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Next Game
Sky Sports live games
10/12 v Barnsley
10/18 v Sheff Utd (ko 5.15pm)
Signings, Loans and Injuries
Oct 3 - Parky on Injuries etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y-2hEAE8TE
Injuries
Matthew Dolan is likely to be sidelined for at least the next couple of weeks due to a hip muscle problem
(sep 12)
Unknown Quantities
Gareth and David B. - late fitness test to make it past the bar to their seats in the Kop
===========================
Preview
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Bradford City and Crewe Alexandra (15:00 BST).
BBC http://ift.tt/1uGtqUW
Game links
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11515155.FT__City_2_Crewe_0/
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/gamecast?gameId=393882&action=stats&lang=EN
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29388860
Highlight/ Goals
http://youtu.be/nUxbXu6LL_s
Post Game Interview
Parkinson after home victory against Crewe:
http://youtu.be/jUY6zilTj5s
===========================
Final whistle - match report
League One:
Bradford C (0) 2 McLean 72, Liddle 74.
Crewe Alex. (0) 0
Att: 12,386
Report by Simon Parker (T&A)
CITY got back to winning ways at Valley Parade with a quick one-two to sink
woeful Crewe.
It looked like another afternoon of frustration as the rock-bottom visitors
threatened to make it five league games without a home win.
But the Bantams finally turned territorial domination into goals with two in
three minutes in the second half.
Aaron Mclean broke the deadlock when he turned in a low cross from the
excellent Mark Yeates. And as Crewe folded, Gary Liddle made sure of the
points with a decisive finish from the edge of the box.
The first half looked like a game of attack against defence - but City were
unable to break through despite bossing possession.
The home side forced 12 corners without reply and saw two efforts cleared
off the line from strikers Mclean and Billy Clarke.
Jason Kennedy was also denied by a good save from Ben Garratt as Crewe
frustrated the hosts.
Crewe offered a bit more threat at the start of the second half and Jordan
Pickford made two saves - one crucially from teenage debutant George Cooper
on the counter-attack.
But Mclean eased home nerves three minutes later and Liddle put the seal on
an ultimately comfortable three points.
===========================
When the dust settled - match report
Liddle backs Bradford City to Mclean up with Aaron
7:58am Monday 6th October 2014
By Simon Parker
GARY Liddle is confident Aaron Mclean can thrive if City learn how to use him properly.
The pair were both on the scoresheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over Crewe – to end a run of nearly two months without a Valley Parade victory in the league.
It was Mclean's third goal of the campaign, but first at home, as he swept in a Mark Yeates cross to finally break the resistance of the division's whipping boys. He had earlier seen a shot cleared off the line.
Liddle, who clinched the result two minutes later with a superb finish, insists City must play to Mclean's strengths to reap the rewards.
He said: "Azza plays on the defender's shoulder a lot and likes balls in behind the back four. We didn't do that enough in the last home game and the point was made.
"Azza's his own man and a good player. He also keeps going – we know he was disappointed after missing that first chance but didn't let his head drop.
"The formation helped him a bit by playing wingers who could get up and down the sides. It was a great goal and hopefully he can grab a few more on the back of it."
Phil Parkinson scrapped the midfield diamond to use two widemen after calling for his side to supply more crosses. But it took City 72 minutes before Mclean was able to turn their heavy pressure into an opening goal.
The City chief said: "That's where Aaron is at his best, in the six-yard box with his movement and speed across the ground over four or five yards.
"When we do crossing and finishing in training, he's almost unmarkable. That's where we want him.
"We don't want him coming deep looking for the ball. His game is about being in the opposition penalty box when the ball's coming in there and attacking it aggressively.
"Aaron had a period when he first came when he didn't score – but he's got seven in 17 starts for us now. After that initial period when he was a long way off the pace physically, he's doing better.
"All strikers need the confidence of goals but they need service as well. Yeatesy delivered a really important ball and Aaron got on the end of it."
City moved up to seventh with a win over the League One basement side, who are already six points from safety after a fourth straight loss.
But Liddle was well aware of the danger of complacency creeping in and admitted: "It was a potential banana skin. We were expected to win even though home form hasn't been great.
"Crewe are bottom of the league, so they had nothing to lose in reality. They came here without anyone expecting them to get anything.
"You saw what can happen in that situation when Blackpool beat Cardiff on Friday, so we were under no illusions."
Parkinson praised the reaction from defenders Christopher Routis and James Meredith, who were left out to make way for Andrew Davies and Alan Sheehan.
"Their attitude in the dressing room before the game and in training was absolutely top class," said the Bantams boss.
"When players get left out, sometimes they can be disappointed. But they've got to hide that and back the rest of the boys.
"They were very unlucky to lose their place but I felt I had to shake up the pack."
===========================
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11518141.David_Baldwin_confirms_Bantams_exit_to_take_Burnley_job/
David Baldwin confirms Bantams exit to take Burnley job
7:01am Tuesday 7th October 2014
Exclusive By Simon Parker
CITY director of operations David Baldwin is leaving to join Burnley.
