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Stats: Crawley - Bradford C
Possession: 51 - 49%
Shots on target: 13 - 5
Shots off target: 9 - 2
Fouls: 6 - 15
Corners: 9 - 3
Ref: Keith Stroud (Gillingham, Dorset)
Yellow cards:
Crawley: Drury (71 min.)
Bradford C: Reid (61 min.)
CRAWLEY: 25. Scott Shearer, 13. David Hunt, 28. Claude Davis, 26. Tom
Eastman, 19. Scott Griffiths, 15. Dannie Bulman, 2. Scott Davies, 22. Scott
Neilson (68), 27. Andy Drury (87), 9. Matthew Tubbs, 23. Tyrone Barnett
(90).
SUBS: 1. Michel Kuipers (GK), 16. Glenn Wilson, 17. John Akinde (90), 21.
Michael Doughty (87), 29. Jon-Paul Pittman (68).
BRADFORD C: 34. Matt Duke, 24. Liam Moore, 5. Guy Branston, 6. Luke Oliver,
28. Robbie Threlfall (34), 16. Chris Mitchell, 4. Michael Flynn, 8. Ritchie
Jones, 32. Kyel Reid, 35. Jamie Devitt (61), 9. James Hanson.
SUBS: 40. Callum Tongue (GK), 10. Ross Hannah (77), 11. Jack Compton, 15.
Lewis Hunt (34), 39. Craig Fagan (61).
Position: 22nd
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NPower League Two
Crawley Town (0) 3 Barnett 54, 88, Drury 62
Bradford C (1) 1 Reid 12
Att: 2,479
By Simon Parker (T&A)
City blew a half-time lead and finished well beaten at promotion favourites
Crawley this afternoon.
Kyel Reid had fired the Bantams ahead after 12 minutes. But Crawley upped
their game to dominate the second half, scoring three times to leave Phil
Parkinson still waiting for his first win as boss.
City had the first chance after 11 minutes as the unmarked Chris Mitchell
set up Jamie Devitt for a shot which Claude Davis blocked on the line.
But the visitors were ahead within a minute. Crawley paid the price for
giving Reid too much space to fire a left-foot drive into the bottom corner
from 20 yards.
Davis went close with a header but City continued to look dangerous going
forward and Scott Shearer parried a fierce effort by Devitt.
Crawley pushed for an equaliser as Matt Duke denied Scott Neilson a goal
against his former club and then watched Andy Drury's curler clip off Liam
Moore and hit the bar.
Matt Tubbs stabbed across goal from just inside the penalty area but City
were still in front at the break.
The play was going one way though and Crawley were level nine minutes into
the second half. Tyrone Barnett released Tubbs and then continued his run to
meet the cross with a diving header.
Neilson was desperate to score and, having been denied by a good save from
Duke, sent another drive just over.
But Crawley were well on top and the pressure produced a second goal just
after the hour. City couldn't clear their lines from a free-kick and
debutant Drury scored from 15 yards.
It should have got worse but the unmarked Tom Eastman headed wide from a
corner.
Craig Fagan came on for his debut and was later joined by Ross Hannah. Lewis
Hunt had earlier come on for his first appearance of the season - only to
make way himself for Hannah as City went 4-3-3 in the closing stages.
Barnett should have wrapped it up after a mistake by Luke Oliver but missed
the target when clean through.
Fagan's clever pass set up Hannah for City's first shot of the half and the
former Hull striker had his own effort blocked.
But another Oliver blunder sealed their fate, Barnett running the ball home
after the centre half's backpass fell short of Duke.
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Bradford City's Valley Parade will reach its 125th anniversary as a sports ground this Sunday. Richard Sutcliffe reports.
AS the man who masterminded the re-building of Valley Parade in the wake of the fire disaster and someone who, by his own admission, "has done most jobs at Bradford City but manage the team", Jack Tordoff understandably has a huge attachment to one of Yorkshire's oldest sporting venues.
However, had the club's life president had his way a little over a quarter of a century ago, the Bantams would now be playing elsewhere in the city.
"I do feel we missed something of an opportunity in the aftermath of the fire," admits Tordoff to the Yorkshire Post when asked about Valley Parade's forthcoming 125th anniversary as a sports ground.
"The fire was, of course, a horrible time. Fifty-six people lost their lives and the effect on the city was huge, and probably something that can't be put into words. You had to be in Bradford at that time to understand just what the city went through.
"I had returned to the board in 1983 with Stafford (Heginbotham, City chairman at the time of the fire) to save the club. We did that and Trevor (Cherry, manager) built a good, young team and things turned round.
"But then the fire happened..." Tordoff's voice trails off as his thoughts return to the horrors of May 11, 1985, when it took just four minutes for the Valley Parade main stand to be engulfed in flames during what should have been a day of celebration for City, who ahead of kick-off had been presented with the Third Division title.
"Bradford was left in shock but we, at the club, had to try and plan a way forward for Bradford City," says Tordoff, whose tremendous drive and acute business sense helped transform JCT600 into one of the country's leading companies with a turnover of more than £600m.
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PARKIN IS NEW NUMBER TWO AT BRADFORD CITY
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Steve Parkin today began work as Phil Parkinson's new number two at Valley
Parade.
The 45-year-old former Rochdale, Barnsley and Mansfield boss has filled the
vacancy which was left by Colin Cooper's sudden return to Middlesbrough.
Parkin was first-team coach with Hull for three years before a five-month
stint in the same role at Scunthorpe until March.
Parkinson said: "There have been several people in my mind to bring in but I
really feel we have got the best man for the job.
"It's like signing a player. You have to get the right one in who will
complement the staff we've already got in place.
"Steve is desperate to get back in and everyone in football knows about his
honesty and work ethic. That's so important."
Wayne Allison, who had been filling in as assistant, will revert back to his
coaching role with the development squad.
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Stoke defender joins Bradford City on loan
11:48am Friday 23rd September 2011
By Simon Parker
City have signed Stoke centre half Andrew Davies on a three-month emergency loan.
Providing the relevant paperwork is done in time, the 6ft 3in 26-year-old, capped once by England under-21s, is likely to go straight into the squad for tomorrow's home clash with AFC Wimbledon. Loan players must be registered at least three hours before kick-off.
It is a ninth loan spell for Davies, who has past Premier League and UEFA Cup experience with hometown club Middlesbrough.
Davies left Boro for Southampton, where he was named their player of the season, before joining Stoke for £1m in August 2008.
He has had limited opportunities with the Potters and has since spent spells with Preston, Sheffield United and Walsall as well as returning to the Riverside for the final three months of last season.
Davies started this campaign in the Championship with a month at Crystal Palace but made only one league appearance.
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Hospital drama a real pain for Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson
7:30am Wednesday 21st September 2011
By Simon Parker
Phil Parkinson is on medical watch with City's walking wounded ahead of the home clash with Wimbledon.
Michael Flynn, Kyel Reid, Liam Moore and Robbie Threlfall are all concerns for the Bantams boss as he looks for his first win in charge.
Flynn was having a scan on his calf last night while Moore (wrist) and Reid (foot) have both had X-rays on their injuries. Fortunately, Moore's X-ray result last night showed no break.
Threlfall is still recovering from the hip problem that forced him off early at Crawley.
Parkinson admitted: "It's a bit like Emergency Ward Ten down there. We've had people going back and forth to hospital all week.
"We've kept the same team for the last three games and it was good to have that continuity and not chop and change.
"Everyone understands each other's roles and we've been fortunate to go with the same players. But this could be a chance for a few others to come in."
Flynn and Threlfall both felt problems as they warmed up on Saturday. Parkinson admitted: "I don't know whether it was the long coach journey but it's very unusual because they've been doing the same warm-up all season.
"Neither of them is serious but we'll look at what's happened.
"In fairness to James Hanson, he also played with an injury from the Port Vale game and had to take pain killers."
Parkinson has also outlined the way he is working with Archie Christie. There were rumours that City's head of football development, who controls the playing budget, and Peter Jackson did not get on but Parkinson is familiar with his role.
He added: "In any club, there's someone who does the Archie role. Sometimes it's the chairman who negotiates contracts, sometimes it's the chief executive or the director of football.
"These days it's very difficult for the manager to do everything. You need that support system round you and people who can take some of that workload off can really help.
"Since I've been here, Archie has got a few deals over the line which could have been difficult and time-consuming for me and got the job done.
"Going back to my Colchester days, there was the chief executive Marie Partner who was good at dotting the I's and crossing the T's to finish negotiations. It was the same thing at Charlton."
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Port Vale (2) 3 Taylor 5, 39, Pope 90.
Bradford C (1) 2 Devitt 24, Jones 50.
Att: 4,769
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Tom Pope's stoppage-time header condemned City to the first defeat of Phil
Parkinson's reign at the end of a thrilling clash.
City had twice equalised but were undone right at the death by the striker
who had beaten them on their last visit.
Vale began with a bang and were ahead after four minutes as Robert Taylor
beat Matt Duke with a swerving blast from 30 yards.
But City recovered from the early storm and their equaliser midway through
the half was just as decent. Kyel Reid's trickery opened up a gap and Jamie
Devitt fired home from the edge of the D.
It was another entertaining game as City went close to a second goal, Guy
Branston seeing his header from Chris Mitchell's corner superbly tipped on
to the bar by Chris Martin.
But Vale regained the lead in farcical fashion as Taylor's deflected lob
into the goalmouth dropped behind Matt Duke.
City levelled for a second time soon after half-time as Ritchie Jones opened
his account for the club after an assist from Devitt.
It was a tough night for both goalkeepers in the swirling wind. But Duke
made up for his part in Vale's second with a one-handed save from Andy
Little.
Sub Jack Compton had a late shot pushed away but Vale had the final say as
Pope powered home Doug Loft's cross.
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PHIL PARKINSON RUES DEFENSIVE FRAILTY
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Phil Parkinson admitted City have to do more defensively after their
last-gasp choker at Port Vale.
The Bantams went down 3-2 to Tom Pope's header in stoppage time, having
twice equalised through Jamie Devitt and Ritchie Jones.
Parkinson had seen his side score at the same dramatic stage in his previous
two games and said: "It hurts to concede like that.
"We'd got back in the game, put in a solid second-half display and then you
lose like that.
"The players put a lot into the game and they're low in the dressing room.
I've got to lift them to go again.
"We've brought in some attacking players, which we needed, but equally to
win games we need a strong platform to build from."
Parkinson's bid to bring in another experienced striker is still on-going.
"There's reasons for it dragging on but that's nothing to do with us being
indecisive. It's not easy."
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Parkinson locates the positives
Posted on: Wed 14 Sep 2011
Despite admitting to feeling hurt after City's last grasp defeat at the hands of Port Vale, Bantams boss Phil Parkinson was still able to take away some positives from his side's display at Vale Park.
Parkinson's side looked set for a hard-fought away point after twice coming from behind against the Valiants until Vale striker Tom Pope struck in the final minute of injury time to snatch all three points for the hosts.
"We showed a lot of good stuff again tonight, but it just hurts when you lose a game in the manner that we did," said Parkinson.
"Some of the attacking play tonight, with Reidy (Kyel Reid) and (Jamie) Devitt in particular, was excellent and we looked a threat.
"I thought the first half, while we looked vulnerable defensively, we still looked threatening going forward. In the second half I thought we carried that same threat in attack.
"Reidy had cramp on Saturday so we brought him off a bit early tonight to protect him. Devitt had ran himself into the ground as well.
"As much as we would have liked to have kept him on, we would have run the risk of an injury and I also felt we needed some fresh legs.
"Devitt's strike tonight was as good a strike as you'll see and I'm pleased for Ritchie (to score) because we all thought he'd scored on Saturday with that headed opportunity he had.
"Ritchie is a good finisher and you'd fancy him to chip in with a few goals this season."
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Bradford City: David Syers wishing for a merry Christmas
8:30am Saturday 17th September 2011
By Simon Parker
Dave Syers hopes to present himself to City boss Phil Parkinson as an early Christmas gift.
The all-action midfielder entered the next stage of his recovery this week after shedding the knee brace he has been wearing for the past month.
And while he is still a fair way off making his comeback, he can see some light at the end of a long tunnel.
Syers said: "There are three phases – getting the ligament healed, building the leg back up and then finally getting my fitness back. It's good to be moving into the second one and to be able to do things like drive again.
"I'm not racing to be back fit. Obviously I want to play again as early as possible but I'm making sure I don't push it too far and come back too soon.
"I'm hoping to be back for the busy Christmas rush because those are the times when you need your whole squad. If I get some games around that time, I'll be more than happy."
Syers' season has been put on hold since the opening week when he clattered into Leeds keeper Andy Lonergan during an outstanding display in the Carling Cup tie at Elland Road.
He admitted it was a nervous occasion waiting for the specialist's verdict to see if the brace had done its job.
"That was the first time he'd seen the knee since the brace had gone on so I wasn't sure what he was going to do.
"I was dreading him saying that it was healing slowly and I'd have to leave it on. That would have depressed me a lot.
"I really was sick of it so to be able to take it off was a great relief and that's reinvigorated me again for the next step.
"It's still quite a dangerous time because the knee's got so little support from the muscles around it. We'll have to be quite careful over the next few weeks while we build them up again and slowly reintroduce the whole leg to movement."
Parkinson will have to bide his time for a glimpse of him in action and Syers appreciates he is not top of the manager's list of priorities right now.
Syers added: "It's not the best time to be on the sidelines when a new gaffer comes in. I've had a little chat with him but obviously first and foremost he wants to turn the results around and concentrate on the first 16 (players).
"He's got that to focus on and my job is to get my head down and work my way gradually towards that squad.
"He's a very good coach and I've just got to get myself fit and then I'll be able to show him what I can do.
"The gaffer also lives quite near me so I can always try and get some lifts off him and make my point that way!"
Syers has fellow casualties Lee Bullock and Simon Ramsden to share his frustration as they look on from the outside. But he is determined to remain positive.
He said: "When I was stuck at home the first week and not able to do anything, you start to feel very sorry for yourself.
"But it could have been a lot worse. For me, I was just glad that I hadn't done my anterior cruciate, which would have needed an operation.
"That would have been six to eight months out and I could have missed the whole season.
"Everyone's going to get injuries in their career and if this is the worst one I will have, then I'll count myself lucky."
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Former internation flees kitchen blaze at Alwoodley home
1:09pm Friday 16th September 2011
Former Bradford City player and manager Terry Yorath was taken to hospital last night after a fire at his flat in Leeds.
Mr Yorath, 61, was found collapsed outside his home in Alwoodley after fleeing the kitchen blaze.
He was given oxygen at the scene by fire crews before being taken to hospital by ambulance. He was released after treatment and allowed to return home.
Mr Yorath played for Bradford City between 1982 and 1985, and managed Bradford in the 1989-90 season.
