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 ›
Phil Parkinson
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 ›
A (magic) man for all ages
By Jason McKeown As Phil Parkinson drove into work last Friday, he would have been mentally preparing for one of the most difficult meetings of his managerial career. Telling any footballer you are effectively making them unemployed is never easy,… Read More ›
That’s character
By Jason McKeown Not too many players released by Bradford City over the past decade got to leave with their head held high; but as Garry Thompson begins the search for a new club, he deserves to reflect on his… Read More ›
2013/14 reviewed: Just another manic Monday
By Jason McKeown Back in 1995, George Weah – then one of the world’s best players – brushed off a less-than-thrilling AC Milan performance with the immortal words, “Football matches are like days of the week. It can’t be Sunday every… Read More ›
David Baldwin on the 2013/14 season: part one
David Baldwin speaks to WOAP’s Jason McKeown about the challenges of the 2013/14 and the club’s plans for the future.
The lessons of 2013/14 as Bradford City end home season against Crawley
Bradford City vs Crawley Town preview @Valley Parade on Saturday 26 April, 2014 By Gareth Walker It has come around again, the end of another season is nigh and on Saturday Bradford City will line up at Valley Parade for… Read More ›
The Midweek Player Focus #58: Aaron Mclean
Aaron Mclean’s first few months have Bradford City have proven a struggle, and more is expected of the striker next year if the Bantams are to mount a play off push.