James Hanson – Page 8

Sharp Bradford City improvement, but one overriding issue remains unsolved

Barnsley 0 City 0: A battling Bantams’ performances helps to stop the rot, as two new loan signings impress.

City 1 Gillingham 2: For the fourth game in a row the Bantams squander a half time lead, and the dark clouds are hovering.

York 2 City 2: The Bantams are knocked out of the League Cup on penalties and there is already a negative tone around the season.

Bradford City go into 2015/16 with strong, and credible, hopes for another memorable campaign.

Four years after taking over at Valley Parade, is Phil Parkinson’s original philosophy about to come to fruition?

Burnley 2 City 0: The Bantams are beaten in their final pre-season game, but look ready for the battles ahead.

St Mirren 0 City 1: Billy Clarke’s first-half goal keeps the Bantams’ pre-season ticking over nicely.

Motherwell 0 City 3: The Bantams continue their strong start to pre-season by thumping Scottish Premier League outfit.

Farsley 0 City 3: The Bantams begin pre-season with an easy victory and a double from James Hanson.

The T&A is having to cope with its annual backlash about the lack of Bradford City signing news, but what else can the paper do?