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Final whistle - match report
Bradford City defensive grit the highlight of dogged draw
6:10am Monday 2nd December 2013
By Simon Parker
Oldham 1, City 1
Phil Parkinson did not get the wish he really wanted on his 46th birthday as City slogged it out for another draw.
The Bantams chief had targeted a win at Boundary Park yesterday to maintain a League One play-off spot as his team head into a near-fortnight break from action.
Instead they will spend their free weekend on the outside fringes looking in, although the dogged point against the Latics did lift them up a place to eighth.
City had struck first as Nahki Wells stretched his impressive goal-per-start tally to 14. But Oldham, who had won their previous four in a row, were level almost straight away.
The second half was a more cagey affair but Parkinson will be pleased with the sturdy defensive efforts to ensure the game finished in a fair stalemate.
Yet it was the sixth time this season that City had been unable to turn a half-time draw into a full-time win. The last time that was achieved was nine months ago at York.
Nathan Doyle's spell on the sidelines proved to be a short one as he won a quick recall at the expense of Jason Kennedy. Mark Yeates, who fired the equaliser against Notts County, again had to settle for a bench spot as Garry Thompson retained his right-wing role.
This was the closest City will get in terms of a local derby this season, with just over 30 miles separating the clubs. The fans had travelled in force, with 2,742 offering a raucous backing on the other side of the Pennines.
City had failed to win any of the last seven meetings between the teams, most recently a JP Trophy northern area semi-final in Parkinson's first term in charge when a similar away turn-out saw the Latics stroll it 2-0.
The Bantams were straight on the front foot as Wells crossed back to Thompson in the corner of the box. He had room to manoeuvre a shot but dragged his effort wide of the far post.
It was a good chance so early in the game and ensured the action started at a fast tempo, James Dayton responding with a drive straight at Jon McLaughlin.
Slack control from James Meredith gave the Oldham winger another chance to run into the box. City's left back recovered enough to make a challenge and referee David Webb was unmoved by home appeals when Dayton went to ground.
A dangerous surge from midfielder James Tarkowski set up Danny Philliskirk for an angled shot but Matthew Bates slid across to block the threat.
The lively entertainment continued as City came within a coat of paint of leading. Thompson's long throw was flicked towards goal by James Hanson and Wells turned it against the Oldham bar.
The ball bounced down and out but the danger was not done for the Latics as Gary Jones fired the ball back in, the shot taking a wicked deflection before Mark Oxley turned it over the bar.
McLaughlin saved from Oldham skipper Korey Smith and then produced a vital block to keep the scores level after a Doyle mistake. Debutant Ellis Plummer fed Jonson Clarke-Harris in on goal but the City number one stuck out a leg to deny him.
From nearly 1-0 down, City immediately went 1-0 up as Thompson drilled a low cross towards the near post where Wells nipped in front of Jonathan Grounds to convert into the roof of the net.
But City's joy proved short-lived as, within two minutes, James Wesolowski ran purposefully at their back four before offloading to his left for Clarke-Harris, who hammered the ball past McLaughlin at the near post.
That sparked the home crowd into life and they were baying for blood when Hanson caught right back Matteo Lanzoni competing for a high ball. The fans wanted a red card but City's target man received a yellow.
Play continued to bounce from one end to the other. Oldham forced back-to-back corners before Kyel Reid went tumbling from Tarkowski's tackle in the penalty area – referee Webb was equally unimpressed by the appeals for a penalty or for a dive.
But Oldham had taken more control since drawing level, with their effective passing game keeping the visitors on their toes. Smith, in particular, was creating problems with his runs from midfield.
Rory McArdle moved within one booking of a ban after a soft caution for a shoulder-barge. There was nothing so gentle about Tarkowski's connection from Dayton's corner but his bullet header flew wide of City's near post.
City then picked up a contentious third booking when Reid wriggled his way into space in the area before getting a nudge from behind by Sidney Schmeltz. Webb immediately blew for an infringement – but infuriated the visitors by awarding the free-kick Oldham's way.
Reid, who recently protested his innocence that he was no diver, received another caution for 'simulation' – following one a few weeks ago against Wolves – as Parkinson made his angry point to the fourth official on the touchline.
