Read this article online
http://texasbantam.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46810838356/
===========================
Next/Upcoming Game
Chesterfield has now been confirmed for Tuesday 31 March 2015.
Signings & Loans
Injuries & Suspensions
Morais - expected three-match ban. Fleetwood Town, Oldham Athletic and Chesterfield.
===========================
Preview
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31791998
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11857839.Parkinson_tells_Bradford_City__Don_t_miss_out_on_Wembley_lik
e_I_did/
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11857802.Williams_happy_to_stay_out_of_Bradford_City_spotlight_in_FA_
Cup/
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11857162.Reading_boss__We_remember_what_Bantams_did_to_Chelsea/
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11857812.Bradford_City__Replay_preparation_a__difficult_juggling_act_
/
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11857768.Fans_send_their_Bradford_City_heroes_off_to_Reading_with_goo
d_luck_messages_ringing_in_their_ears/
Game links
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11840759.FT__Bradford_City_0_Reading_0/
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/gamecast?gameId=417241&action=stats
Highlight/ Goals
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11859754.PICTURE_GALLERY__Reading_v_City_match_action/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vIyJURcAuM
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-images-by-thomas-gadd-2339033.aspx
PP's Reaction
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/we-will-move-on-from-cup-hurt-2339043.aspx
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11866355.Parkinson__Bantams__FA_Cup_dream_fell_out_of_favour/
=======================
Tears but also cheers for Bantams' FA Cup heroes as Parkinson leads tributes to players and fans
8:20am Tuesday 17th March 2015
By Simon Parker
PHIL Parkinson believes City can be "immensely proud" of their FA Cup heroics despite missing out on a Wembley return.
City's run to the quarter-finals came to an abrupt end last night as Reading blew them away 3-0 in a one-sided replay at
the Madejski Stadium.
Parkinson admitted his side never recovered from conceding twice in the first nine minutes against the pumped-up
Championship side. But he knows City have created enough memories after beating Chelsea and Sunderland to ease the pain.
Parkinson said: "We gave ourselves a mountain to climb with the start and you could see we were deflated on the pitch after
that.
"We were up against a Reading team who were obviously very fresh after being rested on Saturday and really played with a
spring in their step. We found it difficult to respond.
"The two-goal lead lifted the whole ground and the Reading players. But we've got to be immensely proud in the dressing
room of what we've achieved in the competition this year.
"This is tough to take because we wanted to progress and we had great support down. But we've got to quickly move on and
reflect on what we have done.
"We've got so many great memories in this year's FA Cup to take with us for the rest of this season and also for years to
come."
Filipe Morais was sent off in the second half for a high boot on Reading midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah. After watching the
replays again, Parkinson conceded that referee Mike Jones – who had an inconsistent game - had got that call right.
"I thought Filipe had his eye on the ball and it wasn't intentional," he added. "But he has caught him high, so it's a
difficult one for the ref.
"At first I thought it was harsh but having seen the TV footage, I think it probably was a red.
"I don't think it's the ref's fault we've gone out. We've got to give Reading credit because they played exceptionally well
on the night.
"I think we just came up against a team who played really well and we started poorly.
"On these cup runs, when you're a team from a lower division, there's always a danger you'll have a real off day. When you
do against a higher-class opposition, you get punished."
Parkinson praised the 3,500-strong away following who belted out their support throughout the game, even though it was
clear that City were not going to find a way back.
"They were magnificent," he said. "Obviously I feel for them because they've just watched their team go out in a high-
profile game.
"But we've given them many terrific trips away this season and in other seasons. I'm sure they'll be like me and draw a
line under this and move on to get ready for Fleetwood at home on Saturday.
"We've got 11 games to go and nobody else in our division apart from Sheffield United earlier in the season have had the
number of high-profile games we've had to contend with.
"The lads have kept going terrifically well. Now we've got a clear run at it to really focus on the league.
