Current table
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/cc_league2.html
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Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2376580,00.html
Pictures
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
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Signings & Loans
http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?sid=8&aid=14&dir=2011/August/Friday26
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The "Social media COrner"
All updates rehashed from Derm Tanner on Twitter @tannerman774
Kyel Reid (winger) has signed a two year deal. Reid not currently match fit.
Syers to see knee specialist next week to see when he can take knee brace off.
Cooper taking training tomorrow and will then sit down with Parkinson and discuss future.
Currently we do not have permission to talk to Benson @ Charlton. If the deal isn't sorted by Wednesday it isn't happening. Other irons in the fire.
WSC
http://www.wsc.co.uk/content/view/7654/38/
Wells on Jacko and international call up
http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20110827/SPORT01/708279965
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Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
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Match report
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/9220824.The_Mitchell_and_Hanson_show_is_top_entertainment_for_Bradford_City_fans/
The Mitchell and Hanson show is top entertainment for Bradford City fans
7:40am Monday 29th August 2011
By Simon Parker
Bradford City 4 Barnet 2
By the end of the season, Colin Cooper's stint in charge will be consigned to the briefest of footnotes.
But however quick his 15 minutes of City fame flashes by, it should be remembered for one significant outcome.
This was the afternoon that James Hanson reminded everyone what an attacking force he still is. Or perhaps that should read, his team-mates suddenly woke up and remembered that the big man can only flourish if he actually gets some decent service.
The knives have been out for Hanson in the opening month. With the much-trumpeted new era making such a stalling start, the centre forward has been an easy target for criticism.
He has looked a marooned, frustrated figure scratching around for any scraps to come his way. It was no surprise if his confidence was on the wane.
Peter Jackson had noticed it when he gave what turned out to be his final press conference on Thursday. He wanted to see more devil in Hanson's play; something to scare defenders.
Twenty-four dramatic hours later and Cooper had his arm round Hanson with a pep talk about everything the targetman was good at.
Cooper said: "Big James has been disappointed with the way the season has started considering he had a smashing pre-season.
"So I had a word with him on Friday to remind him of his strengths. He's 6ft 3in, he can run, he can jump and he makes it hard for defenders.
"If I was playing against him I wouldn't have enjoyed when he's on form.
"He deserves a massive pat on the back because he worked his socks off and got his reward."
Both Hanson's goals came courtesy of Chris Mitchell crosses. The Scot, whose free-kick also paved the way for Guy Branston's header, gave a passing masterclass on his return to the team.
Cooper admitted that the biggest problem they had with Mitchell was where best to play him. He's certainly not an out-and-out right winger but his range of passing is clinical.
The temporary boss had told his team to ping the ball into the box for Hanson and give him the kind of opportunities that he craved. Nobody was listening more keenly than Mitchell.
He said: "I'm not going to take players on, that's not my game. I like to get balls in the box and luckily Hanson was in the right place at the right time.
"You see from our goal-kicks that he always wins his fair share of headers. Coops just told me to get plenty of shots and crosses in for him.
"I ended up with three assists and he got his two goals, which will hopefully kick-start his season."
The first goal was trademark Hanson – and could not have come at a more opportune moment.
He had already tested keeper Dean Brill twice in a lively start. One of those chances, a header set up by Robbie Threlfall, probably should have gone in.
But, as has been the story each week, City found themselves chasing the game when Ricky Holmes went past Branston too easily and teed up Izale McLeod to put Barnet in front.
Step forward Mitchell and Hanson to the rescue. Within 30 seconds – and before any chins could droop – a delicious cross was plonked on Hanson's head at the far post to steer the equaliser back across the keeper.
The crowd revelled in an open spectacle, though Cooper felt it was too open and made the point forcibly in the dressing room at half-time.
But there was nothing to moan about City's attacking play. The rejuvenated Hanson found a willing ally in Mark Stewart and he harried and hastled Barnet's ropy back four.
Ritchie Jones was in string-pulling mood behind them, while Mitchell looked to put in crosses for fun.
City's breakthrough came four minutes into the second half. Hanson's tenacity earned a free-kick which Mitchell curled into the danger zone to be buried by Branston.
The skipper led the wild celebrations as City milked the moment of leading in a league match for the first time since April.
Barnet could not be written off. McLeod was still a handful and left winger Mark Marshall was prepared to take on all comers as he hugged the touchline.
But a City third five minutes later eased any immediate tension. Jordan Parkes tried to be clever dribbling out of defence, Mitchell read it, seized possession and put Hanson's second goal of the afternoon on a plate.
Stewart made way to a well-earned standing ovation. He had done his job in softening up the opposition and on came Nahki Wells to deliver the killer blow.
Wells, whose only previous appearance was on the opening day, had trumped Michael Bryan for a spot on the bench.
And he seized his chance, toying with Danny Senda on the edge of the box before shifting the ball between his feet and firing past Brill.
Wells then nearly repeated the trick but saw his shot come back into play off the inside of the post.
McLeod did manage to bundle a late consolation past the erratic Oscar Jansson but nobody seemed to notice.
Cooper added: "Whether people think it or not, the players have been working ever so hard for the last ten weeks. This result was a reward for that.
"Confidence is the biggest thing in football and that will do them the power of good.
"Peter leaving shocked us all but the funny thing about football is that nothing changes. Managers will come and go.
"As disappointing as it was for Peter, I told the players they had a game to prepare for and they had to be right.
"Go out there with whatever makes you tick. If it's to raise a glass to Peter, so be it.
"They all deserve a pat on the back."
After another traumatic week at Valley Parade, the fans could finally enjoy a result and performance worth cheering. And, just as importantly, the return to form of City's number one striker.
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LAWN'S TV CASH CALCULATIONS
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Mark Lawn today told City fans expecting a TV cash bonanza: Forget it.
The club will be on Sky again next week for the JPT first-round clash with
Sheffield Wednesday.
It is their second appearance on live television in the opening month of the
season but Lawn stressed that does not mean the coffers are suddenly
bulging.
City will get a £10,000 fee for staging Tuesday's match – and the
joint-chairman calculated that will merely make up for the loss of revenue
from fans choosing to watch it at home.
And he also revealed that the estimated £100,000 they pocketed for the
Carling Cup derby with Leeds has already gone.
He said: "That money was spent before we even played the game. We used it as
soon as the draw was made and we were told it would be on TV.
"We immediately upped the manager's (playing) budget by £100,000, so that's
gone.
"It's the same with the Johnstone's Paint game next week. People see that
we're on telly again and think we're going to be rolling in it but that's
not the case.
"The money we'll get from TV will barely cover what we're going to lose out
on in gate receipts because you can watch it at home or in the pub."
City's search for a more experienced striker in time for Barnet's visit on
Saturday has so far drawn a blank. But they still have targets in mind.
They will soon be due a payment from Manchester United as part of the
on-going deal with midfielder Tom Cleverley. They are entitled to a cash sum
after ten league appearances for the champions.
Lawn added: "Once again we are having to use money from other income streams
with things like Cleverley and looking to sell youngsters on to clubs."
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Phil Parkinson appointed Bradford City manager
Phil Parkinson appointed Bradford City manager
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14692940.stm
Former Charlton Athletic boss Phil Parkinson has been appointed Bradford City manager.
Peter Jackson resigned on Thursday after the League Two side picked up just one point from four games.
Parkinson, who has been out of work since he left Charlton in January, has signed a two-year deal at Valley Parade.
A club statement read: "Parkinson was always the club's number one choice to land the position."
The 43-year-old Parkinson played for Bury and Reading before moving into management with Colchester and then Hull.