Oldham boss Lee Johnson used all his substitutes and Adam Rooney, one of the new arrivals, drove a cross against the arm of Bates. But Webb once again waved off penalty pleas.
Loose play from Doyle gave Schmeltz time and space to attack the Bantams backline but the Dutchman scuffed his ambitious shot from 25 yards. Doyle looked to atone at the other end but his shot was easily charged down.
McLaughlin dived at Philliskirk's feet and McArdle blocked a Smith shot as Oldham looked to pick up the tempo.
Parkinson made his first change with 12 minutes left as Mark Yeates made his customary appearance in place of Thompson.
City were still having to defend manfully and another McArdle block defused potential danger from Wesolowski before Clarke-Harris thrashed the rebound into the crowd.
Meredith was having problems with substitute Michael Petrasso and the young Canadian ran at him again before unleashing a cross-shot just over the City bar.
Then City's bench were once more up in arms as Wells went to ground in the corner of the box. Again the official gave nothing, with Parkinson later claiming it was the strongest call of the lot.
Attendance: 7,180
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When the dust settled - match report
Refs on spot again as Bradford City penalty claims waved away
8:10am Monday 2nd December 2013
By Simon Parker
Phil Parkinson aired his frustration at three penalty snubs which cost City their grip on the top six.
Yesterday's 1-1 draw at Oldham made it five games unbeaten for the Bantams – but four of those have ended in stalemate.
Top-scorer Nahki Wells had given them a perfect start in front of Boundary Park's largest crowd of the season. But the home side hit back straight away as City missed the win that would have kept them in the League One play-off zone.
Parkinson was happy with his team's performance – but unimpressed with the officials for refusing to award a spot-kick.
City, who have had only one penalty all term, felt they had three strong cases. Two came from challenges on Kyel Reid – who was booked for 'simulation' for the second time this season by referee David Webb – and another late one with Wells was similarly ignored.
"To have three clear-cut, in our eyes, shouts for penalties and not get one of them is disappointing," said Parkinson.
"Reidy said both on him were pens in his eyes. He doesn't dive. The one when he got booked against Wolves was absolutely ridiculous and I thought one of those yesterday had to be given.
"And the Nahki Wells one was a definite penalty. We had the best view of it and I'll never know how the linesman didn't give that."
Parkinson added: "It was a tough game. We started well and got in front but I just felt we switched off after the goal.
"It was a shame because Thommo (Garry Thompson) was giving the left back all kinds of problems, the front two looked bright and I felt we would go on and score more.
"That equaliser gave a team in form some confidence and the crowd were really lifted. It was their biggest crowd of the season and their players obviously went up a level.
"But I felt the shape of our team was great second half. The back four put themselves on the line at times. The desire to stop crosses from our two full backs was great and there was some really good defending."
With no FA Cup tie next weekend, City have 12 days until their next game against leaders Leyton Orient at Valley Parade. Parkinson will use the break to get running repairs to a few of the squad.
He said: "Thommo is having an injection in his Achilles, which he's needed for a while. He's been playing through it.
"Matthew Bates is having an injection as well and we've got other minor things which can be cleared up while we have the chance.
"We want to get the balance right between putting the right amount of work in the players and giving them a good period of rest as well.
"It's going to be hectic around the Christmas period, so this time is a chance to recharge the batteries. We've got to use the benefits of not being in the cup to our advantage."
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Nahki Wells takes League One honours
http://www.sport.co.uk/football/nahki-wells-and-james-constable-take-league-one-and-two-hono/4513121/
Kyel Reid is no serial diver.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10849704.Reid_not_guilty__Bantams_boss_prepares_case_for_winger___s_defence_after_seeing_red_over_yellow_card_decisions/
Bradford City fans' film gets a special show
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10850332.Bradford_City_fans__film_gets_a_special_show/
Chances of signing striker Nahki Wells on new long-term deal unlikely
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10852569.Chances_of_signing_Bradford_City_striker_Wells_on_new_long_term_deal_unlikely__admits_Rhodes/
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http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10842501.Oldham_manager_shows_Bantams_some_respect_ahead_of_showdown/
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Final whistle - match report
Bradford City defensive grit the highlight of dogged draw
6:10am Monday 2nd December 2013
By Simon Parker
Oldham 1, City 1
Phil Parkinson did not get the wish he really wanted on his 46th birthday as City slogged it out for another draw.
