By Jason McKeown Writing about Bradford City has, traditionally, proven to be tricky at the start of a new season. The temptation to make conclusive judgements on new signings has to be resisted (I once likened Ben Muirhead and Bobby Petta… Read More ›
2012/13
Where will Bradford City finish this season?
The Width of a Post is conducting a very quick survey of readers and hope you (and your friends) will join in. We’re curious about general expectations for this season and – although it’s still early days – would like… Read More ›
Parkinson’s latest away approach deserves praise, but he still lacks the right answer
By Jason McKeown For the second weekend in a row, I found myself muttering to others about Phil Parkinson’s tactics. This is not the beginnings of any campaign against the Bradford City manager – I firmly believe he has done… Read More ›
Getting back on track after Connell rescues a point
Accrington Stanley 1 Amond 73 Bradford City 1 Connell 83 Saturday 8 September, 2012 By Gareth Walker Another away day for City, another huge following of away fans, and more soaring temperatures. Fortunately this time, unlike the Gillingham and Rotherham… Read More ›
The stats look tragic – can City create magic?
Accrington Stanley vs Bradford City match preview @The Crown Ground on Saturday 8 September, 2012 By Phil Abbott As City prepare for a ‘pick-me-up’ visit to Accrington Stanley on Saturday, the stats are stacked against the Bantams in a number… Read More ›
A rude, rude awakening after PP forgets to be pragmatic
Rotherham United 4 O’Connor 1, Evans 24+86, Pringle 34 Bradford City 0 Saturday 1 September, 2012 By Jason McKeown In the space of 33 minutes, three Rotherham United goals had caused the giddy optimism built on the back of three… Read More ›
A pleasant headache
Rotherham United vs Bradford City match preview @New York Stadium on Saturday 1 September, 2012 By Luke Lockwood The ‘new’ Bradford City take their first trip to the brand new, New York Stadium on Saturday afternoon reportedly followed by a… Read More ›
The toughest test so far, as City reluctantly travel to Watford
Watford vs Bradford City match preview (League Cup second round) @Vicarage Road on Tuesday 28 August, 2012 By Gareth Walker I think that it would be fair to say that when Bradford City drew Watford away in the Capital One… Read More ›
Valley Parade school falls through, for now?
By Jason McKeown After the optimism of Saturday’s five-star Bantams show, news has broken today – via education message boards and then Twitter – that the planned Valley Parade primary school within the old club shop has fallen through. The Financial Times… Read More ›
Going again as Bradford City welcome AFC Wimbledon
Bradford City vs AFC Wimbledon match preview @Valley Parade on Saturday 25 August, 2012 By Jason McKeown As this time of year, you can often determine a football supporter’s age by their reaction to viewing the early season league table…. Read More ›