The Bradford City Onion

A light hearted look at the goings on at Bradford City Football Club in England. I sometimes just larf at the non-news items that is posted between game on the City web site. Typical comments are "if we had scored more goal than the opposition we would have won. We didn't so we lost". DUH! Coupled with the sarcastic news on "theonion.com" this is my blog. Want real BCFC news? Sign up for the City Forward! Email List I edit by sending a blank email to bantams-cfml-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

CFML pre-season news June 29th 2013 #BCAFC

CFML pre-season news #2013 June ... 2013 #BCAFC

Read this article online
http://texasbantam.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46810838356/

2013/14 League One Fixtures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10493289.Bradford_City_kick_off_at_Bristol_City/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/bradford-city/fixtures

Pre-Season Fixtures
(see below for full article)
Saturday 13 July 3pm (a) v Guiseley
Tuesday 23rd July tba (a) v Grimsby T.
Saturday 27th July 3pm (h) v Doncaster R.

pre-season tour to Ireland, two matches planned, details to be confirmed.
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/ireland-trip-dates-857464.aspx
Departing Sunday 14th July returning Sunday 21st July

Bohemian FC Saturday 20th July 2013 at 1:00pm.
Bohemian's Dalymount Park in Dublin
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/irish-games-869039.aspx

Capital One Cup ticket info
Tuesday 6 August 2013 - kick off 7:45pm @ John Smith Stadium
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/huddersfield-ticket-prices-883233.aspx

August 12th (Not the first team)
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/development-squad-bpa-885701.aspx

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Signings, contracts etc

May 22
Parkinson, Parkin (assistant) and Allemby (fitness coach) all sign new three year deals.

June 7th
Andrew Davies two-year extension

June 20th
Gary Jones, one year contract extension.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10497915.Jones_signs_for_another_year_with_Bradford_City

June 24th
Northampton Town sign keeper Matt Duke on a two-year deal following his release by Bradford.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23033677
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10505053.Duke__Leaving_Bradford_City_was_my_toughest_call/

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Season tickets and flex cards
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/season-ticket-update-845328.aspx

Payment plan back for Season Tickets
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/easy-pay-879085.aspx

Secure your spot in League 1!
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/season-ticket-update-845328.aspx

Match-day prices frozen
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/match-day-prices-876391.aspx

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Key dates for next season
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/key-dates-for-the-season-852424.aspx

PUBLISHED

08:42 4th June 2013

City will be given their Capital One Cup Round 1 opponents and League 1 fixture schedule for the 2013/2014 season this month (June).

The first round draw for the Capital One Cup will take place on Monday 17 June 2013 (9:30am), while City's full league fixture schedule for next

season will be revealed two days later on Wednesday 19 June 2013 (9:00am).

The league season for Phil Parkinson's men is set to begin on Saturday 3 August 2013. Capital One Cup Round 1 ties are scheduled to take place

the week commencing 5th August.

Unless they receive a bye, Parkinson's side will enter the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at the first round stage on the week beginning 2nd September

2013.

Despite promotion into League 1, City will also still enter the F.A Cup at the first round proper, with ties for that stage of the competition

scheduled for Saturday 9 November 2013.

The month of March will see the finals of the Capital One Cup (2 March 2014) and the Johnstone's Paint Trophy (30 March 2014).

The 2013/14 Christmas and New Year programme will include matches on Saturday 21st December and Sunday 29th December, as well as Boxing Day and

New Year's Day.

The season for clubs in League 1, plus League 2 and the Championship, will end on Saturday 3rd May. The Football League Play-Off Finals will take

place over the Bank Holiday weekend of 24th-26th May 2014.