He had earlier enjoyed a successful career with Leeds United and regularly played international football for Wales. He had a five years spell as Wales boss between 1988 and 1993.
He is the father of the television presenter Gabby Logan.
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Npower League Two
Port Vale (2) 3 Taylor 5, 39, Pope 90.
Bradford C (1) 2 Devitt 24, Jones 50.
Att: 4,769
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Tom Pope's stoppage-time header condemned City to the first defeat of Phil
Parkinson's reign at the end of a thrilling clash.
City had twice equalised but were undone right at the death by the striker
who had beaten them on their last visit.
Vale began with a bang and were ahead after four minutes as Robert Taylor
beat Matt Duke with a swerving blast from 30 yards.
But City recovered from the early storm and their equaliser midway through
the half was just as decent. Kyel Reid's trickery opened up a gap and Jamie
Devitt fired home from the edge of the D.
It was another entertaining game as City went close to a second goal, Guy
Branston seeing his header from Chris Mitchell's corner superbly tipped on
to the bar by Chris Martin.
But Vale regained the lead in farcical fashion as Taylor's deflected lob
into the goalmouth dropped behind Matt Duke.
City levelled for a second time soon after half-time as Ritchie Jones opened
his account for the club after an assist from Devitt.
It was a tough night for both goalkeepers in the swirling wind. But Duke
made up for his part in Vale's second with a one-handed save from Andy
Little.
Sub Jack Compton had a late shot pushed away but Vale had the final say as
Pope powered home Doug Loft's cross.
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PHIL PARKINSON RUES DEFENSIVE FRAILTY
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Phil Parkinson admitted City have to do more defensively after their
last-gasp choker at Port Vale.
The Bantams went down 3-2 to Tom Pope's header in stoppage time, having
twice equalised through Jamie Devitt and Ritchie Jones.
Parkinson had seen his side score at the same dramatic stage in his previous
two games and said: "It hurts to concede like that.
"We'd got back in the game, put in a solid second-half display and then you
lose like that.
"The players put a lot into the game and they're low in the dressing room.
I've got to lift them to go again.
"We've brought in some attacking players, which we needed, but equally to
win games we need a strong platform to build from."
Parkinson's bid to bring in another experienced striker is still on-going.
"There's reasons for it dragging on but that's nothing to do with us being
indecisive. It's not easy."
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Parkinson locates the positives
Posted on: Wed 14 Sep 2011
Despite admitting to feeling hurt after City's last grasp defeat at the hands of Port Vale, Bantams boss Phil Parkinson was still able to take away some positives from his side's display at Vale Park.
Parkinson's side looked set for a hard-fought away point after twice coming from behind against the Valiants until Vale striker Tom Pope struck in the final minute of injury time to snatch all three points for the hosts.
"We showed a lot of good stuff again tonight, but it just hurts when you lose a game in the manner that we did," said Parkinson.
"Some of the attacking play tonight, with Reidy (Kyel Reid) and (Jamie) Devitt in particular, was excellent and we looked a threat.
"I thought the first half, while we looked vulnerable defensively, we still looked threatening going forward. In the second half I thought we carried that same threat in attack.
"Reidy had cramp on Saturday so we brought him off a bit early tonight to protect him. Devitt had ran himself into the ground as well.
"As much as we would have liked to have kept him on, we would have run the risk of an injury and I also felt we needed some fresh legs.
"Devitt's strike tonight was as good a strike as you'll see and I'm pleased for Ritchie (to score) because we all thought he'd scored on Saturday with that headed opportunity he had.
"Ritchie is a good finisher and you'd fancy him to chip in with a few goals this season."
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Bradford City: David Syers wishing for a merry Christmas
8:30am Saturday 17th September 2011
By Simon Parker
Dave Syers hopes to present himself to City boss Phil Parkinson as an early Christmas gift.
The all-action midfielder entered the next stage of his recovery this week after shedding the knee brace he has been wearing for the past month.
And while he is still a fair way off making his comeback, he can see some light at the end of a long tunnel.
Syers said: "There are three phases – getting the ligament healed, building the leg back up and then finally getting my fitness back. It's good to be moving into the second one and to be able to do things like drive again.
"I'm not racing to be back fit. Obviously I want to play again as early as possible but I'm making sure I don't push it too far and come back too soon.
"I'm hoping to be back for the busy Christmas rush because those are the times when you need your whole squad. If I get some games around that time, I'll be more than happy."
Syers' season has been put on hold since the opening week when he clattered into Leeds keeper Andy Lonergan during an outstanding display in the Carling Cup tie at Elland Road.
He admitted it was a nervous occasion waiting for the specialist's verdict to see if the brace had done its job.
"That was the first time he'd seen the knee since the brace had gone on so I wasn't sure what he was going to do.
"I was dreading him saying that it was healing slowly and I'd have to leave it on. That would have depressed me a lot.
"I really was sick of it so to be able to take it off was a great relief and that's reinvigorated me again for the next step.
"It's still quite a dangerous time because the knee's got so little support from the muscles around it. We'll have to be quite careful over the next few weeks while we build them up again and slowly reintroduce the whole leg to movement."
Parkinson will have to bide his time for a glimpse of him in action and Syers appreciates he is not top of the manager's list of priorities right now.
Syers added: "It's not the best time to be on the sidelines when a new gaffer comes in. I've had a little chat with him but obviously first and foremost he wants to turn the results around and concentrate on the first 16 (players).
"He's got that to focus on and my job is to get my head down and work my way gradually towards that squad.
"He's a very good coach and I've just got to get myself fit and then I'll be able to show him what I can do.
"The gaffer also lives quite near me so I can always try and get some lifts off him and make my point that way!"
Syers has fellow casualties Lee Bullock and Simon Ramsden to share his frustration as they look on from the outside. But he is determined to remain positive.
He said: "When I was stuck at home the first week and not able to do anything, you start to feel very sorry for yourself.
"But it could have been a lot worse. For me, I was just glad that I hadn't done my anterior cruciate, which would have needed an operation.
"That would have been six to eight months out and I could have missed the whole season.
"Everyone's going to get injuries in their career and if this is the worst one I will have, then I'll count myself lucky."
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Former internation flees kitchen blaze at Alwoodley home
1:09pm Friday 16th September 2011
Former Bradford City player and manager Terry Yorath was taken to hospital last night after a fire at his flat in Leeds.
Mr Yorath, 61, was found collapsed outside his home in Alwoodley after fleeing the kitchen blaze.
He was given oxygen at the scene by fire crews before being taken to hospital by ambulance. He was released after treatment and allowed to return home.
Mr Yorath played for Bradford City between 1982 and 1985, and managed Bradford in the 1989-90 season.
He had earlier enjoyed a successful career with Leeds United and regularly played international football for Wales. He had a five years spell as Wales boss between 1988 and 1993.
He is the father of the television presenter Gabby Logan.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
L2 v Bristol Rovers (h) Sat September 10th Ko 3pm D2-2
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Bradford Bristol Ro
13(6) Shots (on Goal) 8(2)
10 Fouls 10
7 Corner Kicks 2
0 Offsides 0
50% Time of Poss. 50%
2 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
2 Saves 2
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Late drama as penalty king Flynn rescues deserved point for Bradford City
7:20am Monday 12th September 2011
By Simon Parker
Bradford City 2 Bristol Rovers 2
They say that you cannot replicate the tension of a penalty shoot-out in training.
Try telling that to Michael Flynn.
The Welshman was City's last-gasp hero after being put on the spot in the third of four added minutes.
Flynn, who had already scored a penalty, promptly obliged by smashing his second one into the opposite corner and made sure City got a richly-deserved point from such a bright and bubbly display.
And the midfielder revealed he had made up his mind after winning a spot-kick contest at Apperley Bridge the day before.
Phil Parkinson had not got round to naming his official penalty-taker so he organised a competition at training for the honour.
Flynn admitted he did not expect to see it through.
He said: "The gaffer wanted to have a look at us having a go before he made his decision.
"Jay Devitt put the first one of his in the top corner and Jack (Compton) always finds it as well.
"But Jay then missed the next three so he was ruled out. Ritchie Jones was in with a shout but he smashed it over the bar and Jack hit the post.
"So I had to step up and scored again and the gaffer said 'you'll do for me'. I'm glad he had the faith in me."
No wonder Flynn felt under more pressure for the first penalty in the 63rd minute rather than the ultimate leveller half an hour later.
He had missed his last one at the same end two seasons ago against Lincoln. But there were no flashbacks as he confidently sent giant Rovers keeper Scott Bevan diving the wrong way.
Bevan guessed right second time around but Flynn's finish was too precise. It was something straight off the training ground.
"I'd put them both sides the day before," he added. "I knew if I put it in the same corner then the keeper wouldn't save it.
"It was the exact spot and height where I wanted it."
Substitute Compton had been ready to step forward but Parkinson quickly shouted to tell him otherwise. The boss was happy to see his decision vindicated – even if he didn't actually see the ball go in!
"I was looking at the ground and waiting for the crowd to cheer," he smiled afterwards.
"But I like Flynny's technique. He scored the first one and was playing very well and it would have been bad practice to let someone else take it."
So again the early leavers would have missed City snatching their point at the death. But just like Morecambe the week before, they had earned some reward.
Paul Buckle was livid over the "outrageous" decision given for Lee Brown's push on Devitt and made a beeline for referee Nigel Miller at the final whistle.
You could understand why he felt so short-changed. Flynn himself didn't think it was a penalty, not that he had any qualms about making it count.
But it would have been an equal travesty for City if they had come out with nothing from Parkinson's first home game.
They had played with a style and verve that made a mockery of their difficult first month to the campaign. There was plenty of evidence to back up the positive vibes that the club have tried to encourage.
At the hub of it was Devitt, the free spirit who clearly looks too good for his present surroundings. Playing as the second striker off James Hanson, there was a buzz of anticipation every time the young Irishman got the ball.
True, sometimes he would hang on to it too long or try a fancy touch when a more sensible one might have done but he looks an exciting talent and was too hot for Rovers to handle.
Devitt was the victim for both penalties. However soft they seemed in Bristol eyes, it was clear that he terrified their defenders in and around the box.
Flynn said: "He causes problems and takes the pressure off the team. We're not so one-dimensional all the time.
"Jay is the type of player who can pull a goal or a penalty out of nothing."
Kyel Reid, too, caught the eye on the left wing and was happy to try his luck with right back Dan Woodards at every opportunity. How refreshing it is to see City using the full width of the pitch again.
Yet they still twice had to come from behind.
Ritchie Jones, another having a very good afternoon, should have scored but his header was superbly turned away by Bevan.
Then after having a goal ruled out for a push on Matt Duke, Rovers struck just before the break. Luke Oliver misjudged a raking ball from Matt Gill and Matt Harrold nodded firmly beyond the keeper.
But City rode that blow and were level soon after the hour.
Hanson's header was blocked on the line and Devitt was clipped by Harrold as he followed up, allowing Flynn his first chance to justify his training-ground crown.
At that point, City took their foot off the gas. Parkinson detected a feeling of job done and Rovers took advantage with a stunning second, Eliot Richards blasting into the roof of Duke's net.
Surely they couldn't raise themselves for another injury-time climax? You bet.
Brown's contact on Devitt looked minimal but the officials were convinced. And up stepped Flynn again with a goal that had "made at Rawdon Meadows" stamped all over it.
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Michael Flynn has been included in the Football League's npower League 2 Team of the Week after helping City secure a dramatic draw at the weekend.
Flynn was City's penalty hero on Saturday as his two spot-kicks, the second of which coming in the third minute of a stoppage time, managed to rescue a point for the Bantams at home to Bristol Rovers.
Each week the Official Football League website release a "Team of the Week" for each of the three divisions, Championship, League 1 and League 2.
Produced by the Press Association, the eleven players in the selected team are chosen for their sparkling performances and have been judged to have made the biggest impact over the previous weekend.
o see the full Team of the Week for League 2, please click here
http://www.football-league.co.uk/league2/news/20110912/league-2-team-of-the-week_2293326_2448473
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Thursday, September 08, 2011
L2 v Morecambe (a) Sat September 3rd Ko 3pm D1-1
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Match report
Npower League Two
Morecambe (0) 1 Reid 57
Bradford C (0) 1 Hannah 90+3
Att: 4,025
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Super-sub Ross Hannah fired a dramatic stoppage-time leveller to rescue a
point for City in Phil Parkinson's first game.
Hannah converted Jack Compton's cross in the third of four added minutes to
send his new boss into raptures.
His equaliser also robbed Morecambe of top spot - as well as saving City
from dropping into the bottom two.
Referee Andy Haines put back the kick-off five minutes after the City coach
was held up by a motorway accident.
So it was no surprise that the game struggled to flow for much of the first
half.
City had an escape when Phil Jevons fired just over following a mistake by
Chris Mitchell.
But otherwise a dour first quarter was summed up when Stewart Drummond's
volley cleared the top of the stand packed with away fans.
Both sides were cancelling each other out with neither keeper called upon to
make a save.
Kyel Reid, making his Bantams debut, showed the first bit of quality after
36 minutes with a clever turn and spin away from his marker before embarking
on a 40-yard dash.
Robbie Threlfall then curled a free-kick the wrong side of the post after
Stewart had been clattered just outside the box.
Luke Oliver, up field for a set piece, was not far away with a curling
effort of his own soon after the break.
Reid did well again to manufacture a shot from a tight angle which Barry
Roche pushed away.
But it was namesake Izak Reid who broke the deadlock just before the hour.
Laurence Wilson crashed a long-range effort against the bar, City could not
clear the loose ball and Reid lashed home an unstoppable volley.
Jamie Devitt came on for Mitchell and immediately tested Roche with a
free-kick. Then the keeper used his legs to deny James Hanson from close
range.
Morecambe nearly had a second as Michael Flynn headed off the line from
Jevons and Matt Duke parried Drummond's follow-up.
Sub Lewis Alessandra added to the danger, going close with one determined
effort and then seeing another tipped over the bar by City's new keeper.
City rallied in stoppage time and screamed in vain for a penalty. But then
up popped Hannah to sweep home a priceless equaliser.
Stats: Morecambe – Bradford C
Possession: 53 - 47%
Shots on target: 6 - 9
Shots off target:12 - 9
Fouls: 9 - 9
Corners: 5 - 2
Ref: Andy Haines (Tyne & Wear).
Yellow cards:
Morecambe: Fenton (39 min), Wilson (74)
Bradford C: Stewart (44 min).
MORECAMBE: 1. Barry Roche, 22. Andy Parrish, 2. Nick Fenton, 15. Chris
McCready, 19. Laurence Wilson, 7. Izak Reid, 16. Stewart Drummond, 18. Gary
McDonald, 11. Kevin Ellison, 30. Danny Carlton (83), 10. Phil Jevons (80).
