A back-up Bradford City side ended the season with a decent draw that denied Rochdale a top six finish, and they look to be in a positive mood for the play offs
Rory McArdle
State of the (Bantams) Nation #1: The players
Bradford City have enjoyed continuity between this season and last thanks to a dressing room build on strong core values. Stuart McCall and Edin Rahic must protect them as the club moves forward.
Stuart McCall’s resilience pushes Bradford City back into automatic promotion contention
The Bantams’ form is hotting up with victory at Coventry making it 10 points from 12.
Something tells me I’m into something good
Bradford City grind out a valuable home victory and show why they don’t need to abandon their principles.
The week in review: why McCall is delivering high performances, how the forward line might become more fluid, and who should play in defence?
Stuart McCall has a squad of players who are playing their hearts out for him, but finding the balance between effective attacking and defending solidly continues to cause Bradford City problems.
Leading from the back
A brilliant second half Bradford City display helps them defeat struggling Oldham and strengthen their play off positioning.
Bradford City prepare for life without James Hanson with battling draw
With James Hanson seemingly on the brink of leaving Valley Parade, City’s different approach led to a familiar outcome.
The week in review: Cullen’s value is soaring, the history makers are heading towards history, and City’s home record deserves to be shouted about
Josh Cullen is ace, the history makers face uncertain futures, Jones has very limited experience actually playing up front, Ched Evans’ record is poor and Valley Parade is a fortress.
Sizzling second half Bradford City performance puts season back on track
A superb second half display from Bradford City earns a badly needed win and could act as a useful piece of advertising in the transfer window.
The January transfer window could be huge in Bradford City’s season (but it shouldn’t define it)
Bradford City are moving towards an important January transfer window, but bringing in better players will not be easy.