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Pressure off City as they seek first opening-day win in five seasons
...but...Bristol City have not made a three-point start since 2008
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10495786.Pressure_off_Bradford_City_as_they_seek_first_opening_day_win_in_five_seasons/
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City a match financially for majority of League One rivals
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10504069.Bantams_in_a_position_to_bankroll_a_shot_at_promotion_next_season/

Various articles about the lack of new signings and/or extended deals for current players. This article seems to sum everything up so far
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10510232.Relax__says_Bradford_City_boss__transfer_frenzy_won___t_kick_off_until_July/

and then...
City head of recruitment moves north of border
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10511471.Former_Bradford_City_head_of_recruitment_moves_north_of_border/

New away strip
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/new-away-shirt-885015.aspx

Supporters rally to protect Bradford City asset
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10516408.Supporters_rally_to_protect_Bradford_City_asset/

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

CFML pre-season news June 19 ... Fixtures are out! #BCAFC

Read this article online
http://texasbantam.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46810838356/

2013/14 L1 Fixtures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10493289.Bradford_City_kick_off_at_Bristol_City/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/bradford-city/fixtures

Pre-Season Fixtures
(see below for full article)
Saturday 13 July 3pm (a) v Guiseley
Tuesday 23rd July tba (a) v Grimsby T.
Saturday 27th July 3pm (h) v Doncaster R.

pre-season tour to Ireland, two matches planned, details to be confirmed.
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/ireland-trip-dates-857464.aspx
Departing Sunday 14th July returning Sunday 21st July

Bohemian FC Saturday 20th July 2013 at 1:00pm.
Bohemian's Dalymount Park in Dublin
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/irish-games-869039.aspx

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Signings, contracts etc

May 22
Parkinson, Parkin (assistant) and Allemby (fitness coach) all sign new three year deals.

June 7th
Andrew Davies two-year extension

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Season tickets and flex cards
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/season-ticket-update-845328.aspx

Secure your spot in League 1!
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/season-ticket-update-845328.aspx

Pledge for the Video
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/dvd-pledge-868935.aspx

The Football League have confirmed that City will be unseeded for next Monday's (17 June 2013) Capital One Cup Round 1 draw.
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-seeding-861331.aspx

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Key dates for next season
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/key-dates-for-the-season-852424.aspx

PUBLISHED

08:42 4th June 2013

City will be given their Capital One Cup Round 1 opponents and League 1 fixture schedule for the 2013/2014 season this month (June).

The first round draw for the Capital One Cup will take place on Monday 17 June 2013 (9:30am), while City's full league fixture schedule for next

season will be revealed two days later on Wednesday 19 June 2013 (9:00am).

The league season for Phil Parkinson's men is set to begin on Saturday 3 August 2013. Capital One Cup Round 1 ties are scheduled to take place

the week commencing 5th August.

Unless they receive a bye, Parkinson's side will enter the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at the first round stage on the week beginning 2nd September

2013.

Despite promotion into League 1, City will also still enter the F.A Cup at the first round proper, with ties for that stage of the competition

scheduled for Saturday 9 November 2013.

The month of March will see the finals of the Capital One Cup (2 March 2014) and the Johnstone's Paint Trophy (30 March 2014).

The 2013/14 Christmas and New Year programme will include matches on Saturday 21st December and Sunday 29th December, as well as Boxing Day and

New Year's Day.

The season for clubs in League 1, plus League 2 and the Championship, will end on Saturday 3rd May. The Football League Play-Off Finals will take

place over the Bank Holiday weekend of 24th-26th May 2014.

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http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10480110.Cobblers_ready_to_move_for_Bradford_City_keeper_Duke/?ref=eb

Cobblers ready to move for Bradford City keeper Duke

6:30am Thursday 13th June 2013

By Simon Parker

Northampton continue to keep close tabs on Matt Duke as he mulls over his Valley Parade future.

Cobblers boss Aidy Boothroyd is a long-time admirer of the experienced goalkeeper, who had a nine-game loan spell with them in 2012 – and remains

ready to jump in if he decides not to stay with City.

Boothroyd said: "We're going to monitor the situation but if he did become available, he's certainly someone who I would be interested in

signing.