SUBS: 12. Shaun Routledge (GK), 8. Garry Hunter (83), 9. Lewis
Alessandra (80), 26. Dan Parkinson, 27. Kieran Charnock.
BRADFORD C: 34. Matt Duke, 24. Liam Moore, 5. Guy Branston, 6. Luke Oliver,
28. Robbie Threlfall, 16. Chris Mitchell (59), 8. Ritchie Jones, 32. Kyel
Reid (70), 4. Michael Flynn, 7. Mark Stewart (70), 9. James Hanson.
SUBS: 31. Oscar Jansson (GK), 10. Ross Hannah (70), 11. Jack Compton (70),
15. Lewis Hunt, 35. Jamie Devitt (59).
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City have been drawn away to play Huddersfield Town in the next round of the Johnstone Paint Trophy.
The game will be played in the week commencing Ocober 3rd, probably on Tuesday October 4th.
The City team didn't arrive at Morecambe's ground until 2.20pm and they had to ring ahead to get the team sheet to the referre, which was handed in by Simon Parker of the T&A.
Kick off delayed by five minutes.
Mike Harrison
Editor - City Gent
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PARKINSON PUSHES FOR HUNT HUNGER
New Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson has challenged defender Lewis Hunt to
show the appetite to re-establish his place in the first team.
Hunt, who was told he could leave Valley Parade this summer, is yet to
feature for the Bantams this term but could soon be recalled as defensive
trio Steve Williams, Lee Bullock and Simon Ramsden have all been sidelined
with injuries.
Parkinson told the Telegraph & Argus: "Lewis is the next player to go in
[the team] if we get an injury at right-back or centre-half. That's why we
need him fit and ready. We aren't in a position to let him go unless we get
somebody in the other way.
"I want him to get his head down, get back up to speed and work hard for his
own career. He needs to rediscover the appetite to play.
"Lewis has played a lot at this level before so there's no problem there.
"If he wants to move on, then it's something we can look at but we're
certainly not trying to move him on."
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PARKY TO BOOST BANTAMS SQUAD
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson has told fans to expect more new faces to
arrive at Valley Parade in the coming weeks.
With the loan window opening on Thursday, and unattached players still
eligible for registration, Parkinson has insisted he will be assessing his
options in order to strengthen the squad.
He told the club's official website: "We are working on a few things at the
moment and speaking to some people at present.
"As I said last Wednesday, we didn't want to sign someone on transfer
deadline day just for the sake of getting on Sky Sports News at 11pm.
"We could easily have brought someone in on that day just for the sake of
it.
"There is still money in the budget now because we chose to hold back that
day but we have to get the right type of player in."
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JANSSON TO MAKE SPURS RETURN
Bradford City have allowed goalkeeper Oscar Jansson to return to Tottenham
before his deal expires after the arrival of Matt Duke.
The 20-year-old linked up with Bradford on a one-month loan during the first
week of the season and his shoot-out heroics helped the club defeat
Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.
But the signing of Duke, who has Premier League experience from his seven
years with Hull, meant the Bantams could not justify keeping Jansson at
Valley Parade.
Manager Phil Parkinson told the club's official website: "I'd firstly like
to thank Oscar for all his efforts during his time here.
In the short period I've been at the club, he has been no problem at all and
always trained in a professional manner.
"Unfortunately for Oscar, though, we cannot sustain three goalkeepers on our
books at the moment with Dukey [Matt Duke] and Jon [McLaughlin] here as
well.
"I am sure fans will remember Oscar fondly, especially thanks for his
penalty saves in the Sheffield Wednesday match."
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Colin Cooper leaves the Bantams
Posted on: Thu 08 Sep 2011
The football club can confirm that Assistant Manager Colin Cooper will leave the Bantams with immediate effect to take up a coaching position in the Championship.
The 44 year old former Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest defender has been at the club since joining up with the then-City boss Peter Jackson as his assistant in March this year.
The rest of City's remaining backroom staff will be on hand to assist Phil Parkinson this Saturday for the Bantams' home League 2 match with Bristol Rovers.
"Yes, Colin has now left us," confirmed Parkinson.
"It has all happened pretty quickly this week to be honest.
"He has been made an offer, and it is one that he believes is too good to turn down. We would obviously have liked him to stay, but we have to respect his decision.
"I have to stay that Colin has been excellent with me since I've arrived at the club and I wish him all the best."
The departing Cooper added: "I'd like to thank all the fans for their generous support throughout my time at the football club, especially during the week or so that I was in charge after Peter (Jackson) left.
"I'd also like to wish Phil and the lads all the very best for the future."
Friday, September 02, 2011
JPT v Sheff Wed (h) Tue August 30th Ko 7.45pm W0-0 aet (3-1 penalties)
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"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
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Signings & Loans
Striker Terry Dixon on a twelve month contract
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2436956,00.html
Former City youth team player Emile Sinclair has been sold by Macclesfield Town to Peterborough United for £300K.
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The "Social media COrner"
31/08/2011 19:33
#bcafc The news at last. Keeper Matt Duke signed on two-year deal; Hull winger Jamie Devitt on loan to Jan 2. Benson a no go
31/08/2011 19:39
#bcafc Also confirmed that Moore is staying with City til January
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Match report
Oscar winner! Keeper is Bradford City spot-kick hero against Owls
7:20am Wednesday 31st August 2011
By Simon Parker
Bradford City 0 Sheffield Wednesday 0
City win 3-1 on penalties
Over to you, Phil Parkinson. City were penalty perfect at Valley Parade last night to ensure Colin Cooper handed over the reins with a second successive win.
Two saves from Oscar Jansson in the shoot-out helped the Bantams sink their Yorkshire rivals 3-1 after a goalless 90 minutes.
But this was no lottery. The game had taken until the second half to come to life but City were certainly the stronger team and created all the clear-cut chances in open play.
Cooper had named the same side that had earned the season's first victory on Saturday. New arrival Kyel Reid was not among the subs.
A day out at Wembley may be the prize for this year's finalists but Gary Megson showed where he rates the competition by making all three Wednesday subs within the first 17 minutes. Keeper Nicky Weaver went off after just 90 seconds as the Wednesday boss cynically skirted round the rule of having to start with six regular first-teamers.
Jack Compton showed a clean pair of heels to right back Liam Palmer early on but it was Wednesday who enjoyed most of the ball without creating anything obvious.
Clinton Morrison's shot on the turn was smothered by the hulking frame of Guy Branston while Giles Coke's free-kick deflected harmlessly off the wall.
Then the combination of Branston, a Wednesday old boy, and Jansson shut the door on Morrison inside the six-yard box from Chris Sedgwick's cross.
City's first serious attempt of a sterile half came after 39 minutes as Chris Mitchell looped a header over. Robbie Threlfall popped up promisingly in the corner of the box but couldn't get the cross right.
But City could have broken the dull deadlock right on the interval.
Michael Flynn's clearance sent Mark Stewart scampering away and he forced a mistake out of 16-year-old debutant defender Ayo Obileye. The Scot's initial pass was blocked by Mark Beevers but the ball ricocheted to James Hanson at the far post, who put his header a foot the wrong side of the post.
Another Obileye blunder gifted City a great chance within 20 seconds of the restart. Compton nipped on to his hesitant back-pass but keeper Richard O'Donnell managed to block.
Obileye's nerves continued when he gave the ball away to Stewart but again O'Donnell came to the rescue.
The home side had found a bit of tempo and Compton's cross fizzed invitingly across the goalmouth.
Stewart had worked hard again but made way for Ross Hannah after 56 minutes, presumably with Saturday in mind. It gave Sheffield-born Hannah the chance to face his boyhood heroes.
City continued to up the ante and Luke Oliver thought he had scored with a glancing header from Mitchell's corner. The big man started to celebrate but Cecil Nyoni cleared off the line – it looked over – and Flynn hammered the rebound wide.
City finished just as strongly. O'Donnell pulled off a reflex save six minutes from time to keep out a thundering volley from Ritchie Jones and Oliver, having another fine game, clipped the bar right on full-time from Threlfall's inviting free-kick.
But penalties brought the right result. Jones, Flynn and Hannah were all spot-on and Parkinson can look forward to a spot in round two.
CITY: Jansson 7, Moore 7, Branston 7, Oliver 8, Threlfall 6, Mitchell 6 (Bryan 72min), Flynn 6, Jones 6, Compton 7 (O'Brien 85min), Stewart 7 (Hannah 56min, 6), Hanson 6. Subs (not used): Hunt, McLaughlin.
SHEFF WED: Weaver n/a (O'Donnell 2min, 8), Palmer 5, Beevers 6, Obileye 4, Reynolds 6, Sedgwick 6, Semedo n/a (Coke 17min, 6), Prutton n/a (Nyoni 17min, 6), O'Connor 6, Uchechi 6, Morrison 6. Sub (not used): Lines.
Referee: Tony Bates.
Attendance: 3,519.
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COOPER SET FOR BANTAMS STAY
thursday Sep 1st
Colin Cooper is set to stay at Bradford as new boss Phil Parkinson's
assistant.
Cooper took charge of the Bantams following Peter Jackson's resignation and
won both of his matches as caretaker boss.
Despite fears that Cooper may be turfed out following Parkinson's arrival,
the incoming manager revealed he was happy to keep the former Middlesbrough
defender on.
He told the club's official website: "Colin is going to stay on as my
assistant.
"I had a chat with him and he has agreed to work together to really improve
things and take the club forward."
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BRADFORD CITY MAKE DEADLINE-DAY DOUBLE SWOOP
By Simon Parker (T&A)
City have signed former Hull goalkeeper Matt Duke on a two-year deal.
And they are also taking Tigers winger Jamie Devitt on loan for six months.
Duke, 34, has been looking for a club since being released in the summer
after seven years at the KC Stadium.
The long-term understudy to one-time City loanee Boaz Myhill, the 6ft 5in
stopper was restricted to 50 league appearances.
His best run was ten successive games during Hull's stint in the Premier
League. He saved a penalty against West Ham on his top flight debut.
Duke has been training all summer with Sheffield United after rejecting a
possible move to Rochdale. He had also been linked with Reading.
Dubliner Devitt, 21, has played 16 league games for Hull but also gained
experience with loan spells at Darlington, Shrewsbury and Grimsby.
His only outing so far this season was a start in Hull's 2-0 home defeat to
Macclesfield in the Carling Cup.
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BENTLEY WANTS MASSIVE CROWD
Morecambe manager Jim Bentley is urging fans to turn out in force when
Bradford City visit the Globe Arena on Saturday.
The Shrimps lie second in League Two after recording four successive wins
which have encouraged hopes of a serious push for promotion.
Yet Bentley says the fans must play their part too after admitting he has
been disappointed with the attendances of his side's two home games so far.
He said: "We have had two home games now and it's fair to say we have been
disappointed with the crowds to date.
"We all know Bradford will bring a big following on Saturday and it is
always a game that has a great atmosphere and I hope our supporters get down
in big numbers to watch us.
"The lads have certainly done everything that has been asked of them so far
and deserve the support."
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Workaholic double act Phil Parkinson and Archie Christie can spark Bradford City revival
7:00am Friday 2nd September 2011
By Simon Parker
Julian Rhodes insists "hard graft" is the only recipe for City success this season.
And he believes that the combination of new boss Phil Parkinson and influential chief scout Archie Christie are the perfect pair to set the example needed.
While Parkinson settles into the hot-seat hurriedly vacated by Peter Jackson, Rhodes today lauded Christie's contribution behind the scenes.
The big Scot has come in for flak from some quarters, with fingers pointed his way over Jackson's sudden departure.
As head of player development, Christie controls the budget. He is effectively City's director of football in all but name – while currently still only working for expenses. He has already had a major hand in the club's restructure since the end of last season.
Joint-chairman Rhodes said: "He has a lot of ideas and is very forthright in his opinions.
"Archie is not everybody's cup of tea but he works extremely hard. The number of times I've had e-mails off him at 3am – he's non-stop.
"And in the last few months it's cost him money to work for us.
"He's a very good door opener. He's not shy and has no problem picking up the phone speaking to agents and other clubs.
"He'll try to get us the best possible deal, whether it be for the development squad, the first team or youth team. He works within a budget and he's good at that.
"Archie has unearthed all sorts of players for us. Look at some of the lads he's brought in to the development squad – names we'd never heard of who look really good prospects.
"He was also responsible for the likes of Mitchell and Stewart, Ritchie Jones and Jansson. He's had a real impact on the first team and he will continue to do that."
While careful not to criticise Jackson, Rhodes is convinced Parkinson's reputation for putting in long hours will match that work ethic.
He added: "The only way this club is going to progress is through hard graft. That's it, we have to work hard.
"All over the summer that was the whole ethos. It was manic at times, there were some long days and nights.
"I think it would be fair to say Peter found that difficult. But we were determined that this was the way things had to be.
"Mark (Lawn) and I are very much people who don't stop just because you're on holiday or it's the weekend.
"It's a football club and things can happen at any point. You have to be prepared for that.
"That's the way Archie works and that's why we like him.
"When Peter fell on his sword last week and did the honourable thing for benefit of the club, we wanted to bring in a manager with the same work ethic as the rest of us.
"Within a few minutes of meeting Phil I knew, and I think Mark knew, he was that guy."
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Pictures
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
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Signings & Loans
Striker Terry Dixon on a twelve month contract
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2436956,00.html
Former City youth team player Emile Sinclair has been sold by Macclesfield Town to Peterborough United for £300K.
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The "Social media COrner"
31/08/2011 19:33
#bcafc The news at last. Keeper Matt Duke signed on two-year deal; Hull winger Jamie Devitt on loan to Jan 2. Benson a no go
31/08/2011 19:39
#bcafc Also confirmed that Moore is staying with City til January
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Match stats
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Match report
Oscar winner! Keeper is Bradford City spot-kick hero against Owls
7:20am Wednesday 31st August 2011
By Simon Parker
Bradford City 0 Sheffield Wednesday 0
City win 3-1 on penalties
Over to you, Phil Parkinson. City were penalty perfect at Valley Parade last night to ensure Colin Cooper handed over the reins with a second successive win.
Two saves from Oscar Jansson in the shoot-out helped the Bantams sink their Yorkshire rivals 3-1 after a goalless 90 minutes.
But this was no lottery. The game had taken until the second half to come to life but City were certainly the stronger team and created all the clear-cut chances in open play.
Cooper had named the same side that had earned the season's first victory on Saturday. New arrival Kyel Reid was not among the subs.
A day out at Wembley may be the prize for this year's finalists but Gary Megson showed where he rates the competition by making all three Wednesday subs within the first 17 minutes. Keeper Nicky Weaver went off after just 90 seconds as the Wednesday boss cynically skirted round the rule of having to start with six regular first-teamers.
