L2 v Burton Albion (a) Sat October 1st Ko 3pm D2-2

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Burton Alb            Bradford
21(12)    Shots (on Goal)    11(6)
2    Fouls            4
8    Corner Kicks    3
1    Offsides    0
49%    Time of Poss.    51%
1    Yellow Cards    1
0    Red Cards    0
5    Saves            7


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Saturday evening match report

Burton 2 City 2
4:55pm Saturday 1st October 2011
By Simon Parker

City threw away another lead and had to settle for a point in an entertaining clash at Burton this afternoon.

The Bantams were 2-0 up and appeared to be cruising before the home side hit back twice before the break.

City began like a train and were a goal up inside six minutes as Kyel Reid ran unchecked before firing home his second for the club.

It got even better ten minutes later as City increased their lead. Reid caused havoc again and his low cross was slid in by James Hanson.

City were comfortably on top with Reid a constant threat every time he got the ball.

But the momentum started to shift when Calvin Zola's header just beat the far post.

And things changed dramatically in the closing six minutes of the first half.

First Billy Kee swept in a cross from Jimmy Phillips before Justin Richards brought the home side level with a stoppage-time penalty after Robbie Threlfall handled Adam Bolder's shot.

City walked off at the interval looking stunned after letting a game that they had been bossing suddenly slip from their grasp.

On-loan Sunderland midfielder Adam Reed nearly restored City's lead but Ross Atkins managed to push his low shot round the post.

Both sides pushed for the win but a draw was the fair result. But given the way they had played for the opening half hour, City will look at it as the one that got away.

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Bradford City

Burton Albion 2 Bradford City 2: Parkinson highlights 'heroic performances' in encouraging draw


Published on Monday 3 October 2011 03:29

PHIL Parkinson believes Bradford City are moving in the right direction despite being kept waiting for his first victory as manager.

The new Valley Parade manager saw his side surrender a two-goal lead at the Pirelli Stadium but insisted: "We've taken a big step forward and we're going to get better."

City seemed to be on their way to their second win of the League Two campaign after goals from Kyel Reid and James Hanson in the first 16 minutes.

But in-form Burton striker Billy Kee reduced the deficit in the 38th minute and Justin Richards levelled the scores with a disputed penalty at the end of an action-packed first half.

Parkinson criticised referee Eddie Ilderton for awarding the stoppage time spot kick against the Bantams after Robbie Threlfall was adjudged to have handled a shot from former City midfielder Adam Bolder.

Parkinson snapped: "I was livid with the referee because Robbie had his arms down by his side in a natural position and no way was it deliberate handball."

The decision cost City their first win since August 27, but Parkinson was hugely encouraged by his side's performance.

He said: "I thought we responded really well to losing the lead with some heroic performances.

"I think we're moving forward step by step – and today was a good step forward.

"What we've got over the rest of the teams is that we're going to keep adding to the squad and we're going to get better."

Reid wreaked havoc in the opening stages with a super solo goal in the sixth minute before setting up James Hanson for his fourth of the season.

The result, however, left City still third from bottom with seven points from 11 games and Burton in 10th.

Burton Albion: Atkins; Corbett, James, D Moore, Blanchett; Kee, Bolder, McGrath, Phillips; Richards (Banton 67), Zola (Yussuf 85). Unused substitutes: Poole, Palmer, Amankwaah.

Bradford City: Duke; L Moore, Davies, Oliver, Threlfall; Jones (O'Brien 74), Flynn, Reed, Reid (Compton 88); Hanson, Fagan (Hannah 79). Unused substitutes: McLaughlin, Branston.

Referee: E Ilderton (Tyne & Wear)

Man of the match: Kyel Reid.


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Everton to sign Bradford City starlet George Green in whopping £2million deal

12:10am Monday 3rd October 2011
Exclusive By Simon Parker »


City are set to sell a teenage prodigy to Everton in a mega-bucks deal that will bank them up to £2 million.

Everton have beaten off interest from over 20 clubs, including some from abroad, to sign 15-year-old midfielder George Green, who is seen as one of the hottest prospects in the country.

The deal was done at Saturday's Merseyside derby after talks between Archie Christie, Peter Horne and Everton boss David Moyes.

Tottenham and Rangers were also chasing Dewsbury-born Green but he felt a move to Everton – and their reputation for blooding youngsters – was the best choice.

City will initially receive nearly £300,000 for a player who has come up through the school of excellence.

The deal is structured to include further bonuses for appearances, new contracts, potential international appearances and a bumper sell-on clause from any future transfer fee.

Head of football development Christie said: "This is one of the highest deals ever for a 15-year-old from a League Two club. But George is the best I've seen in his position at his age. He could become another Wayne Rooney or Paul Gascoigne."

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Inside track: How Everton FC landed George Green - one of English football's most sought after teenagers

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Marcel Seip

Oct 7th

City have signed Dutch defender Marcel Seip on a three-month contract. The 29-year-old has been training with the club after leaving Plymouth Argyle in the summer. Right-back Seip (who also plays at centre-back) is eligible to feature in the Saturdays clash with Torquay United.

Born in Winschoten, Seip made his debut for Eerste Divisie side BV Veendam in 1999 before moving to Eredivisie club SC Heerenveen in 2001. He then made the move across the North sea in 2006 to sign for Plymouth Argyle (who were still in the Championship at the time). The Dutch defender spent four season at Home Park and he also had loan periods at Blackpool, Sheffield United and Charlton Athletic.

Also today City midfielder Luke Dean has become the latest Bantam to be allowed out on loan after agreeing to join Blue Square Bet North side Harrogate Town. Dean has signed a one month deal with Town and is now expected to make the first appearance of his loan period against Gainsborough Trinity at Harrogate's CNG Stadium.
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