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Post Game Interview
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Final whistle - match report
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/13588663.Bradford_City_penalty_kings_dethroned_by_gallant_York/
Bradford City penalty kings dethroned by gallant York
6:10am Wednesday 12th August 2015
By Simon Parker
York 2, City 2 (aet – York win 4-2 on pens)
CITY'S reign as the cup – and spot-kick – kings was brought to a crashing halt on a night of high drama at Bootham
Crescent.
Their reputation of never losing a penalty shoot-out has gone. After nine successive successes in the ultimate decider, the
last against Arsenal on the way to Wembley three seasons ago, they lost their nerve against the League Two hosts.
City missed twice in the penalty showdown through Chris Routis and Tony McMahon – to go with an earlier, horrible miss from
Alan Sheehan.
No wonder York celebrated with gusto. It had been 35 years since they last beat City, a run of 15 games since. It had been
18 years since they last won a game in this competition.
History could not have been tilted any further in City's favour – but their nerve failed them when it mattered as the
opening week of the campaign continues in frustrating fashion. Once again they had scored first and ultimately lost.
Gary Liddle, whose omission on Saturday sparked fierce debate, was reinstated as one of six changes from the team that
capitulated so unexpectedly against Swindon.
But there was no place for York old boy James Meredith, who was not even on the bench.
Skipper Stephen Darby was given the night off and sat alongside the Aussie in the main stand. McMahon switched to right
back and his first clearance was charged down by Vadaine Oliver, who fired straight into Ben Williams' midriff.
Phil Parkinson had called this a big opportunity for the players coming in to stake their claim. But it was one retained
from Saturday who broke the deadlock in stunning fashion.
Parkinson could also claim an assist for the Routis rocket as he directed the Frenchman to peel off the bunch and head for
the far post as Sheehan pumped a free-kick into the box. It worked a treat.
The delivery was spot on – and so was the unmarked acrobatic volley which flew past a stunned Scott Flinders in goal.
As City looked to turn the screw, Steve Davies' cross was cleared as far as Sheehan, who let fly with a blast that Flinders
beat away.
Luke James, partnering Davies in attack, was full of running and worried the home defence whenever he got the ball. He
shrugged off two red shirts on one burst towards the edge of the box but scuffed his shot wide.
Routis also had the bit between his teeth and was a fraction away from a second goal five minutes before the break.
Once again it came from a free-kick, this time by McMahon – and once again York failed to notice the midfielder's movement.
The ball landed perfectly for him and he tried to side-foot a placed volley into the far corner but it flashed just wide.
York, employing the same wing-back set-up that had caused City so many problems in the Swindon second half, had offered
little resistance.
They picked up in the closing minutes as David Tutonda tried to 'do a Routis' from a lofted Luke Summerfield pass but his
volley from wide ended in the packed away end.
Then McMahon made an important sliding block to turn an Oliver shot behind. But the capacity travelling army of 2,006 were
enjoying their evening – if understandably a little wary of the dangers of a slender interval advantage.
And those fears were realised just minutes in as York were awarded a soft penalty.
Reece Thompson, the former non-League striker linked with the Bantams in the summer, went to ground very easily under
pressure from Liddle. It convinced referee Mark Haywood and Summerfield sent Williams the wrong way from the spot.
It was a harsh blow for the Bantams – and suddenly a real test of character to ensure the demons from the weekend did not
return.
Davies tried to banish them straight away with an emphatic header that flew wide before trying his luck with a chip from
the edge of the box that Flinders clung on to above his head.
The unexpected equaliser had predictably given York a lift and there was nearly trouble with a bouncing long ball that
McArdle could only half-clear. James Berrett hooked it over Williams but the shot was off target.
Paul Anderson made way for Josh Morris, City's best performer by a country mile at the weekend, and Billy Clarke replaced
the industrious James.
But York continued to grow in belief and Summerfield should have done better from just outside the City area after a
forceful move.
Then lightning struck twice with another City penalty miss.
Clarke's first run with the ball panicked the home side and Tutonda caught Davies from behind as he took the Irishman's
pass.
There was no disputing the foul in the box this time, although there was an unseemly argument as to who would take it.
Sheehan eventually stepped forward – and blazed a horrible effort high over the bar.
The game was becoming more stretched as Flinders saved unconvincingly from Clarke at one end and Thompson's low cross was
hacked out of the six-yard box at the other.
James Hanson replaced Davies ten minutes from time as City chased a breakthrough – but instead it came from the buoyant
hosts.