Jack Compton showed a clean pair of heels to right back Liam Palmer early on but it was Wednesday who enjoyed most of the ball without creating anything obvious.
Clinton Morrison's shot on the turn was smothered by the hulking frame of Guy Branston while Giles Coke's free-kick deflected harmlessly off the wall.
Then the combination of Branston, a Wednesday old boy, and Jansson shut the door on Morrison inside the six-yard box from Chris Sedgwick's cross.
City's first serious attempt of a sterile half came after 39 minutes as Chris Mitchell looped a header over. Robbie Threlfall popped up promisingly in the corner of the box but couldn't get the cross right.
But City could have broken the dull deadlock right on the interval.
Michael Flynn's clearance sent Mark Stewart scampering away and he forced a mistake out of 16-year-old debutant defender Ayo Obileye. The Scot's initial pass was blocked by Mark Beevers but the ball ricocheted to James Hanson at the far post, who put his header a foot the wrong side of the post.
Another Obileye blunder gifted City a great chance within 20 seconds of the restart. Compton nipped on to his hesitant back-pass but keeper Richard O'Donnell managed to block.
Obileye's nerves continued when he gave the ball away to Stewart but again O'Donnell came to the rescue.
The home side had found a bit of tempo and Compton's cross fizzed invitingly across the goalmouth.
Stewart had worked hard again but made way for Ross Hannah after 56 minutes, presumably with Saturday in mind. It gave Sheffield-born Hannah the chance to face his boyhood heroes.
City continued to up the ante and Luke Oliver thought he had scored with a glancing header from Mitchell's corner. The big man started to celebrate but Cecil Nyoni cleared off the line – it looked over – and Flynn hammered the rebound wide.
City finished just as strongly. O'Donnell pulled off a reflex save six minutes from time to keep out a thundering volley from Ritchie Jones and Oliver, having another fine game, clipped the bar right on full-time from Threlfall's inviting free-kick.
But penalties brought the right result. Jones, Flynn and Hannah were all spot-on and Parkinson can look forward to a spot in round two.
CITY: Jansson 7, Moore 7, Branston 7, Oliver 8, Threlfall 6, Mitchell 6 (Bryan 72min), Flynn 6, Jones 6, Compton 7 (O'Brien 85min), Stewart 7 (Hannah 56min, 6), Hanson 6. Subs (not used): Hunt, McLaughlin.
SHEFF WED: Weaver n/a (O'Donnell 2min, 8), Palmer 5, Beevers 6, Obileye 4, Reynolds 6, Sedgwick 6, Semedo n/a (Coke 17min, 6), Prutton n/a (Nyoni 17min, 6), O'Connor 6, Uchechi 6, Morrison 6. Sub (not used): Lines.
Referee: Tony Bates.
Attendance: 3,519.
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COOPER SET FOR BANTAMS STAY
thursday Sep 1st
Colin Cooper is set to stay at Bradford as new boss Phil Parkinson's
assistant.
Cooper took charge of the Bantams following Peter Jackson's resignation and
won both of his matches as caretaker boss.
Despite fears that Cooper may be turfed out following Parkinson's arrival,
the incoming manager revealed he was happy to keep the former Middlesbrough
defender on.
He told the club's official website: "Colin is going to stay on as my
assistant.
"I had a chat with him and he has agreed to work together to really improve
things and take the club forward."
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BRADFORD CITY MAKE DEADLINE-DAY DOUBLE SWOOP
By Simon Parker (T&A)
City have signed former Hull goalkeeper Matt Duke on a two-year deal.
And they are also taking Tigers winger Jamie Devitt on loan for six months.
Duke, 34, has been looking for a club since being released in the summer
after seven years at the KC Stadium.
The long-term understudy to one-time City loanee Boaz Myhill, the 6ft 5in
stopper was restricted to 50 league appearances.
His best run was ten successive games during Hull's stint in the Premier
League. He saved a penalty against West Ham on his top flight debut.
Duke has been training all summer with Sheffield United after rejecting a
possible move to Rochdale. He had also been linked with Reading.
Dubliner Devitt, 21, has played 16 league games for Hull but also gained
experience with loan spells at Darlington, Shrewsbury and Grimsby.
His only outing so far this season was a start in Hull's 2-0 home defeat to
Macclesfield in the Carling Cup.
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BENTLEY WANTS MASSIVE CROWD
Morecambe manager Jim Bentley is urging fans to turn out in force when
Bradford City visit the Globe Arena on Saturday.
The Shrimps lie second in League Two after recording four successive wins
which have encouraged hopes of a serious push for promotion.
Yet Bentley says the fans must play their part too after admitting he has
been disappointed with the attendances of his side's two home games so far.
He said: "We have had two home games now and it's fair to say we have been
disappointed with the crowds to date.
"We all know Bradford will bring a big following on Saturday and it is
always a game that has a great atmosphere and I hope our supporters get down
in big numbers to watch us.
"The lads have certainly done everything that has been asked of them so far
and deserve the support."
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http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/9228394.Workaholic_double_act_can_spark_Bradford_City_revival/
Workaholic double act Phil Parkinson and Archie Christie can spark Bradford City revival
7:00am Friday 2nd September 2011
By Simon Parker
Julian Rhodes insists "hard graft" is the only recipe for City success this season.
And he believes that the combination of new boss Phil Parkinson and influential chief scout Archie Christie are the perfect pair to set the example needed.
While Parkinson settles into the hot-seat hurriedly vacated by Peter Jackson, Rhodes today lauded Christie's contribution behind the scenes.
The big Scot has come in for flak from some quarters, with fingers pointed his way over Jackson's sudden departure.
As head of player development, Christie controls the budget. He is effectively City's director of football in all but name – while currently still only working for expenses. He has already had a major hand in the club's restructure since the end of last season.
Joint-chairman Rhodes said: "He has a lot of ideas and is very forthright in his opinions.
"Archie is not everybody's cup of tea but he works extremely hard. The number of times I've had e-mails off him at 3am – he's non-stop.
"And in the last few months it's cost him money to work for us.
"He's a very good door opener. He's not shy and has no problem picking up the phone speaking to agents and other clubs.
"He'll try to get us the best possible deal, whether it be for the development squad, the first team or youth team. He works within a budget and he's good at that.
"Archie has unearthed all sorts of players for us. Look at some of the lads he's brought in to the development squad – names we'd never heard of who look really good prospects.
"He was also responsible for the likes of Mitchell and Stewart, Ritchie Jones and Jansson. He's had a real impact on the first team and he will continue to do that."
While careful not to criticise Jackson, Rhodes is convinced Parkinson's reputation for putting in long hours will match that work ethic.
He added: "The only way this club is going to progress is through hard graft. That's it, we have to work hard.
"All over the summer that was the whole ethos. It was manic at times, there were some long days and nights.
"I think it would be fair to say Peter found that difficult. But we were determined that this was the way things had to be.
"Mark (Lawn) and I are very much people who don't stop just because you're on holiday or it's the weekend.
"It's a football club and things can happen at any point. You have to be prepared for that.
"That's the way Archie works and that's why we like him.
"When Peter fell on his sword last week and did the honourable thing for benefit of the club, we wanted to bring in a manager with the same work ethic as the rest of us.
"Within a few minutes of meeting Phil I knew, and I think Mark knew, he was that guy."
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
L2 v Barnet (h) Sat August 27th ko 3pm W4-2
Current table
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Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2376580,00.html
Pictures
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
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Signings & Loans
http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?sid=8&aid=14&dir=2011/August/Friday26
===========================
The "Social media COrner"
All updates rehashed from Derm Tanner on Twitter @tannerman774
Kyel Reid (winger) has signed a two year deal. Reid not currently match fit.
Syers to see knee specialist next week to see when he can take knee brace off.
Cooper taking training tomorrow and will then sit down with Parkinson and discuss future.
Currently we do not have permission to talk to Benson @ Charlton. If the deal isn't sorted by Wednesday it isn't happening. Other irons in the fire.
WSC
http://www.wsc.co.uk/content/view/7654/38/
Wells on Jacko and international call up
http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20110827/SPORT01/708279965
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Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
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Match report
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/9220824.The_Mitchell_and_Hanson_show_is_top_entertainment_for_Bradford_City_fans/
The Mitchell and Hanson show is top entertainment for Bradford City fans
7:40am Monday 29th August 2011
By Simon Parker
Bradford City 4 Barnet 2
By the end of the season, Colin Cooper's stint in charge will be consigned to the briefest of footnotes.
But however quick his 15 minutes of City fame flashes by, it should be remembered for one significant outcome.
This was the afternoon that James Hanson reminded everyone what an attacking force he still is. Or perhaps that should read, his team-mates suddenly woke up and remembered that the big man can only flourish if he actually gets some decent service.
The knives have been out for Hanson in the opening month. With the much-trumpeted new era making such a stalling start, the centre forward has been an easy target for criticism.
He has looked a marooned, frustrated figure scratching around for any scraps to come his way. It was no surprise if his confidence was on the wane.
Peter Jackson had noticed it when he gave what turned out to be his final press conference on Thursday. He wanted to see more devil in Hanson's play; something to scare defenders.
Twenty-four dramatic hours later and Cooper had his arm round Hanson with a pep talk about everything the targetman was good at.
Cooper said: "Big James has been disappointed with the way the season has started considering he had a smashing pre-season.
"So I had a word with him on Friday to remind him of his strengths. He's 6ft 3in, he can run, he can jump and he makes it hard for defenders.
"If I was playing against him I wouldn't have enjoyed when he's on form.
"He deserves a massive pat on the back because he worked his socks off and got his reward."
Both Hanson's goals came courtesy of Chris Mitchell crosses. The Scot, whose free-kick also paved the way for Guy Branston's header, gave a passing masterclass on his return to the team.
Cooper admitted that the biggest problem they had with Mitchell was where best to play him. He's certainly not an out-and-out right winger but his range of passing is clinical.
The temporary boss had told his team to ping the ball into the box for Hanson and give him the kind of opportunities that he craved. Nobody was listening more keenly than Mitchell.
He said: "I'm not going to take players on, that's not my game. I like to get balls in the box and luckily Hanson was in the right place at the right time.
"You see from our goal-kicks that he always wins his fair share of headers. Coops just told me to get plenty of shots and crosses in for him.
"I ended up with three assists and he got his two goals, which will hopefully kick-start his season."
The first goal was trademark Hanson – and could not have come at a more opportune moment.
He had already tested keeper Dean Brill twice in a lively start. One of those chances, a header set up by Robbie Threlfall, probably should have gone in.
But, as has been the story each week, City found themselves chasing the game when Ricky Holmes went past Branston too easily and teed up Izale McLeod to put Barnet in front.
Step forward Mitchell and Hanson to the rescue. Within 30 seconds – and before any chins could droop – a delicious cross was plonked on Hanson's head at the far post to steer the equaliser back across the keeper.
The crowd revelled in an open spectacle, though Cooper felt it was too open and made the point forcibly in the dressing room at half-time.
But there was nothing to moan about City's attacking play. The rejuvenated Hanson found a willing ally in Mark Stewart and he harried and hastled Barnet's ropy back four.
Ritchie Jones was in string-pulling mood behind them, while Mitchell looked to put in crosses for fun.
City's breakthrough came four minutes into the second half. Hanson's tenacity earned a free-kick which Mitchell curled into the danger zone to be buried by Branston.
The skipper led the wild celebrations as City milked the moment of leading in a league match for the first time since April.
Barnet could not be written off. McLeod was still a handful and left winger Mark Marshall was prepared to take on all comers as he hugged the touchline.
But a City third five minutes later eased any immediate tension. Jordan Parkes tried to be clever dribbling out of defence, Mitchell read it, seized possession and put Hanson's second goal of the afternoon on a plate.
Stewart made way to a well-earned standing ovation. He had done his job in softening up the opposition and on came Nahki Wells to deliver the killer blow.
Wells, whose only previous appearance was on the opening day, had trumped Michael Bryan for a spot on the bench.
And he seized his chance, toying with Danny Senda on the edge of the box before shifting the ball between his feet and firing past Brill.
Wells then nearly repeated the trick but saw his shot come back into play off the inside of the post.
McLeod did manage to bundle a late consolation past the erratic Oscar Jansson but nobody seemed to notice.
Cooper added: "Whether people think it or not, the players have been working ever so hard for the last ten weeks. This result was a reward for that.
"Confidence is the biggest thing in football and that will do them the power of good.
"Peter leaving shocked us all but the funny thing about football is that nothing changes. Managers will come and go.
"As disappointing as it was for Peter, I told the players they had a game to prepare for and they had to be right.
"Go out there with whatever makes you tick. If it's to raise a glass to Peter, so be it.
"They all deserve a pat on the back."
After another traumatic week at Valley Parade, the fans could finally enjoy a result and performance worth cheering. And, just as importantly, the return to form of City's number one striker.
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LAWN'S TV CASH CALCULATIONS
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Mark Lawn today told City fans expecting a TV cash bonanza: Forget it.
The club will be on Sky again next week for the JPT first-round clash with
Sheffield Wednesday.
It is their second appearance on live television in the opening month of the
season but Lawn stressed that does not mean the coffers are suddenly
bulging.
City will get a £10,000 fee for staging Tuesday's match – and the
joint-chairman calculated that will merely make up for the loss of revenue
from fans choosing to watch it at home.
And he also revealed that the estimated £100,000 they pocketed for the
Carling Cup derby with Leeds has already gone.
He said: "That money was spent before we even played the game. We used it as
soon as the draw was made and we were told it would be on TV.
"We immediately upped the manager's (playing) budget by £100,000, so that's
gone.
"It's the same with the Johnstone's Paint game next week. People see that
we're on telly again and think we're going to be rolling in it but that's
not the case.
"The money we'll get from TV will barely cover what we're going to lose out
on in gate receipts because you can watch it at home or in the pub."
City's search for a more experienced striker in time for Barnet's visit on
Saturday has so far drawn a blank. But they still have targets in mind.
They will soon be due a payment from Manchester United as part of the
on-going deal with midfielder Tom Cleverley. They are entitled to a cash sum
after ten league appearances for the champions.
Lawn added: "Once again we are having to use money from other income streams
with things like Cleverley and looking to sell youngsters on to clubs."
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Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2376580,00.html
Pictures
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
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Signings & Loans
http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?sid=8&aid=14&dir=2011/August/Friday26
===========================
The "Social media COrner"
All updates rehashed from Derm Tanner on Twitter @tannerman774
Kyel Reid (winger) has signed a two year deal. Reid not currently match fit.
Syers to see knee specialist next week to see when he can take knee brace off.
Cooper taking training tomorrow and will then sit down with Parkinson and discuss future.
Currently we do not have permission to talk to Benson @ Charlton. If the deal isn't sorted by Wednesday it isn't happening. Other irons in the fire.
