Jon Stead is having a big impact during his 2nd loan spell, but what would a permanent move do for City’s fortunes?
Huddersfield Town
Jon Stead signs on loan for Bradford City
By Jason McKeown Phil Parkinson has reacted to successive toothless Bradford City displays by recruiting Huddersfield striker Jon Stead on loan until the end of the season. Stead, 30, becomes the seventh loan signing on the books – presenting some… Read More ›
The Ballad of the Boy who would have been King
By Alex Scott The Square Ball had it right. Nahki Wells going to Leeds would have been bad, but at least they’re a bigger team, you know? You can rationalise that. But them? THEM? That stings. That really stings. Not… Read More ›
Is the Nahki Wells transfer a better deal than it looks?
By Jason McKeown Undisclosed fee. If there’s one term guaranteed to rile football fans, it is the cloak of anonymity that a transfer can be buried underneath with the label of ‘undisclosed fee’. Why do clubs insist on doing this?… Read More ›
My deep, dark secret
By Katie Whyatt I’ve got a confession to make. It’s not pretty, but the whole rivalry between Huddersfield and us, that local derby game, has got me thinking, and I feel it’s time to come clean. It’s a secret I’ve… Read More ›
It (still) feels magic
By Jason McKeown Envy is not only one of the seven deadly sins, it is an unattractive emotion to feel. Back in April 2005, Hull City came to Valley Parade for a League One clash bringing with them one of… Read More ›
Human After All
By Alex Scott Well, that was fast. Straightforward and all. No heroics. No last minute miracle comebacks. No superhuman saves, or ‘keeper force field moments. Just a reserve team and “concentrate on the league”. The league has to be the… Read More ›
Not enough in reserve as Bradford City bow out early
Huddersfield Town 2 Vaughan 42 + 54 Bradford City 1 Wells 90 Tuesday 6 August, 2013 Written by Gareth Walker (images by Jason McKeown) There will be no League Cup run this year after an Adam Clayton-inspired Huddersfield Town put paid… 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 ›
Bradford City vs Arsenal League Cup QF build-up: the players
By Jason McKeown It was one of those startling moments which made you groan about the celebrity nature of modern football. A point where the gap between the haves and have-nots looked wider than ever. It is January 2006 and… Read More ›