By Jason McKeown “It is really heartening to see the change in Atkinson, who has had unrivalled support from Phil Parkinson, which adds affirmation to the manager’s ability to sign, develop and mould players into the current City squad.” Width… Read More ›
Garry Thompson
Zavon Hines departs Bradford City having helped to take it forwards
By Jason McKeown As if yet another indication were needed of the feel-good factor that abounds around Valley Parade, it can be found in the news that Zavon Hines has left Bradford City after Phil Parkinson opted against offering him a new… Read More ›
2012/13 season review: The best trip, I’ve ever been on
By Jason McKeown It was the year of walking onto the field to the supporter-created song ‘claret and amber’. Of hooped home shirts. Of Flexi-cards. A year where Valley Parade was filled to capacity for the first time in over… Read More ›
Team Claret and Amber finish the job
Rating the players’ performance in crushing Northampton Town.
Back to Wembley: Looking back over my shoulder
12 of the most painful memories from 12 years of Bradford City failure.
Burton 1 City 3 (4-5 agg): How the players rated
By Mark Scully Jon McLaughlin – 8 Another excellent performance from the in-form keeper, who in recent weeks has made a string of fine saves. Sunday at the Pirelli was no different for Jonny Mac – City’s No.1 denied Burton’s… Read More ›
Bradford City bring back good times with Wembley return
Burton Albion 1 Maghoma 55 (pen) Bradford City 3 Wells 27+57, Hanson 50 (Bradford City win 5-4 on aggregate) Sunday 2 May, 2013 By Jason McKeown Supporting Bradford City has never been easy. You are mocked and pitied by others…. Read More ›
Bradford City 2 Burton Albion 3 – how the players rated
By Gareth Walker Jon McLaughlin – 7 Had no chance with any of the three well-taken Burton goals, but McLaughlin did produce one outstanding stop with his feet from a one-on-one situation that might hopefully prove vital. He wasn’t helped… Read More ›
City lose the plot before setting up a big finale
Bradford City 2 Wells 38 (pen), Thompson 74 Burton Albion 3 Zola 22+28, Weir 44 Thursday 2 May, 2013 By Jason McKeown After the pre-match tension: terror. This was frightening, harrowing, shocking. Every worst fear realised during 45 minutes of… Read More ›
Five cup finals to go, City welcome Bristol Rovers
Bradford City vs Bristol Rovers preview @Valley Parade on Tuesday 9 April, 2013 By Mahesh Johal Well, well…the ‘dare to dream’ mantra is again ringing around Valley Parade. Saturday’s triumph over Northampton Town has invigorated the City faithful and, once… Read More ›