Npower League Two
Bradford C (1) 3 Hanson 45, Reid 80, Jones 87
Morecambe (0) 1 Redshaw 82
Att: 9,054
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Signings, Loans and Injuries
John Hannah, 3 month loan to Grimsby
Jon McLaughlin, side/hip, "not serious", match day fitness test v Oxford
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Stats: Bradford C - Morecambe
Possession: 47 - 53%
Shots on target: 8 - 2
Shots off target: 8 - 4
Fouls: 10 - 12
Corners: 5 - 4
Ref: David Webb (Lancashire).
Yellow cards:
Bradford C: Reid 27', Jones 52'.
Morecambe: Roche 53', Redshaw 85', Drummond 90'.
BRADFORD C: 1. Jon McLaughlin 88', 23. Rory McArdle, 6. Luke Oliver, 5.
Andrew Davies, 3. James Meredith, 20. Zavon Hines 72', 18. Gary Jones, 24.
Nathan Doyle, 7. Kyel Reid, 17. Alan Connell 68', 9. James Hanson,.
SUBS: 12. Matt Duke 88', 2. Stephen Darby, 4. Ricky Ravenhill, 11. Garry
Thompson, 14. Will Atkinson 72', 16. Carl McHugh, 21. Nahki Wells 68'.
MORECAMBE: 1. Barry Roche, 7. Izak Reid, 2. Nick Fenton, 6. Will Haining,
22. Andy Parrish, 3. Robbie Threlfall 86', 16. Stewart Drummond, 17. Andrew
Fleming 74', 8. Andrew Wright, 11. Kevin Ellison, 10. Richard Brodie 62'.
SUBS: 25. Andreas Arestidou, 14. Jordan Burrow 74', 18. Gary McDonald 86',
19. Joe McGee, 20. Joe Mwasile, 23. Chris Doyle, 27. Jack Redshaw 62.
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Final whistle - match report
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Fortress Valley Parade lives on after City made it four wins out of four
tonight.
Goals from James Hanson , his fifth of the season, Kyel Reid and a wonderful
free-kick from Gary Jones inflicted Morecambe's first defeat on their
travels.
Kevin Ellison was close to giving Morecambe a lead inside 30 seconds before
City responded with Alan Connell's shot turned round the post from Hanson 's
flick-on.
Connell had another chance on 20 minutes but his downward header, again from
a Hanson set-up, was again saved by Barry Roche.
Rory McArdle headed over from a Jones corner as City continued to boss the
half.
The breakthrough finally came just before the break when Kyel Reid's
first-time cross was superbly drilled home by Hanson.
Nathan Doyle forced another save from Roche after the restart before
Morecambe finally woke up as an attacking force.
Robbie Threlfall was denied an unlikely goal on his Valley Parade return by
Jon McLaughlin 's save. Then Jones was the goal line hero to keep out a
back-heel from Richard Brodie.
City doubled their lead with another good finish from Reid eight minutes
from time - his first at Valley Parade.
But Morecambe immediately pegged one back through Andy Parrish and
McLaughlin was then forced into a low save from Ellison, hurting himself in
the process.
City's nerves were soothed, though, by a stunning set-piece from Gary Jones
to bank another three points.
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When the dust settled - match report
Three strikes and they're out! Parkinson delight at Bradford City hot-shots
7:30am Wednesday 19th September 2012
By Simon Parker
Phil Parkinson lauded City's "first class" finishing after they claimed a fourth successive home win to join League Two's early pace-setters.
Classy strikes from James Hanson , Kyel Reid and skipper Gary Jones sealed a 3-1 victory over Morecambe last night to extend the perfect start at
Valley Parade .
Parkinson said: "It was a tough game because Morecambe have got a really good away record. To be the first team to beat them on their travels is
a really good feeling.
"We were nice and tight and competitive and you always felt we would cause problems when we got the ball. The quality of our goals was first
class."
Hanson 's fifth of the season just before the interval gave City the breakthrough after dominating the first half.
The Bantams chief added: "It was a top class finish and his all-round performance was good. His work ethic, his heading and his defending at
set-plays were all spot on.
"He's fitter than he's ever been and he's a fantastic athlete. He wants to be successful but he's got to keep doing it.
"He has to win headers he has no right to, which is what he did. If you're a centre back, you wouldn't like to have marked him."
Jones cleared off the line from Richard Brodie before Reid fired his first goal on home soil. Jack Redshaw immediately reduced the deficit before
Jones made sure with a free-kick into the top corner.
Parkinson said: "My only complaint with the boys was that we lost our cool slightly and made a couple of rash decisions at the back. We lost our
focus for a spell but that's being hyper critical.