Jackson was appointed as permanent manager of Bradford in May, following a three-month period as interim boss.
But the 50-year-old decided to quit following a poor start to the campaign, saying it would give the Yorkshire club the "best possible chance for the rest of the season".
Bradford began life after Jackson by beating Barnet 4-2 on Saturday.
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From BCFC website
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435136,00.html
Parkinson appointed City boss
Following intense media speculation, Bradford City Football Club is delighted to officially announce the appointment of Phil Parkinson as their new first team manager.
Parkinson was always the club's number one choice to land the position, which has been vacant since the departure of former City captain Peter Jackson four days ago.
The 43 year old, who has signed a two year contract, will start his job with immediate effect.
Colin Cooper, who led City to their first win of the season against Barnet at the weekend while in temporary charge, will prepare the side for Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie with Sheffield Wednesday to enable Parkinson to fully settle into his new role.
After a successful 15 year playing career as a tough-tackling midfielder with Southampton, Bury and Reading, Parkinson took his first steps into management with Colchester United in 2003.
Despite having the lowest average attendance in the division, Parkinson led Colchester to the Championship with a second place finish in the 2005/06 League 1 season.
Parkinson also led Colchester to the F.A Cup 5th round on two seperate occasions during his three years at Layer Road.
His amazing achievements with the U's earned him an exciting opportunity to manage Hull City, with the Tigers reportedly paying Colchester £400,000 for his services.
Unfortunately for Parkinson, his time at Hull didn't work out according to plan and he left the KC Stadium in December 2006.
He wasn't out of work for long, however, as he was quickly appointed as Alan Pardew's assistant at Charlton Athletic around a month later.
After nearly two years in the role at The Valley, Parkinson was appointed caretaker manager following Pardew's departure in November 2008.
Parkinson did enough to impress the Charlton board during the one month he was in temporary charge as he was given the job on a full time basis on New Year's Eve.
With confidence in the squad at a severe low at the time though, he was unfortunately unable to prevent Charlton slipping out of the Championship. His Addicks' side did end the season with only one defeat to their name out of their last eight matches as they left the division with their heads held high.
Parkinson also ensured that their was no relegation hangover in his squad for the following season as Charlton started their 2009/10 League 1 season with six successive wins.
He eventually led Charlton to a 4th place finish at the end of the regular season - only two points off an automatic promotion spot - and therefore a place in Play-Offs.
Despite pushing opponents Swindon Town all the way in both legs of their Play-Offs semi-final, Parkinson's Chalrton eventually suffered the agony of losing out on penalties.
Unfortunately for Parkinson, Charlton were unable to carry their promotion-chasing form into the following season as they suffered a slow start to the 2010/2011 campaign.
Parkinson eventually left The Valley in January 2011.
The Chorley-born coach will now join the Bantams after taking part in some scouting duties in recent months for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.
Parkinson will be formally introduced to the squad this morning before turning to the main task in hand - helping to push the Bantams up the League 2 table.
The board and staff of Bradford City would like to take this opportunity to wish Phil every success in his new role at the football club and ask all Bradford supporters to give the new management team their full support.
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http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435590,00.html
Parkinson comes highly recommended says Lawn
City joint-chairman Mark Lawn says there were a number of reasons why new City boss Phil Parkinson came out on top in the search for Peter Jackson's replacement.
Lawn admits that Parkinson's name was always prominent in City's thinking when they began looking for a new manager thanks to several glowing recommendations from figures within the game.
He has revealed that the club's board were also won over by Parkinson's high levels of professionalism, motivation and work-rate.
Lawn said: "Phil was recommended to us by a lot of people high up in the football fraternity.
"He has a reputation within the football fraternity of being an extremely hard-worker
"His name also came top of our list when we were having a meeting to discuss Peter Jackson's successor a few nights ago.
"He was the first person that we interviewed as well - he was always top of our list.
"He came across as a very professional man - driven, motivated and he wants to do well.
"I honestly think that if there hadn't of been a change of ownership at Charlton (Athletic) during his time there then he probably would still be there now."
While clearly exciting by the prospect of Parkinson at City's helm, Lawn has urged supporters to give the new manager time to get settled into the job and mould the squad into his image.
Lawn says that City have not written this season off by any means, however, and with Kyel Reid's signature already secured, the joint-chairman has confirmed that Parkinson will be given a budget to bring in more new players.
"I still think that Bradford fans should look at this as a rebuilding season," explained Lawn.
"I think if we can get around the edge of the Play-Off zone then I think that will be a good season for us.
"I think you will see that Phil is going to be bringing in some new players and I think they will be the sort of players that we excite the fans."
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http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435180,00.html
Name: Phil Parkinson
Date of Birth: 01/12/67
Place of Birth: Chorley, Lancashire
Phil Parkinson was officially unveiled as Bradford City's latest first team manager on Monday 29 August 2011.
Below is a brief look at his journey through football before his arrival at Valley Parade:
Please see
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435180,00.html
for the full article
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14692940.stm
Former Charlton Athletic boss Phil Parkinson has been appointed Bradford City manager.
Peter Jackson resigned on Thursday after the League Two side picked up just one point from four games.
Parkinson, who has been out of work since he left Charlton in January, has signed a two-year deal at Valley Parade.
A club statement read: "Parkinson was always the club's number one choice to land the position."
The 43-year-old Parkinson played for Bury and Reading before moving into management with Colchester and then Hull.
Jackson was appointed as permanent manager of Bradford in May, following a three-month period as interim boss.
But the 50-year-old decided to quit following a poor start to the campaign, saying it would give the Yorkshire club the "best possible chance for the rest of the season".
Bradford began life after Jackson by beating Barnet 4-2 on Saturday.
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From BCFC website
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435136,00.html
Parkinson appointed City boss
Following intense media speculation, Bradford City Football Club is delighted to officially announce the appointment of Phil Parkinson as their new first team manager.
Parkinson was always the club's number one choice to land the position, which has been vacant since the departure of former City captain Peter Jackson four days ago.
The 43 year old, who has signed a two year contract, will start his job with immediate effect.
Colin Cooper, who led City to their first win of the season against Barnet at the weekend while in temporary charge, will prepare the side for Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie with Sheffield Wednesday to enable Parkinson to fully settle into his new role.
After a successful 15 year playing career as a tough-tackling midfielder with Southampton, Bury and Reading, Parkinson took his first steps into management with Colchester United in 2003.
Despite having the lowest average attendance in the division, Parkinson led Colchester to the Championship with a second place finish in the 2005/06 League 1 season.
Parkinson also led Colchester to the F.A Cup 5th round on two seperate occasions during his three years at Layer Road.
His amazing achievements with the U's earned him an exciting opportunity to manage Hull City, with the Tigers reportedly paying Colchester £400,000 for his services.
Unfortunately for Parkinson, his time at Hull didn't work out according to plan and he left the KC Stadium in December 2006.
He wasn't out of work for long, however, as he was quickly appointed as Alan Pardew's assistant at Charlton Athletic around a month later.
After nearly two years in the role at The Valley, Parkinson was appointed caretaker manager following Pardew's departure in November 2008.
Parkinson did enough to impress the Charlton board during the one month he was in temporary charge as he was given the job on a full time basis on New Year's Eve.
With confidence in the squad at a severe low at the time though, he was unfortunately unable to prevent Charlton slipping out of the Championship. His Addicks' side did end the season with only one defeat to their name out of their last eight matches as they left the division with their heads held high.
Parkinson also ensured that their was no relegation hangover in his squad for the following season as Charlton started their 2009/10 League 1 season with six successive wins.