Rory McArdle caught Summerfield late inside the D and, after a delay while the centre half was yellow-carded, Berrett bent
an unstoppable free-kick over the wall and beyond the diving Williams.
That looked curtains for City – until the last of the four added minutes. Routis stretched to cross low into a packed box,
Clarke tried to control and Hanson latched on to the bobbling ball to fire into the bottom corner.
Having saved the day, Hanson then threatened to win it with a header inches over at the start of extra time.
But there was a scare as York substitute Jake Hyde's angled drive hit the outside of the post before the game went to
penalties – and the Minstermen were not to be denied.
York: Flinders 6, Lowe 6, Winfield 6, Zubar 6, McCoy 6, Penn 7, Summerfield 7 (Carson 97, 7), Berrett 7, Tutonda 6,
Thompson 8, Oliver 7 (Hyde 91, 7). Subs (not used): Nolan, Straker, McCombe, Godfrey, Ingham.
City: Williams 6, McMahon 6, McArdle 6, N Clarke 6, Sheehan 6, Anderson 6 (Morris 61, 7), Liddle 6, Routis 7, Marshall 7,
James 7 (B Clarke 66, 7), Davies 6 (Hanson 80, 8). Subs (not used): Leigh, Knott, Mottley-Henry, Cracknell.
Referee: Mark Haywood (West Yorkshire).
Shots on target: York 4, City 5.
Shots off target: York 5, City 8.
Corners: York 2, City 7.
Fouls committed: York 13, City 9.
Bookings: Summerfield (York); Liddle, McArdle (City).
Attendance: 4,201.
===========================
When the dust settled - match report
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/13588911.Parkinson_tries_to_stay_positive_after_Bradford_City_pay_cup
_penalty/
Parkinson tries to stay positive after Bradford City pay cup penalty
7:34am Wednesday 12th August 2015
By Simon Parker
PHIL Parkinson shrugged off the disappointment of City's Capital One Cup first-round exit at York and insisted there were
still pluses from their play.
The record run of nine winning penalty shoot-outs was ended after Chris Routis and Tony McMahon both missed. Alan Sheehan
had earlier blasted over the bar from the spot during the game.
York, who had not won a tie in the competition since 1997, clinched the spot-kick battle 4-2 after the match had finished
2-2 after extra time.
Routis had volleyed City in front, only for York to hit back through a dubious penalty. James Berrett's stunning free-kick
appeared to have won it for the hosts – only for substitute James Hanson to level deep into stoppage time.
Parkinson said: "It's a cup we've done really well in in the past but there were a lot of good performances out there. A
lot of the new players looked good and that bodes well for us.
"We're two games in and there were so many good aspects of the play. Obviously we're disappointed to go out but we played
very well at times.
"We just had that period in the second half when we didn't start well. We have to adapt to things better – the mentality of
the team has got to improve and it will do.
"We were superb in the first half. But I told the lads York would change something, they pressed us and played very direct
at the start of the second half and we didn't deal with that.
"We knew that was going to happen and had to be ready for it. That was a costly period for us.
"After that, we came back into the game and played some terrific stuff. We looked a real threat going forward."
Parkinson will reconsider his penalty options after Sheehan's wasteful effort, which followed on from Billy Clarke's miss
at Swindon.
The Bantams boss said: "Alan's penalty wasn't good enough and we've got to accept that. He does because he's a quality
player who's taken a lot of pens.
"The ball has got to go in the back of the net – or at least you make the keeper work. That was costly.
"Sheehan's taken a lot of pens in his career very successfully, so I was happy for him to take it.
"We've been saying we haven't had pens for a long time, especially away from home. It looks like we have players who can
win fouls in and around the box because we've got a bit more creativity in and around the final third.
"The story of the first two games is that penalties missed are costly. They give the home team a lift and came at crucial
times to kill games off.
"There are also those different periods when things change and we have to adapt to that. Mentality is so important – top
teams and top players have that."
Parkinson, who revealed that City have had a bid accepted with a club for an unnamed player, also confirmed that it was his
decision not to push a deal through with Jussi Jaaskelainen. The Finnish goalkeeper yesterday joined Wigan after spending a
week with the Bantams.
Parkinson said: "We decided not to do anything on that a few days ago. Sometimes you've got to make those decisions and we
felt it was the right one."
