L2 D0-0 (H) Chesterfield Tuesday November 6, 2012. K.O. 7:45PM. #bcafc

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Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season

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Bradford                Ches
11(0)    Shots (on Goal)    3(1)
11    Fouls    5
8    Corner Kicks    2
2    Offsides    3
53%    Time of Poss.    47%
1    Yellow Cards    1
0    Red Cards    0
1    Saves    2

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Final whistle - match report


Bradford City frustrated after uninSpired display

6:30am Wednesday 7th November 2012

By Simon Parker

City 0, Chesterfield 0

The goalless draw at Wigan last Tuesday was greeted like the greatest of victories. Last night's stalemate at Valley Parade felt more like a case

of two points slipping away.

City never looked threatened against a Chesterfield side who had clearly come with the intention of taking a draw back with them. But equally,

they were hardly banging on the door themselves in a dour contest.

Fittingly, it was watched by the lowest home league gate of the season.

Sunderland centre half John Egan was thrown straight in as Phil Parkinson rotated once again with four changes from Saturday. James Hanson's

absence from the squad was forced because of a virus.

Matt Duke, unofficially known as City's cup keeper, retained his place ahead of Jon McLaughlin after fine displays against Wigan and Northampton.

After the 'wingless wonder' performance at the weekend, Parkinson reverted back to 4-4-2. But Will Atkinson was expected to tuck in on the right

to offer more support against Chesterfield's five-man midfield.

The recalled Zavon Hines was immediately chopped by a crude foul from Nathan Smith, which earned the left back a quick booking. Then it was Drew

Talbot's turn to upend the winger, presenting City with a free-kick five yards outside the D.

Gary Jones curled it over the wall but Richard O'Donnell plunged to his left to flick the ball behind.

City screamed for a backpass when Talbot turned a dangerous cross by Nahki Wells into O'Donnell's arms as Atkinson loomed behind him. But referee

Stuart Attwell ignored the home appeals.

Wells dragged a shot wide but it was a bright opening against a backdrop of solid noise from the Kop behind the Chesterfield goal.

Atkinson had promised before the game that Saturday's first goal of the season was hopefully the first of several. He certainly showed a taste

for it when Stephen Darby found him outside the Chesterfield box, looking for another measured finish which just beat the bottom corner.

James Meredith tested Attwell's patience with an unnecessary shove on Tendayi Darikwa as he hurried to get the ball but the referee settled for a

ticking off.

He also took no action when Smith clearly held up Garry Thompson – which could have seen the defender's evening come to a very premature finish.

O'Donnell had a case of butterfingers as he made a total hash of a Wells cross to gift City a corner. Jones put it right in the mix but Rory

McArdle was unable to get a proper contact with the header.

Jones was typically at the heart of most good things for City and sprung Hines with a superbly-weighted pass. Chesterfield again looked

unconvincing dealing with the corner but broke away quickly for Danny Whitaker to scuff their first shot of the night across goal.

O'Donnell was under pressure again after failing to punch clear Meredith's cross. Hines lobbed the loose ball back in and Thompson glanced wide.

Then Darby overlapped on City's right and delivered a deep ball that proved beyond the leaping striker. Hanson's absence was being felt in that

area.

Chesterfield's ambition was starting to grow as half-time approached but they had offered nothing to threaten Duke. It was not a great spectacle

for the crowd and most of the noise was provided by the nearby firework display bursting above the Midland Road stand.

The Jones free-kick aside, there had been little incident to excite the fans, although City were looking the better of the two teams with their

midfield generally holding the upper hand.

Chesterfield demonstrated more attacking intent in the opening minute of the second half than they had in the entire first. Sam Togwell's through

ball momentarily caught Egan on his heels but Duke was alert to the potential danger and slid on to it ahead of Scott Boden.

But the new defender almost had a debut goal as he headed over a Jones corner. As City pressed again, Jones then saw a close-range snapshot

deflected into the stand.

Attwell, being watched by Mike Riley in the press box, frustrated everyone in home colours by waving away claims for shoves on Hines and Wells

deep in Chesterfield territory. City's top scorer, in particular, was getting aggrieved at the lack of decisions going his way.

Incidents were still few and far between but the temperature rose in front of the dugouts when Paul Cook held on to the ball as Hines tried to

take a quick throw-in. Parkinson stomped across to make his feelings known but Attwell took it no further.

The City boss made his first change at the three-quarter point of the game and it was no surprise to see Thompson make way for Alan Connell. The

substitute paired up with Wells in attack, a rare partnership since Connell's arrival in the summer.

Connell wasted no time in wriggling into space for a shot but his effort was poor. Still, his arrival put an extra spring in City's step and the

crowd picked up on it with a rousing chorus of "Parkinson's Bradford army".

