Bantams Successful in Doyle Red Card
The Bantams have been successful in their attempts to overturn Nathan Doyle's Bristol Rovers red card after being informed by The F.A this
(Tuesday) afternoon that they had won their appeal against the dismissal.
The outcome of City's appeal against Doyle's sending off now means that the midfielder will NOT have to serve a three-match ban and will be
available to play in the club's F.A Cup with Budweiser Second Round tie against Brentford this Friday.
Doyle was controversially sent off last weekend in the closing stages of City's 3-3 draw at Rovers' Memorial Stadium after the fourth official
for the match claimed he had seen the midfielder kick out at Seanan Clucas following the Rovers man's crude tackle on James Meredith.
Backed by video evidence of the incident though, City always argued that this wasn't the case and that Doyle has been unfairly dismissed.
Upon hearing the successful outcome of City's appeal, a delighted City boss Phil Parkinson revealed he was glad justice had been done for Doyle.
"I'm obviously pleased to hear that Nathan's red card has been overturned and that common sense has prevailed," said Parkinson.
"Watching the replay, everyone can see that Nathan hasn't kicked out at their lad, so I'm glad that The F.A have sensibly decided to rescind
Nathan's red.
"I'm pleased for Nathan as well. He will now be available to help us out over these next three games instead of being suspended."
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Please use this link to order your Arsenal game merchandise or call 01274 309945
With our Capital One Cup quarter final against Premier League Arsenal just over two weeks away, the Club Shop is due to take delivery of some
commemorative merchandise to mark the match.
First we have our brand new Capital One quarter finals mug which will retail at £7.00 and supporters can already order theirs .
Next we have our new Half and Half Scarf featuring the details of the Cup Tie, which will not only help keep you warm on the evening of the game,
but be a fantastic keepsake for years to come. These are priced at £8.50 and are expected to fly off the shelves, so make sure you secure you're
scarf .
Finally we have a brand new T-shirt featuring the motto 'Keep Calm and Take it to penalties' in homage to the current record from the spot in cup
competitions. The T-shirt is available for £14.99 in adults, however it is also available in our new 2 for £25 range, so supporters can pick
this up for just £12.50 each when purchasing two, or another t-shirts in our promotional range.
Don't forget we still have plenty of stock of the 12/13 Home Kit.
Sizes on our Replica Shirts start from new born through to XXL.
To order any products over the phone please call 01274 309945. We are expecting deliveries of products to the store over the coming days with our
first delivery expected today. If you plan on visiting the store today, please call us ahead of travelling to ensure we have taken our delivery.
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BRADFORD CITY FOLLOW EXAMPLE OF SPAIN AND BRAZIL
City's futsal pupils improve their skills on the pitch and get an education at the same time
City have joined the football revolution looking to improve the skills of the next generation of players.
The national spotlight is on creating better English footballers in the future and the club's community department are playing their part with a
new futsal scholarship scheme.
The two-year sports qualification programme offers students a BTEC diploma and full-time futsal training. They study in the morning at the ground
before training at the purpose-built futsal centre near the White Rose centre in Leeds.
Community foundation officer Ian Ormondroyd said: "It's very similar to the club's apprentices. They do eight hours' education per week and the
rest of the time play futsal.
"It's a five-a-side game on an indoor court with a ball that doesn't bounce so much. It's what they do in countries like Spain and Brazil to
improve the skills of the players.
"Futsal is going to expand a lot over the next few years. It's the way forward because it's all about short, sharp passes and little one-twos and
getting players to have more touches of the ball.
"It's not rocket science to see that the more you get involved, the more skilful you're going to get."
City are already recruiting for next September and are looking to set up a girls team as well. Contact bradfordcityfitc@aol.com or call 01274-
307564 for further details.
By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter
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[Unconfirmed rumour - Reid to be on the subs bench for Friday's FA Cup game]
Hanson eager for return of injured winger to boost Bradford City supply line
7:30am Wednesday 28th November 2012
By Simon Parker
James Hanson cannot wait to see Kyel Reid flying down the flank for City again.
Phil Parkinson admits that Hanson has lacked the ammunition since the dangerman winger tore a groin muscle against Rochdale.
Hanson broke a 16-game goal duck at Bristol Rovers with a trademark header from Garry Thompson's cross.
And while City hang on for Reid's return, Parkinson wants to see those playing out wide give the big targetman more to work with.
He said: "Hans hadn't scored for a while but he's missed the supply line as well.