"I thought Dukey became a fans' favourite here very quickly and you can see why, because his performances for Bradford were phenomenal last

season.

"If he does become available, then there will certainly be a lot of interest from me and from us. We think he's a top keeper."

Duke, who turns 36 on Sunday, performed heroics in the Capital One Cup last season but then lost his place to Jon McLaughlin. He was on the bench

when City returned to Wembley to beat Northampton in the play-off final.

Duke, who has doubled up as City's goalkeeping coach, would face another fight for the jersey next season with McLaughlin already signed on. But

Boothroyd is in the market for a first-choice stopper to replace Wigan loanee Lee Nicholls.

Northampton would use Duke purely in a playing capacity. Former England international Tim Flowers is their full-time keeper coach.

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Bradford City away to Huddersfield in Capital One Cup
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10488674.Bradford_City_away_to_Huddersfield/

City have drawn a West Yorkshire derby in the Capital One Cup.

Last season's losing finalists will kick off their campaign with a first-round trip to Huddersfield.

They visited the John Smith's Stadium at the same stage of the competition in 2008, when Stuart McCall's team were beaten 4-0.

But City won there on penalties in the JP Trophy under Phil Parkinson in 2011.

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Capital One Cup organisers score own goal by not seeding City
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10485733.Capital_One_Cup_organisers_score_own_goal_by_not_seeding_Bradford_City/

Capital One Cup cracker is made for TV, says Julian Rhodes
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10490320.Bantams__Capital_One_Cup_cracker_is_made_for_TV_____Rhodes/

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Mark Lawn: We must stop selling soul to Devil
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10488613.Lawn__We_must_stop_selling_soul_to_Devil/
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

CFML pre-season news June 11 2013 #BCAFC

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

CFML pre-season news #2013 June 4th 2013 #BCAFC

Read this article online
http://texasbantam.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46810838356/

Pre-Season Fixtures
(see below for full article)
Saturday 13 July 3pm (a) v Guiseley
Tuesday 23rd July tba (a) v Grimsby T.
Saturday 27th July 3pm (h) v Doncaster R.

pre-season tour to Ireland, dates to be confirmed, two matches planned.

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Signings, contracts etc

May 22
Parkinson, Parkin (assistant) and Allemby (fitness coach) all sign new three year deals.

Baker to leave City
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/baker-to-leave-city-835762.aspx

Dean Overson and Steve Williams will not be offered new contracts
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/overson-williams-845801.aspx

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Season tickets and flex cards
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/season-ticket-update-845328.aspx

Count me in for League One
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10447442.Return_of_Bradford_City_forgotten_man_Oliver

'We were in great Nick thanks to Allamby
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10457033.Bradford_City___We_were_in_great_Nick_thanks_to_Allamby_/

I've started following Bradford because of Nahki, says Governor
http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130601/SPORT01/706019991

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From the Official BCFC Website:

THE SEASON BY NUMBERS

The 2012/2013 campaign will most probably go down in history as one of the
most memorable for Bradford City and its supporters for a long, long time.

Two trips to Wembley, one major cup final, three wins over Premiership
opponents, sixty-four games and, of course, one promotion!

Those numbers aren't the only worthwhile digits to come out of an
mind-boggling campaign for Phil Parkinson's men though.

Below are just some of the amazing numbers to come out of, well, a truly
amazing season!

82,997 - The crowd figure for the Capital One Cup Final at Wembley.

23,971 - The attendance at the Coral Windows Stadium for the Capital One Cup
Quarter-Final with Arsenal - a modern stadium record.

14,657 - The attendance for the home leg of City's Play-Off Semi-Final with
Burton Albion.

13,461 - City's highest league attendance of the season (vs Rotherham
United).

6,500 - The approximate figure for City's away following at Villa Park

399 - The total number of international caps in the Arsenal starting eleven
for City's Capital One Cup triumph over the Gunners.