Baldwin will link up with the Premier League club next month – ending a seven-year association with Valley Parade.
The Clarets will pay City an undisclosed five-figure fee for the 43-year-old, who has made the decision on family grounds. His wife Ashleigh is expecting a child early in the new year.
Baldwin, who previously turned down a job offer from Burnley in 2012, admitted it was a tough call to make.
He said: "You have to think with your head and manage your heart at the same time.
"My circumstances at home have changed radically in the last 12 months. When it comes to livelihoods, you have to consider your family.
"In any walk of life, you want to achieve the best you can. The biggest thing for me is that we've got a child on the way and I've got to consider the long term and the ability to best provide for them.
"But I am a Bradford City fan and my heart will always be here."
Baldwin will finish with City after the Doncaster home game on November 1. He takes up the role of chief operating officer at Turf Moor two days later.
He added: "It's principally a similar role. The numbers change but the duties to perform will be of a similar nature.
"Geographically, it's easily commutable from where I live so that had a big bearing on it as well.
"There was a discussion about a role with Burnley a couple of years back but my feeling then was that there will still lots of things I wanted to change here.
"But circumstances are different now and this decision has been borne out of me providing for my family."
Baldwin arrived in the summer of 2007 at a time which saw Mark Lawn take on joint-ownership with Julian Rhodes and Stuart McCall installed as manager.
"We've seen some positive changes," he said. "There have been progressive improvements along the way, which have been sustainable.
"I'd like to think I've played my small part in that but it's certainly not down to me alone.
"It's been very much a team effort and there are some very good people at the club who work as real unsung heroes. They will maintain the standards that have been set.
"It's a real testament to the staff that with the nature of the operation now we aren't reacting to problems. We are ahead of the game.
"You don't stop being a fan of the club and I'll certainly be back watching games when the opportunity presents. But I've got some very special memories locked away in my heart and I'll forever remember them."
City will take their time to decide on a replacement for Baldwin, who has agreed to work his final month for nothing.
Rhodes said: "David came in at a particularly difficult time when we'd just got relegated to the bottom division and everyone was on a bit of a low. We're a different club now.
"He has been doing a good job and it is credit to him that he's been noticed by the nearest possible Premier League club. It's a great move for him.
"David is a Bradford fan and he's on the end of a phone if we need anything. I'm sure he will help.
"We have to work out how we are going to replace him. Mark's off at the moment and I've only been able to speak to him briefly.
"We'll have a proper conversation when he gets back and decide on the best way forward."
===========================
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===========================
Next Game
Sky Sports live games
10/12 v Barnsley
10/18 v Sheff Utd (ko 5.15pm)
Signings, Loans and Injuries
Oct 3 - Parky on Injuries etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y-2hEAE8TE
Injuries
Matthew Dolan is likely to be sidelined for at least the next couple of weeks due to a hip muscle problem
(sep 12)
Unknown Quantities
Gareth and David B. - late fitness test to make it past the bar to their seats in the Kop
===========================
Preview
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Bradford City and Crewe Alexandra (15:00 BST).
BBC http://ift.tt/1uGtqUW
Game links
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11515155.FT__City_2_Crewe_0/
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/gamecast?gameId=393882&action=stats&lang=EN
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29388860
Highlight/ Goals
http://youtu.be/nUxbXu6LL_s
Post Game Interview
Parkinson after home victory against Crewe:
http://youtu.be/jUY6zilTj5s
===========================
Final whistle - match report
League One:
Bradford C (0) 2 McLean 72, Liddle 74.
Crewe Alex. (0) 0
Att: 12,386
Report by Simon Parker (T&A)
CITY got back to winning ways at Valley Parade with a quick one-two to sink
woeful Crewe.
It looked like another afternoon of frustration as the rock-bottom visitors
threatened to make it five league games without a home win.
But the Bantams finally turned territorial domination into goals with two in
three minutes in the second half.
Aaron Mclean broke the deadlock when he turned in a low cross from the
excellent Mark Yeates. And as Crewe folded, Gary Liddle made sure of the
points with a decisive finish from the edge of the box.
The first half looked like a game of attack against defence - but City were
unable to break through despite bossing possession.
The home side forced 12 corners without reply and saw two efforts cleared
off the line from strikers Mclean and Billy Clarke.
Jason Kennedy was also denied by a good save from Ben Garratt as Crewe
frustrated the hosts.
Crewe offered a bit more threat at the start of the second half and Jordan
Pickford made two saves - one crucially from teenage debutant George Cooper
on the counter-attack.
But Mclean eased home nerves three minutes later and Liddle put the seal on
an ultimately comfortable three points.
===========================
When the dust settled - match report
Liddle backs Bradford City to Mclean up with Aaron
7:58am Monday 6th October 2014
By Simon Parker
GARY Liddle is confident Aaron Mclean can thrive if City learn how to use him properly.
The pair were both on the scoresheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over Crewe – to end a run of nearly two months without a Valley Parade victory in the league.