WSC
http://www.wsc.co.uk/content/view/7654/38/
Wells on Jacko and international call up
http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20110827/SPORT01/708279965
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Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
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Match report
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/9220824.The_Mitchell_and_Hanson_show_is_top_entertainment_for_Bradford_City_fans/
The Mitchell and Hanson show is top entertainment for Bradford City fans
7:40am Monday 29th August 2011
By Simon Parker
Bradford City 4 Barnet 2
By the end of the season, Colin Cooper's stint in charge will be consigned to the briefest of footnotes.
But however quick his 15 minutes of City fame flashes by, it should be remembered for one significant outcome.
This was the afternoon that James Hanson reminded everyone what an attacking force he still is. Or perhaps that should read, his team-mates suddenly woke up and remembered that the big man can only flourish if he actually gets some decent service.
The knives have been out for Hanson in the opening month. With the much-trumpeted new era making such a stalling start, the centre forward has been an easy target for criticism.
He has looked a marooned, frustrated figure scratching around for any scraps to come his way. It was no surprise if his confidence was on the wane.
Peter Jackson had noticed it when he gave what turned out to be his final press conference on Thursday. He wanted to see more devil in Hanson's play; something to scare defenders.
Twenty-four dramatic hours later and Cooper had his arm round Hanson with a pep talk about everything the targetman was good at.
Cooper said: "Big James has been disappointed with the way the season has started considering he had a smashing pre-season.
"So I had a word with him on Friday to remind him of his strengths. He's 6ft 3in, he can run, he can jump and he makes it hard for defenders.
"If I was playing against him I wouldn't have enjoyed when he's on form.
"He deserves a massive pat on the back because he worked his socks off and got his reward."
Both Hanson's goals came courtesy of Chris Mitchell crosses. The Scot, whose free-kick also paved the way for Guy Branston's header, gave a passing masterclass on his return to the team.
Cooper admitted that the biggest problem they had with Mitchell was where best to play him. He's certainly not an out-and-out right winger but his range of passing is clinical.
The temporary boss had told his team to ping the ball into the box for Hanson and give him the kind of opportunities that he craved. Nobody was listening more keenly than Mitchell.
He said: "I'm not going to take players on, that's not my game. I like to get balls in the box and luckily Hanson was in the right place at the right time.
"You see from our goal-kicks that he always wins his fair share of headers. Coops just told me to get plenty of shots and crosses in for him.
"I ended up with three assists and he got his two goals, which will hopefully kick-start his season."
The first goal was trademark Hanson – and could not have come at a more opportune moment.
He had already tested keeper Dean Brill twice in a lively start. One of those chances, a header set up by Robbie Threlfall, probably should have gone in.
But, as has been the story each week, City found themselves chasing the game when Ricky Holmes went past Branston too easily and teed up Izale McLeod to put Barnet in front.
Step forward Mitchell and Hanson to the rescue. Within 30 seconds – and before any chins could droop – a delicious cross was plonked on Hanson's head at the far post to steer the equaliser back across the keeper.
The crowd revelled in an open spectacle, though Cooper felt it was too open and made the point forcibly in the dressing room at half-time.
But there was nothing to moan about City's attacking play. The rejuvenated Hanson found a willing ally in Mark Stewart and he harried and hastled Barnet's ropy back four.
Ritchie Jones was in string-pulling mood behind them, while Mitchell looked to put in crosses for fun.
City's breakthrough came four minutes into the second half. Hanson's tenacity earned a free-kick which Mitchell curled into the danger zone to be buried by Branston.
The skipper led the wild celebrations as City milked the moment of leading in a league match for the first time since April.
Barnet could not be written off. McLeod was still a handful and left winger Mark Marshall was prepared to take on all comers as he hugged the touchline.
But a City third five minutes later eased any immediate tension. Jordan Parkes tried to be clever dribbling out of defence, Mitchell read it, seized possession and put Hanson's second goal of the afternoon on a plate.
Stewart made way to a well-earned standing ovation. He had done his job in softening up the opposition and on came Nahki Wells to deliver the killer blow.
Wells, whose only previous appearance was on the opening day, had trumped Michael Bryan for a spot on the bench.
And he seized his chance, toying with Danny Senda on the edge of the box before shifting the ball between his feet and firing past Brill.
Wells then nearly repeated the trick but saw his shot come back into play off the inside of the post.
McLeod did manage to bundle a late consolation past the erratic Oscar Jansson but nobody seemed to notice.
Cooper added: "Whether people think it or not, the players have been working ever so hard for the last ten weeks. This result was a reward for that.
"Confidence is the biggest thing in football and that will do them the power of good.
"Peter leaving shocked us all but the funny thing about football is that nothing changes. Managers will come and go.
"As disappointing as it was for Peter, I told the players they had a game to prepare for and they had to be right.
"Go out there with whatever makes you tick. If it's to raise a glass to Peter, so be it.
"They all deserve a pat on the back."
After another traumatic week at Valley Parade, the fans could finally enjoy a result and performance worth cheering. And, just as importantly, the return to form of City's number one striker.
===========================
LAWN'S TV CASH CALCULATIONS
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Mark Lawn today told City fans expecting a TV cash bonanza: Forget it.
The club will be on Sky again next week for the JPT first-round clash with
Sheffield Wednesday.
It is their second appearance on live television in the opening month of the
season but Lawn stressed that does not mean the coffers are suddenly
bulging.
City will get a £10,000 fee for staging Tuesday's match – and the
joint-chairman calculated that will merely make up for the loss of revenue
from fans choosing to watch it at home.
And he also revealed that the estimated £100,000 they pocketed for the
Carling Cup derby with Leeds has already gone.
He said: "That money was spent before we even played the game. We used it as
soon as the draw was made and we were told it would be on TV.
"We immediately upped the manager's (playing) budget by £100,000, so that's
gone.
"It's the same with the Johnstone's Paint game next week. People see that
we're on telly again and think we're going to be rolling in it but that's
not the case.
"The money we'll get from TV will barely cover what we're going to lose out
on in gate receipts because you can watch it at home or in the pub."
City's search for a more experienced striker in time for Barnet's visit on
Saturday has so far drawn a blank. But they still have targets in mind.
They will soon be due a payment from Manchester United as part of the
on-going deal with midfielder Tom Cleverley. They are entitled to a cash sum
after ten league appearances for the champions.
Lawn added: "Once again we are having to use money from other income streams
with things like Cleverley and looking to sell youngsters on to clubs."
===========================
Monday, August 29, 2011
Phil Parkinson appointed Bradford City manager
Phil Parkinson appointed Bradford City manager
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14692940.stm
Former Charlton Athletic boss Phil Parkinson has been appointed Bradford City manager.
Peter Jackson resigned on Thursday after the League Two side picked up just one point from four games.
Parkinson, who has been out of work since he left Charlton in January, has signed a two-year deal at Valley Parade.
A club statement read: "Parkinson was always the club's number one choice to land the position."
The 43-year-old Parkinson played for Bury and Reading before moving into management with Colchester and then Hull.
Jackson was appointed as permanent manager of Bradford in May, following a three-month period as interim boss.
But the 50-year-old decided to quit following a poor start to the campaign, saying it would give the Yorkshire club the "best possible chance for the rest of the season".
Bradford began life after Jackson by beating Barnet 4-2 on Saturday.
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From BCFC website
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435136,00.html
Parkinson appointed City boss
Following intense media speculation, Bradford City Football Club is delighted to officially announce the appointment of Phil Parkinson as their new first team manager.
Parkinson was always the club's number one choice to land the position, which has been vacant since the departure of former City captain Peter Jackson four days ago.
The 43 year old, who has signed a two year contract, will start his job with immediate effect.
Colin Cooper, who led City to their first win of the season against Barnet at the weekend while in temporary charge, will prepare the side for Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie with Sheffield Wednesday to enable Parkinson to fully settle into his new role.
After a successful 15 year playing career as a tough-tackling midfielder with Southampton, Bury and Reading, Parkinson took his first steps into management with Colchester United in 2003.
Despite having the lowest average attendance in the division, Parkinson led Colchester to the Championship with a second place finish in the 2005/06 League 1 season.
Parkinson also led Colchester to the F.A Cup 5th round on two seperate occasions during his three years at Layer Road.
His amazing achievements with the U's earned him an exciting opportunity to manage Hull City, with the Tigers reportedly paying Colchester £400,000 for his services.
Unfortunately for Parkinson, his time at Hull didn't work out according to plan and he left the KC Stadium in December 2006.
He wasn't out of work for long, however, as he was quickly appointed as Alan Pardew's assistant at Charlton Athletic around a month later.
After nearly two years in the role at The Valley, Parkinson was appointed caretaker manager following Pardew's departure in November 2008.
Parkinson did enough to impress the Charlton board during the one month he was in temporary charge as he was given the job on a full time basis on New Year's Eve.
With confidence in the squad at a severe low at the time though, he was unfortunately unable to prevent Charlton slipping out of the Championship. His Addicks' side did end the season with only one defeat to their name out of their last eight matches as they left the division with their heads held high.
Parkinson also ensured that their was no relegation hangover in his squad for the following season as Charlton started their 2009/10 League 1 season with six successive wins.
He eventually led Charlton to a 4th place finish at the end of the regular season - only two points off an automatic promotion spot - and therefore a place in Play-Offs.
Despite pushing opponents Swindon Town all the way in both legs of their Play-Offs semi-final, Parkinson's Chalrton eventually suffered the agony of losing out on penalties.
Unfortunately for Parkinson, Charlton were unable to carry their promotion-chasing form into the following season as they suffered a slow start to the 2010/2011 campaign.
Parkinson eventually left The Valley in January 2011.
The Chorley-born coach will now join the Bantams after taking part in some scouting duties in recent months for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.
Parkinson will be formally introduced to the squad this morning before turning to the main task in hand - helping to push the Bantams up the League 2 table.
The board and staff of Bradford City would like to take this opportunity to wish Phil every success in his new role at the football club and ask all Bradford supporters to give the new management team their full support.
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http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435590,00.html
Parkinson comes highly recommended says Lawn
City joint-chairman Mark Lawn says there were a number of reasons why new City boss Phil Parkinson came out on top in the search for Peter Jackson's replacement.
Lawn admits that Parkinson's name was always prominent in City's thinking when they began looking for a new manager thanks to several glowing recommendations from figures within the game.
He has revealed that the club's board were also won over by Parkinson's high levels of professionalism, motivation and work-rate.
Lawn said: "Phil was recommended to us by a lot of people high up in the football fraternity.
"He has a reputation within the football fraternity of being an extremely hard-worker
"His name also came top of our list when we were having a meeting to discuss Peter Jackson's successor a few nights ago.
"He was the first person that we interviewed as well - he was always top of our list.
"He came across as a very professional man - driven, motivated and he wants to do well.
"I honestly think that if there hadn't of been a change of ownership at Charlton (Athletic) during his time there then he probably would still be there now."
While clearly exciting by the prospect of Parkinson at City's helm, Lawn has urged supporters to give the new manager time to get settled into the job and mould the squad into his image.
Lawn says that City have not written this season off by any means, however, and with Kyel Reid's signature already secured, the joint-chairman has confirmed that Parkinson will be given a budget to bring in more new players.
"I still think that Bradford fans should look at this as a rebuilding season," explained Lawn.
"I think if we can get around the edge of the Play-Off zone then I think that will be a good season for us.
"I think you will see that Phil is going to be bringing in some new players and I think they will be the sort of players that we excite the fans."
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http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435180,00.html
Name: Phil Parkinson
Date of Birth: 01/12/67
Place of Birth: Chorley, Lancashire
Phil Parkinson was officially unveiled as Bradford City's latest first team manager on Monday 29 August 2011.
Below is a brief look at his journey through football before his arrival at Valley Parade:
Please see
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435180,00.html
for the full article
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14692940.stm
Former Charlton Athletic boss Phil Parkinson has been appointed Bradford City manager.
Peter Jackson resigned on Thursday after the League Two side picked up just one point from four games.
Parkinson, who has been out of work since he left Charlton in January, has signed a two-year deal at Valley Parade.
A club statement read: "Parkinson was always the club's number one choice to land the position."
The 43-year-old Parkinson played for Bury and Reading before moving into management with Colchester and then Hull.
Jackson was appointed as permanent manager of Bradford in May, following a three-month period as interim boss.
But the 50-year-old decided to quit following a poor start to the campaign, saying it would give the Yorkshire club the "best possible chance for the rest of the season".
Bradford began life after Jackson by beating Barnet 4-2 on Saturday.
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From BCFC website
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435136,00.html
Parkinson appointed City boss
Following intense media speculation, Bradford City Football Club is delighted to officially announce the appointment of Phil Parkinson as their new first team manager.
Parkinson was always the club's number one choice to land the position, which has been vacant since the departure of former City captain Peter Jackson four days ago.
The 43 year old, who has signed a two year contract, will start his job with immediate effect.
Colin Cooper, who led City to their first win of the season against Barnet at the weekend while in temporary charge, will prepare the side for Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie with Sheffield Wednesday to enable Parkinson to fully settle into his new role.
After a successful 15 year playing career as a tough-tackling midfielder with Southampton, Bury and Reading, Parkinson took his first steps into management with Colchester United in 2003.
Despite having the lowest average attendance in the division, Parkinson led Colchester to the Championship with a second place finish in the 2005/06 League 1 season.
Parkinson also led Colchester to the F.A Cup 5th round on two seperate occasions during his three years at Layer Road.
His amazing achievements with the U's earned him an exciting opportunity to manage Hull City, with the Tigers reportedly paying Colchester £400,000 for his services.
Unfortunately for Parkinson, his time at Hull didn't work out according to plan and he left the KC Stadium in December 2006.
He wasn't out of work for long, however, as he was quickly appointed as Alan Pardew's assistant at Charlton Athletic around a month later.
After nearly two years in the role at The Valley, Parkinson was appointed caretaker manager following Pardew's departure in November 2008.
Parkinson did enough to impress the Charlton board during the one month he was in temporary charge as he was given the job on a full time basis on New Year's Eve.
With confidence in the squad at a severe low at the time though, he was unfortunately unable to prevent Charlton slipping out of the Championship. His Addicks' side did end the season with only one defeat to their name out of their last eight matches as they left the division with their heads held high.
Parkinson also ensured that their was no relegation hangover in his squad for the following season as Charlton started their 2009/10 League 1 season with six successive wins.
He eventually led Charlton to a 4th place finish at the end of the regular season - only two points off an automatic promotion spot - and therefore a place in Play-Offs.
Despite pushing opponents Swindon Town all the way in both legs of their Play-Offs semi-final, Parkinson's Chalrton eventually suffered the agony of losing out on penalties.
Unfortunately for Parkinson, Charlton were unable to carry their promotion-chasing form into the following season as they suffered a slow start to the 2010/2011 campaign.
