By Jason McKeown As if yet another indication were needed of the feel-good factor that abounds around Valley Parade, it can be found in the news that Zavon Hines has left Bradford City after Phil Parkinson opted against offering him a new… Read More ›
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Farewell Matt Duke
By Jason McKeown Matt Duke’s time at Bradford City has followed a narrative increasingly familiar with many of Phil Parkinson’s signings. After a less than auspicious start, negative judgements are made that seem certain to be cast in stone, only… Read More ›
Bradford City’s unsung hero – talking to Nick Allamby (2/2)
Following part one of Nick Beanland’s interview with Bradford City’s Head of Performance, Nick Allamby, this concluding part looks at training, dieting and plans for next season. By Nick Beanland WOAP: What happens once the players are in for pre-season proper?… Read More ›
Bradford City’s unsung hero – talking to Nick Allamby (1/2)
By Nick Beanland Nick Allamby is Head of Sports Performance at Bradford City. He, along with Phil Parkinson and Steve Parkin, signed a new three-year deal shortly after the epic 2012/13 season. Nick very kindly agreed to speak to me last week as… Read More ›
He managed Bradford City #2: Peter Jackson
By Alex Scott Candles in the Dark 1. Peter Jackson stands sixth in the Bradford City all-time post-war appearance list. ‘Jacko’ is up on the pantheon of City heroes, not just for what he did for the club (a lot),… Read More ›
The wonderfully dull close season
By Jason McKeown For us Bradford City supporters, the tradition, at this time of the year, is to fret about the lack of signings and worry about the transfer business already completed by our league rivals. This summer looks set… Read More ›
Andrew Davies extends Bradford City stay after finding stability
By Jason McKeown For a long time it seemed as though the relationship between Andrew Davies and Bradford City was one of short-term convenience that could never last. Signed on loan from Stoke City in September 2011, the 27-year-old was… Read More ›
Sit back and enjoy the summer
By Matt Briggs With the biggest deal of the summer already in the bag at Valley Parade, we can look forward to a relaxing couple of months. Phil Parkinson’s new three-year contract was up and away the most crucial piece… Read More ›
2012/13 season review: The Power of Both
By Alex Scott The strategy employed by Phil Parkinson during the past year has undoubtedly been a triumph. We can’t avoid analysing it through the lens of the outcome, as fantastic as that has been. I could write with some… Read More ›
2012/13 season review: The man behind promotion
By Mark Scully Phil Parkinson has probably never had it so good during his managerial career. On a personal level, his stock is the highest it has ever been and, in all honesty, he could probably have his pick of… Read More ›