"With Reidy and Zav (Hines), we were getting a lot of crosses in the box. Our stats will tell you that's not been the case of late.
"That's what the big man thrives on and I'm so pleased for him to get a goal. His all-round play has deserved it over recent weeks and that will
do him the world of good."
Reid is making steady progress with his recovery and could be back in action again in a couple of weeks. His return will not be soon enough for
Hanson.
The striker said: "It will be a big help when Reidy's back because you know exactly what sort of winger he is. I hope Thommo will do the same on
the other side.
"I'm not making excuses (for not scoring). I've had some good chances in the past couple of games.
"I'd had a few half-chances before the goal at Bristol Rovers and thought it was going to be one of those days again. But I kept going and
finally got my reward.
"It was a great ball in from Thommo. It had the power on the ball and just needed directing and I was delighted to see it go in.
"You want that sort of supply and hopefully now the first one has gone in, I can go on a little run. I'd like to get to ten by the end of the
year."
Parkinson felt Hanson's goal cleared a major hurdle for the team as much as the centre forward himself.
The City chief said: "It's so important for him and for us. You always need your strikers to score.
"I'd had a bit of a go at him at half-time. His overall game was okay but I didn't think he was going into the box with enough intent. I don't
mind strikers missing chances as long as they get in that six-yard box."
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Branston labels Bradford City side 'best I have seen'
6:40am Tuesday 27th November 2012
By Simon Parker
The first text to pop up on Guy Branston's phone after the City game came from a familiar source.
"It was Dave Baldwin saying 'well done Brano'," said the uncompromising centre half. "But that's what I expect from a top man and a top club."
Branston has a lot of time for City's director of operations for his help in smoothing his departure from Valley Parade during the summer.
Despite his own travails, he still harbours a lot of affection for the club where it did not work out.
And having seen them at close quarters twice in recent weeks, Branston has no doubts that the Bantams are heading for the heights.
He said: "They are the best side I've seen. They bossed it at Aldershot without getting out of second gear and showed a great burning desire on
Saturday that wasn't there when I was at the club.
"That's testament to the manager. Being on the outside looking in now, you've got to give him credit for doing a tremendous job in recruiting and
the work on the training ground."
Branston noticed the different attitude with the way City kept picking themselves up against Bristol Rovers. Having scored the opener himself,
his new loan side led three times but the visitors refused to give up.
He said: "Twelve months ago we would roll over to the likes of Dagenham and Barnet. You'd look around the team and there'd only be me and Bully
(Lee Bullock) shouting.
"You see the change in mentality now. I thought that when Dava (Andrew Davies) signed in the summer and you can tell how it's different by the
noise.
"Instead of two or three shouting and screaming, they've got five or six. You've got people growling at each other and encouraging all the time
and that's what you need to win the league.
"Gary Jones is a legend in my eyes and he and Nathan Doyle have done so much in midfield (to change the thinking). But you've got good players
all over the pitch.
"I was impressed with Rory McArdle and really like James Meredith since they got him from York. Will Atkinson was a bit too timid last year but
he's come on leaps and bounds.
"And you've got a front two who will always score goals. I thought I did well in my own game but they are so hard to defend against.
"Nahki Wells is flying in front of goal. He's grown so much as a player since I left.
"And big James (Hanson) was trying everything to unsettle us and getting in some dangerous positions. He's a good footballer.
"Give him and Nahki a chance and they will score. They are as good a front two as anyone.
"Saturday was just how football should be – passionate, vibrant and quick. If I'm brutally honest, it was probably not a game I wanted to play in
because I wasn't fit enough, having not been involved for a while.
"Bradford were the hardest side to play against when you've only been training for 20 minutes with your new team-mates.
"Of course you should win when you're ahead three times but you've got to be a football realist. We're near the bottom of the league and would
have gladly taken a point before the game against such a top club."
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From the Official BCFC Website:
TAKING NO CHANCES
City are no taking no chances ahead of Friday night's F.A Cup with Budweiser
Second Round tie with Brentford by covering up the Coral Windows Stadium
playing surface ahead of the match.
With temperatures set to dip down to -2°C in the Bradford region this
Thursday evening, City groundsman Mick Doyle and fellow staff member Mark
Tingle have been busy putting the frost covers on the pitch in preparation
for the expected freezing conditions to come.
The club's frost covers can protect the pitch from temperatures as low as
-4/-5°C.
With this in mind, the club have no concerns at all about tomorrow night's
tie at this present time.