He eventually led Charlton to a 4th place finish at the end of the regular season - only two points off an automatic promotion spot - and therefore a place in Play-Offs.
Despite pushing opponents Swindon Town all the way in both legs of their Play-Offs semi-final, Parkinson's Chalrton eventually suffered the agony of losing out on penalties.
Unfortunately for Parkinson, Charlton were unable to carry their promotion-chasing form into the following season as they suffered a slow start to the 2010/2011 campaign.
Parkinson eventually left The Valley in January 2011.
The Chorley-born coach will now join the Bantams after taking part in some scouting duties in recent months for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.
Parkinson will be formally introduced to the squad this morning before turning to the main task in hand - helping to push the Bantams up the League 2 table.
The board and staff of Bradford City would like to take this opportunity to wish Phil every success in his new role at the football club and ask all Bradford supporters to give the new management team their full support.
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http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435590,00.html
Parkinson comes highly recommended says Lawn
City joint-chairman Mark Lawn says there were a number of reasons why new City boss Phil Parkinson came out on top in the search for Peter Jackson's replacement.
Lawn admits that Parkinson's name was always prominent in City's thinking when they began looking for a new manager thanks to several glowing recommendations from figures within the game.
He has revealed that the club's board were also won over by Parkinson's high levels of professionalism, motivation and work-rate.
Lawn said: "Phil was recommended to us by a lot of people high up in the football fraternity.
"He has a reputation within the football fraternity of being an extremely hard-worker
"His name also came top of our list when we were having a meeting to discuss Peter Jackson's successor a few nights ago.
"He was the first person that we interviewed as well - he was always top of our list.
"He came across as a very professional man - driven, motivated and he wants to do well.
"I honestly think that if there hadn't of been a change of ownership at Charlton (Athletic) during his time there then he probably would still be there now."
While clearly exciting by the prospect of Parkinson at City's helm, Lawn has urged supporters to give the new manager time to get settled into the job and mould the squad into his image.
Lawn says that City have not written this season off by any means, however, and with Kyel Reid's signature already secured, the joint-chairman has confirmed that Parkinson will be given a budget to bring in more new players.
"I still think that Bradford fans should look at this as a rebuilding season," explained Lawn.
"I think if we can get around the edge of the Play-Off zone then I think that will be a good season for us.
"I think you will see that Phil is going to be bringing in some new players and I think they will be the sort of players that we excite the fans."
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http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435180,00.html
Name: Phil Parkinson
Date of Birth: 01/12/67
Place of Birth: Chorley, Lancashire
Phil Parkinson was officially unveiled as Bradford City's latest first team manager on Monday 29 August 2011.
Below is a brief look at his journey through football before his arrival at Valley Parade:
Please see
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435180,00.html
for the full article
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Breaking news: Jacko resigns
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2432065,00.html
Peter Jackson leaves Bradford City
Posted on: Thu 25 Aug 2011
Bradford City Football Club would like to draw supporters' attention to the following official club statement:
At a club board meeting today, the football club can confirm that First Team Manager Peter Jackson tendered his resignation. This was duly accepted by the board.
Peter told the board that in light of the poor start to the season, he felt that to resign now would give the club the best possible chance for the rest of the season.
The board would like to thank Peter for his hard work in keeping the club in the Football League last season, and wish him well in his future endeavours.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14670814.stm
Peter Jackson has quit as manager of League Two Bradford City.
Jackson, 50, was appointed as permanent manager of Bradford in May, following a three-month period as interim boss.
However, a run of three defeats in the league, including Saturday's 1-0 loss at home to Dagenham & Redbridge, has led Jackson to tender his resignation.
"He felt that to resign now would give the club that best possible chance for the rest of the season," said a statement on the club website.
Jackson offered to resign during a club board meeting on Thursday, which the board accepted.
As a player Jackson had two stints at the Bantams, making 336 appearances in a total of 10 years at the club.Following his retirement from playing in 1997, another former club, Huddersfield Town, offered him his first managerial post.
He was sacked in 1999 to make way for Steve Bruce but was re-appointed four years later, where he won promotion from the old Division Three in his first season back in charge.
In 2007 he became manger of League Two side Lincoln City when they were bottom of the Football League.
Five months later however, Jackson was diagnosed with throat cancer, which left his assistant Offy Onuora in charge until the following January, but the managerial team were sacked in September following a run of bad results.
After Peter Taylor left Bradford in February this year, Jackson was placed in interim charge of the side, leading them to four wins in 14 games and an 18th-place League Two finish last season.
This success meant that Jackson was given the job on a permanent basis earlier this summer, but with his side without a win this season, he handed in his resignation to the Bradford City board.
Jackson is the first manager in the top four divisions to relinquish his position this season.
Friday, August 05, 2011
BBC's matchday pricing survey : Were City too honest or too stupid?
Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2376580,00.html
Next game
Sat Aug 6 Aldershot Town H ko 3pm
Got adobe PDF reader? See the fixtures here
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/staticFiles/3/7a/0,,10266~162307,00.pdf
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Loans
Aug 3rd : Apparently we've just signed Defender Liam Moore from Leicester on a months loan, with a possibility of extending it to 6 months.
Aug 5th : Spurs Swedish Keeper Oscar Jansson will sign on a months loan, with a view to a permanent deal.
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The "Social media COrner"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2011/08/guy_branston.html
Not sure if this has been posted already or not. Branston himself replies to some of his critics on the discussion board after the article, think his comment is around comment 35 or so...
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30 years on...
City v Hull 1981-82 (promotion year) orange ball, snow covered pitch, no shirt sponsor, wearing white at home,Podd, Campbell
McNiven and a young Ellis and Jackson.
John Helm commentating so I assume it was Sunday Soccer or some similar
programme, comes in two parts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLfarPGciZw&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufZHoUX-6hA&feature=related
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From the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14366574.stm
This is an edited summary. Please click the link to see the full article.
CLUBS REVEAL ALL IN SURVEY
Only 11 out of 104 clubs in England and Scotland will offer adults the
chance to enjoy a day at the football for less than £20 during the new
season.
Leeds have the most expensive programme at £4
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Clubs were asked for their cheapest and most expensive possible matchday
adult tickets, as well as the prices for a cup of tea, a programme, and a
pie in order to work out the price of enjoying a day at the football for
fans without season tickets.
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Despite the high attendance figures - an average of 352,260 fans attended
Football League fixtures each weekend last season - the chairman of the
Football Supporters' Federation Malcolm Clarke says clubs must work harder
to ensure football does not become too expensive for ordinary fans.
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
"With Premier League grounds over 92% full on average in each of the last
three seasons, fans are clearly enjoying the football, and the overall
matchday experiences, that are on offer," said a Premier League statement.
Newcastle United were the only club out of the 104 surveyed who did not
reveal their prices.
LEAGUE TWO - BRADFORD MOST EXPENSIVE
Rotherham have emerged as the cheapest team to support in League Two in BBC
Sport's Price of Football survey.
The least expensive ticket to watch the Millers, along with a programme, a
pie and a cup of tea, adds up to £16.30.
"A policy was taken a number of years ago to try not increase ticket
prices," said marketing officer Matthew Young.
The price contrasts with Premier League Liverpool - the most expensive
equivalent in the country - where the same package costs £46.95.
Bradford City is the most expensive day out for League Two fans who intend
to buy the lowest-priced tickets. The least expensive seat at Valley Parade
is £20 before the total cost rises to £27.80 once refreshments and
entertainment are added.
The only question is whether clubs are treading the fine line between
providing value for money, or are profiteering from passion and dedication.