The chant boomed on for ten minutes but there was no sign of the home breakthrough they craved. Chesterfield brought on Craig Westcarr, a

rumoured City target in the summer, but he occupied a lone attacking role as the visitors remained content to protect what they had got.

Space was at a premium but Hines pulled back to Connell, whose angled effort over his shoulder was not far away. That was Hines' final

involvement as Craig Forsyth came on with seven minutes left.

At last Duke was called into action to make a routine save from Chris Atkinson's header.

At the other end, his namesake Will fired over from the edge of the box before Wells was foiled by Smith's perfectly-timed tackle just as he

prepared to fire the trigger. It was that sort of night.

Nathan Doyle thrashed an ambitious long-ranger wide in stoppage time but the stalemate remained.

Attendance: 8,841

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Arsenal Ticket info

11:53 8th November 2012

*The football club can now confirm ticket prices for the forthcoming
Capital One Cup Quarter-Final tie with Arsenal at the Coral Windows
Stadium.*

The Bantams will take on Arsene Wenger's men live on Sky Sports on
Tuesday 11 December 2012 - kick off: 7.45pm.

There will be two price bands for the tie - Season Ticket and FlexiCard
holders in one pricing category, general sale tickets in another.

Season Ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase their own
seat plus one another unreserved seat for the game.

The club will also offer supporters who attend the forthcoming Plymouth
Argyle and/or Exeter City npower League 2 home fixtures the chance to
purchase Arsenal match tickets at the Season Ticket/FlexiCard holder rate.

This will be on a first come, first served basis, subject to availability.

Any remaining tickets after this point will go on general sale priced at
the general sale prices below.

*Season Ticket/FlexiCard holder admission prices:*

*Adults: £20.00

*Senior Citizens: £15.00*

*Juniors: £10.00*

*General sale admission prices:*

*Adults: £25.00*

*Senior Citizens: £20.00*

*Juniors: £15.00*

Negotiations are still continuing with Arsenal regarding the stand
configuration for the tie, however.

*Exact details on how and when supporters will be able to purchase their
Arsenal tickets will be released in due course.*

Please look out for further ticketing information on this tie on the
official website in the coming days.

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Arsenal will receive an initial allocation of 3,000 tickets


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Ivor Powell: Former QPR and Team Bath legend dies at 96

Powell, who was capped eight times for his country, started his playing career at QPR in 1937 and also had spells with Aston Villa and Blackpool.

He took over as manager at Bath City in 1964 before becoming a coach at the University of Bath, where he worked for 37 years, until the age of

93.

Powell won a place in the Guinness Book of Records for his role as the world's oldest working football coach in 2006.

"Ivor's dedication and commitment to coaching and sport over nearly four decades here at Bath has been an inspiration to thousands of young

people"

Professor Glynis Breakwell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath, speaking in 2010
A statue of Powell, who also coached at Carlisle, stands at the University's training village and a scholarship fund was set up in his name to

support undergraduates in their studies.

He was made an MBE in 2008 for services to sport.

A statement on the QPR website read: "The club would like to extend its deepest condolences to Ivor's family and friends at this sad time. May he

rest in peace."

Born on 5 July 1916 in south Wales, he started his working life as a miner and was spotted by QPR playing for South Wales League side Bargoed

aged 17.

At his playing peak in 1948, Powell set a record transfer fee for a half-back of £17,500 when he moved to Aston Villa.

He was a team-mate and close friend of Sir Stanley Matthews at Blackpool and was best man at his wedding.

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Fans note: "No mention of his time with Bradford City - player manager from 1952-55. According to Terry Frost's complete record he retired from

managing Bath City in 1964 and took a pub in Manningham"


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Michael Branch, an ex-Everton and Wolves player, jailed
Clubs Branch played for include Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bradford City.
Former Everton and Wolves player Michael Branch has been sentenced to seven years in jail, after pleading guilty to drugs offences.

Branch, 34, admitted charges of possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs at Chester Crown Court.

One charge related to the seizure of 1kg of cocaine from his home address in Otterspool, Liverpool in July.

Branch first played for Everton's first team in 1996 when he was 18.

A second charge related to the handover of just under 3kg of amphetamine to another man in a Liverpool car park in March.

He was arrested on 10 July and was sentenced on Thursday.

Matt Burton, from the Serious Organised Crime Agency, said: "This was significant criminality committed by someone who would once have been viewed as a role model.

"The message here is that entering the illegal drugs trade is a route to prison, not to financial gain and a celebrity lifestyle."

Branch also played for Bradford City and Chester City as well as having loan spells at Manchester City, Reading and Hull City.

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