By Jason McKeown Bradford City’s appearance at Wembley could merit a special episode of Top of the Pops at this rate. Hot on the heels of “There’s no one as Wembley as Bradford City” (Corrigan Brothers) and “The Spirit of… Read More ›
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Width of a (Wembley) Post
“Bradford City are going to Wembley! Bradford City are going to Wembley!” Martin Tyler, Villa Park, Tuesday 22 January. The tickets are on sale and the countdown is on! Bradford City will play Swansea City in the League Cup Final… Read More ›
The eyes of the world are upon us, but it is what we see with our own that matters
By Jason McKeown If I have one regret about Bradford City’s time in the Premier League, purely from the perspective of being a supporter, it was the lack of interest I took in the national media coverage at the time…. Read More ›
To hoop or not to hoop?
By Mahesh Johal As I left Villa Park last Tuesday I was amazed to see several vendors selling ‘Bradford City – Wembley 2013’ tee shirts and scarfs. Twenty minutes had passed since beating Aston Villa, and already these men were… Read More ›
How I almost missed out on Villa Park
By Martin Gregory Where to start? No sleep for three days ahead of the night, constantly pacing up and down, less intake of food than usual. No one would have thought this was for a football match. This is not… Read More ›
Eyes on the big prize, but eyes must stay on bigger picture
By Rob Burn With our world as it is at the moment it’s almost too early to take stock and think of things other than Wembley. But the cup final is only one (glorious) match in a future that will… Read More ›
Il avait l’habitude de travailler à la Co-op
By David Pendleton The team from the fourth tier captured the nation’s hearts. Run on a virtually non-existent budget, the gallant team, passionately supported by fans bedecked in the club’s distinctive colours, caused shock after shock en route to becoming… Read More ›
Villa 2 Bradford City 1 (agg 3-4) – how the players rated
By Luke Lockwood There are 11 men who will forever be associated with the most memorable night in Bradford City’s history. 11 men who are suddenly in the national spotlight. These players have performed what some will go as far… Read More ›
The greatest night in Bradford City’s history?
Aston Villa 2 Benteke 24, Weimann 89 Bradford City 1 Hanson 55 Bradford City win 4-3 on aggregate Tuesday 22 January, 2013 By Jason McKeown The secret behind ageing – or maturing if you will – is the level of weariness you… Read More ›
Aston Villa vs Bradford City build up: I’m a celebrity, knock me out of here!
Aston Villa vs Bradford City League Cup semi final preview @Villa Park on Tuesday 22 January, 2013 By Phil Abbott Will David Cameron be polling higher or lower than Paul Lambert in the popularity polls come Tuesday night? Tom Hanks… Read More ›