It was Mclean's third goal of the campaign, but first at home, as he swept in a Mark Yeates cross to finally break the resistance of the division's whipping boys. He had earlier seen a shot cleared off the line.
Liddle, who clinched the result two minutes later with a superb finish, insists City must play to Mclean's strengths to reap the rewards.
He said: "Azza plays on the defender's shoulder a lot and likes balls in behind the back four. We didn't do that enough in the last home game and the point was made.
"Azza's his own man and a good player. He also keeps going – we know he was disappointed after missing that first chance but didn't let his head drop.
"The formation helped him a bit by playing wingers who could get up and down the sides. It was a great goal and hopefully he can grab a few more on the back of it."
Phil Parkinson scrapped the midfield diamond to use two widemen after calling for his side to supply more crosses. But it took City 72 minutes before Mclean was able to turn their heavy pressure into an opening goal.
The City chief said: "That's where Aaron is at his best, in the six-yard box with his movement and speed across the ground over four or five yards.
"When we do crossing and finishing in training, he's almost unmarkable. That's where we want him.
"We don't want him coming deep looking for the ball. His game is about being in the opposition penalty box when the ball's coming in there and attacking it aggressively.
"Aaron had a period when he first came when he didn't score – but he's got seven in 17 starts for us now. After that initial period when he was a long way off the pace physically, he's doing better.
"All strikers need the confidence of goals but they need service as well. Yeatesy delivered a really important ball and Aaron got on the end of it."
City moved up to seventh with a win over the League One basement side, who are already six points from safety after a fourth straight loss.
But Liddle was well aware of the danger of complacency creeping in and admitted: "It was a potential banana skin. We were expected to win even though home form hasn't been great.
"Crewe are bottom of the league, so they had nothing to lose in reality. They came here without anyone expecting them to get anything.
"You saw what can happen in that situation when Blackpool beat Cardiff on Friday, so we were under no illusions."
Parkinson praised the reaction from defenders Christopher Routis and James Meredith, who were left out to make way for Andrew Davies and Alan Sheehan.
"Their attitude in the dressing room before the game and in training was absolutely top class," said the Bantams boss.
"When players get left out, sometimes they can be disappointed. But they've got to hide that and back the rest of the boys.
"They were very unlucky to lose their place but I felt I had to shake up the pack."
===========================
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11518141.David_Baldwin_confirms_Bantams_exit_to_take_Burnley_job/
David Baldwin confirms Bantams exit to take Burnley job
7:01am Tuesday 7th October 2014
Exclusive By Simon Parker
CITY director of operations David Baldwin is leaving to join Burnley.
Baldwin will link up with the Premier League club next month – ending a seven-year association with Valley Parade.
The Clarets will pay City an undisclosed five-figure fee for the 43-year-old, who has made the decision on family grounds. His wife Ashleigh is expecting a child early in the new year.
Baldwin, who previously turned down a job offer from Burnley in 2012, admitted it was a tough call to make.
He said: "You have to think with your head and manage your heart at the same time.
"My circumstances at home have changed radically in the last 12 months. When it comes to livelihoods, you have to consider your family.
"In any walk of life, you want to achieve the best you can. The biggest thing for me is that we've got a child on the way and I've got to consider the long term and the ability to best provide for them.
"But I am a Bradford City fan and my heart will always be here."
Baldwin will finish with City after the Doncaster home game on November 1. He takes up the role of chief operating officer at Turf Moor two days later.
He added: "It's principally a similar role. The numbers change but the duties to perform will be of a similar nature.
"Geographically, it's easily commutable from where I live so that had a big bearing on it as well.
"There was a discussion about a role with Burnley a couple of years back but my feeling then was that there will still lots of things I wanted to change here.
"But circumstances are different now and this decision has been borne out of me providing for my family."
Baldwin arrived in the summer of 2007 at a time which saw Mark Lawn take on joint-ownership with Julian Rhodes and Stuart McCall installed as manager.
"We've seen some positive changes," he said. "There have been progressive improvements along the way, which have been sustainable.
"I'd like to think I've played my small part in that but it's certainly not down to me alone.
"It's been very much a team effort and there are some very good people at the club who work as real unsung heroes. They will maintain the standards that have been set.
"It's a real testament to the staff that with the nature of the operation now we aren't reacting to problems. We are ahead of the game.
"You don't stop being a fan of the club and I'll certainly be back watching games when the opportunity presents. But I've got some very special memories locked away in my heart and I'll forever remember them."
City will take their time to decide on a replacement for Baldwin, who has agreed to work his final month for nothing.
Rhodes said: "David came in at a particularly difficult time when we'd just got relegated to the bottom division and everyone was on a bit of a low. We're a different club now.
"He has been doing a good job and it is credit to him that he's been noticed by the nearest possible Premier League club. It's a great move for him.
"David is a Bradford fan and he's on the end of a phone if we need anything. I'm sure he will help.
"We have to work out how we are going to replace him. Mark's off at the moment and I've only been able to speak to him briefly.
"We'll have a proper conversation when he gets back and decide on the best way forward."
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