League One – Page 27

Phil Parkinson’s credit in the bank enables him to stay true to his values

There can be little doubt that the early weeks of this season have turned into some of the most difficult of Phil Parkinson’s reign as manager.

Doncaster o City 1: Phil Parkinson’s men record back-to-back league victories through Devante Cole’s early strike.

Phil Parkinson’s recently signed three-year deal is prompting some questions from supporters following the poor start to the season.

Colchester United 2 City 0: A second straight defeat leaves the Bantams hovering about the bottom four, 10 games into the season.

City 2 Sheffield United 2: On the cusp of League One excellence, the Bantams shoot themselves in the foot by blowing a 2-0 lead.

Fleetwood 1 City 1: James Hanson nets his third goal of the season as the Bantams go four games unbeaten.

Oldham 1 City 2: A terrific away display sees Bantams record back-to-back wins, and they may have found the goalscorer they lacked.

City 1 Port Vale 0: The Bantams leave it very late to bag a first win of the season and Valley Parade has a new hero.

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.