By Jason McKeown It was the soundtrack to many a half time, during Peter Taylor’s reign as manager. And Peter Jackson’s. And the early part of Phil Parkinson’s. Bradford City would inevitably be struggling to impress, and the inquest on… Read More ›
Nahki Wells
Bradford City stumble to first league defeat
Port Vale 2 Hughes 42, Loft 67 Bradford City 1 Wells 58 Saturday 17 August, 2013 By Joe Cockburn It was a frustrating afternoon for Bradford City and their fans as Phil Parkinson’s men fell to their first defeat of… Read More ›
It (still) feels magic
By Jason McKeown Envy is not only one of the seven deadly sins, it is an unattractive emotion to feel. Back in April 2005, Hull City came to Valley Parade for a League One clash bringing with them one of… Read More ›
Outstanding Bradford City destroy hapless Carlisle
Bradford City 4 Yeates 20, Wells 24, Hanson 29, Jones 67 Carlisle United 0 Saturday 10 August, 2013 Written by Mark Scully (images by Claire Epton, see note below) League One football returned to Valley Parade with a stylish performance… Read More ›
City aim to hang on to the coat-tails of Nahki Wells
Bradford City vs Carlisle United preview @Valley Parade on Saturday 10 August, 2013 By Damien Wilkinson The visit to Valley Parade by Carlisle United represents the inaugural home fixture of Bradford City’s long awaited return to League One. With apparently… Read More ›
Human After All
By Alex Scott Well, that was fast. Straightforward and all. No heroics. No last minute miracle comebacks. No superhuman saves, or ‘keeper force field moments. Just a reserve team and “concentrate on the league”. The league has to be the… Read More ›
Not enough in reserve as Bradford City bow out early
Huddersfield Town 2 Vaughan 42 + 54 Bradford City 1 Wells 90 Tuesday 6 August, 2013 Written by Gareth Walker (images by Jason McKeown) There will be no League Cup run this year after an Adam Clayton-inspired Huddersfield Town put paid… Read More ›
Bradford City earn their League One stripes
Bristol City 2 Wagstaff 11, Emmanuel-Thomas 58 Bradford City 2 Wells 33, McArdle 79 Saturday 3 August, 2013 Words and images by Jason McKeown For a time today, it seemed as though every worst fear held about Bradford City’s ability to compete… Read More ›
Enjoying the margins as Bradford City kick off in League One
Bristol City vs Bradford City match preview @Ashton Gate on Saturday 3 August, 2013 By Jason McKeown As the new season begins tomorrow afternoon, the progress of Bradford City should be measured not just by lining up at Ashton Gate… Read More ›
2013/14 season preview: The players’ expectations (2/2)
By Alex Scott Part two of Alex’s assessment of what the players will be aiming to achieve this season (part one is here). Alan Connell is a tricky one. He’s not played at this level in a while, and the… Read More ›