And you can read more of BBC Sport website Editor Stuart Rowson's blog on
the price of football by clicking here Rotherham's pricing structure ensures
that, regardless of the opposition, fans can leave Don Valley with change
from a £20 note.
"A lot of clubs catergorise games, which we don't," explains Young.
"We always charge the same price, no matter who the opposition is.
"Quite often when the big clubs are in town the price goes up. That doesn't
happen at our club."
The next cheapest in League Two at Torquay where fans can pay £16.50 for the
cheapest spots at Plainmoor.
Both Rotherham and Torquay have a range of ticket prices for a given game,
rising from £10 to £18 and £20 respectively.
However there is less of a difference between what spectators in different
parts of the ground pay at other sides in the division.
Bradford and Southend have one ticket price regardless of the position of
the seat, while a pound is enough to upgrade from the cheapest to the most
expensive seats at Accrington Stanley and Hereford.
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CITY HIT BACK AT BBC SURVEY
By Bill Marshall (T&A)
City have hit back at a survey which shows them to be the most expensive
club to watch in npower League Two.
A pay-on-the-door match ticket costs £20 and, with the price of a programme
(£3), pie (£2.90) and cup of tea (£1.90), an afternoon at Valley Parade
comes in at £27.80.
That total means the Bantams are not only the costliest treat in League Two
but would also put them as equal most expensive in League One (alongside
Leyton Orient), 11th priciest in the Championship (equal with Peterborough)
and only fourth cheapest in the Premier League.
It is less expensive to watch Newcastle and Blackburn (both £17) and Wigan
(£21.60) than to attend Valley Parade.
But City director of operations Dave Baldwin reckons the BBC Sport survey is
grossly misleading.
He said: "The figures quoted by the BBC affect less than eight per cent of
our spectators – and that has been the case for more than five years. About
92 per cent of our audience come in for £8 less."
This more realistic admission price cuts the cost of a day at Valley Parade
to £19.80, which would rank the Bantams as the fifth cheapest after
Yorkshire rivals Rotherham (£16.30), who were the second cheapest overall,
west-country sides Torquay (£16.50) and Plymouth (£17.90) and Barnet
(£18.70).
"We also have offers every week in Friday's back-page solus advert in the
Telegraph & Argus," said Baldwin.
"For example, tomorrow. If a spectator decides, having seen the T&A, that
they want to go to the Aldershot match on Saturday at a cost of £20 for
their ticket, they can retain their match-day stub and with it get a free
ticket for another home game later in the season. We give offers like this
throughout the season."
As a comparison, Huddersfield are the fourth most expensive club to watch in
League One at £26.60 (match ticket £19, programme £3, pie £2.80, cup of tea
£1.80) and Leeds are the 13th most expensive in the Championship at £28.40
(£20, £4, £2.70, £1.70).
The BBC Sport survey concluded that only 11 clubs out of 104 in England and
Scotland (four English divisions plus the Scottish Premier League) offered a
day at a match for less than £20.
The best in the Championship was Watford (£17.50), with Rochdale (£16.20)
and Preston (£17.50) being the best in League One and Inverness Caledonian
(£21.90) the cheapest in Scotland's top flight.
A cup of tea at Crawley will set you back only 50p, while St Johnstone had
the 'best' pies (£1.50) and programmes (£1).
Nine clubs offered a match-day ticket for £10 – Blackburn, Newcastle,
Watford, Rochdale, Preston, Milton Keynes Dons, Rotherham, Torquay and
Plymouth.
In general, clubs in the north west of England proved the cheapest for a day
out. But Liverpool are the most expensive at £46.95 (£39 – £3, £2.95, £2),
followed by Arsenal (£44), QPR (£42.80), Swansea (£42.60), Tottenham (£40)
and Manchester United (£35.60).
John Nagle, head of communications at the Football League, said: "Football
League clubs are working extremely hard to attract the next generation of
fans through a variety of innovative marketing initiatives. As a result,
crowds in recent seasons have been at their highest levels for 50 years.
"Much of the focus is on improving the match-day experience for supporters,
particularly families.
"This has seen the League introduce a programme of 'mystery-shopper' visits
to matches in order to assess the experience and the introduction of the
Family Excellence Award to reward those clubs that are offering a
particularly outstanding day out."
Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation, added:
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
===========================
CITY HIT BACK AT BBC SURVEY
By Bill Marshall (T&A)
City have hit back at a survey which shows them to be the most expensive
club to watch in npower League Two.
A pay-on-the-door match ticket costs £20 and, with the price of a programme
(£3), pie (£2.90) and cup of tea (£1.90), an afternoon at Valley Parade
comes in at £27.80.
That total means the Bantams are not only the costliest treat in League Two
but would also put them as equal most expensive in League One (alongside
Leyton Orient), 11th priciest in the Championship (equal with Peterborough)
and only fourth cheapest in the Premier League.
It is less expensive to watch Newcastle and Blackburn (both £17) and Wigan
(£21.60) than to attend Valley Parade.
But City director of operations Dave Baldwin reckons the BBC Sport survey is
grossly misleading.
He said: "The figures quoted by the BBC affect less than eight per cent of
our spectators – and that has been the case for more than five years. About
92 per cent of our audience come in for £8 less."
This more realistic admission price cuts the cost of a day at Valley Parade
to £19.80, which would rank the Bantams as the fifth cheapest after
Yorkshire rivals Rotherham (£16.30), who were the second cheapest overall,
west-country sides Torquay (£16.50) and Plymouth (£17.90) and Barnet
(£18.70).
"We also have offers every week in Friday's back-page solus advert in the
Telegraph & Argus," said Baldwin.
"For example, tomorrow. If a spectator decides, having seen the T&A, that
they want to go to the Aldershot match on Saturday at a cost of £20 for
their ticket, they can retain their match-day stub and with it get a free
ticket for another home game later in the season. We give offers like this
throughout the season."
As a comparison, Huddersfield are the fourth most expensive club to watch in
League One at £26.60 (match ticket £19, programme £3, pie £2.80, cup of tea
£1.80) and Leeds are the 13th most expensive in the Championship at £28.40
(£20, £4, £2.70, £1.70).
The BBC Sport survey concluded that only 11 clubs out of 104 in England and
Scotland (four English divisions plus the Scottish Premier League) offered a
day at a match for less than £20.
The best in the Championship was Watford (£17.50), with Rochdale (£16.20)
and Preston (£17.50) being the best in League One and Inverness Caledonian
(£21.90) the cheapest in Scotland's top flight.
A cup of tea at Crawley will set you back only 50p, while St Johnstone had
the 'best' pies (£1.50) and programmes (£1).
Nine clubs offered a match-day ticket for £10 – Blackburn, Newcastle,
Watford, Rochdale, Preston, Milton Keynes Dons, Rotherham, Torquay and
Plymouth.
In general, clubs in the north west of England proved the cheapest for a day
out. But Liverpool are the most expensive at £46.95 (£39 – £3, £2.95, £2),
followed by Arsenal (£44), QPR (£42.80), Swansea (£42.60), Tottenham (£40)
and Manchester United (£35.60).
John Nagle, head of communications at the Football League, said: "Football
League clubs are working extremely hard to attract the next generation of
fans through a variety of innovative marketing initiatives. As a result,
crowds in recent seasons have been at their highest levels for 50 years.
"Much of the focus is on improving the match-day experience for supporters,
particularly families.
"This has seen the League introduce a programme of 'mystery-shopper' visits
to matches in order to assess the experience and the introduction of the
Family Excellence Award to reward those clubs that are offering a
particularly outstanding day out."
Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation, added:
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
===========================
There endeth the CFML's marmite pre-season summary. We'll be back next post season looking ahead to League One in 12/13.
===========================
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2376580,00.html
Next game
Sat Aug 6 Aldershot Town H ko 3pm
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Loans
Aug 3rd : Apparently we've just signed Defender Liam Moore from Leicester on a months loan, with a possibility of extending it to 6 months.
Aug 5th : Spurs Swedish Keeper Oscar Jansson will sign on a months loan, with a view to a permanent deal.
===========================
The "Social media COrner"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2011/08/guy_branston.html
Not sure if this has been posted already or not. Branston himself replies to some of his critics on the discussion board after the article, think his comment is around comment 35 or so...
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30 years on...
City v Hull 1981-82 (promotion year) orange ball, snow covered pitch, no shirt sponsor, wearing white at home,Podd, Campbell
McNiven and a young Ellis and Jackson.
John Helm commentating so I assume it was Sunday Soccer or some similar
programme, comes in two parts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLfarPGciZw&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufZHoUX-6hA&feature=related
===========================
From the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14366574.stm
This is an edited summary. Please click the link to see the full article.
CLUBS REVEAL ALL IN SURVEY
Only 11 out of 104 clubs in England and Scotland will offer adults the
chance to enjoy a day at the football for less than £20 during the new
season.
Leeds have the most expensive programme at £4
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Clubs were asked for their cheapest and most expensive possible matchday
adult tickets, as well as the prices for a cup of tea, a programme, and a
pie in order to work out the price of enjoying a day at the football for
fans without season tickets.
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Despite the high attendance figures - an average of 352,260 fans attended
Football League fixtures each weekend last season - the chairman of the
Football Supporters' Federation Malcolm Clarke says clubs must work harder
to ensure football does not become too expensive for ordinary fans.
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
"With Premier League grounds over 92% full on average in each of the last
three seasons, fans are clearly enjoying the football, and the overall
matchday experiences, that are on offer," said a Premier League statement.
Newcastle United were the only club out of the 104 surveyed who did not
reveal their prices.
LEAGUE TWO - BRADFORD MOST EXPENSIVE
Rotherham have emerged as the cheapest team to support in League Two in BBC
Sport's Price of Football survey.
The least expensive ticket to watch the Millers, along with a programme, a
pie and a cup of tea, adds up to £16.30.
"A policy was taken a number of years ago to try not increase ticket
prices," said marketing officer Matthew Young.
The price contrasts with Premier League Liverpool - the most expensive
equivalent in the country - where the same package costs £46.95.
Bradford City is the most expensive day out for League Two fans who intend
to buy the lowest-priced tickets. The least expensive seat at Valley Parade
is £20 before the total cost rises to £27.80 once refreshments and
entertainment are added.
The only question is whether clubs are treading the fine line between
providing value for money, or are profiteering from passion and dedication.
And you can read more of BBC Sport website Editor Stuart Rowson's blog on
the price of football by clicking here Rotherham's pricing structure ensures
that, regardless of the opposition, fans can leave Don Valley with change
from a £20 note.
"A lot of clubs catergorise games, which we don't," explains Young.
"We always charge the same price, no matter who the opposition is.
"Quite often when the big clubs are in town the price goes up. That doesn't
happen at our club."
The next cheapest in League Two at Torquay where fans can pay £16.50 for the
cheapest spots at Plainmoor.
Both Rotherham and Torquay have a range of ticket prices for a given game,
rising from £10 to £18 and £20 respectively.
However there is less of a difference between what spectators in different
parts of the ground pay at other sides in the division.
Bradford and Southend have one ticket price regardless of the position of
the seat, while a pound is enough to upgrade from the cheapest to the most
expensive seats at Accrington Stanley and Hereford.
===========================
CITY HIT BACK AT BBC SURVEY
By Bill Marshall (T&A)
City have hit back at a survey which shows them to be the most expensive
club to watch in npower League Two.
A pay-on-the-door match ticket costs £20 and, with the price of a programme
(£3), pie (£2.90) and cup of tea (£1.90), an afternoon at Valley Parade
comes in at £27.80.
That total means the Bantams are not only the costliest treat in League Two
but would also put them as equal most expensive in League One (alongside
Leyton Orient), 11th priciest in the Championship (equal with Peterborough)
and only fourth cheapest in the Premier League.
It is less expensive to watch Newcastle and Blackburn (both £17) and Wigan
(£21.60) than to attend Valley Parade.
But City director of operations Dave Baldwin reckons the BBC Sport survey is
grossly misleading.
He said: "The figures quoted by the BBC affect less than eight per cent of
our spectators – and that has been the case for more than five years. About
92 per cent of our audience come in for £8 less."
This more realistic admission price cuts the cost of a day at Valley Parade
to £19.80, which would rank the Bantams as the fifth cheapest after
Yorkshire rivals Rotherham (£16.30), who were the second cheapest overall,
west-country sides Torquay (£16.50) and Plymouth (£17.90) and Barnet
(£18.70).
"We also have offers every week in Friday's back-page solus advert in the
Telegraph & Argus," said Baldwin.
"For example, tomorrow. If a spectator decides, having seen the T&A, that
they want to go to the Aldershot match on Saturday at a cost of £20 for
their ticket, they can retain their match-day stub and with it get a free
ticket for another home game later in the season. We give offers like this
throughout the season."
As a comparison, Huddersfield are the fourth most expensive club to watch in
League One at £26.60 (match ticket £19, programme £3, pie £2.80, cup of tea
£1.80) and Leeds are the 13th most expensive in the Championship at £28.40
(£20, £4, £2.70, £1.70).
The BBC Sport survey concluded that only 11 clubs out of 104 in England and
Scotland (four English divisions plus the Scottish Premier League) offered a
day at a match for less than £20.
The best in the Championship was Watford (£17.50), with Rochdale (£16.20)
and Preston (£17.50) being the best in League One and Inverness Caledonian
(£21.90) the cheapest in Scotland's top flight.
A cup of tea at Crawley will set you back only 50p, while St Johnstone had
the 'best' pies (£1.50) and programmes (£1).
Nine clubs offered a match-day ticket for £10 – Blackburn, Newcastle,
Watford, Rochdale, Preston, Milton Keynes Dons, Rotherham, Torquay and
Plymouth.
In general, clubs in the north west of England proved the cheapest for a day
out. But Liverpool are the most expensive at £46.95 (£39 – £3, £2.95, £2),
followed by Arsenal (£44), QPR (£42.80), Swansea (£42.60), Tottenham (£40)
and Manchester United (£35.60).
John Nagle, head of communications at the Football League, said: "Football
League clubs are working extremely hard to attract the next generation of
fans through a variety of innovative marketing initiatives. As a result,
crowds in recent seasons have been at their highest levels for 50 years.
"Much of the focus is on improving the match-day experience for supporters,
particularly families.
"This has seen the League introduce a programme of 'mystery-shopper' visits
to matches in order to assess the experience and the introduction of the
Family Excellence Award to reward those clubs that are offering a
particularly outstanding day out."
Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation, added:
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
===========================
CITY HIT BACK AT BBC SURVEY
By Bill Marshall (T&A)
City have hit back at a survey which shows them to be the most expensive
club to watch in npower League Two.
A pay-on-the-door match ticket costs £20 and, with the price of a programme
(£3), pie (£2.90) and cup of tea (£1.90), an afternoon at Valley Parade
comes in at £27.80.
