Saturday, November 24, 2012
L2 W1-0 (H) Plymouth A Tuesday November 20, 2012. K.O. 7:45PM. #bcafc
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CFML Daily News
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Current table
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/cc_league2.html
Fixtures
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Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
Egan, broken leg, returned to Sunderland
Tom Naylor on loan from Derby County until 12 January
Blair Turgott, winger, on loan from West Ham United until January 5
Curtis Good, Newcastle, up to January 2.
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Match Media & Stats
Head to Head
http://www.11v11.com/teams/bradford-city/tab/opposingTeams
http://www.statto.com/football/teams/bradford-city/
Pictures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2011/
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
BBC highlights (uk only)
Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/gamecast?gameId=345193&action=stats&lang=EN
Bradford City: Duke, Darby, McArdle, Egan (McHugh 17mins), Meredith, Atkinson, Doyle, G Jones, Wells (Connell 77mins), Thompson (R Jones 80mins),
Hanson. Unused substitutes: McLaughlin, Naylor, Forsyth, Ravenhill.
Plymouth Argyle: Gilmartin, Berry, Blanchard, Nelson, Bhasera, Lowry, Hourihane, Cowan-Hall (Harvey 74mins), Chadwick, MacDonald (Feeney 90mins),
Gurrieri. Unused substitutes: Cole (gk), Feeney, Madjo, S Griffiths, Lennox, Richards.
Referee: T Bates (Stoke).
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From the Official safc.com website.
EGAN RETURNS TO SUNDERLAND
by Kate Smith
Update on defender's injury.
The club has confirmed that John Egan has returned to Sunderland after
suffering a broken leg whilst on loan at Bradford City.
Egan will now be assessed by the SAFC medical team before embarking on a
programme of rehabilitation.
SAFC would like to extend its thanks to Bradford City for the swift and
professional manner in which they dealt with the situation.
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When the dust settled - match report
Jones goal lifts Bradford City mood after Egan agony adds to injury woe
6:30am Wednesday 21st November 2012
By Simon Parker
City 1, Plymouth 0
City were plunged into further injury crisis as they got back on track with three crucial points last night.
The win was just what the manager had ordered to keep them in the thick of the play-off places. But unfortunately it came at a huge cost for poor
John Egan.
The on-loan Sunderland defender was carried off in agony with a suspected broken tibia and fibula in his right leg – the third centre half City
have lost to serious injury this season.
It came from the most innocuous of situations as he headed the ball away. Unfortunately his leg gave way on landing and the end result was
horrendous for the young Irishman.
At least his team-mates picked themselves up to claim a first home league win in three games thanks to a second goal of the season from Gary
Jones. It was a scruffy finish in keeping with the quality of the match.
Phil Parkinson had left City in no doubt about the importance of the next two league games before the next batch of cup distractions. It was
crucial to regain momentum after Saturday's loss to Exeter.
The return of full backs James Meredith and Stephen Darby provided a timely lift. There was another change in midfield where Craig Forsyth,
subbed at half-time at the weekend, was replaced by Garry Thompson.
Meredith was straight into the action with a surging overlap and Nahki Wells was frantically crowded out as he shaped to shoot in the box.
Parkinson wanted City to get at Plymouth from the off and there were a couple of early probes down the left side.
But the club's injury jinx struck again after 13 minutes as Egan landed badly as he made a clearing header. It looked very nasty for the on-loan
defender and Matt Duke shielded Egan's eyes away from his twisted leg while he received treatment before being stretchered off.
The game eventually resumed after a five-minute stoppage, with Carl McHugh coming off the bench to slot in alongside Rory McArdle down the
middle.
But City rode their latest blow to grab the lead in the 21st minute thanks to Jones. James Hanson and Wells battled for a bouncing ball in the
Plymouth box and it popped out to the skipper.
Jones slipped as he shot but managed to get it off as he hit the floor and the ball bobbled past keeper Rene Gilmartin from ten yards.
It was just the boost City needed to lift morale after what had happened to Egan and rewarded their positive approach.
Plymouth had lost all seven of the previous games when they had conceded the opening goal. But Alex MacDonald tried to rectify that straight away
with a burrowing run at the other end.
The all-action Jones had back-tracked all the way with him and slid in to make an important challenge just inside the area.