"We're going to have a good go. I believe we've got the quality in there and the determination to put last night behind us
and take the positives from what has been a terrific FA Cup run."
===========================
When the dust settled - match report
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11859773.Reading_pull_plug_on_Bradford_City_moment_in_TV_spotlight/
===========================
BRADFORD DELEGATION INVITED TO FA CUP SEMI FINAL FOR ANNIVERSARY OF VP FIRE
By Paul Whitehouse (T&A)
BRADFORD City's spirited FA Cup run could help focus more national attention
on the 30th anniversary of the Valley Parade disaster.
The FA has now decided to mark the commemoration with an invitation to a
delegation from Bradford and Lincoln to attend the Royal Box at Wembley at
the semi-finals, despite the Bantams' absence from the pitch.
The semi-finals will be held ahead of the anniversary, when clubs nationally
are being encouraged to observe a minutes' silence out of respect for those
who died in the blaze.
It is hoped this year to raise £300,000 to help support the work of the
Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit (PSBRU) at the University of
Bradford.
The FA's involvement with the commemorations will mean chairman Greg Dyke
attending Valley Parade on April 25 and the organisation also being
represented at the annual Memorial Service to be held in Bradford's
Centenary Square on May 11. Flags will be flown at half-mast on the same day
at St George's Park, the FA's national training ground.
Ajay Mahajan, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Director of PSBRU, said: "The
PSBRU is very grateful to the Bradford City fans and their supporters
nationally for their relentless efforts in raising funds for our unit.
"With their ongoing support, we have come a long way since we started,
following the Bradford fire.
"Thanks to their support, we have been able to carry out very valuable
research work in our unit that strives to improve patient care for the
future. The unit runs on funds that are raised from time to time and if the
current target is achieved, the unit's future will be secured for a few more
years to come."
---
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11865772.Bradford_City_Fire_anniversary_to_be_marked_at_FA_Cup_semi_f
inals/
===========================
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11866580.Bradford_City_plan_Portugal_training_break_to_fill__free_wee
k_/
===========================
http://texasbantam.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46810838356/
===========================
Next/Upcoming Game
Chesterfield has now been confirmed for Tuesday 31 March 2015.
Signings & Loans
Injuries & Suspensions
Morais - expected three-match ban. Fleetwood Town, Oldham Athletic and Chesterfield.
===========================
Preview
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31791998
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11857839.Parkinson_tells_Bradford_City__Don_t_miss_out_on_Wembley_lik
e_I_did/
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11857802.Williams_happy_to_stay_out_of_Bradford_City_spotlight_in_FA_
Cup/
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11857162.Reading_boss__We_remember_what_Bantams_did_to_Chelsea/
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11857812.Bradford_City__Replay_preparation_a__difficult_juggling_act_
/
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11857768.Fans_send_their_Bradford_City_heroes_off_to_Reading_with_goo
d_luck_messages_ringing_in_their_ears/
Game links
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11840759.FT__Bradford_City_0_Reading_0/
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/gamecast?gameId=417241&action=stats
Highlight/ Goals
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11859754.PICTURE_GALLERY__Reading_v_City_match_action/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vIyJURcAuM
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-images-by-thomas-gadd-2339033.aspx
PP's Reaction
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/we-will-move-on-from-cup-hurt-2339043.aspx
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11866355.Parkinson__Bantams__FA_Cup_dream_fell_out_of_favour/
=======================
Tears but also cheers for Bantams' FA Cup heroes as Parkinson leads tributes to players and fans
8:20am Tuesday 17th March 2015
By Simon Parker
PHIL Parkinson believes City can be "immensely proud" of their FA Cup heroics despite missing out on a Wembley return.
City's run to the quarter-finals came to an abrupt end last night as Reading blew them away 3-0 in a one-sided replay at
the Madejski Stadium.
Parkinson admitted his side never recovered from conceding twice in the first nine minutes against the pumped-up
Championship side. But he knows City have created enough memories after beating Chelsea and Sunderland to ease the pain.
