Former Bradford City goalkeeper Matt Duke speaks to Katie Whyatt about his battle with testicular cancer and how he bounced back from a testing first season to become a Bantams legend.
2012/13
Gary Jones: “You’ve got to be a certain type of player to play for Bradford, to handle it”
Bradford City legend Gary Jones speaks to Katie Whyatt about the Class of ’13 and explains why a Valley Parade return isn’t on the cards
Gary Jones: “I get goosebumps now, just thinking about Bradford City”
Former Bradford City captain Gary Jones speaks to Katie Whyatt about the Class of ’13 and the prospect of returning to Valley Parade.
Alan Connell: “You felt like a Premier League player walking out at Valley Parade”
Former Bradford City striker Alan Connell speaks to Katie Whyatt about the Bantams Class of ’13, how Eddie Howe changed Bournemouth and working under Paolo Di Canio.
The economics of Bradford City
City’s financial situation is healthy, but there are expectations of a more lasting League Cup legacy.
2014/15 previewed: Parkinson faces tough challenges to deliver further progress
By Jason McKeown “I think it’s a big season for Phil,” stated Mark Lawn in early July, although when is it not a big season for any football manager? Unless you are the seemingly unsackable Arsene Wenger, every incumbent in… Read More ›
Carl McHugh will always be loved at Bradford City
By Jason McKeown Carl McHugh’s two years at Valley Parade has seen the young defender become hugely popular amongst Bradford City supporters – and it is due to that affection that most of us will conclude that his free transfer… Read More ›
We Made History one year on: ending 12 years of hurt
On this weekend one year ago, Bradford City were promoted to League One after defeating Northampton Town 3-0 at Wembley in the play off final. In the first of two articles looking back, Jason McKeown reflects on this unexpected achievement…. Read More ›
A (magic) man for all ages
By Jason McKeown As Phil Parkinson drove into work last Friday, he would have been mentally preparing for one of the most difficult meetings of his managerial career. Telling any footballer you are effectively making them unemployed is never easy,… Read More ›
That’s character
By Jason McKeown Not too many players released by Bradford City over the past decade got to leave with their head held high; but as Garry Thompson begins the search for a new club, he deserves to reflect on his… Read More ›