But City continued to call most of the shots and Jones whipped an inviting free-kick across the goalmouth which managed to beat everyone.
Plymouth had everyone back bar Nick Chadwick whenever City went forward and it was difficult to plot a way through a maze of green shirts. It was
not a great spectacle but the home side's lead looked comfortable as half-time approached.
Wells cleverly spun away from Andres Gurrieri to have a pop from 25 yards but his aim was awry.
Referee Tony Bates added six minutes at the end of the half for the Egan injury – and City needed a stunning save from Duke to prevent Plymouth
equalising during it.
Plymouth had offered nothing up top but suddenly the space opened up with a five-man counter-attack.
Chadwick headed across goal and the ball sat up invitingly for Jamie Lowry. The midfielder struck it well enough but Duke reacted superbly to
push it away with both hands.
Plymouth came back out for the second half with a bit more tempo – and MacDonald wasted a glorious chance to fire them level within five minutes.
Gilmartin's long clearance was flicked on and MacDonald found himself goal side of McArdle with only Duke to beat. Valley Parade waited for the
net to rustle but instead his drive flew well wide.
It was another low midweek crowd but some were growing restless as City made hard work of it. The Kop tried to rally the troops but there was a
definite spring in the step of the visitors that had been absent before the interval.
Hanson flicked on a long throw-in by Meredith that was begging to be finished. But nobody was on hand to challenge Maxime Blanchard's panicky
clearance and Jones' follow-up shot flew harmlessly over the bar.
Then Gilmartin had to be on his toes to beat Wells as the Bermudian looked to spring clear from Meredith's long pass.
But Plymouth still remained in the hunt and Chadwick's looping header was another warning that the job was far from finished. Lowry's ambitious
long-range volley was less of a concern.
City tried a double salvo as Wells drilled in a cross from the right that flashed across the box and Meredith sent it straight back but Hanson's
header glanced off target.
The home side screamed for a penalty when Thompson claimed he had been pulled back by Curtis Nelson but nothing was given.
Chadwick nodded wide from Plymouth's first corner of the night and when the striker did get a shot on target, Duke proved equal to it to push
over the bar.
Parkinson brought on Alan Connell for Wells and the fit-again Ritchie Jones in place of Thompson – two substitutes who were capable of keeping
the ball better.
Will Atkinson threatened to ease home nerves as he wriggled into space for a goal against his former loan club. But he went for placement rather
than power and Gilmartin was able to make a straightforward save.
The midfielder then appeared on the right side, cutting in to take a neat lay-off from Connell, but his shot was nowhere near. At least it kept
the ball up the right end.
It was not pretty but the result was what mattered. After the Exeter blip, City's bandwagon is back on the road.
Attendance: 8,843
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David Baldwin says that capacity for the Arsenal match is 23,500
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Bradford City sign winger from West Ham
5:15pm Thursday 22nd November 2012
By Simon Parker
West Ham winger Blair Turgott has joined City this afternoon on a short-term loan until January 5.
The speedy England under-19 international, who is regarded as one for the future by the Premier League club, will link up with his new club for
the trip to Bristol Rovers.
Turgott, 18, has yet to make a senior appearance but has played ten times for the Hammers in the under-21s Premier League this season and scored
twice.
He has been an England regular for the past three years through different age-groups, winning more than 25 caps and playing alongside Liverpool's
Raheem Sterling who recently made his debut for Roy Hodgson.
Turgott played for England in both the under-17s World Cup and European Championships and is now one of the most experienced members of Noel
Blake's under-19 squad.
Crucially for City, the teenager is allowed to play for them in all three cup competitions.
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From the Official BCFC Website:
ARSENAL TICKETS – LATEST
13:19 23rd November 2012
The football club can confirm that just over 21,500 tickets have now been
sold for City's forthcoming Capital One Cup Quarter-Final with Arsenal.
This figure includes the away tickets sold by Arsenal.
Due to the stand configuration within the stadium on the night, the capacity
of the Coral Windows Stadium for the tie will be just over 23,000.
The club would like to remind supporters that phase two of the club's
Arsenal ticket sales process has now begun, with only certain sections of
the Coral Windows Stadium now available for the match.