92 - The amount of goals scored by City in all competitions.

64 - Games in the season.

32 - Players used in all competitions for City.

26 - The amount of goals scored by Nahki Wells in the season.

25 - The amount of midweek evening games City took part in during the
season.

23 - The number of clean sheets for City in all competitions.

18 - Clean sheets picked up in the league - only champions Gillingham (19)
registered more.

15 - The number of cup games for City in the season.

14 - Penalties converted by City in shoot-outs.

12 - The amount of players who scored two or more goals for City this season

7 - The number of City matches this season that were televised.

6 - Periods of extra time

5 - Assists by Gary Jones during City's remarkable run in the Capital One
Cup. The tally saw Jones up to joint top in the list of assist-makers for
the competition this season.

4 - Penalty shoot-outs during the season.

3 - Number of Premier League teams beaten on the way to Capital One Cup
Final (Wigan Athletic, Arsenal and Aston Villa).

2 - Number of visits to Wembley Stadium.

1 - Or League 1 to be more precise - City's division next season following
promotion through the Play-Offs.

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First friendlies confirmed
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/first-friendlies-854201.aspx
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/grimsby-game-added-852415.aspx

PUBLISHED

14:02 4th June 2013

The football club can now reveal two of its pre-season friendly fixtures ahead of the 2013/2014 campaign.

Last season's League 1 champions Doncaster Rovers will travel to the Coral Windows Stadium a week before the start of the regular season on

Saturday 27th July 2013 for a friendly with Phil Parkinson's squad.

The match with Rovers should given City fans an opportunity to catch a glimpse of former Bantams favourite David Syers - now in the red and white

of Doncaster - while Billy Paynter, who enjoyed a successful loan spell at Valley Parade back in 2007, may also be part of the visitors' squad.

Prices for the Doncaster friendly will be £10.00 for adults and £5.00 for concessions.

Before the visit of Rovers, City will travel to Nethermoor to play Guiseley on Saturday 13 July 2013 in another pre-season fixture. Guiseley, who

City defeated in a friendly 4-0 last July, have City old boy Mark Bower in their ranks.

The Lions finished the 2012/2013 campaign in second place in the Blue Square Bet North before losing in the Play-Offs at the semi-final stage to

eventual winners FC Halifax Town.

Both friendly fixtures will kick off at 3:00pm.

The club can also confirm that City will be returning to the Republic of Ireland for a week-long trip in July. In a repeat of last season's

visit, the pre-season tour will see City play two matches against Irish's opponents during their stay in the country.

Further information regarding the Ireland trip will be announced in due course.

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Key dates for next season
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/key-dates-for-the-season-852424.aspx

PUBLISHED

08:42 4th June 2013

City will be given their Capital One Cup Round 1 opponents and League 1 fixture schedule for the 2013/2014 season this month (June).

The first round draw for the Capital One Cup will take place on Monday 17 June 2013 (9:30am), while City's full league fixture schedule for next season will be revealed two days later on Wednesday 19 June 2013 (9:00am).

The league season for Phil Parkinson's men is set to begin on Saturday 3 August 2013. Capital One Cup Round 1 ties are scheduled to take place the week commencing 5th August.

Unless they receive a bye, Parkinson's side will enter the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at the first round stage on the week beginning 2nd September 2013.

Despite promotion into League 1, City will also still enter the F.A Cup at the first round proper, with ties for that stage of the competition scheduled for Saturday 9 November 2013.

The month of March will see the finals of the Capital One Cup (2 March 2014) and the Johnstone's Paint Trophy (30 March 2014).

The 2013/14 Christmas and New Year programme will include matches on Saturday 21st December and Sunday 29th December, as well as Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

The season for clubs in League 1, plus League 2 and the Championship, will end on Saturday 3rd May. The Football League Play-Off Finals will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend of 24th-26th May 2014.

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