concentrating on the league
Bradford City vs Gillingham preview @Valley Parade on Saturday 8 February, 2013 By Jason McKeown It is the days just before you go on holiday where your job especially becomes a drag. And with Bradford City just over a fortnight… Read More ›
The need to focus on the league as Bradford City travel to Fleetwood
Fleetwood Town vs Bradford City preview @Highbury Stadium on Saturday 2 February, 2013 By Mahesh Johal After the emotion of reaching our first League Cup Final at Wembley, the commotion about the hoops and the tickets, Bradford City finally return… Read More ›
Re-focusing minds as Wycombe come to Bradford
Please note: a pitch inspection is scheduled at Valley Parade for 11am Friday morning, with the prospects of the game going ahead not looking promising. Either way, Width of a Post has some more post-Villa articles to share with you… Read More ›
Aston Villa vs Bradford City build up: I’m a celebrity, knock me out of here!
Aston Villa vs Bradford City League Cup semi final preview @Villa Park on Tuesday 22 January, 2013 By Phil Abbott Will David Cameron be polling higher or lower than Paul Lambert in the popularity polls come Tuesday night? Tom Hanks… Read More ›
Aston Villa vs Bradford City build up: My Old Man Said on the Villa viewpoint
Following on from swapping of interviews ahead of the first leg, The Width of a Post has again linked up with the impressive Aston Villa site, My Old Man Said, to find out the opposition mood ahead of tomorrow’s second leg…. Read More ›