After giving solely Season Ticket and FlexiCard holders the opportunity to
purchase tickets for the eagerly-anticipated cup tie for the last week or
so, the club will now allow match-ticket holders from the recent home league
double-header with Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle to buy tickets.
Only LIMITED sections of the lower tier of the T.L Dallas Stand, upper tier
of the North West Corner and the Bantams Bar now remain open to supporters
yet to purchase tickets for the Arsenal tie.
Supporters who purchased Exeter and/or Plymouth match tickets will be able
to purchase the equivalent number of Arsenal tickets - subject to
availability.
For example, two purchased Exeter tickets will give a supporter the
opportunity to purchase two Arsenal tickets, three Plymouth tickets brought
will give a supporter the opportunity to buy three Arsenal tickets.
Any supporter wishing to purchase Arsenal tickets using this method MUST
bring along their Exeter and/or Plymouth stubs are proof of purchase.
Despite the move into phase two of the club's Arsenal ticket sales process,
Season Ticket holders and FlexiCard holders can still purchase up to two
tickets for the tie.
Any ticket sales must now be done in person at the Bantams Ticket Office,
however.
Arsenal tickets can no longer be bought online.
Should any seats remain available at the time, Arsenal match tickets will go
on general sale to all supporters from 9:00am next Thursday (29 November
2012).
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City swooped for two Premier League youngsters to beat today's emergency loan deadline.
West Ham winger Blair Turgott has joined until January 5 and Newcastle centre half Curtis Good up to January 2.
Both can feature in the squad for the trip to Bristol Rovers on Saturday, subject to Premier League approval.
Crucially for City, they are also clear to feature in the cup competitions.
England under-19 international Turgott, 18, has yet to make a senior appearance but has played ten times for the Hammers in the under-21s Premier
League this season and scored twice.
He has been an England regular for the past three years through different age-groups, winning more than 25 caps and playing alongside Liverpool's
Raheem Sterling who recently made his debut for Roy Hodgson.
Aussie under-19 international Good, a left-footed central defender, joined Newcastle in the summer from Melbourne Heart after graduating from the
Australian Institute of Sport.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
L2 L0-1 (H) Exeter Saturday November 16, 2012. K.O. 3:00PM. #bcafc
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Current table
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/cc_league2.html
Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10266,00.html
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/clubhouse?teamId=387&lang=EN
The "Social media Corner"
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Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
Striker Hines (ankle) and defenders Darby (hip) and Meredith (groin) day to day.
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Match Media & Stats
Head to Head
http://www.11v11.com/teams/bradford-city/tab/opposingTeams
http://www.statto.com/football/teams/bradford-city/
Pictures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2011/
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
BBC highlights (uk only)
Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/gamecast?gameId=345181&action=stats&lang=EN
BCFC Exeter
8(3) Shots (on Goal) 9(4)
9 Fouls 13
7 Corner Kicks 5
4 Offsides 3
50% Time of Poss. 50%
1 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
3 Saves 3
Bradford City: Duke, Naylor (Thompson 76), McArdle, Egan, McHugh, Atkinson, Jones, Doyle, Forsyth (Connell 46), Hanson, Wells. Unused
substitutes: McLaughlin, Ravenhill, Brown, Bass, Baker.
Exeter City: Krysiak, Tully, Woodman, Bennett (Doherty 46), Baldwin, Coles Sercombe, Oakley, Gow (Amankwaah 84), Cureton (Bauza 90), O'Flynn.
Unused substitutes: Evans, Moore-Taylor, Keohane, Dawson.
Referee: A Haines (Tyne and Wear).
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Final whistle - match report
Every positive has a negative reaction as Bantams suffer another cup hangover
6:50am Monday 19th November 2012
By Simon Parker
Bradford City 0 Exeter City 1
This season is already shaping up into one of the most entertaining and memorable ones in years.
Here we are in mid-November and City are contenders at the right end of the table for once and still in all three cup competitions.
Even the most hard-to-please critic will admit that it makes a welcome and long overdue change.
But the Achilles heel to the club's progress has been the aftermath of all those cup dramas. They are still to win a game that follows one.
Saturday's setback was only City's second defeat at Valley Parade but it also marked the seventh occasion when they have failed to win after
playing a cup tie.
Phil Parkinson will point to the varied personnel on display and there were seven changes from the team that had begun the latest knock-out epic
against Northampton four days earlier.