The Bantams chief had targeted a win at Boundary Park yesterday to maintain a League One play-off spot as his team head into a near-fortnight break from action.
Instead they will spend their free weekend on the outside fringes looking in, although the dogged point against the Latics did lift them up a place to eighth.
City had struck first as Nahki Wells stretched his impressive goal-per-start tally to 14. But Oldham, who had won their previous four in a row, were level almost straight away.
The second half was a more cagey affair but Parkinson will be pleased with the sturdy defensive efforts to ensure the game finished in a fair stalemate.
Yet it was the sixth time this season that City had been unable to turn a half-time draw into a full-time win. The last time that was achieved was nine months ago at York.
Nathan Doyle's spell on the sidelines proved to be a short one as he won a quick recall at the expense of Jason Kennedy. Mark Yeates, who fired the equaliser against Notts County, again had to settle for a bench spot as Garry Thompson retained his right-wing role.
This was the closest City will get in terms of a local derby this season, with just over 30 miles separating the clubs. The fans had travelled in force, with 2,742 offering a raucous backing on the other side of the Pennines.
City had failed to win any of the last seven meetings between the teams, most recently a JP Trophy northern area semi-final in Parkinson's first term in charge when a similar away turn-out saw the Latics stroll it 2-0.
The Bantams were straight on the front foot as Wells crossed back to Thompson in the corner of the box. He had room to manoeuvre a shot but dragged his effort wide of the far post.
It was a good chance so early in the game and ensured the action started at a fast tempo, James Dayton responding with a drive straight at Jon McLaughlin.
Slack control from James Meredith gave the Oldham winger another chance to run into the box. City's left back recovered enough to make a challenge and referee David Webb was unmoved by home appeals when Dayton went to ground.
A dangerous surge from midfielder James Tarkowski set up Danny Philliskirk for an angled shot but Matthew Bates slid across to block the threat.
The lively entertainment continued as City came within a coat of paint of leading. Thompson's long throw was flicked towards goal by James Hanson and Wells turned it against the Oldham bar.
The ball bounced down and out but the danger was not done for the Latics as Gary Jones fired the ball back in, the shot taking a wicked deflection before Mark Oxley turned it over the bar.
McLaughlin saved from Oldham skipper Korey Smith and then produced a vital block to keep the scores level after a Doyle mistake. Debutant Ellis Plummer fed Jonson Clarke-Harris in on goal but the City number one stuck out a leg to deny him.
From nearly 1-0 down, City immediately went 1-0 up as Thompson drilled a low cross towards the near post where Wells nipped in front of Jonathan Grounds to convert into the roof of the net.
But City's joy proved short-lived as, within two minutes, James Wesolowski ran purposefully at their back four before offloading to his left for Clarke-Harris, who hammered the ball past McLaughlin at the near post.
That sparked the home crowd into life and they were baying for blood when Hanson caught right back Matteo Lanzoni competing for a high ball. The fans wanted a red card but City's target man received a yellow.
Play continued to bounce from one end to the other. Oldham forced back-to-back corners before Kyel Reid went tumbling from Tarkowski's tackle in the penalty area – referee Webb was equally unimpressed by the appeals for a penalty or for a dive.
But Oldham had taken more control since drawing level, with their effective passing game keeping the visitors on their toes. Smith, in particular, was creating problems with his runs from midfield.
Rory McArdle moved within one booking of a ban after a soft caution for a shoulder-barge. There was nothing so gentle about Tarkowski's connection from Dayton's corner but his bullet header flew wide of City's near post.
City then picked up a contentious third booking when Reid wriggled his way into space in the area before getting a nudge from behind by Sidney Schmeltz. Webb immediately blew for an infringement – but infuriated the visitors by awarding the free-kick Oldham's way.
