Fixtures
Pre-season
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Wed 13 July 2011 Silsden AFC A 7.45pm W7-1
Fri 15 July 2011 Matlock Town A 7.45pm D1-1
Tue 19 July 2011 Guiseley A 7.45pm W3-2
Fri 22 July 2011 Bradford (Park Avenue) A 7.45pm L2-3
Sun 24 July 2011 Bolton Wanderers H 3.00pm L1-4
*** NEW *** Wed 27 July 2011 Hull A 7.45pm
Sat 30 July 2011 Carlisle United H 3.00pm
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From the Official BCF Website:
At Horsfall Stadium:
Tom Banks Memorial Trophy (Pre-Season Friendly)
Bradford PA (2) 3 R. O'Brien 3, Denton 25, Law 74
Bradford City (2) 2 Rodney 23, 38
Simon Ramsden made a seemingly successful return to action this Friday as an
unfamiliar looking City side lost the annual Tom Banks Memorial Trophy
friendly fixture to near neighbours Bradford (Park Avenue).
Ramsden managed 45 minutes under his belt on his first appearance of
pre-season and barring any reaction to his run-out, he is now believed to be
under consideration for Sunday's friendly with Bolton Wanderers.
By the time of his planned departure during the interval, four of the
matches five goals had already been netted.
Avenue twice took the lead of the match through fierce efforts from Rob
O'Brien and former City defender Sam Denton, with Nialle Rodney twice
equalising for City after both strikes.
With penalties looking increasingly on the cards to decide the trophy as the
second half progressed still on level terms, Avenue substitute Billy Law
finally settled the contest with a neat finish from a tight angle.
Apart from the likes of Luke O'Brien and Lee Bullock, City's squad on the
night was made up largely of development squad members and trialists.
Including Tom Elliott, who recovered from a recent training ground injury,
City fielded as many as six trialists at one time or another.
After featuring between the sticks against Guiseley on Tuesday, Mark Howard
once again filled the goalkeeping position.
Falkirk winger Jack Compton received a run-out on City's left wing, while
French duo Maxime Blanchard, Loic Lumbilla, youngster Callum Bagshaw and
former Bristol Rovers winger Charlie Reece also featured.
Fresh from penning his one year deal with the Bantams, Nahki Wells featured
in the fixture as a second half substitute.
A trio of City's apprentices - Adam Baker, Nathan Lawless and James Nanje -
came off City's bench to take part in the match as well.
The likes of Guy Branston, Chris Mitchell and Mark Stewart were in the
crowd to lend their support to their team-mates, but there was nothing they
could do to prevent Avenue taking an early lead with a truly stunning
strike.
Midfielder O'Brien took aim from around twenty yards and let rip with a
fierce effort that flew past Howard's outstretched arm and right into the
very top corner of the goal.
City's scratch side were understandably taking their time to find their feet
in the early stages of the match against a clearly motivated opposition, but
Compton did go close with a twelfth minute free-kick from just outside the
area.
Ramsden then crossed for Elliott to send a looping header narrowly over
James Coates' crossbar at the far post.
With City now starting to settle into the match, they grabbed an equaliser
around the midway point of the first period.
After capitalising on a loose pass from James Knowles, Compton led a City
counter-attack deep into Avenue territory.
The winger eventually fed Nialle Rodney, who calmly tucked the ball into the
far corner from an angle.
City didn't stay on level terms for too long, however, as Avenue re-took the
lead barely two minutes later.
Avenue's second goal of the night was nearly as good as their first as
former City defender Sam Denton rifled a low free-kick into the bottom
corner from a yard or so outside the area.
As City went in search of their second equaliser of the night, Luke Dean
went close to finding it as his looping effort from outside the area pinged
off the crossbar.
With time ticking towards the interval, the Bantams did indeed crawl
themselves on level terms after Charlie Reece played Rodney into space
behind Avenue's defence.
The striker needed no second invitation and proceeded to clinically drive
home to double his and City's total for the evening.
As a bitty first half an hour or so, Rodney's latest effort seemed to open
up the game more as the half came to a conclusion.
Both Rodney and Elliott had half-chances in the first period's closing
stages to put City in the lead for the first-time, while Michael Duckworth
side-footed narrowly wide from just inside the area at the other end.