But having to shuffle and freshen up the pack so regularly is a symptom of all those extra games.
However enjoyable – and lucrative in the case of the FA Cup and the approaching arrival of Arsenal – there is little doubt that the unexpected
cup progress does carry a cost.
A month or so ago, a run of fixtures that included home games with Exeter and Plymouth and a trip to Bristol Rovers looked potentially rich
pickings.
But with the injury toll and inevitable fatigue from such a heavy workload biting into resources, the challenge has suddenly become much stiffer.
The numbers on the home shirts were the giveaway on Saturday. James Hanson's nine was the only one in the first 11.
Even allowing for Gary Jones, Rory McArdle and Nathan Doyle preferring to wear double figures, they were the only four outfield survivors from
the starting line-up on the opening day at Gillingham.
With no James Meredith or Stephen Darby, McArdle is the critical figure in the back four, the senior servant by a mile.
Two of Saturday's defence were in nappies when Exeter's evergreen match-winner Jamie Cureton played the first game of his lengthy career for
Norwich. Carl McHugh had not even been born.
City's rearguard has coped remarkably well with all the upheaval since the Pirelli Stadium cruelly ripped out both halves of its heart within ten
minutes. Of course Luke Oliver and Andrew Davies have been missed but nowhere near the extent that many feared at that moment against Burton.
Derby right back Tom Naylor was the latest new face and slotted in fairly comfortably considering he'd had just an hour of training with his
team-mates the previous day.
The dilemma for Parkinson is further up the pitch, where the loss of Kyel Reid continues to hit hard.
Six weeks have gone since he could not get up from that scything tackle at Rochdale. He is on the road to recovery but it takes time – another
month according to his manager.
Zavon Hines is the closest like-for-like replacement but he, too, is in the sick bay with an injured ankle.
Parkinson wanted to exploit Exeter's narrow team shape by using the spaces on the flanks. Unfortunately, as he admitted afterwards, he did not
have the players at his disposal who fitted the job.
Will Atkinson has had a cracking campaign so far, overcoming his many doubters with consistent performances week after week. But he is at his
happiest drifting inside, not taking on the full back like an out-and-out winger.
And Craig Forsyth may offer natural balance as a left-footer but he is foremost a midfielder rather than a wideman. He does not have the pace or
guile of a Reid or Hines to take defenders on.
Forsyth had a poor game, highlighted by his guilty role in the afternoon's only goal.
Parkinson had warned about the goal-poaching nous of his old pal Cureton before the game. The neatly-taken volley two minutes before half-time
was his 13th of the season and edged the 37-year-old nearer to the 250-goal milestone in close to 700 appearances.
But the ball should not have reached him in the first place as six-footer Forsyth was beaten in the air to Craig Woodman's cross by the smaller
Matt Oakley. In a tight game, how City paid the price for that momentary lapse in concentration.
Cureton had already cracked the post as Exeter made their positive intentions clear. Alan Gow, playing in the free role behind their front two,
was a constant threat as he picked up the ball from deep and proved very difficult to mark.
Parkinson reacted to City's plodding first-half effort by ditching Forsyth for Alan Connell. The diamond was dusted off once again as the home
side mirrored the Grecians' set-up.
It worked far more effectively and they looked a different side after the break. Picking up the tempo, the crowd came alive and there was a
genuine spark to City's play that had been noticeably absent.
John Egan, who really does look good at centre half, dropped a header wide from a corner and Connell went agonisingly close with a delicate chip.
And City should have had a penalty when Nahki Wells appeared to be clothes-lined by Exeter defender Pat Baldwin. Referee Andy Haines, who
infuriated City from start to finish, glanced at his assistant for confirmation but the flag stayed down.
Parkinson diplomatically declined to comment on the officials beyond pointing out that "you normally get those at home."
James Hanson's long wait to get back on the scoresheet goes on after he put a free header into the Kop. But sub Garry Thompson blew the juiciest
chance late on when his ten-yard volley scuffed wide with the goal beckoning.
"Thommo knows those sort of chances have got to go in," admitted Parkinson. "It was the same with Hanson's header over the bar.
"If there are tired legs, you need one of your goalscorers to bang one into the net and all of a sudden the whole stadium lights up. Then you can
go on to win that game."