"We came through the other side of that and played some terrific stuff. Nahki (Wells) and Will (Atkinson) came on and made great contributions.
"I'm so pleased for Reidy because that's his first goal at Valley Parade. When he got that, he looked ten-foot tall.
"Gary also deserves a goal for his performances since he's been at the club. Big players step up in important moments and what a captain's
contribution that was.
"I can't remember us scoring a free-kick from the edge of the box since I've been here. It's frustrating because when the stats come up at the
end of the season, you've got to get goals from those positions.
"We've got players who are tricky who are going to get fouled in that area but we know Gary is someone who can score from there."
Keeper Jon McLaughlin provided a late injury scare when he had to come off after hurting his side while making a save from Kevin Ellison.
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3rd goal
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From the Official BCFC Website…
McLAUGHLIN TO BE ASSESSED
City boss Phil Parkinson says it is too early to work out the exact nature
of the injury picked up by Jon McLaughlin towards the end of Tuesday's
victory over Morecambe.
McLaughlin was forced off two minutes before the end of normal time after
appearing to damage his hip while making an important save from former
Bantams loanee Kevin Ellison.
It is hoped the problem isn't too serious but Parkinson would be more than
happy to throw Matt Duke back in between the sticks for Saturday's match at
Oxford United should McLaughlin be ruled out.
Parkinson said: "Jon's damaged his side - we're not too sure how bad that is
at this stage. We'll obviously have to get him checked out with Matt (Barras
- City's Head Physio)
"Dukey's (Matt Duke) come on and done fine though, we'd have no problems if
he were to be involved on Saturday (at Oxford United).
"I must actually give a special mention to Dukey. He started the season
really well but I just took the decision to bring Jon in at Accrington
because I felt he was looking really sharp.
"He took that decision like a man. He has trained like a demon in training
every day. That is credit to him and the sort of attitude we need from all
of the lads who find themselves out of the team at the moment."
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McLaughlin and Duke keeping each other on their toes at Bradford City
7:00am Friday 21st September 2012
By Simon Parker
Goalkeeping stand-offs are all the rage in the Premier League these days.
Anders Lindegaard and David De Gea are slugging it out for the Manchester United starting job, while French international Hugo Lloris may have
cost Spurs £8million but he cannot dislodge veteran Brad Friedel.
Three divisions below, a similar battle is developing at Valley Parade between Jon McLaughlin and Matt Duke.
Senior partner Duke kicked off the campaign before McLaughlin got his chance a fortnight ago at Accrington. They then both took to the pitch on
Tuesday after McLaughlin went off in the closing minutes with a side injury.
In the battle of the Bantams number ones, there is no obvious first choice.
McLaughlin admitted: "It's an interesting situation for this league, although you often see it higher up.
"When you feel you've got the ability to be in that first-team squad and playing on a Saturday, that's what you want to be doing. Myself and
Dukey both feel we're more than good enough to play at this level.
"We've just got to do our job on the training pitch and try and put in performances if we get selected. Then it's up to the manager who he picks.
"It might not be a case of getting the shirt for the full season but it does mean you're being kept on your toes every week."
Phil Parkinson highlighted Duke's attitude after being dropped. While the competition between them is fierce, both keepers get on well.
Duke's promotion to goalkeeping coach following Kevin Pressman's sudden departure for Millwall adds an extra dimension.
McLaughlin said: "It's still early days but it has been working so far. It's more like a partnership, with Dukey taking the training sessions.
"We are good friends, training partners and team-mates, so it's not really like a boss and player mentality.
"I'm sure there will be pros and cons, like anything, but we've got to do the best we can with it and make sure it doesn't affect us in any
negative way."
McLaughlin should be well used to the competition after previously fighting the likes of Rhys Evans, Matt Glennon and Lenny Pidgeley for a
regular slot in the team. But he senses a more fluid system this season.
He said: "There are different ways of looking at it. Sometimes it's nice to have the confidence of knowing you are the first-choice goalkeeper.
"At the same time, it is never a good thing in football to get complacent and think that there's nobody behind you to take your place if
performances drop.
"Dukey's played at the highest level, he is a really experienced keeper and still in great physical shape and form.
"We've seen already that this is a really competitive league and if someone's not doing it, you'll get replaced. That's going to be the case with
us this year.
"Often with goalkeepers you keep the shirt until you make mistakes. This season might not be a case of that.
"If you're not putting in eight out of ten each week, they might think that Dukey or Jon could come in and do better.
"It's a real season of fighting and competing for that spot to make it one of the strongest in the team."
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