By Mark Danylczuk The Stadium itself For those who have not been to Wembley, it really is a remarkable and overawing structure, particularly ‘The Arch’, towering some 133 metres above it. It can be seen for many miles across London… Read More ›
Wembley 2013
In 2013, Bradford City went to Wembley twice in a matter of months – reaching the League Cup Final and earning promotion via the play offs.
Cup Final: So long as a round ball is kicked…dreaming of immortality
By David Pendleton If Gary Jones lifts the League Cup at Wembley, he will be the first Bradford City captain to hold a major trophy in 102 long years. For the players of 2012/13 there is an opportunity to not… Read More ›
Cup Final: The last time we went to Wembley
By Gareth Walker I was 12, almost 13 years old when Bradford City last got to Wembley. It was the first time that I had been to watch them anywhere other than at Valley Parade. My memories of the Division… Read More ›
Cup Final: Special magazine charts City and Swans stories
By Mahesh Johal I am a Bradford City memorabilia hoarder. A fan since 1996, I have kept nearly all my match tickets. I own a back catalogue of replica shirts, badges, match programmes and City Gents. However, my biggest vice… Read More ›
Cup Final: My son used to work at the Co-op
By Michael Hanson When my son James walks out at Wembley on Sunday, I know that there will be a tear in my eye. Myself, my wife and rest of the family will be there watching; feeling hugely proud of what… Read More ›
Cup Final: City aim to emulate legend Jamie Lawrence
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 ›
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 ›
Beyond Wembley: What can bring Bradford together?
26 February 2013, 6:30-8:00pm Carlisle Business Centre, 60 Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BD By Helen Stroud Bradford City have thrilled a city and surprised the whole country by becoming the first team from English football’s fourth division to reach a… Read More ›
Wembley song number six: Watch out Swansea we’re Bradford City
By Jason McKeown Our series looking at cup final songs comes to a close (unless we’ve missed anyone, please let me know if we have) with Martin Keighley’s melodic offering ‘Watch our Swansea we’re Bradford City’. Martin told Width of… Read More ›
Wembley Song Number Five: Let’s get ready for Wembley
By Jason McKeown The Bantams Banter lads – big favourites of this parish – have got in on the Bradford City Cup Final song act, with a superb adaptation of Ant and Dec’s 90s hit “Let’s get ready to rumble”…. Read More ›
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