Reid, who recently protested his innocence that he was no diver, received another caution for 'simulation' – following one a few weeks ago against Wolves – as Parkinson made his angry point to the fourth official on the touchline.
Oldham boss Lee Johnson used all his substitutes and Adam Rooney, one of the new arrivals, drove a cross against the arm of Bates. But Webb once again waved off penalty pleas.
Loose play from Doyle gave Schmeltz time and space to attack the Bantams backline but the Dutchman scuffed his ambitious shot from 25 yards. Doyle looked to atone at the other end but his shot was easily charged down.
McLaughlin dived at Philliskirk's feet and McArdle blocked a Smith shot as Oldham looked to pick up the tempo.
Parkinson made his first change with 12 minutes left as Mark Yeates made his customary appearance in place of Thompson.
City were still having to defend manfully and another McArdle block defused potential danger from Wesolowski before Clarke-Harris thrashed the rebound into the crowd.
Meredith was having problems with substitute Michael Petrasso and the young Canadian ran at him again before unleashing a cross-shot just over the City bar.
Then City's bench were once more up in arms as Wells went to ground in the corner of the box. Again the official gave nothing, with Parkinson later claiming it was the strongest call of the lot.
Attendance: 7,180
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When the dust settled - match report
Refs on spot again as Bradford City penalty claims waved away
8:10am Monday 2nd December 2013
By Simon Parker
Phil Parkinson aired his frustration at three penalty snubs which cost City their grip on the top six.
Yesterday's 1-1 draw at Oldham made it five games unbeaten for the Bantams – but four of those have ended in stalemate.
Top-scorer Nahki Wells had given them a perfect start in front of Boundary Park's largest crowd of the season. But the home side hit back straight away as City missed the win that would have kept them in the League One play-off zone.
Parkinson was happy with his team's performance – but unimpressed with the officials for refusing to award a spot-kick.
City, who have had only one penalty all term, felt they had three strong cases. Two came from challenges on Kyel Reid – who was booked for 'simulation' for the second time this season by referee David Webb – and another late one with Wells was similarly ignored.
"To have three clear-cut, in our eyes, shouts for penalties and not get one of them is disappointing," said Parkinson.
"Reidy said both on him were pens in his eyes. He doesn't dive. The one when he got booked against Wolves was absolutely ridiculous and I thought one of those yesterday had to be given.
"And the Nahki Wells one was a definite penalty. We had the best view of it and I'll never know how the linesman didn't give that."
Parkinson added: "It was a tough game. We started well and got in front but I just felt we switched off after the goal.
"It was a shame because Thommo (Garry Thompson) was giving the left back all kinds of problems, the front two looked bright and I felt we would go on and score more.
"That equaliser gave a team in form some confidence and the crowd were really lifted. It was their biggest crowd of the season and their players obviously went up a level.
"But I felt the shape of our team was great second half. The back four put themselves on the line at times. The desire to stop crosses from our two full backs was great and there was some really good defending."
With no FA Cup tie next weekend, City have 12 days until their next game against leaders Leyton Orient at Valley Parade. Parkinson will use the break to get running repairs to a few of the squad.
He said: "Thommo is having an injection in his Achilles, which he's needed for a while. He's been playing through it.
"Matthew Bates is having an injection as well and we've got other minor things which can be cleared up while we have the chance.
"We want to get the balance right between putting the right amount of work in the players and giving them a good period of rest as well.
"It's going to be hectic around the Christmas period, so this time is a chance to recharge the batteries. We've got to use the benefits of not being in the cup to our advantage."
===========================
Nahki Wells takes League One honours
http://www.sport.co.uk/football/nahki-wells-and-james-constable-take-league-one-and-two-hono/4513121/
Kyel Reid is no serial diver.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10849704.Reid_not_guilty__Bantams_boss_prepares_case_for_winger___s_defence_after_seeing_red_over_yellow_card_decisions/
Bradford City fans' film gets a special show
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10850332.Bradford_City_fans__film_gets_a_special_show/
Chances of signing striker Nahki Wells on new long-term deal unlikely
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10852569.Chances_of_signing_Bradford_City_striker_Wells_on_new_long_term_deal_unlikely__admits_Rhodes/
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