That total means the Bantams are not only the costliest treat in League Two
but would also put them as equal most expensive in League One (alongside
Leyton Orient), 11th priciest in the Championship (equal with Peterborough)
and only fourth cheapest in the Premier League.
It is less expensive to watch Newcastle and Blackburn (both £17) and Wigan
(£21.60) than to attend Valley Parade.
But City director of operations Dave Baldwin reckons the BBC Sport survey is
grossly misleading.
He said: "The figures quoted by the BBC affect less than eight per cent of
our spectators – and that has been the case for more than five years. About
92 per cent of our audience come in for £8 less."
This more realistic admission price cuts the cost of a day at Valley Parade
to £19.80, which would rank the Bantams as the fifth cheapest after
Yorkshire rivals Rotherham (£16.30), who were the second cheapest overall,
west-country sides Torquay (£16.50) and Plymouth (£17.90) and Barnet
(£18.70).
"We also have offers every week in Friday's back-page solus advert in the
Telegraph & Argus," said Baldwin.
"For example, tomorrow. If a spectator decides, having seen the T&A, that
they want to go to the Aldershot match on Saturday at a cost of £20 for
their ticket, they can retain their match-day stub and with it get a free
ticket for another home game later in the season. We give offers like this
throughout the season."
As a comparison, Huddersfield are the fourth most expensive club to watch in
League One at £26.60 (match ticket £19, programme £3, pie £2.80, cup of tea
£1.80) and Leeds are the 13th most expensive in the Championship at £28.40
(£20, £4, £2.70, £1.70).
The BBC Sport survey concluded that only 11 clubs out of 104 in England and
Scotland (four English divisions plus the Scottish Premier League) offered a
day at a match for less than £20.
The best in the Championship was Watford (£17.50), with Rochdale (£16.20)
and Preston (£17.50) being the best in League One and Inverness Caledonian
(£21.90) the cheapest in Scotland's top flight.
A cup of tea at Crawley will set you back only 50p, while St Johnstone had
the 'best' pies (£1.50) and programmes (£1).
Nine clubs offered a match-day ticket for £10 – Blackburn, Newcastle,
Watford, Rochdale, Preston, Milton Keynes Dons, Rotherham, Torquay and
Plymouth.
In general, clubs in the north west of England proved the cheapest for a day
out. But Liverpool are the most expensive at £46.95 (£39 – £3, £2.95, £2),
followed by Arsenal (£44), QPR (£42.80), Swansea (£42.60), Tottenham (£40)
and Manchester United (£35.60).
John Nagle, head of communications at the Football League, said: "Football
League clubs are working extremely hard to attract the next generation of
fans through a variety of innovative marketing initiatives. As a result,
crowds in recent seasons have been at their highest levels for 50 years.
"Much of the focus is on improving the match-day experience for supporters,
particularly families.
"This has seen the League introduce a programme of 'mystery-shopper' visits
to matches in order to assess the experience and the introduction of the
Family Excellence Award to reward those clubs that are offering a
particularly outstanding day out."
Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation, added:
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
===========================
There endeth the CFML's marmite pre-season summary. We'll be back next post season looking ahead to League One in 12/13.
===========================
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
squad numbers / Match reports /
Fixtures
Pre-season
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2372524,00.html
Wed 13 July 2011 Silsden AFC A 7.45pm W7-1
Fri 15 July 2011 Matlock Town A 7.45pm D1-1
Tue 19 July 2011 Guiseley A 7.45pm W3-2
Fri 22 July 2011 Bradford (Park Avenue) A 7.45pm L2-3
Sun 24 July 2011 Bolton Wanderers H 3.00pm L1-4
Wed 27 July 2011 Hull A 7.45pm L1-3
Sat 30 July 2011 Carlisle United H 3.00pm L2-3
Wed 3 August 2011 7.45pm Northwich Victoria A L2-3
Full season
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Squad numbers
SQUAD NUMBERS CONFIRMED
Although the numbers have been visible on the official website for several
weeks, www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk can now officially confirm the all-important
numbers ahead of this Saturday's big kick off.
Only the numbers 13 and 24 out of remain vacant at present from the
positions 1 - 30.
Bradford City's 2011/2012 squad numbers in full:
1. Jon McLaughlin
2. Simon Ramsden
3. Luke O'Brien
4. Michael Flynn
5. Guy Branston (c)
6. Luke Oliver
7. Mark Stewart
8. Ritchie Jones
9. James Hanson
10. Ross Hannah
11. Jack Compton
12. Steve Williams
14. Leon Osborne
15. Lewis Hunt
16. Chris Mitchell
17. Patrick Lacey
18. Luke Dean
19. Nialle Rodney
20. Andrew Burns
21. Nahki Wells
22. Lee Bullock
23. David Syers
25. Scott Brown
26. Alex Flett
27. Dominic Rowe
28. Robbie Threlfall
29. Darren Stephenson
30. Adam Robinson
40. Tim Dittmer (goal keeping coach also registered as a player)
41. Martin Hansen
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From the Official BCFC Website…
Pre-Season Friendly:
At the KC Stadium, Hull.
Hull City (2) 3 Cairney 7, 39, Pusic 72
Bradford C (0) 1 Stewart 65
New loan signing Martin Hansen enjoyed his first outing in City colours at
the KC Stadium this evening as City lost to Championship side Hull City in
their sixth pre-season friendly of the summer.
Hansen was handed his City debut by Peter Jackson against a strong-looking
Hull squad barely hours after putting pen to paper on a one month loan deal
with the Bantams.
The Danish shot-stopper produced several smart saves on the night, but he
was helpless to prevent Tigers midfielder Tom Cairney from giving his side a
seventh minute lead direct from a 20 yard free-kick.
A Hull side containing the likes of Paul McKenna, Matty Fryatt and former
Bantams loanee Dele Adebola were on the front foot for most of the first
period after Cairney's opener, although City did enjoy a couple of half
decent chances on their forays forward.
With half-time approaching, Cairney doubled Hull's advantage with a
well-taken finish from just inside the area after the midfielder skipped
away from the attentions of Guy Branston.
Fryatt had a chance to further increase his side's level when he raced clear
on goal in five minutes before the interval, but Hansen stood tall to deny
the Hull striker with a smart save with his foot.
Despite Fryatt's chance at the end of the opening period, City had, on the
whole, managed to keep a Hull attack, featuring far more experience and
skill than the Bantams are likely to face in League 2, relatively quiet.
The hosts made ten changes at half time, ensuring the Bantams would be
virtually facing a completely new, and fresher, side in the second period.
By contrast, City made only one alteration during the same 15 minute break
as Andrew Burns replaced Steve Williams, who picked up a knock in the first
period.
BRADFORD CITY
1. Martin Hansen
2. Lee Bullock
3. Luke O'Brien
4. Michael Flynn
5. Guy Branston (c)
6. Steve Williams
7. Dominic Rowe
8. Chris Mitchell
9. James Hanson
10. Nialle Rodney
11. Jamie Green
Substitutes:
12. David Syers for 7 (62)
13. Jon Brain
14. Ross Hannah for 9 (77)
15. Andrew Burns for 6 (46)
16. Nahki Wells
17. Mark Stewart for 10 (62)
18. James Cronesbury for 11 (77)
HULL CITY
1. Adriano Basso
2. Liam Rosenior
3. Andy Dawson (c)
4. Paul McKenna
5. James Chester
6. Sonny Bradley
7. Jamie Devitt
8. Tom Cairney
9. Dele Adebola
10. Matty Fryatt
11. Robert Brady
Substitutes:
12. Peter Gulacsi for 1 (46)
13. Danny East for 3 (46)
14. James Harper for 4 (46)
15. Kevin Kilbane for 5 (46)
16. Jay Simpson for 9 (46)
17. Kamel Ghilas for 10 (46)
18. Nick Barmby for 8 (46)
19. Joe Dudgeon for 2 (46)
20. Martin Pusic for 7 (46)
21. Will Atkinson for 11 (46)
22. Conor Townsend for 6 (80)
23. Daniel Emerton for 15 (70)
24. Gavan Holohan
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NO CONTRACT FOR GREEN
Bradford City manager Peter Jackson has decided not to offer trialist Jamie
Green a contract at Valley Parade.
