It’s back! The Bantams travel to Guiseley this weekend as pre-season begins. Although at this early stage, it’s all about fitness.
Mark Bower
He managed Bradford City #3: Colin Todd
By Jason McKeown There surely isn’t another manager in modern Bradford City history who split opinion to the level of Colin Todd. Highly respected by a section of supporters for bringing stability and calm following a turbulent period, Todd was… Read More ›
Nothing else to do right now but enjoy the forgettable
Guiseley AFC 0 Bradford City 4 Gary Jones 31, Ritchie Jones 34, Wells 62 + 78 Wednesday 1 August, 2012 By Jason McKeown So much of pre-season becomes meaningless and easily forgotten when viewed retrospectively – and yet when you’re… Read More ›
Mark Bower – always a Bantam (part two)
By Jason McKeown Following part one, our interview with Mark Bower on his career continues by reflecting on the 2005-2012 period. WOAP: What was David Wetherall like to play with? He must have been a big influence on your career… Massive… Read More ›
Mark Bower – always a Bantam (part one)
By Jason McKeown The phone inside Hamilton Bower estate agents rings every five minutes, keeping one of the joint owners – Mark Bower – occupied as he juggles queries about house viewings, surveys and letting rates. This is business as… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus – close season special #5: Mark Bower (04/05)
Our close season Width of a Post ‘Midweek Player Focus – Close Season Special’ series has arrived back in 2004/05, as Jason McKeown reflects on the local hero who came of age. On a corner, by a road junction, next to… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus – close season special #4: David Wetherall (05/06)
This week’s Width of a Post ‘Midweek Player Focus – Close Season Special’, looking back on past player of the season winners, sees Jason McKeown revisit 2005/06 and the crowning of David Wetherall. There’s a theory about the Premier League which… Read More ›
A dream come true – playing at Valley Parade
By Tim Roche It really is one of the oldest footballing clichés, but almost every football supporter dreams of one day pulling on the shirt of their club and gracing the hallowed turf of their home stadium. On Saturday 12th… Read More ›