League One – Page 28

Phil Parkinson and that new deal

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.

Swindon 4 City 1: A shocking second half performance results in the worst possible start to the season for the Bantams.

Bradford City’s season ticket sales have hit record numbers, as a new generation of fans have come on board.