But Jackson recently opted to bring in another left winger, Jack Compton on
loan from Scottish First Division side Falkirk (until jan 2012).
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From the BBC:
GOAL-LINE TECHNOLOGY DECISION SET FOR MARCH 2012
Goal-line technology could be used in the Premier League as early as the
start of the 2012-13 season.
The law-making International Football Association Board will rule in March
2012 on whether to approve the system.
If it gets the green light then FIFA boss Sepp Blatter says leagues can use
it from the start of the 2012-13 season, if "accurate and affordable".
Premier League boss Richard Scudamore has said England's top flight will use
it as soon as it is allowed.
Blatter added that goal-line technology could also be used at the 2014 World
Cup.
The FIFA chief opposed goal-line technology for years and appeared to have
ended the debate on its future in March 2010.
GOAL-LINE CLOSE CALLS
. Tom Adeyemi - Bradford City 2-1 Rotherham, March 2011 League Two
...full article see the BBC website. I don't have the full link
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Branston's BBC interview
(Uk only)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2011/08/guy_branston.html#293363
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Pre-Season Friendly:
Northwich Vic (2) 3 Ennis 14, Tony Evans 31 (penalty), Kearney 82
Bradford City (0) 2 Baker 56, 79
KEARNEY SCORES LATE WINNER FOR NORTHWICH AGAINST BRADFORD CITY
By Andrew Simpson (Northwich Guardian)
Ian Kearney's late goal earned Vics a win they appeared to have assured by
half time of a one-sided encounter.
His volley, struck left-footed from the edge of the penalty area after Steve
Abbott had nodded down Adam Sumner's free kick, crashed in off an upright
eight minutes from time.
By then Bradford, so anaemic before an interval at which they trailed by two
goals, had restored parity.
Sharper shooting from the hosts, who crafted a hatful of chances in each
half, would have rendered substitute Adam Baker's tidy double as a
consolation.
As it was Vics, who kick off the new season at Buxton on Saturday week, came
close to drawing a contest they had initially dominated.
Paul Ennis, expected to become Andy Preece's latest signing after he was
offered terms this week, shot into the side netting inside the first minute
after Ryan Wade had conjured an opening.
His aim was more accurate on the quarter hour when, after Luke Oliver had
wrestled Abbott to the floor 20-yards from goal, he arced a free kick into
the top corner.
Wade, a flurry of movement, danced across the face of goal before slipping
another pass that ended with Ennis firing straight at goalkeeper Jon
McLaughlin.
Vics did not have to wait long to score again as Oliver's evening worsened
when he halted Abbott's shooting stride with an ill-timed trip inside the
box.
Tony Evans' penalty, struck with force into the corner, delivered double
punishment.
Kyle Armstrong's blast flashed wide after Michael Roddy had laid off, then
Abbott contorted his body to angle an effort narrowly past the post after
Kearney had guided Ennis' free kick in his direction.
The pattern did not deviate, at least to start with, in the second half
which started with Wade twisting sharply to send a shot off target.
Bradford, under the watchful eye of first team boss Peter Jackson, were
boosted though when Baker met fellow replacement Joe Holt's corner on the
half volley to halve the visitors' arrears.
Midfielder Lewis Hunt might have added a second goal six minutes later when
he ghosted into space from the centre circle before sending a low shot
inches off target.
At the other end replacement custodian Callum Tongue pawed away Tony Evans'
snapshot and Raphale Evans sliced horribly wide with a clear sight of goal
as Vics continued to find spaces from which to shoot.
Wade started the move of the match on the seat of his shorts with 12 minutes
to play, scooping the ball into Lee Roberts' path on the right touchline.
The trialists' pass reached Tony Evans, but Tongue reached far enough to tip
his well-placed drive to safety.
Bradford were level within a minute, sub Andre Landell clipping a pass
behind Roberts to Baker, whose finish was as accurate as it was emphatic.
Tongue reacted instinctively to prevent out-of-sorts Oliver suffering
further ignominy when he turned Roberts' next cross towards goal, but he
could do nothing to stop Kearney's match-winning kick.
Northwich Victoria: Hinchliffe (GK), Lee Roberts (Riley 83), Kearney,
Raphale Evans (Collins 87), Sumner (Short 90), Armstrong, Roddy (Fitzpatrick
83), Abbott, Ennis, Tony Evans, Wade (Woolfe 83)
Subs not used Arron Morrison (GK), Disney, Clarke
Bradford City: McLaughlin (GK) (Tongue GK 67), Harrop, Robinson (McGivern
46), Oliver, Blackman (Josh Roberts 46), Campbell (Holt 46), Hunt, Brown
(Bower 67), Cronesbury (Eden 46), Stephenson (Landell 46), Bennett (Baker
37)
Subs not used none
Referee Karl Buckley (Winsford)
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Pre-season
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2372524,00.html
Wed 13 July 2011 Silsden AFC A 7.45pm W7-1
Fri 15 July 2011 Matlock Town A 7.45pm D1-1
Tue 19 July 2011 Guiseley A 7.45pm W3-2
Fri 22 July 2011 Bradford (Park Avenue) A 7.45pm L2-3
Sun 24 July 2011 Bolton Wanderers H 3.00pm L1-4
Wed 27 July 2011 Hull A 7.45pm L1-3
Sat 30 July 2011 Carlisle United H 3.00pm L2-3
Wed 3 August 2011 7.45pm Northwich Victoria A L2-3
Full season
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Squad numbers
SQUAD NUMBERS CONFIRMED
Although the numbers have been visible on the official website for several
weeks, www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk can now officially confirm the all-important
numbers ahead of this Saturday's big kick off.
Only the numbers 13 and 24 out of remain vacant at present from the
positions 1 - 30.
Bradford City's 2011/2012 squad numbers in full:
1. Jon McLaughlin
2. Simon Ramsden
3. Luke O'Brien
4. Michael Flynn
5. Guy Branston (c)
6. Luke Oliver
7. Mark Stewart
8. Ritchie Jones
9. James Hanson
10. Ross Hannah
11. Jack Compton
12. Steve Williams
14. Leon Osborne
15. Lewis Hunt
16. Chris Mitchell
17. Patrick Lacey
18. Luke Dean
19. Nialle Rodney
20. Andrew Burns
21. Nahki Wells
22. Lee Bullock
23. David Syers
25. Scott Brown
26. Alex Flett
27. Dominic Rowe
28. Robbie Threlfall
29. Darren Stephenson
30. Adam Robinson
40. Tim Dittmer (goal keeping coach also registered as a player)
41. Martin Hansen
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From the Official BCFC Website…
Pre-Season Friendly:
At the KC Stadium, Hull.
Hull City (2) 3 Cairney 7, 39, Pusic 72
Bradford C (0) 1 Stewart 65
New loan signing Martin Hansen enjoyed his first outing in City colours at
the KC Stadium this evening as City lost to Championship side Hull City in
their sixth pre-season friendly of the summer.
Hansen was handed his City debut by Peter Jackson against a strong-looking
Hull squad barely hours after putting pen to paper on a one month loan deal
with the Bantams.
