The second era of Bantams Progressivism was all about boom and bust, as City scaled heights they hadn’t reached for nearly 80 years.
David Wetherall
He managed Bradford City #9: Paul Jewell
By Jason McKeown Looking back on Paul Jewell’s time managing Bradford City is akin to sitting back in a comfortable recliner chair, sipping a glass of cold beer whilst listening to your favourite album. It is comfort food for the… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City #3: Colin Todd
By Jason McKeown There surely isn’t another manager in modern Bradford City history who split opinion to the level of Colin Todd. Highly respected by a section of supporters for bringing stability and calm following a turbulent period, Todd was… Read More ›
Back to Wembley: Looking back over my shoulder
12 of the most painful memories from 12 years of Bradford City failure.
Good manager or the right manager?
By Alex Scott and Jason McKeown Alex: I’ve had something bouncing around my head for a while now that I’ve wanted to discuss with you, and with Phil Parkinson’s contract situation still lingering, it feels like a good time to… Read More ›
Speaking to Nathan Doyle
By Jason McKeown Sequels rarely seem to live up to the original, but the early signs regarding Nathan Doyle’s second coming to Valley Parade suggest he is capable of playing a leading role in a blockbuster story. Six years on… Read More ›
Mark Bower – always a Bantam (part two)
By Jason McKeown Following part one, our interview with Mark Bower on his career continues by reflecting on the 2005-2012 period. WOAP: What was David Wetherall like to play with? He must have been a big influence on your career… Massive… Read More ›
10 years on: administration (part three)
Our mini-series reflecting on the 10th anniversary of Bradford City going into administration continues with Jason McKeown looking at how those turbulent events changed the way we view our players. Ask any Bradford City supporter who has followed the club for… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus – close season special #5: Mark Bower (04/05)
Our close season Width of a Post ‘Midweek Player Focus – Close Season Special’ series has arrived back in 2004/05, as Jason McKeown reflects on the local hero who came of age. On a corner, by a road junction, next to… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus – close season special #4: David Wetherall (05/06)
This week’s Width of a Post ‘Midweek Player Focus – Close Season Special’, looking back on past player of the season winners, sees Jason McKeown revisit 2005/06 and the crowning of David Wetherall. There’s a theory about the Premier League which… Read More ›
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