Parkinson said: "We gave ourselves a mountain to climb with the start and you could see we were deflated on the pitch after
that.
"We were up against a Reading team who were obviously very fresh after being rested on Saturday and really played with a
spring in their step. We found it difficult to respond.
"The two-goal lead lifted the whole ground and the Reading players. But we've got to be immensely proud in the dressing
room of what we've achieved in the competition this year.
"This is tough to take because we wanted to progress and we had great support down. But we've got to quickly move on and
reflect on what we have done.
"We've got so many great memories in this year's FA Cup to take with us for the rest of this season and also for years to
come."
Filipe Morais was sent off in the second half for a high boot on Reading midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah. After watching the
replays again, Parkinson conceded that referee Mike Jones – who had an inconsistent game - had got that call right.
"I thought Filipe had his eye on the ball and it wasn't intentional," he added. "But he has caught him high, so it's a
difficult one for the ref.
"At first I thought it was harsh but having seen the TV footage, I think it probably was a red.
"I don't think it's the ref's fault we've gone out. We've got to give Reading credit because they played exceptionally well
on the night.
"I think we just came up against a team who played really well and we started poorly.
"On these cup runs, when you're a team from a lower division, there's always a danger you'll have a real off day. When you
do against a higher-class opposition, you get punished."
Parkinson praised the 3,500-strong away following who belted out their support throughout the game, even though it was
clear that City were not going to find a way back.
"They were magnificent," he said. "Obviously I feel for them because they've just watched their team go out in a high-
profile game.
"But we've given them many terrific trips away this season and in other seasons. I'm sure they'll be like me and draw a
line under this and move on to get ready for Fleetwood at home on Saturday.
"We've got 11 games to go and nobody else in our division apart from Sheffield United earlier in the season have had the
number of high-profile games we've had to contend with.
"The lads have kept going terrifically well. Now we've got a clear run at it to really focus on the league.
"We're going to have a good go. I believe we've got the quality in there and the determination to put last night behind us
and take the positives from what has been a terrific FA Cup run."
===========================
When the dust settled - match report
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11859773.Reading_pull_plug_on_Bradford_City_moment_in_TV_spotlight/
===========================
BRADFORD DELEGATION INVITED TO FA CUP SEMI FINAL FOR ANNIVERSARY OF VP FIRE
By Paul Whitehouse (T&A)
BRADFORD City's spirited FA Cup run could help focus more national attention
on the 30th anniversary of the Valley Parade disaster.
The FA has now decided to mark the commemoration with an invitation to a
delegation from Bradford and Lincoln to attend the Royal Box at Wembley at
the semi-finals, despite the Bantams' absence from the pitch.
The semi-finals will be held ahead of the anniversary, when clubs nationally
are being encouraged to observe a minutes' silence out of respect for those
who died in the blaze.
It is hoped this year to raise £300,000 to help support the work of the
Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit (PSBRU) at the University of
Bradford.
The FA's involvement with the commemorations will mean chairman Greg Dyke
attending Valley Parade on April 25 and the organisation also being
represented at the annual Memorial Service to be held in Bradford's
Centenary Square on May 11. Flags will be flown at half-mast on the same day
at St George's Park, the FA's national training ground.
Ajay Mahajan, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Director of PSBRU, said: "The
PSBRU is very grateful to the Bradford City fans and their supporters
nationally for their relentless efforts in raising funds for our unit.
"With their ongoing support, we have come a long way since we started,
following the Bradford fire.
"Thanks to their support, we have been able to carry out very valuable
research work in our unit that strives to improve patient care for the
future. The unit runs on funds that are raised from time to time and if the
current target is achieved, the unit's future will be secured for a few more
years to come."
---
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11865772.Bradford_City_Fire_anniversary_to_be_marked_at_FA_Cup_semi_f
inals/
===========================
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/11866580.Bradford_City_plan_Portugal_training_break_to_fill__free_wee
k_/
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