“I worry about my first love. Will the pieces fall into place? Will the petulant streak remain or will she start to fit into her new clothes as Yeates, Dolan et al take control of each game and move the opposition around at will? Or will the new make-up streak and leave her looking like a drunk adolescent with no one to hold her hair as she struggles with the reality of her new direction in life?”
League One
2014/15 previewed: A busy summer for David Baldwin
On the eve of the new season, David Baldwin tells WOAP editor Jason McKeown about the club’s busy summer activity and objectives for the campaign.
Stephen Darby becomes Bradford City’s leader
By Gareth Walker Stephen Darby on Monday committed his long-term future to Bradford City – and in doing so made every single Bradford City fan’s day. The three year contract signed by Darby, similarly to Rory McArdle, means he is committing his… Read More ›
The changing face of Bradford City’s midfield
Nathan Doyle is out, and Gary Liddle and Billy Knott are in.
2013/14 reviewed: On the road again
By Jason McKeown It is a useful barometer of Bradford City’s status. For the 2013/14 season, statistics by the72.co.uk show that the Bantams had the 17th best average away following in the Football League, positioned above the likes of Wigan,… Read More ›
2013/14 reviewed: A healthy League One
By Jason McKeown The final chapter of the 2013/14 League One season turned out to be one of its finest. At Wembley stadium, Leyton Orient and Rotherham United delivered a pulsating play off final contest in which everyone emerged with great… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #59: Nathan Doyle
Nathan Doyle may have played his last game for Bradford City, but he could play a key role in next season’s revamped side.
2013/14 reviewed: Stability and progress continues under Parkinson
By Jason McKeown Longevity has become a rare thing in English football management. Short-termism reigns even at the home of the country’s most successful football club. Where once upon a time Manchester United was the universal example used to illustrate… Read More ›
McArdle prepares to give his best years to Bradford City
By Jason McKeown Accepted wisdom at the top end of football is that whilst squad rotation is fine for attacking positions, defensive solidity is built upon routine and familiarity. And so it is that Phil Parkinson has opted to stick… Read More ›
2013/14 reviewed: the story of a season (part two)
By Katie Whyatt Continuing from part one, Width of a Post writers Andrew Baxter, Gareth Walker, Katie Whyatt, Mahesh Johal, Mark Danylczuk and Nick Beanland play the role of pundit to review Bradford City’s 2013/14 season. What’s your view on… Read More ›