L2 v Lincoln City (a) L1-2 Jan 23rd 2010

Coca-Cola League Two
Lincoln C (2) 2 Herd 31, Gilmour 37
Bradford C (0) 1 M. Boulding 62
Att: 3,803

Stats: Lincoln - Bradford C
Possession: 51 - 49%
Shots on target: 5 - 7
Shots off target: 1 - 3
Fouls: 10 - 8
Corners: 6 - 6

Ref: Steve Bratt
Yellow card:
Lincoln: None
Bradford C: Williams

Lincoln C: 1. Robert Burch, 2. Paul Green, 22. Adam Watts, 33. Nathan
Baker, 38. Joe Anderson, 25. Cian Hughton, 11. Scott Kerr, 39. Matthew
Saunders, 35. Brian Gilmour (65), 34. Chris Herd (72), 36. Delroy Facey
(78).
SUBS: 20. Paul Musselwhite (GK), 5. Moses Swaibu, 9. Paul Connor, 14. Lenell
John-Lewis (78), 19. Shane Clarke (72), 31. Clark Keltie, 37. Michael Uwezu
(65).

Bradford C: 40. Matthew Glennon, 16. Jonathan Bateson (46), 5. Zesh Rehman
(46), 6. Matthew Clarke, 3. Luke O'Brien, 2. Simon Ramsden, 4. Michael
Flynn, 8. Lee Bullock, 11. Chris Brandon, 7. Omar Daley, 9. Gareth Evans
(76).
SUBS: 13. Jon McLaughlin (GK), 12. Steve Williams (46), 14. Michael Boulding
(46), 18. Rory Boulding, 24. Louis Horne, 26. Scott Neilson (76), 19. James
O'Brien.


Photos
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McCall admits next four games have 'big significance' for him and
the club
Exclusive By Simon Parker »

Stuart McCall today pledged to fight his way out of City's current
rut but admitted: I'm not blind to the consequences if I don't.

The Valley Parade chief has challenged his faltering side to win at
least three of the next four games, starting at Lincoln this afternoon.

McCall is also well aware that the spotlight is on him – and he will
carry the can if the Bantams continue to slide. But he has no
intention of slinking away.

In a candid interview, he underlined his backing for the players and
stressed his determination to see the job through.

McCall revealed: "If I was a quitter I would have gone in the summer.
I'm going to fight because I still believe there's enough in that
dressing room.

"I've got to lead from the front and I'm not frightened of doing
that.

"I don't feel under any more pressure than I put on myself already.
I know what's needed.

"That's the big significance of these next four games because I
know there are opportunities for us.

"If we can take them and maximise the points we can get, then it
could look a lot healthier. Likewise it might look bad and things
might need to be done – I'm not blind to that fact.

"But I'm not here to feel sorry for myself whatever. It's not
about me.

"I'll keep doing what I've always done from day one, working as
hard and as diligently as I can to try to get the best out of the
players."

McCall's confidence in the squad has not dipped despite losing five
of the last seven games – and he dismisses any suggestions of
"losing the dressing room".

He said: "I've been at clubs where you hear that players aren't
playing for the manager. There's been no indication whatsoever
that's been the case here. Morale is obviously not as it would be if
we were winning games but the spirit and belief is still there.

"I spoke to Mark (Lawn) and Julian (Rhodes) about the way things have
gone and I know we need to pick up results quickly.

"I didn't sleep the other night after the Bury game and my guts
were churning. I know at the moment we're not getting what we
deserve. That goes for all of us – supporters, the board and the
players.

"Ultimately it's down to me to get results and I've not been
getting those results. That's what I'm working hard to do."




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Coca-Cola League Two
Lincoln C (2) 2 Herd 31, Gilmour 37
Bradford C (0) 1 M. Boulding 62
Att: 3,803

By Simon Parker (T&A)

City's slump goes on after another demoralising loss at Lincoln.

Stuart McCall had targeted the next four games as crucial to his team's
chances of resurrecting their season.

But the heat increased on the Bantams - and the manager - after they
suffered a fourth defeat in five league games.

Once again they were undone by poor defending which led to both the home
side's first-half goals.

Chris Herd opened the scoring on the half hour and when the impressive Brian
Gilmour doubled the lead seven minutes later, City were staring down the
barrel.

McCall ditched out-of-sorts skipper Zesh Rehman at half-time as City chased
a way back.

Michael Boulding gave them hope after 62 minutes and then blazed over a
great chance to equalise.

Omar Daley, starting his first game for 11 months, twice tested keeper Rob
Burch as City threw more and more men forward. Keeper Matt Glennon even came
up for a corner deep in stoppage time.

But, as at Bury on Tuesday, they failed to come up with a second equaliser -
and the slide and inquests continue.

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Bradford City related misery.

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