The Danish shot-stopper produced several smart saves on the night, but he
was helpless to prevent Tigers midfielder Tom Cairney from giving his side a
seventh minute lead direct from a 20 yard free-kick.
A Hull side containing the likes of Paul McKenna, Matty Fryatt and former
Bantams loanee Dele Adebola were on the front foot for most of the first
period after Cairney's opener, although City did enjoy a couple of half
decent chances on their forays forward.
With half-time approaching, Cairney doubled Hull's advantage with a
well-taken finish from just inside the area after the midfielder skipped
away from the attentions of Guy Branston.
Fryatt had a chance to further increase his side's level when he raced clear
on goal in five minutes before the interval, but Hansen stood tall to deny
the Hull striker with a smart save with his foot.
Despite Fryatt's chance at the end of the opening period, City had, on the
whole, managed to keep a Hull attack, featuring far more experience and
skill than the Bantams are likely to face in League 2, relatively quiet.
The hosts made ten changes at half time, ensuring the Bantams would be
virtually facing a completely new, and fresher, side in the second period.
By contrast, City made only one alteration during the same 15 minute break
as Andrew Burns replaced Steve Williams, who picked up a knock in the first
period.
BRADFORD CITY
1. Martin Hansen
2. Lee Bullock
3. Luke O'Brien
4. Michael Flynn
5. Guy Branston (c)
6. Steve Williams
7. Dominic Rowe
8. Chris Mitchell
9. James Hanson
10. Nialle Rodney
11. Jamie Green
Substitutes:
12. David Syers for 7 (62)
13. Jon Brain
14. Ross Hannah for 9 (77)
15. Andrew Burns for 6 (46)
16. Nahki Wells
17. Mark Stewart for 10 (62)
18. James Cronesbury for 11 (77)
HULL CITY
1. Adriano Basso
2. Liam Rosenior
3. Andy Dawson (c)
4. Paul McKenna
5. James Chester
6. Sonny Bradley
7. Jamie Devitt
8. Tom Cairney
9. Dele Adebola
10. Matty Fryatt
11. Robert Brady
Substitutes:
12. Peter Gulacsi for 1 (46)
13. Danny East for 3 (46)
14. James Harper for 4 (46)
15. Kevin Kilbane for 5 (46)
16. Jay Simpson for 9 (46)
17. Kamel Ghilas for 10 (46)
18. Nick Barmby for 8 (46)
19. Joe Dudgeon for 2 (46)
20. Martin Pusic for 7 (46)
21. Will Atkinson for 11 (46)
22. Conor Townsend for 6 (80)
23. Daniel Emerton for 15 (70)
24. Gavan Holohan
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NO CONTRACT FOR GREEN
Bradford City manager Peter Jackson has decided not to offer trialist Jamie
Green a contract at Valley Parade.
But Jackson recently opted to bring in another left winger, Jack Compton on
loan from Scottish First Division side Falkirk (until jan 2012).
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From the BBC:
GOAL-LINE TECHNOLOGY DECISION SET FOR MARCH 2012
Goal-line technology could be used in the Premier League as early as the
start of the 2012-13 season.
The law-making International Football Association Board will rule in March
2012 on whether to approve the system.
If it gets the green light then FIFA boss Sepp Blatter says leagues can use
it from the start of the 2012-13 season, if "accurate and affordable".
Premier League boss Richard Scudamore has said England's top flight will use
it as soon as it is allowed.
Blatter added that goal-line technology could also be used at the 2014 World
Cup.
The FIFA chief opposed goal-line technology for years and appeared to have
ended the debate on its future in March 2010.
GOAL-LINE CLOSE CALLS
. Tom Adeyemi - Bradford City 2-1 Rotherham, March 2011 League Two
...full article see the BBC website. I don't have the full link
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Branston's BBC interview
(Uk only)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2011/08/guy_branston.html#293363
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Pre-Season Friendly:
Northwich Vic (2) 3 Ennis 14, Tony Evans 31 (penalty), Kearney 82
Bradford City (0) 2 Baker 56, 79
KEARNEY SCORES LATE WINNER FOR NORTHWICH AGAINST BRADFORD CITY
By Andrew Simpson (Northwich Guardian)
Ian Kearney's late goal earned Vics a win they appeared to have assured by
half time of a one-sided encounter.
His volley, struck left-footed from the edge of the penalty area after Steve
Abbott had nodded down Adam Sumner's free kick, crashed in off an upright
eight minutes from time.
By then Bradford, so anaemic before an interval at which they trailed by two
goals, had restored parity.
Sharper shooting from the hosts, who crafted a hatful of chances in each
half, would have rendered substitute Adam Baker's tidy double as a
consolation.
As it was Vics, who kick off the new season at Buxton on Saturday week, came
close to drawing a contest they had initially dominated.
Paul Ennis, expected to become Andy Preece's latest signing after he was
offered terms this week, shot into the side netting inside the first minute
after Ryan Wade had conjured an opening.
His aim was more accurate on the quarter hour when, after Luke Oliver had
wrestled Abbott to the floor 20-yards from goal, he arced a free kick into
the top corner.
Wade, a flurry of movement, danced across the face of goal before slipping
another pass that ended with Ennis firing straight at goalkeeper Jon
McLaughlin.
Vics did not have to wait long to score again as Oliver's evening worsened
when he halted Abbott's shooting stride with an ill-timed trip inside the
box.
Tony Evans' penalty, struck with force into the corner, delivered double
punishment.
Kyle Armstrong's blast flashed wide after Michael Roddy had laid off, then
Abbott contorted his body to angle an effort narrowly past the post after
Kearney had guided Ennis' free kick in his direction.
The pattern did not deviate, at least to start with, in the second half
which started with Wade twisting sharply to send a shot off target.
Bradford, under the watchful eye of first team boss Peter Jackson, were
boosted though when Baker met fellow replacement Joe Holt's corner on the
half volley to halve the visitors' arrears.
Midfielder Lewis Hunt might have added a second goal six minutes later when
he ghosted into space from the centre circle before sending a low shot
inches off target.
At the other end replacement custodian Callum Tongue pawed away Tony Evans'
snapshot and Raphale Evans sliced horribly wide with a clear sight of goal
as Vics continued to find spaces from which to shoot.
Wade started the move of the match on the seat of his shorts with 12 minutes
to play, scooping the ball into Lee Roberts' path on the right touchline.
The trialists' pass reached Tony Evans, but Tongue reached far enough to tip
his well-placed drive to safety.
Bradford were level within a minute, sub Andre Landell clipping a pass
behind Roberts to Baker, whose finish was as accurate as it was emphatic.
Tongue reacted instinctively to prevent out-of-sorts Oliver suffering
further ignominy when he turned Roberts' next cross towards goal, but he
could do nothing to stop Kearney's match-winning kick.
Northwich Victoria: Hinchliffe (GK), Lee Roberts (Riley 83), Kearney,
Raphale Evans (Collins 87), Sumner (Short 90), Armstrong, Roddy (Fitzpatrick
83), Abbott, Ennis, Tony Evans, Wade (Woolfe 83)
Subs not used Arron Morrison (GK), Disney, Clarke
Bradford City: McLaughlin (GK) (Tongue GK 67), Harrop, Robinson (McGivern
46), Oliver, Blackman (Josh Roberts 46), Campbell (Holt 46), Hunt, Brown
(Bower 67), Cronesbury (Eden 46), Stephenson (Landell 46), Bennett (Baker
37)
Subs not used none
Referee Karl Buckley (Winsford)
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