City made a host of changes during the interval as Ramsden was removed from
the action.
During the host of half time alterations, Lumbilla, Baker, Bagshaw, Lawless
and Patrick Lacey were introduced as well.
Early in the second period City made another substitution as Wells was
brought on for Compton.
The changes continued for the Bantams as the second period progressed, with
Nanje being brought on for City's other trialist winger Reece.
With Avenue making a number of substitutions as well, the flow of the match
did seem to naturally suffer as a result.
The slightly mixed up nature of the second period seemed to be summed up
when one of Avenue's subs took to the field wearing last season's strip
Wells did show some bright touches after coming on, but the match continued
to lack clear-cut chances after the restart until a moment of magic from
Law.
The replacement attacker drifted inside a couple of City defenders before
nestling an angled drive in at the near post via a major deflection off the
far post.
City nearly found yet enough equaliser, however, only minutes later but
Coates produced a smart reflex save to turn Wells' close range effort onto
his near post.
With City pushing for what would be their third leveller of the friendly,
Nanje fired a yard or so wide from distance after drifting past a couple of
challenges.
BRADFORD CITY
1. Mark Howard
2. Simon Ramsden
3. Luke O'Brien
4. Scott Brown
5. Lee Bullock (C)
6. Maxime Blanchard
7. Charlie Reece
8. Luke Dean
9. Nialle Rodney
10. Tom Elliott
11. Jack Compton
Substitutes:
12. Patrick Lacey for 2 (46)
13. Tim Dittmer
14. Nahki Wells for 11 (53)
15. Darren Stephenson
16. Adam Baker for 10 (46)
17. Nathan Lawless for 3 (46)
18. James Nanje for 7 (57)
19. Loic Lumbilla for 9 (46)
20. Callum Bagshaw for 4 (46)
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Bolton report
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From the Official BCFC Website...
Pre-Season Friendly.
At Valley Parade:
Bradford C (0) 1 Rodney 71
Bolton W (1) 4 Petrov pen 14, Pratley 65, Davies 87, Klasnic 90.
Att: 2,349 (Visitors 295).
City boss Peter Jackson will have positives to take out of the Bantams'
first home friendly of the summer despite suffering a heavy defeat at the
hands of Premiership side Bolton Wanderers.
BRADFORD CITY
1. Mark Howard
2. Simon Ramsden
3. Luke O'Brien
4. Michael Flynn
5. Guy Branston (C)
6. Steve Williams
7. Dominic Rowe
8. Chris Mitchell
9. James Hanson
10. Mark Stewart
11. Jack Compton
Substitutes:
12. Nialle Rodney for 10 (67)
13. Jon McLaughlin
14. Andrew Burns for 2 (67)
15. Ross Hannah for 9 (83)
16. Nahki Wells
17. Lee Bullock
18. Scott Brown
19. Patrick Lacey
20. Luke Dean
BOLTON WANDERERS
1. Adam Bodgan
2. Gretar Steinsson (C)
6. Fabrice Muamba
10. Martin Petrov
16. Mark Davies
17. Ivan Klansic
20. Robbie Blake
21. Darren Pratley
25. Marcos Alonso
26. David Wheater
28. Mark Connolly
Substitutes:
4. Paul Robinson
5. Gary Cahill
11. Ricardo Gardner for 16 (59)
12. Zat Knight
13. Rob Lainton
14. Kevin Davies for 20 (74)
30. Tope Obadeyi for 6 (59)
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Peter Jackson felt encouraged by his side's display against Bolton Wanderers this Sunday, with the only frustrating factor of the day for the City boss coming thanks to two late Trotters goals.
On their first appearance at Valley Parade of pre-season, City put up a commendable effort for the majority of the friendly before strikes from internationals Kevin Davies and Ivan Klasnic in the last three minutes put a slightly unfair gloss on the scoreline.
After the final whistle, Jackson couldn't hide his disappointment at seeing his side marginally spoil their day by conceding those goals,but he felt that a lot could be taken out of the game as a whole.
He said: "I was really pleased with the lads' performance - it wasn't a 4-1 game I felt.
"I think the performance was good, the players' fitness was good, I was just disappointed that they score those two late goals at the end.
