The Width of a Post is incredibly proud to present a two-part series about the significance of Bradford City’s two-legged semi final with Aston Villa, written by two City supporters of different generations. First up, 16-year-old Joe Cockburn writes about… Read More ›
Previews
Aston Villa vs Bradford City build up: 25 years of hurt
By Damien Wilkinson I would imagine many long standing City fans like myself, maintain a fair few ‘do not disturb’ memory banks, where they can carefully consign disappointing results, to either be left in the midst of time or glowingly… Read More ›
Aston Villa vs Bradford City build up: a view from the second city
By Mahesh Johal On Tuesday night I embark on my first trip to Villa Park knowing that my club are 90 minutes from a Wembley cup final. Donning my beloved claret and amber scarf and shirt, I will also be… Read More ›
Aston Villa vs Bradford City build up: Can we do this?
By Jason McKeown Phil Parkinson spoke for many of us when he declared, ahead of the first leg of Bradford City’s League Cup semi final against Aston Villa, that he would take a draw. City’s presence in the last four… Read More ›
A big week, but which is the big one? City travel to leaders Port Vale
Port Vale vs Bradford City preview @Vale Park on Saturday 19 January, 2013 By Jason McKeown THIS GAME HAS BEEN CALLED OFF, BUT ENJOY OUR PREVIEW ANYWAY If there was ever any possibility of my dad one day understanding why… Read More ›
City again look for cup relief, this time at Crewe
Crewe Alexandra vs Bradford City JPT preview @Gresty Road on Tuesday 15 January, 2013 By Joe Cockburn It is clear for all to see that Bradford City’s success in the League Cup of late has had an adverse impact on… Read More ›
Back to reality, as City look to kick-start promotion hopes against Oxford
Bradford City vs Oxford United preview @Valley Parade on Saturday 12 January, 2013 By Mahesh Johal After the elation of Tuesday night’s cup triumph, Bradford City return to league action by welcoming Oxford United to Valley Parade. The victory over… Read More ›
Bradford City vs Aston Villa build up: Spending the League Cup windfall
TEAMtalk football journo Matty Briggs takes a look at 10 strikers City boss Phil Parkinson could be looking to add to his squad in the January transfer window. After firing three blanks from open play in the last three league… Read More ›
Bradford City vs Aston Villa build up: How we got here
It has been some journey to reach this point. Width of a Post writers recall their memories of how Bradford City have made it through five rounds of the League Cup to achieve a spot in the semi finals. Round 1… Read More ›
Bradford City vs Aston Villa build up: What this game means to Aston Villa
By Mark Scully If Paul Lambert’s side think it will be a stroll in the park at Valley Parade on Tuesday night they might want to have a little word with the stars of Arsenal’s first team that came unstuck… Read More ›