Parkinson eventually left The Valley in January 2011.
The Chorley-born coach will now join the Bantams after taking part in some scouting duties in recent months for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.
Parkinson will be formally introduced to the squad this morning before turning to the main task in hand - helping to push the Bantams up the League 2 table.
The board and staff of Bradford City would like to take this opportunity to wish Phil every success in his new role at the football club and ask all Bradford supporters to give the new management team their full support.
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http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435590,00.html
Parkinson comes highly recommended says Lawn
City joint-chairman Mark Lawn says there were a number of reasons why new City boss Phil Parkinson came out on top in the search for Peter Jackson's replacement.
Lawn admits that Parkinson's name was always prominent in City's thinking when they began looking for a new manager thanks to several glowing recommendations from figures within the game.
He has revealed that the club's board were also won over by Parkinson's high levels of professionalism, motivation and work-rate.
Lawn said: "Phil was recommended to us by a lot of people high up in the football fraternity.
"He has a reputation within the football fraternity of being an extremely hard-worker
"His name also came top of our list when we were having a meeting to discuss Peter Jackson's successor a few nights ago.
"He was the first person that we interviewed as well - he was always top of our list.
"He came across as a very professional man - driven, motivated and he wants to do well.
"I honestly think that if there hadn't of been a change of ownership at Charlton (Athletic) during his time there then he probably would still be there now."
While clearly exciting by the prospect of Parkinson at City's helm, Lawn has urged supporters to give the new manager time to get settled into the job and mould the squad into his image.
Lawn says that City have not written this season off by any means, however, and with Kyel Reid's signature already secured, the joint-chairman has confirmed that Parkinson will be given a budget to bring in more new players.
"I still think that Bradford fans should look at this as a rebuilding season," explained Lawn.
"I think if we can get around the edge of the Play-Off zone then I think that will be a good season for us.
"I think you will see that Phil is going to be bringing in some new players and I think they will be the sort of players that we excite the fans."
========
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435180,00.html
Name: Phil Parkinson
Date of Birth: 01/12/67
Place of Birth: Chorley, Lancashire
Phil Parkinson was officially unveiled as Bradford City's latest first team manager on Monday 29 August 2011.
Below is a brief look at his journey through football before his arrival at Valley Parade:
Please see
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2435180,00.html
for the full article
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Breaking news: Jacko resigns
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2432065,00.html
Peter Jackson leaves Bradford City
Posted on: Thu 25 Aug 2011
Bradford City Football Club would like to draw supporters' attention to the following official club statement:
At a club board meeting today, the football club can confirm that First Team Manager Peter Jackson tendered his resignation. This was duly accepted by the board.
Peter told the board that in light of the poor start to the season, he felt that to resign now would give the club the best possible chance for the rest of the season.
The board would like to thank Peter for his hard work in keeping the club in the Football League last season, and wish him well in his future endeavours.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14670814.stm
Peter Jackson has quit as manager of League Two Bradford City.
Jackson, 50, was appointed as permanent manager of Bradford in May, following a three-month period as interim boss.
However, a run of three defeats in the league, including Saturday's 1-0 loss at home to Dagenham & Redbridge, has led Jackson to tender his resignation.
"He felt that to resign now would give the club that best possible chance for the rest of the season," said a statement on the club website.
Jackson offered to resign during a club board meeting on Thursday, which the board accepted.
As a player Jackson had two stints at the Bantams, making 336 appearances in a total of 10 years at the club.Following his retirement from playing in 1997, another former club, Huddersfield Town, offered him his first managerial post.
He was sacked in 1999 to make way for Steve Bruce but was re-appointed four years later, where he won promotion from the old Division Three in his first season back in charge.
In 2007 he became manger of League Two side Lincoln City when they were bottom of the Football League.
Five months later however, Jackson was diagnosed with throat cancer, which left his assistant Offy Onuora in charge until the following January, but the managerial team were sacked in September following a run of bad results.
After Peter Taylor left Bradford in February this year, Jackson was placed in interim charge of the side, leading them to four wins in 14 games and an 18th-place League Two finish last season.
This success meant that Jackson was given the job on a permanent basis earlier this summer, but with his side without a win this season, he handed in his resignation to the Bradford City board.
Jackson is the first manager in the top four divisions to relinquish his position this season.
Friday, August 05, 2011
BBC's matchday pricing survey : Were City too honest or too stupid?
Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2376580,00.html
Next game
Sat Aug 6 Aldershot Town H ko 3pm
Got adobe PDF reader? See the fixtures here
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/staticFiles/3/7a/0,,10266~162307,00.pdf
===========================
Loans
Aug 3rd : Apparently we've just signed Defender Liam Moore from Leicester on a months loan, with a possibility of extending it to 6 months.
Aug 5th : Spurs Swedish Keeper Oscar Jansson will sign on a months loan, with a view to a permanent deal.
===========================
The "Social media COrner"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2011/08/guy_branston.html
Not sure if this has been posted already or not. Branston himself replies to some of his critics on the discussion board after the article, think his comment is around comment 35 or so...
===========================
30 years on...
City v Hull 1981-82 (promotion year) orange ball, snow covered pitch, no shirt sponsor, wearing white at home,Podd, Campbell
McNiven and a young Ellis and Jackson.
John Helm commentating so I assume it was Sunday Soccer or some similar
programme, comes in two parts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLfarPGciZw&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufZHoUX-6hA&feature=related
===========================
From the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14366574.stm
This is an edited summary. Please click the link to see the full article.
CLUBS REVEAL ALL IN SURVEY
Only 11 out of 104 clubs in England and Scotland will offer adults the
chance to enjoy a day at the football for less than £20 during the new
season.
Leeds have the most expensive programme at £4
*******************************
Clubs were asked for their cheapest and most expensive possible matchday
adult tickets, as well as the prices for a cup of tea, a programme, and a
pie in order to work out the price of enjoying a day at the football for
fans without season tickets.
*******************************
Despite the high attendance figures - an average of 352,260 fans attended
Football League fixtures each weekend last season - the chairman of the
Football Supporters' Federation Malcolm Clarke says clubs must work harder
to ensure football does not become too expensive for ordinary fans.
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
"With Premier League grounds over 92% full on average in each of the last
three seasons, fans are clearly enjoying the football, and the overall
matchday experiences, that are on offer," said a Premier League statement.
Newcastle United were the only club out of the 104 surveyed who did not
reveal their prices.
LEAGUE TWO - BRADFORD MOST EXPENSIVE
Rotherham have emerged as the cheapest team to support in League Two in BBC
Sport's Price of Football survey.
The least expensive ticket to watch the Millers, along with a programme, a
pie and a cup of tea, adds up to £16.30.
"A policy was taken a number of years ago to try not increase ticket
prices," said marketing officer Matthew Young.
The price contrasts with Premier League Liverpool - the most expensive
equivalent in the country - where the same package costs £46.95.
Bradford City is the most expensive day out for League Two fans who intend
to buy the lowest-priced tickets. The least expensive seat at Valley Parade
is £20 before the total cost rises to £27.80 once refreshments and
entertainment are added.
The only question is whether clubs are treading the fine line between
providing value for money, or are profiteering from passion and dedication.
And you can read more of BBC Sport website Editor Stuart Rowson's blog on
the price of football by clicking here Rotherham's pricing structure ensures
that, regardless of the opposition, fans can leave Don Valley with change
from a £20 note.
"A lot of clubs catergorise games, which we don't," explains Young.
"We always charge the same price, no matter who the opposition is.
"Quite often when the big clubs are in town the price goes up. That doesn't
happen at our club."
The next cheapest in League Two at Torquay where fans can pay £16.50 for the
cheapest spots at Plainmoor.
Both Rotherham and Torquay have a range of ticket prices for a given game,
rising from £10 to £18 and £20 respectively.
However there is less of a difference between what spectators in different
parts of the ground pay at other sides in the division.
Bradford and Southend have one ticket price regardless of the position of
the seat, while a pound is enough to upgrade from the cheapest to the most
expensive seats at Accrington Stanley and Hereford.
===========================
CITY HIT BACK AT BBC SURVEY
By Bill Marshall (T&A)
City have hit back at a survey which shows them to be the most expensive
club to watch in npower League Two.
A pay-on-the-door match ticket costs £20 and, with the price of a programme
(£3), pie (£2.90) and cup of tea (£1.90), an afternoon at Valley Parade
comes in at £27.80.
That total means the Bantams are not only the costliest treat in League Two
but would also put them as equal most expensive in League One (alongside
Leyton Orient), 11th priciest in the Championship (equal with Peterborough)
and only fourth cheapest in the Premier League.
It is less expensive to watch Newcastle and Blackburn (both £17) and Wigan
(£21.60) than to attend Valley Parade.
But City director of operations Dave Baldwin reckons the BBC Sport survey is
grossly misleading.
He said: "The figures quoted by the BBC affect less than eight per cent of
our spectators – and that has been the case for more than five years. About
92 per cent of our audience come in for £8 less."
This more realistic admission price cuts the cost of a day at Valley Parade
to £19.80, which would rank the Bantams as the fifth cheapest after
Yorkshire rivals Rotherham (£16.30), who were the second cheapest overall,
west-country sides Torquay (£16.50) and Plymouth (£17.90) and Barnet
(£18.70).
"We also have offers every week in Friday's back-page solus advert in the
Telegraph & Argus," said Baldwin.
"For example, tomorrow. If a spectator decides, having seen the T&A, that
they want to go to the Aldershot match on Saturday at a cost of £20 for
their ticket, they can retain their match-day stub and with it get a free
ticket for another home game later in the season. We give offers like this
throughout the season."
As a comparison, Huddersfield are the fourth most expensive club to watch in
League One at £26.60 (match ticket £19, programme £3, pie £2.80, cup of tea
£1.80) and Leeds are the 13th most expensive in the Championship at £28.40
(£20, £4, £2.70, £1.70).
The BBC Sport survey concluded that only 11 clubs out of 104 in England and
Scotland (four English divisions plus the Scottish Premier League) offered a
day at a match for less than £20.
The best in the Championship was Watford (£17.50), with Rochdale (£16.20)
and Preston (£17.50) being the best in League One and Inverness Caledonian
(£21.90) the cheapest in Scotland's top flight.
A cup of tea at Crawley will set you back only 50p, while St Johnstone had
the 'best' pies (£1.50) and programmes (£1).
Nine clubs offered a match-day ticket for £10 – Blackburn, Newcastle,
Watford, Rochdale, Preston, Milton Keynes Dons, Rotherham, Torquay and
Plymouth.
In general, clubs in the north west of England proved the cheapest for a day
out. But Liverpool are the most expensive at £46.95 (£39 – £3, £2.95, £2),
followed by Arsenal (£44), QPR (£42.80), Swansea (£42.60), Tottenham (£40)
and Manchester United (£35.60).
John Nagle, head of communications at the Football League, said: "Football
League clubs are working extremely hard to attract the next generation of
fans through a variety of innovative marketing initiatives. As a result,
crowds in recent seasons have been at their highest levels for 50 years.
"Much of the focus is on improving the match-day experience for supporters,
particularly families.
"This has seen the League introduce a programme of 'mystery-shopper' visits
to matches in order to assess the experience and the introduction of the
Family Excellence Award to reward those clubs that are offering a
particularly outstanding day out."
Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation, added:
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
===========================
CITY HIT BACK AT BBC SURVEY
By Bill Marshall (T&A)
City have hit back at a survey which shows them to be the most expensive
club to watch in npower League Two.
A pay-on-the-door match ticket costs £20 and, with the price of a programme
(£3), pie (£2.90) and cup of tea (£1.90), an afternoon at Valley Parade
comes in at £27.80.
That total means the Bantams are not only the costliest treat in League Two
but would also put them as equal most expensive in League One (alongside
Leyton Orient), 11th priciest in the Championship (equal with Peterborough)
and only fourth cheapest in the Premier League.
It is less expensive to watch Newcastle and Blackburn (both £17) and Wigan
(£21.60) than to attend Valley Parade.
But City director of operations Dave Baldwin reckons the BBC Sport survey is
grossly misleading.
He said: "The figures quoted by the BBC affect less than eight per cent of
our spectators – and that has been the case for more than five years. About
92 per cent of our audience come in for £8 less."
This more realistic admission price cuts the cost of a day at Valley Parade
to £19.80, which would rank the Bantams as the fifth cheapest after
Yorkshire rivals Rotherham (£16.30), who were the second cheapest overall,
west-country sides Torquay (£16.50) and Plymouth (£17.90) and Barnet
(£18.70).
"We also have offers every week in Friday's back-page solus advert in the
Telegraph & Argus," said Baldwin.
"For example, tomorrow. If a spectator decides, having seen the T&A, that
they want to go to the Aldershot match on Saturday at a cost of £20 for
their ticket, they can retain their match-day stub and with it get a free
ticket for another home game later in the season. We give offers like this
throughout the season."
As a comparison, Huddersfield are the fourth most expensive club to watch in
League One at £26.60 (match ticket £19, programme £3, pie £2.80, cup of tea
£1.80) and Leeds are the 13th most expensive in the Championship at £28.40
(£20, £4, £2.70, £1.70).
The BBC Sport survey concluded that only 11 clubs out of 104 in England and
Scotland (four English divisions plus the Scottish Premier League) offered a
day at a match for less than £20.
The best in the Championship was Watford (£17.50), with Rochdale (£16.20)
and Preston (£17.50) being the best in League One and Inverness Caledonian
(£21.90) the cheapest in Scotland's top flight.
A cup of tea at Crawley will set you back only 50p, while St Johnstone had
the 'best' pies (£1.50) and programmes (£1).
Nine clubs offered a match-day ticket for £10 – Blackburn, Newcastle,
Watford, Rochdale, Preston, Milton Keynes Dons, Rotherham, Torquay and
Plymouth.
In general, clubs in the north west of England proved the cheapest for a day
out. But Liverpool are the most expensive at £46.95 (£39 – £3, £2.95, £2),
followed by Arsenal (£44), QPR (£42.80), Swansea (£42.60), Tottenham (£40)
and Manchester United (£35.60).
John Nagle, head of communications at the Football League, said: "Football
League clubs are working extremely hard to attract the next generation of
fans through a variety of innovative marketing initiatives. As a result,
crowds in recent seasons have been at their highest levels for 50 years.
"Much of the focus is on improving the match-day experience for supporters,
particularly families.
"This has seen the League introduce a programme of 'mystery-shopper' visits
to matches in order to assess the experience and the introduction of the
Family Excellence Award to reward those clubs that are offering a
particularly outstanding day out."
Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation, added:
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
===========================
There endeth the CFML's marmite pre-season summary. We'll be back next post season looking ahead to League One in 12/13.