"I couldn't really ask anymore of them today. They're a young side, they're a keen side, and I felt there were lots of positives to come out of the game despite the two late goals.
"They brought their full side today, so that meant my boys were playing against full Premiership players out there.
"I thought our fitness levels looked good today against a Premiership side. Pre-season is a lot to do with fitness and I felt we looked good in that aspect.
"I lost count with how many corners we had as well.
"I thought we looked good from corners today. We actually looked like scoring from corners, which I didn't think we did last season.
"I felt we could have scored three times from corners in the first half."
Despite the eventual scoreline, there were several promising performances on show for the Bantams against Owen Coyle's men.
After the match, Jackson took the time to praise some of those performers.
He added: "I thought the centre backs looked a bit shaky the last time they got together at Guiseley, but I thought they formed a good partnership today.
"The power of Guy looked good, and Wilo (Steve Williams) probably had his best match game since I came to the club. Hopefully, Guy's experience seems to be rubbing off on him.
"It was also nice to see the wingers get some crosses in.
Hanson also had another good game. I've told him that if he can give the likes of David Wheater a run for his money, like he did today, then he can certainly trouble defenders in our division.
"He has come back from the summer really focused and looking sharp."
After his first-ever Valley Parade goal following his summer move from Nottingham Forest, Jackson also reserved special praise for City's goalscorer Nialle Rodney.
Rodney's well-taken effort was his fourth in total of pre-season and came barely five minutes after he had been introduced as a second half substitute.
Jackson says the strike is an example of what City fans can hopefully expect from the striker in the future.
"It was an excellent goal. Nialle is very capable of doing things like that,"said Jackson.
"He's got talent and he's a player I really believe in.
"He's another we have brought in to bring pace into the team. I was pleased with the pace and effort of players like Nialle when they came on."
In his post-match press briefing, Jackson also confirmed that both Lewis Hunt and Robbie Threlfall weren't selected because they have been told they are now free to find new clubs ahead of the forthcoming campaign.
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From the BBC.
BRADFORD CITY BRING IN NAHKI WELLS
Bradford City manager Peter Jackson has given a one-year contract to striker
Nahki Wells after he impressed while on trial with the club.
The 21-year-old Bermuda international, who was released by Carlisle last
season, has been trying to earn a deal since the start of pre-season
training.
"I believe I have the ability to get in the side and score some goals,"
Wells told BBC Radio Leeds.
"I feel that if I'm given the chance I'll take it."
City manager Peter Jackson said: "He has done really well and has got
potential.
"He is one of the quickest players I have seen. When he has come on in
games, he has changed them. We have got a lot to work with at the moment and
I just thought he was worth a chance until the end of the season.
"One thing we talked about all last season was that we didn't have pace in
the side. If you look at the side now then we have a lot of it in the side,
and that's one thing I wanted to improve and we have improved since the end
of last season."
Wells made three substitute appearances for Carlisle last season without
scoring.
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FULL BACK PAIR SURPLUS TO REQUIREMENTS
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Lewis Hunt and Robbie Threlfall have both been told they have no future with
City.
Peter Jackson is trying to get the two full backs out of Valley Parade to
free up his budget for more signings.
Neither player was in the squad which performed so well in yesterday's 4-1
loss to Bolton and the City boss confirmed: "We've said to them that they
can go if they find a club.
"But it's extremely hard to do that because there are a lot of players out
there.
"It's important that we try to get some out with the budget as tight as it
is. We're looking to maybe bring more in but obviously we've got to get them
out first."
Luke Oliver was also missing as he recovers from injury but he is not on the
manager's exit list.
Jackson said: "Luke's injured at the moment but he doesn't fall into that
bracket."
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ON-TRIAL PAIR LEAVE BRADFORD CITY
From the T&A Sports Desk
City trialists Jack Compton and Mark Howard have both left the club.
Winger Compton impressed in the games against Bradford Park Avenue and
Bolton but has now returned to Falkirk and appears unlikely to be offered a
permanent deal.
Keeper Howard has not been offered terms either, despite appearing in the
last three pre-season games.
Manager Peter Jackson is keen to bring in a shot-stopper to provide Jon
McLaughlin with competition for the No 1 jersey.
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