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Game links
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/13588400.FT__York_City_2_Bantams_2/
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/gamecast?gameId=424326&action=summary&lang=EN&wjb=
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33768786
Highlights, Pictures & Goals
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2012/sport_bantams_pics2015_yorkaway/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u6_UsPoR3E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKKEoWNYmbg
Post Game Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_UZTMgQHcs
===========================
Final whistle - match report
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/13588663.Bradford_City_penalty_kings_dethroned_by_gallant_York/
Bradford City penalty kings dethroned by gallant York
6:10am Wednesday 12th August 2015
By Simon Parker
York 2, City 2 (aet – York win 4-2 on pens)
CITY'S reign as the cup – and spot-kick – kings was brought to a crashing halt on a night of high drama at Bootham
Crescent.
Their reputation of never losing a penalty shoot-out has gone. After nine successive successes in the ultimate decider, the
last against Arsenal on the way to Wembley three seasons ago, they lost their nerve against the League Two hosts.
City missed twice in the penalty showdown through Chris Routis and Tony McMahon – to go with an earlier, horrible miss from
Alan Sheehan.
No wonder York celebrated with gusto. It had been 35 years since they last beat City, a run of 15 games since. It had been
18 years since they last won a game in this competition.
History could not have been tilted any further in City's favour – but their nerve failed them when it mattered as the
opening week of the campaign continues in frustrating fashion. Once again they had scored first and ultimately lost.
Gary Liddle, whose omission on Saturday sparked fierce debate, was reinstated as one of six changes from the team that
capitulated so unexpectedly against Swindon.
But there was no place for York old boy James Meredith, who was not even on the bench.
Skipper Stephen Darby was given the night off and sat alongside the Aussie in the main stand. McMahon switched to right
back and his first clearance was charged down by Vadaine Oliver, who fired straight into Ben Williams' midriff.
Phil Parkinson had called this a big opportunity for the players coming in to stake their claim. But it was one retained
from Saturday who broke the deadlock in stunning fashion.
Parkinson could also claim an assist for the Routis rocket as he directed the Frenchman to peel off the bunch and head for
the far post as Sheehan pumped a free-kick into the box. It worked a treat.
The delivery was spot on – and so was the unmarked acrobatic volley which flew past a stunned Scott Flinders in goal.
As City looked to turn the screw, Steve Davies' cross was cleared as far as Sheehan, who let fly with a blast that Flinders
beat away.
Luke James, partnering Davies in attack, was full of running and worried the home defence whenever he got the ball. He
shrugged off two red shirts on one burst towards the edge of the box but scuffed his shot wide.
Routis also had the bit between his teeth and was a fraction away from a second goal five minutes before the break.
Once again it came from a free-kick, this time by McMahon – and once again York failed to notice the midfielder's movement.
The ball landed perfectly for him and he tried to side-foot a placed volley into the far corner but it flashed just wide.
York, employing the same wing-back set-up that had caused City so many problems in the Swindon second half, had offered
little resistance.
They picked up in the closing minutes as David Tutonda tried to 'do a Routis' from a lofted Luke Summerfield pass but his
volley from wide ended in the packed away end.
Then McMahon made an important sliding block to turn an Oliver shot behind. But the capacity travelling army of 2,006 were
enjoying their evening – if understandably a little wary of the dangers of a slender interval advantage.
And those fears were realised just minutes in as York were awarded a soft penalty.
Reece Thompson, the former non-League striker linked with the Bantams in the summer, went to ground very easily under
pressure from Liddle. It convinced referee Mark Haywood and Summerfield sent Williams the wrong way from the spot.
It was a harsh blow for the Bantams – and suddenly a real test of character to ensure the demons from the weekend did not
return.
Davies tried to banish them straight away with an emphatic header that flew wide before trying his luck with a chip from
the edge of the box that Flinders clung on to above his head.
The unexpected equaliser had predictably given York a lift and there was nearly trouble with a bouncing long ball that
McArdle could only half-clear. James Berrett hooked it over Williams but the shot was off target.
Paul Anderson made way for Josh Morris, City's best performer by a country mile at the weekend, and Billy Clarke replaced
the industrious James.
But York continued to grow in belief and Summerfield should have done better from just outside the City area after a
forceful move.
Then lightning struck twice with another City penalty miss.
Clarke's first run with the ball panicked the home side and Tutonda caught Davies from behind as he took the Irishman's
pass.
There was no disputing the foul in the box this time, although there was an unseemly argument as to who would take it.
Sheehan eventually stepped forward – and blazed a horrible effort high over the bar.
The game was becoming more stretched as Flinders saved unconvincingly from Clarke at one end and Thompson's low cross was
hacked out of the six-yard box at the other.