===========================
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2376580,00.html
Next game
Sat Aug 6 Aldershot Town H ko 3pm
Got adobe PDF reader? See the fixtures here
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/staticFiles/3/7a/0,,10266~162307,00.pdf
===========================
Loans
Aug 3rd : Apparently we've just signed Defender Liam Moore from Leicester on a months loan, with a possibility of extending it to 6 months.
Aug 5th : Spurs Swedish Keeper Oscar Jansson will sign on a months loan, with a view to a permanent deal.
===========================
The "Social media COrner"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2011/08/guy_branston.html
Not sure if this has been posted already or not. Branston himself replies to some of his critics on the discussion board after the article, think his comment is around comment 35 or so...
===========================
30 years on...
City v Hull 1981-82 (promotion year) orange ball, snow covered pitch, no shirt sponsor, wearing white at home,Podd, Campbell
McNiven and a young Ellis and Jackson.
John Helm commentating so I assume it was Sunday Soccer or some similar
programme, comes in two parts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLfarPGciZw&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufZHoUX-6hA&feature=related
===========================
From the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14366574.stm
This is an edited summary. Please click the link to see the full article.
CLUBS REVEAL ALL IN SURVEY
Only 11 out of 104 clubs in England and Scotland will offer adults the
chance to enjoy a day at the football for less than £20 during the new
season.
Leeds have the most expensive programme at £4
*******************************
Clubs were asked for their cheapest and most expensive possible matchday
adult tickets, as well as the prices for a cup of tea, a programme, and a
pie in order to work out the price of enjoying a day at the football for
fans without season tickets.
*******************************
Despite the high attendance figures - an average of 352,260 fans attended
Football League fixtures each weekend last season - the chairman of the
Football Supporters' Federation Malcolm Clarke says clubs must work harder
to ensure football does not become too expensive for ordinary fans.
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
"With Premier League grounds over 92% full on average in each of the last
three seasons, fans are clearly enjoying the football, and the overall
matchday experiences, that are on offer," said a Premier League statement.
Newcastle United were the only club out of the 104 surveyed who did not
reveal their prices.
LEAGUE TWO - BRADFORD MOST EXPENSIVE
Rotherham have emerged as the cheapest team to support in League Two in BBC
Sport's Price of Football survey.
The least expensive ticket to watch the Millers, along with a programme, a
pie and a cup of tea, adds up to £16.30.
"A policy was taken a number of years ago to try not increase ticket
prices," said marketing officer Matthew Young.
The price contrasts with Premier League Liverpool - the most expensive
equivalent in the country - where the same package costs £46.95.
Bradford City is the most expensive day out for League Two fans who intend
to buy the lowest-priced tickets. The least expensive seat at Valley Parade
is £20 before the total cost rises to £27.80 once refreshments and
entertainment are added.
The only question is whether clubs are treading the fine line between
providing value for money, or are profiteering from passion and dedication.
And you can read more of BBC Sport website Editor Stuart Rowson's blog on
the price of football by clicking here Rotherham's pricing structure ensures
that, regardless of the opposition, fans can leave Don Valley with change
from a £20 note.
"A lot of clubs catergorise games, which we don't," explains Young.
"We always charge the same price, no matter who the opposition is.
"Quite often when the big clubs are in town the price goes up. That doesn't
happen at our club."
The next cheapest in League Two at Torquay where fans can pay £16.50 for the
cheapest spots at Plainmoor.
Both Rotherham and Torquay have a range of ticket prices for a given game,
rising from £10 to £18 and £20 respectively.
However there is less of a difference between what spectators in different
parts of the ground pay at other sides in the division.
Bradford and Southend have one ticket price regardless of the position of
the seat, while a pound is enough to upgrade from the cheapest to the most
expensive seats at Accrington Stanley and Hereford.
===========================
CITY HIT BACK AT BBC SURVEY
By Bill Marshall (T&A)
City have hit back at a survey which shows them to be the most expensive
club to watch in npower League Two.
A pay-on-the-door match ticket costs £20 and, with the price of a programme
(£3), pie (£2.90) and cup of tea (£1.90), an afternoon at Valley Parade
comes in at £27.80.
That total means the Bantams are not only the costliest treat in League Two
but would also put them as equal most expensive in League One (alongside
Leyton Orient), 11th priciest in the Championship (equal with Peterborough)
and only fourth cheapest in the Premier League.
It is less expensive to watch Newcastle and Blackburn (both £17) and Wigan
(£21.60) than to attend Valley Parade.
But City director of operations Dave Baldwin reckons the BBC Sport survey is
grossly misleading.
He said: "The figures quoted by the BBC affect less than eight per cent of
our spectators – and that has been the case for more than five years. About
92 per cent of our audience come in for £8 less."
This more realistic admission price cuts the cost of a day at Valley Parade
to £19.80, which would rank the Bantams as the fifth cheapest after
Yorkshire rivals Rotherham (£16.30), who were the second cheapest overall,
west-country sides Torquay (£16.50) and Plymouth (£17.90) and Barnet
(£18.70).
"We also have offers every week in Friday's back-page solus advert in the
Telegraph & Argus," said Baldwin.
"For example, tomorrow. If a spectator decides, having seen the T&A, that
they want to go to the Aldershot match on Saturday at a cost of £20 for
their ticket, they can retain their match-day stub and with it get a free
ticket for another home game later in the season. We give offers like this
throughout the season."
As a comparison, Huddersfield are the fourth most expensive club to watch in
League One at £26.60 (match ticket £19, programme £3, pie £2.80, cup of tea
£1.80) and Leeds are the 13th most expensive in the Championship at £28.40
(£20, £4, £2.70, £1.70).
The BBC Sport survey concluded that only 11 clubs out of 104 in England and
Scotland (four English divisions plus the Scottish Premier League) offered a
day at a match for less than £20.
The best in the Championship was Watford (£17.50), with Rochdale (£16.20)
and Preston (£17.50) being the best in League One and Inverness Caledonian
(£21.90) the cheapest in Scotland's top flight.
A cup of tea at Crawley will set you back only 50p, while St Johnstone had
the 'best' pies (£1.50) and programmes (£1).
Nine clubs offered a match-day ticket for £10 – Blackburn, Newcastle,
Watford, Rochdale, Preston, Milton Keynes Dons, Rotherham, Torquay and
Plymouth.
In general, clubs in the north west of England proved the cheapest for a day
out. But Liverpool are the most expensive at £46.95 (£39 – £3, £2.95, £2),
followed by Arsenal (£44), QPR (£42.80), Swansea (£42.60), Tottenham (£40)
and Manchester United (£35.60).
John Nagle, head of communications at the Football League, said: "Football
League clubs are working extremely hard to attract the next generation of
fans through a variety of innovative marketing initiatives. As a result,
crowds in recent seasons have been at their highest levels for 50 years.
"Much of the focus is on improving the match-day experience for supporters,
particularly families.
"This has seen the League introduce a programme of 'mystery-shopper' visits
to matches in order to assess the experience and the introduction of the
Family Excellence Award to reward those clubs that are offering a
particularly outstanding day out."
Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation, added:
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
===========================
CITY HIT BACK AT BBC SURVEY
By Bill Marshall (T&A)
City have hit back at a survey which shows them to be the most expensive
club to watch in npower League Two.
A pay-on-the-door match ticket costs £20 and, with the price of a programme
(£3), pie (£2.90) and cup of tea (£1.90), an afternoon at Valley Parade
comes in at £27.80.
That total means the Bantams are not only the costliest treat in League Two
but would also put them as equal most expensive in League One (alongside
Leyton Orient), 11th priciest in the Championship (equal with Peterborough)
and only fourth cheapest in the Premier League.
It is less expensive to watch Newcastle and Blackburn (both £17) and Wigan
(£21.60) than to attend Valley Parade.
But City director of operations Dave Baldwin reckons the BBC Sport survey is
grossly misleading.
He said: "The figures quoted by the BBC affect less than eight per cent of
our spectators – and that has been the case for more than five years. About
92 per cent of our audience come in for £8 less."
This more realistic admission price cuts the cost of a day at Valley Parade
to £19.80, which would rank the Bantams as the fifth cheapest after
Yorkshire rivals Rotherham (£16.30), who were the second cheapest overall,
west-country sides Torquay (£16.50) and Plymouth (£17.90) and Barnet
(£18.70).
"We also have offers every week in Friday's back-page solus advert in the
Telegraph & Argus," said Baldwin.
"For example, tomorrow. If a spectator decides, having seen the T&A, that
they want to go to the Aldershot match on Saturday at a cost of £20 for
their ticket, they can retain their match-day stub and with it get a free
ticket for another home game later in the season. We give offers like this
throughout the season."
As a comparison, Huddersfield are the fourth most expensive club to watch in
League One at £26.60 (match ticket £19, programme £3, pie £2.80, cup of tea
£1.80) and Leeds are the 13th most expensive in the Championship at £28.40
(£20, £4, £2.70, £1.70).
The BBC Sport survey concluded that only 11 clubs out of 104 in England and
Scotland (four English divisions plus the Scottish Premier League) offered a
day at a match for less than £20.
The best in the Championship was Watford (£17.50), with Rochdale (£16.20)
and Preston (£17.50) being the best in League One and Inverness Caledonian
(£21.90) the cheapest in Scotland's top flight.
A cup of tea at Crawley will set you back only 50p, while St Johnstone had
the 'best' pies (£1.50) and programmes (£1).
Nine clubs offered a match-day ticket for £10 – Blackburn, Newcastle,
Watford, Rochdale, Preston, Milton Keynes Dons, Rotherham, Torquay and
Plymouth.
In general, clubs in the north west of England proved the cheapest for a day
out. But Liverpool are the most expensive at £46.95 (£39 – £3, £2.95, £2),
followed by Arsenal (£44), QPR (£42.80), Swansea (£42.60), Tottenham (£40)
and Manchester United (£35.60).
John Nagle, head of communications at the Football League, said: "Football
League clubs are working extremely hard to attract the next generation of
fans through a variety of innovative marketing initiatives. As a result,
crowds in recent seasons have been at their highest levels for 50 years.
"Much of the focus is on improving the match-day experience for supporters,
particularly families.
"This has seen the League introduce a programme of 'mystery-shopper' visits
to matches in order to assess the experience and the introduction of the
Family Excellence Award to reward those clubs that are offering a
particularly outstanding day out."
Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation, added:
"It's important that football continues to be attractive to the whole
cross-section of society, so it doesn't just become something only
middle-class and upper-class families can afford."
===========================
There endeth the CFML's marmite pre-season summary. We'll be back next post season looking ahead to League One in 12/13.
===========================
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
squad numbers / Match reports /
Fixtures
Pre-season
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2372524,00.html
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
Wed 27 July 2011 Hull A 7.45pm L1-3
Sat 30 July 2011 Carlisle United H 3.00pm L2-3
Wed 3 August 2011 7.45pm Northwich Victoria A L2-3
Full season
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Squad numbers
SQUAD NUMBERS CONFIRMED
Although the numbers have been visible on the official website for several
weeks, www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk can now officially confirm the all-important
numbers ahead of this Saturday's big kick off.
Only the numbers 13 and 24 out of remain vacant at present from the
positions 1 - 30.
Bradford City's 2011/2012 squad numbers in full:
1. Jon McLaughlin
2. Simon Ramsden
3. Luke O'Brien
4. Michael Flynn
5. Guy Branston (c)
6. Luke Oliver
7. Mark Stewart
8. Ritchie Jones
9. James Hanson
10. Ross Hannah
11. Jack Compton
12. Steve Williams
14. Leon Osborne
15. Lewis Hunt
16. Chris Mitchell
17. Patrick Lacey
18. Luke Dean
19. Nialle Rodney
20. Andrew Burns
21. Nahki Wells
22. Lee Bullock
23. David Syers
25. Scott Brown
26. Alex Flett
27. Dominic Rowe
28. Robbie Threlfall
29. Darren Stephenson
30. Adam Robinson
40. Tim Dittmer (goal keeping coach also registered as a player)
41. Martin Hansen
===========================
From the Official BCFC Website…
Pre-Season Friendly:
At the KC Stadium, Hull.
Hull City (2) 3 Cairney 7, 39, Pusic 72
Bradford C (0) 1 Stewart 65
New loan signing Martin Hansen enjoyed his first outing in City colours at
the KC Stadium this evening as City lost to Championship side Hull City in
their sixth pre-season friendly of the summer.
Hansen was handed his City debut by Peter Jackson against a strong-looking
Hull squad barely hours after putting pen to paper on a one month loan deal
with the Bantams.
The Danish shot-stopper produced several smart saves on the night, but he
was helpless to prevent Tigers midfielder Tom Cairney from giving his side a
seventh minute lead direct from a 20 yard free-kick.
A Hull side containing the likes of Paul McKenna, Matty Fryatt and former
Bantams loanee Dele Adebola were on the front foot for most of the first
period after Cairney's opener, although City did enjoy a couple of half
decent chances on their forays forward.
With half-time approaching, Cairney doubled Hull's advantage with a
well-taken finish from just inside the area after the midfielder skipped
away from the attentions of Guy Branston.
Fryatt had a chance to further increase his side's level when he raced clear
on goal in five minutes before the interval, but Hansen stood tall to deny
the Hull striker with a smart save with his foot.
Despite Fryatt's chance at the end of the opening period, City had, on the
whole, managed to keep a Hull attack, featuring far more experience and
skill than the Bantams are likely to face in League 2, relatively quiet.
The hosts made ten changes at half time, ensuring the Bantams would be
virtually facing a completely new, and fresher, side in the second period.
By contrast, City made only one alteration during the same 15 minute break
as Andrew Burns replaced Steve Williams, who picked up a knock in the first
period.
BRADFORD CITY
1. Martin Hansen
2. Lee Bullock
3. Luke O'Brien
4. Michael Flynn
5. Guy Branston (c)
6. Steve Williams
7. Dominic Rowe
8. Chris Mitchell
9. James Hanson
10. Nialle Rodney
11. Jamie Green
Substitutes:
12. David Syers for 7 (62)
13. Jon Brain
14. Ross Hannah for 9 (77)
15. Andrew Burns for 6 (46)
16. Nahki Wells
17. Mark Stewart for 10 (62)
18. James Cronesbury for 11 (77)
HULL CITY
1. Adriano Basso
2. Liam Rosenior
3. Andy Dawson (c)
4. Paul McKenna
5. James Chester
6. Sonny Bradley
7. Jamie Devitt
8. Tom Cairney
9. Dele Adebola
10. Matty Fryatt
11. Robert Brady
Substitutes:
12. Peter Gulacsi for 1 (46)
13. Danny East for 3 (46)
14. James Harper for 4 (46)
15. Kevin Kilbane for 5 (46)
16. Jay Simpson for 9 (46)
17. Kamel Ghilas for 10 (46)
18. Nick Barmby for 8 (46)
19. Joe Dudgeon for 2 (46)
20. Martin Pusic for 7 (46)
21. Will Atkinson for 11 (46)
22. Conor Townsend for 6 (80)
23. Daniel Emerton for 15 (70)
24. Gavan Holohan
===========================
NO CONTRACT FOR GREEN
Bradford City manager Peter Jackson has decided not to offer trialist Jamie
Green a contract at Valley Parade.
