Notts County (0) 0
Bradford C (0) 1 Hanson 95
AET. 0-0 at FT.
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Darren Stephenson, contract was cancelled by mutual consent
Dominic Rowe, contract was cancelled by mutual consent
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The draw for the second round of the Capital One Cup will take place this coming Wednesday (15 August 2012).
City earned their place in the hat for Wednesday's draw with a dramatic extra time victory at League 1 side Notts County this Saturday.
After being given a bye in the first round, Premier League teams will enter in the competition for the first time this season at the second round stage.
Teams entered into the Europa League or Champions League, such as Manchester City and Manchester United, won't join until the third round, however.
The second round itself will take place on the week commencing 27th August 2012.
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Saturday evening match report
League Cup Round 1
By Ross Heppenstall (T&A)
James Hanson claimed a spectacular extra-time winner as new-look City kicked
off their campaign by claiming the scalp of Notts County in the Capital One
Cup.
The big striker hit a delightful curling left-foot shot into the top corner
from 20 yards in the 95th minute after good work from Kyel Reid and Nahki
Wells.
Reid, who enjoyed a fine game and tormented Carl Regan throughout, could
have made the game safe soon after but he blazed over.
Nevertheless, the Bantams held on for victory against their League One hosts
to give much cause for optimism heading into next week's League Two opener
at Gillingham.
City boss Phil Parkinson handed debuts to six players in Stephen Darby,
James Meredith, Rory McArdle, Gary Jones, Alan Connell and Garry Thompson.
All impressed as Notts County striker Lee Hughes was kept quiet throughout,
but his strike partner Yoann Arquin was guilty of a horrendous miss in the
closing stages of normal time.
Hughes saw his shot pushed away by Matt Duke and the rebound fell to Arquin,
who could only fire the ball against the bar with the goal at his mercy.
That ensured another 30 minutes and, after Hanson's stunning strike, Wells
almost made the game safe in the second period of extra-time when he saw his
shot parried by Magpies stopper Bartosz Bialkowski.
Hughes then fired over when well placed in the closing stages as City held
on for a famous victory.
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Monday morning match report
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The football club can confirm that Darren Stephenson has now left the Coral
Windows Stadium after his City contract was cancelled by mutual consent.
The 19 year-old forward did have another year left on his contract with the
Bantams but he will now leave with immediate effect.
Stephenson, who graduated up from City's youth ranks in May 2011, enjoyed
loan spells with Hinckley, Woodley Sports, Stocksbridge Park Steels and
Southport during his time at Valley Parade.
The Jamaican-born forward's one and only senior appearance for City came in
March 2011 - while still as an apprentice - when he came on as a second half
substitute during the Bantams' home match with Shrewsbury Town.
The football club would like to thank Darren for all his efforts while with
City and wish him all the very best for the future.
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The Guardian's League 2 season preview
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This can be Bradford City's season – Oliver
8:20am Monday 13th August 2012
By Ross Heppenstall
Luke Oliver hailed City's impressive Capital One Cup victory at Notts County – and then roared: "Bring on Gillingham!"
Phil Parkinson's men claimed the scalp of the League One side 1-0 thanks to James Hanson 's superb extra-time winner.
It was the perfect way to warm up for the opening game of the League Two season at Gillingham this coming weekend, according to Oliver.
The towering centre-back formed a solid partnership with Rory McArdle, one of six new players to start the game, and believes the Bantams can now approach their league campaign with confidence.
"We're delighted to get a win against a good League One team and it was a bonus to get a clean sheet," said Oliver.
"If we can go to Notts County and win 1-0, why can't we do it again at Gillingham on Saturday?
"I honestly believe that we will be competing at the right end of the table this season.
"It's a tough start – but that's what you want because you can gauge where you are."
Oliver committed himself to City earlier this summer by signing a new two-year contract.
Last season's player of the year said: "I'm desperate for success in my career and I always wanted to stay with the club. I had a good season last year and I've got a good rapport with the fans.
"They've been really good to me and everyone goes on about this club being in the dark ages and on a downward spiral for the last ten years.
"But it would be great to be in a team that finally moves in the right direction – and I believe we can do that this season."
Parkinson handed debuts to Stephen Darby, James Meredith, McArdle, Gary Jones, Alan Connell and Garry Thompson.
All six impressed and the City boss could now have a major selection dilemma for the Gillingham game if Andrew Davies and Ritchie Jones are passed fit.
Goal-scorer Hanson twisted his ankle during Saturday's win but should be available for the weekend.
Parkinson, meanwhile, is continuing to assess Zavon Hines and could organise a practice match this week for the winger and other trialists.
Ricky Ravenhill has been named as club captain, with midfielder Gary Jones – who enjoyed an outstanding debut as skipper at Notts County – continuing to wear the armband in his absence.
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The football club can confirm that Dominic Rowe has now left the Coral Windows Stadium after his City contract was cancelled by mutual consent.
Rowe, 19, did have a deal in place with the Bantams until the end of this season but he will now leave with immediate effect.
The diminutive winger, who progressed through City's youth ranks in the summer of 2011, spent a period of last season on loan at Blue Square Bet Premier side Barrow.
While still an apprentice with the club, Rowe made his senior City debut as a second half substitute during the Bantams' League 2 fixture at Southend United back in April 2011.
Rowe was then handed his maiden starting appearance with the first team for City's last game of the 2011/2012 season against Crewe Alexandra.
The football club would like to thank Dominic for all his efforts with the Bantams and wish him all the very best for the future.
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