James Hanson replaced Davies ten minutes from time as City chased a breakthrough – but instead it came from the buoyant
hosts.
Rory McArdle caught Summerfield late inside the D and, after a delay while the centre half was yellow-carded, Berrett bent
an unstoppable free-kick over the wall and beyond the diving Williams.
That looked curtains for City – until the last of the four added minutes. Routis stretched to cross low into a packed box,
Clarke tried to control and Hanson latched on to the bobbling ball to fire into the bottom corner.
Having saved the day, Hanson then threatened to win it with a header inches over at the start of extra time.
But there was a scare as York substitute Jake Hyde's angled drive hit the outside of the post before the game went to
penalties – and the Minstermen were not to be denied.
York: Flinders 6, Lowe 6, Winfield 6, Zubar 6, McCoy 6, Penn 7, Summerfield 7 (Carson 97, 7), Berrett 7, Tutonda 6,
Thompson 8, Oliver 7 (Hyde 91, 7). Subs (not used): Nolan, Straker, McCombe, Godfrey, Ingham.
City: Williams 6, McMahon 6, McArdle 6, N Clarke 6, Sheehan 6, Anderson 6 (Morris 61, 7), Liddle 6, Routis 7, Marshall 7,
James 7 (B Clarke 66, 7), Davies 6 (Hanson 80, 8). Subs (not used): Leigh, Knott, Mottley-Henry, Cracknell.
Referee: Mark Haywood (West Yorkshire).
Shots on target: York 4, City 5.
Shots off target: York 5, City 8.
Corners: York 2, City 7.
Fouls committed: York 13, City 9.
Bookings: Summerfield (York); Liddle, McArdle (City).
Attendance: 4,201.
===========================
When the dust settled - match report
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/13588911.Parkinson_tries_to_stay_positive_after_Bradford_City_pay_cup
_penalty/
Parkinson tries to stay positive after Bradford City pay cup penalty
7:34am Wednesday 12th August 2015
By Simon Parker
PHIL Parkinson shrugged off the disappointment of City's Capital One Cup first-round exit at York and insisted there were
still pluses from their play.
The record run of nine winning penalty shoot-outs was ended after Chris Routis and Tony McMahon both missed. Alan Sheehan
had earlier blasted over the bar from the spot during the game.
York, who had not won a tie in the competition since 1997, clinched the spot-kick battle 4-2 after the match had finished
2-2 after extra time.
Routis had volleyed City in front, only for York to hit back through a dubious penalty. James Berrett's stunning free-kick
appeared to have won it for the hosts – only for substitute James Hanson to level deep into stoppage time.
Parkinson said: "It's a cup we've done really well in in the past but there were a lot of good performances out there. A
lot of the new players looked good and that bodes well for us.
"We're two games in and there were so many good aspects of the play. Obviously we're disappointed to go out but we played
very well at times.
"We just had that period in the second half when we didn't start well. We have to adapt to things better – the mentality of
the team has got to improve and it will do.
"We were superb in the first half. But I told the lads York would change something, they pressed us and played very direct
at the start of the second half and we didn't deal with that.
"We knew that was going to happen and had to be ready for it. That was a costly period for us.
"After that, we came back into the game and played some terrific stuff. We looked a real threat going forward."
Parkinson will reconsider his penalty options after Sheehan's wasteful effort, which followed on from Billy Clarke's miss
at Swindon.
The Bantams boss said: "Alan's penalty wasn't good enough and we've got to accept that. He does because he's a quality
player who's taken a lot of pens.
"The ball has got to go in the back of the net – or at least you make the keeper work. That was costly.
"Sheehan's taken a lot of pens in his career very successfully, so I was happy for him to take it.
"We've been saying we haven't had pens for a long time, especially away from home. It looks like we have players who can
win fouls in and around the box because we've got a bit more creativity in and around the final third.
"The story of the first two games is that penalties missed are costly. They give the home team a lift and came at crucial
times to kill games off.
"There are also those different periods when things change and we have to adapt to that. Mentality is so important – top
teams and top players have that."
Parkinson, who revealed that City have had a bid accepted with a club for an unnamed player, also confirmed that it was his
decision not to push a deal through with Jussi Jaaskelainen. The Finnish goalkeeper yesterday joined Wigan after spending a
week with the Bantams.
Parkinson said: "We decided not to do anything on that a few days ago. Sometimes you've got to make those decisions and we
felt it was the right one."
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