But Jackson recently opted to bring in another left winger, Jack Compton on
loan from Scottish First Division side Falkirk (until jan 2012).
===========================
From the BBC:
GOAL-LINE TECHNOLOGY DECISION SET FOR MARCH 2012
Goal-line technology could be used in the Premier League as early as the
start of the 2012-13 season.
The law-making International Football Association Board will rule in March
2012 on whether to approve the system.
If it gets the green light then FIFA boss Sepp Blatter says leagues can use
it from the start of the 2012-13 season, if "accurate and affordable".
Premier League boss Richard Scudamore has said England's top flight will use
it as soon as it is allowed.
Blatter added that goal-line technology could also be used at the 2014 World
Cup.
The FIFA chief opposed goal-line technology for years and appeared to have
ended the debate on its future in March 2010.
GOAL-LINE CLOSE CALLS
. Tom Adeyemi - Bradford City 2-1 Rotherham, March 2011 League Two
...full article see the BBC website. I don't have the full link
===========================
Branston's BBC interview
(Uk only)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2011/08/guy_branston.html#293363
===========================
Pre-Season Friendly:
Northwich Vic (2) 3 Ennis 14, Tony Evans 31 (penalty), Kearney 82
Bradford City (0) 2 Baker 56, 79
KEARNEY SCORES LATE WINNER FOR NORTHWICH AGAINST BRADFORD CITY
By Andrew Simpson (Northwich Guardian)
Ian Kearney's late goal earned Vics a win they appeared to have assured by
half time of a one-sided encounter.
His volley, struck left-footed from the edge of the penalty area after Steve
Abbott had nodded down Adam Sumner's free kick, crashed in off an upright
eight minutes from time.
By then Bradford, so anaemic before an interval at which they trailed by two
goals, had restored parity.
Sharper shooting from the hosts, who crafted a hatful of chances in each
half, would have rendered substitute Adam Baker's tidy double as a
consolation.
As it was Vics, who kick off the new season at Buxton on Saturday week, came
close to drawing a contest they had initially dominated.
Paul Ennis, expected to become Andy Preece's latest signing after he was
offered terms this week, shot into the side netting inside the first minute
after Ryan Wade had conjured an opening.
His aim was more accurate on the quarter hour when, after Luke Oliver had
wrestled Abbott to the floor 20-yards from goal, he arced a free kick into
the top corner.
Wade, a flurry of movement, danced across the face of goal before slipping
another pass that ended with Ennis firing straight at goalkeeper Jon
McLaughlin.
Vics did not have to wait long to score again as Oliver's evening worsened
when he halted Abbott's shooting stride with an ill-timed trip inside the
box.
Tony Evans' penalty, struck with force into the corner, delivered double
punishment.
Kyle Armstrong's blast flashed wide after Michael Roddy had laid off, then
Abbott contorted his body to angle an effort narrowly past the post after
Kearney had guided Ennis' free kick in his direction.
The pattern did not deviate, at least to start with, in the second half
which started with Wade twisting sharply to send a shot off target.
Bradford, under the watchful eye of first team boss Peter Jackson, were
boosted though when Baker met fellow replacement Joe Holt's corner on the
half volley to halve the visitors' arrears.
Midfielder Lewis Hunt might have added a second goal six minutes later when
he ghosted into space from the centre circle before sending a low shot
inches off target.
At the other end replacement custodian Callum Tongue pawed away Tony Evans'
snapshot and Raphale Evans sliced horribly wide with a clear sight of goal
as Vics continued to find spaces from which to shoot.
Wade started the move of the match on the seat of his shorts with 12 minutes
to play, scooping the ball into Lee Roberts' path on the right touchline.
The trialists' pass reached Tony Evans, but Tongue reached far enough to tip
his well-placed drive to safety.
Bradford were level within a minute, sub Andre Landell clipping a pass
behind Roberts to Baker, whose finish was as accurate as it was emphatic.
Tongue reacted instinctively to prevent out-of-sorts Oliver suffering
further ignominy when he turned Roberts' next cross towards goal, but he
could do nothing to stop Kearney's match-winning kick.
Northwich Victoria: Hinchliffe (GK), Lee Roberts (Riley 83), Kearney,
Raphale Evans (Collins 87), Sumner (Short 90), Armstrong, Roddy (Fitzpatrick
83), Abbott, Ennis, Tony Evans, Wade (Woolfe 83)
Subs not used Arron Morrison (GK), Disney, Clarke
Bradford City: McLaughlin (GK) (Tongue GK 67), Harrop, Robinson (McGivern
46), Oliver, Blackman (Josh Roberts 46), Campbell (Holt 46), Hunt, Brown
(Bower 67), Cronesbury (Eden 46), Stephenson (Landell 46), Bennett (Baker
37)
Subs not used none
Referee Karl Buckley (Winsford)
===========================
Pre-season
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2372524,00.html
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
Wed 27 July 2011 Hull A 7.45pm L1-3
Sat 30 July 2011 Carlisle United H 3.00pm L2-3
Wed 3 August 2011 7.45pm Northwich Victoria A L2-3
Full season
Got adobe PDF reader? See the fixtures here
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/staticFiles/3/7a/0,,10266~162307,00.pdf
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2376580,00.html
Need calendar reminders for your PC or smartphpone?
http://subscriptions.thismonkey.com/fixtures/football/calendars/eng/2011/index.html
==========================
Squad numbers
SQUAD NUMBERS CONFIRMED
Although the numbers have been visible on the official website for several
weeks, www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk can now officially confirm the all-important
numbers ahead of this Saturday's big kick off.
Only the numbers 13 and 24 out of remain vacant at present from the
positions 1 - 30.
Bradford City's 2011/2012 squad numbers in full:
1. Jon McLaughlin
2. Simon Ramsden
3. Luke O'Brien
4. Michael Flynn
5. Guy Branston (c)
6. Luke Oliver
7. Mark Stewart
8. Ritchie Jones
9. James Hanson
10. Ross Hannah
11. Jack Compton
12. Steve Williams
14. Leon Osborne
15. Lewis Hunt
16. Chris Mitchell
17. Patrick Lacey
18. Luke Dean
19. Nialle Rodney
20. Andrew Burns
21. Nahki Wells
22. Lee Bullock
23. David Syers
25. Scott Brown
26. Alex Flett
27. Dominic Rowe
28. Robbie Threlfall
29. Darren Stephenson
30. Adam Robinson
40. Tim Dittmer (goal keeping coach also registered as a player)
41. Martin Hansen
===========================
From the Official BCFC Website…
Pre-Season Friendly:
At the KC Stadium, Hull.
Hull City (2) 3 Cairney 7, 39, Pusic 72
Bradford C (0) 1 Stewart 65
New loan signing Martin Hansen enjoyed his first outing in City colours at
the KC Stadium this evening as City lost to Championship side Hull City in
their sixth pre-season friendly of the summer.
Hansen was handed his City debut by Peter Jackson against a strong-looking
Hull squad barely hours after putting pen to paper on a one month loan deal
with the Bantams.
The Danish shot-stopper produced several smart saves on the night, but he
was helpless to prevent Tigers midfielder Tom Cairney from giving his side a
seventh minute lead direct from a 20 yard free-kick.
A Hull side containing the likes of Paul McKenna, Matty Fryatt and former
Bantams loanee Dele Adebola were on the front foot for most of the first
period after Cairney's opener, although City did enjoy a couple of half
decent chances on their forays forward.
With half-time approaching, Cairney doubled Hull's advantage with a
well-taken finish from just inside the area after the midfielder skipped
away from the attentions of Guy Branston.
Fryatt had a chance to further increase his side's level when he raced clear
on goal in five minutes before the interval, but Hansen stood tall to deny
the Hull striker with a smart save with his foot.
Despite Fryatt's chance at the end of the opening period, City had, on the
whole, managed to keep a Hull attack, featuring far more experience and
skill than the Bantams are likely to face in League 2, relatively quiet.
The hosts made ten changes at half time, ensuring the Bantams would be
virtually facing a completely new, and fresher, side in the second period.
By contrast, City made only one alteration during the same 15 minute break
as Andrew Burns replaced Steve Williams, who picked up a knock in the first
period.
BRADFORD CITY
1. Martin Hansen
2. Lee Bullock
3. Luke O'Brien
4. Michael Flynn
5. Guy Branston (c)
6. Steve Williams
7. Dominic Rowe
8. Chris Mitchell
9. James Hanson
10. Nialle Rodney
11. Jamie Green
Substitutes:
12. David Syers for 7 (62)
13. Jon Brain
14. Ross Hannah for 9 (77)
15. Andrew Burns for 6 (46)
16. Nahki Wells
17. Mark Stewart for 10 (62)
18. James Cronesbury for 11 (77)
HULL CITY
1. Adriano Basso
2. Liam Rosenior
3. Andy Dawson (c)
4. Paul McKenna
5. James Chester
6. Sonny Bradley
7. Jamie Devitt
8. Tom Cairney
9. Dele Adebola
10. Matty Fryatt
11. Robert Brady
Substitutes:
12. Peter Gulacsi for 1 (46)
13. Danny East for 3 (46)
14. James Harper for 4 (46)
15. Kevin Kilbane for 5 (46)
16. Jay Simpson for 9 (46)
17. Kamel Ghilas for 10 (46)
18. Nick Barmby for 8 (46)
19. Joe Dudgeon for 2 (46)
20. Martin Pusic for 7 (46)
21. Will Atkinson for 11 (46)
22. Conor Townsend for 6 (80)
23. Daniel Emerton for 15 (70)
24. Gavan Holohan
===========================
NO CONTRACT FOR GREEN
Bradford City manager Peter Jackson has decided not to offer trialist Jamie
Green a contract at Valley Parade.
But Jackson recently opted to bring in another left winger, Jack Compton on
loan from Scottish First Division side Falkirk (until jan 2012).
===========================
From the BBC:
GOAL-LINE TECHNOLOGY DECISION SET FOR MARCH 2012
Goal-line technology could be used in the Premier League as early as the
start of the 2012-13 season.
The law-making International Football Association Board will rule in March
2012 on whether to approve the system.
If it gets the green light then FIFA boss Sepp Blatter says leagues can use
it from the start of the 2012-13 season, if "accurate and affordable".
Premier League boss Richard Scudamore has said England's top flight will use
it as soon as it is allowed.
Blatter added that goal-line technology could also be used at the 2014 World
Cup.
The FIFA chief opposed goal-line technology for years and appeared to have
ended the debate on its future in March 2010.
GOAL-LINE CLOSE CALLS
. Tom Adeyemi - Bradford City 2-1 Rotherham, March 2011 League Two
...full article see the BBC website. I don't have the full link
===========================
Branston's BBC interview
(Uk only)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2011/08/guy_branston.html#293363
===========================
Pre-Season Friendly:
Northwich Vic (2) 3 Ennis 14, Tony Evans 31 (penalty), Kearney 82
Bradford City (0) 2 Baker 56, 79
KEARNEY SCORES LATE WINNER FOR NORTHWICH AGAINST BRADFORD CITY
By Andrew Simpson (Northwich Guardian)
Ian Kearney's late goal earned Vics a win they appeared to have assured by
half time of a one-sided encounter.
His volley, struck left-footed from the edge of the penalty area after Steve
Abbott had nodded down Adam Sumner's free kick, crashed in off an upright
eight minutes from time.
By then Bradford, so anaemic before an interval at which they trailed by two
goals, had restored parity.
Sharper shooting from the hosts, who crafted a hatful of chances in each
half, would have rendered substitute Adam Baker's tidy double as a
consolation.
As it was Vics, who kick off the new season at Buxton on Saturday week, came
close to drawing a contest they had initially dominated.
Paul Ennis, expected to become Andy Preece's latest signing after he was
offered terms this week, shot into the side netting inside the first minute
after Ryan Wade had conjured an opening.
His aim was more accurate on the quarter hour when, after Luke Oliver had
wrestled Abbott to the floor 20-yards from goal, he arced a free kick into
the top corner.
Wade, a flurry of movement, danced across the face of goal before slipping
another pass that ended with Ennis firing straight at goalkeeper Jon
McLaughlin.
Vics did not have to wait long to score again as Oliver's evening worsened
when he halted Abbott's shooting stride with an ill-timed trip inside the
box.
Tony Evans' penalty, struck with force into the corner, delivered double
punishment.
Kyle Armstrong's blast flashed wide after Michael Roddy had laid off, then
Abbott contorted his body to angle an effort narrowly past the post after
Kearney had guided Ennis' free kick in his direction.
The pattern did not deviate, at least to start with, in the second half
which started with Wade twisting sharply to send a shot off target.
Bradford, under the watchful eye of first team boss Peter Jackson, were
boosted though when Baker met fellow replacement Joe Holt's corner on the
half volley to halve the visitors' arrears.
Midfielder Lewis Hunt might have added a second goal six minutes later when
he ghosted into space from the centre circle before sending a low shot
inches off target.
At the other end replacement custodian Callum Tongue pawed away Tony Evans'
snapshot and Raphale Evans sliced horribly wide with a clear sight of goal
as Vics continued to find spaces from which to shoot.
Wade started the move of the match on the seat of his shorts with 12 minutes
to play, scooping the ball into Lee Roberts' path on the right touchline.
The trialists' pass reached Tony Evans, but Tongue reached far enough to tip
his well-placed drive to safety.
Bradford were level within a minute, sub Andre Landell clipping a pass
behind Roberts to Baker, whose finish was as accurate as it was emphatic.
Tongue reacted instinctively to prevent out-of-sorts Oliver suffering
further ignominy when he turned Roberts' next cross towards goal, but he
could do nothing to stop Kearney's match-winning kick.
Northwich Victoria: Hinchliffe (GK), Lee Roberts (Riley 83), Kearney,
Raphale Evans (Collins 87), Sumner (Short 90), Armstrong, Roddy (Fitzpatrick
83), Abbott, Ennis, Tony Evans, Wade (Woolfe 83)
Subs not used Arron Morrison (GK), Disney, Clarke
Bradford City: McLaughlin (GK) (Tongue GK 67), Harrop, Robinson (McGivern
46), Oliver, Blackman (Josh Roberts 46), Campbell (Holt 46), Hunt, Brown
(Bower 67), Cronesbury (Eden 46), Stephenson (Landell 46), Bennett (Baker
37)
Subs not used none
Referee Karl Buckley (Winsford)
===========================
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