To put things in perspective, this was only City's second loss in 11 games – and first since that calamitous afternoon at Burton.
But there is a nagging fear among many fans that all the good work of the first three months could start to unravel because of the strain on
resources.
City did not lose any ground on the top three despite the defeat. With Cheltenham losing at Rotherham, they remain four points off the third
automatic spot.
But the same difference the other way takes them down to 13th as the league table squeezes up once more.
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Early bird season ticket prices same as last season £199 for adults.
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McHugh growing up fast in young Bradford City defence
6:50am Tuesday 20th November 2012
By Simon Parker
City's defensive dilemmas have been well-documented since Luke Oliver and Andrew Davies were wiped from the scene in the same game.
The back four on Saturday was unrecognisable from the one that has formed such a solid unit this season.
With an average age of just over 21, three of that rearguard had totalled only 20 senior starts between them.
With the usual suspects on the sidelines, the door has suddenly swung open for those unsung youngsters.
Carl McHugh, at 19, is the baby of the bunch but he is growing up fast as a professional. The Exeter game was his sixth start and followed hot on
the heels of his first goal to take the Northampton FA Cup clash to penalties.
He said: "I think I've learned more in the games here than in a whole season playing in the reserves at Reading. It's a huge learning curve for
me.
"I still have a lot to improve on and I know there are times when I show a bit of inexperience. Sometimes I'm a bit too eager and need to relax
more but I'm just delighted to get any time on the pitch I can.
"It's been crazy with the injuries and I don't know why it's happened. Maybe it is the price of success and doing so well in the cups.
"At the same time, it's hard to beat that never-say-die attitude we've got within the club. We're going to games thinking that we'll take it down
to the last minute even if we are getting beaten."
McHugh has switched between left back and centre half and returned to full-back duties in James Meredith's absence. But he had a familiar face
playing at his shoulder – McHugh and Sunderland loanee John Egan were team-mates for the Republic of Ireland under-19s.
"It's good to have another Irish lad round the place and I know John from playing together before," said McHugh.
"He's a year older than me but I played up one age so I got called up for a few games in his team.
"And it's nice to have somebody who understands me! Saying that, the Cork accent's a bit different to mine, coming from the top end of the
country."
Phil Parkinson has promised to give the younger end of the squad a chance. While injuries have forced his hand, the City chief has been good to
his word in blooding the likes of McHugh, Scott Brown and Adam Baker.
McHugh said: "The manager and coaching staff have been brilliant with all the younger lads.
"You know if you train well all week, there's always that incentive. Sometimes you could be in a squad of 30 players and train for weeks without
getting anywhere near.
"I've played seven games and three of them have gone to shoot-outs. It's amazing!
"It couldn't have got much later than the Northampton game last week but we just kept going. Even when we were down to ten men, we were stretched
and tired but there was always that belief we could get something."
McHugh's late header ensured another winning penalty climax but he is still not tempted to put his name forward from 12 yards.
"I don't think I'd had the best of games but it was great to get a goal that meant something," he said.
"I've never been so confident afterwards that the lads would do the business from the spot, as we've done this year. I'm happy to leave it to
them."
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From the official BCFC website:
ARSENAL TICKET SALES - PHASE 2
Phase two of the club's Arsenal ticket sales process has now begun,
with City supporters queuing up in the cold and the rain from as early as
before 6:00am this Wednesday morning to get their hands on the remaining
spaces for the Capital One Cup Quarter-Final tie.
After giving solely Season Ticket and FlexiCard holders the opportunity to
purchase tickets for the eagerly-anticipated cup tie for the last week or
so, the club will now allow match-ticket holders from the recent home league
double-header with Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle to buy tickets.
Supporters who purchased Exeter and/or Plymouth match tickets will be able
to purchase the equivalent number of Arsenal tickets - subject to
availability.
For example, two purchased Exeter tickets will give a supporter the
opportunity to purchase two Arsenal tickets, three Plymouth tickets brought
will give a supporter the opportunity to buy three Arsenal tickets.
Any supporter wishing to purchase Arsenal tickets using this method MUST
bring along their Exeter and/or Plymouth stubs as proof of purchase.
Despite the move into phase two of the club's Arsenal ticket sales process,
Season Ticket holders and FlexiCard holders can still purchase tickets for
the tie.
Any ticket sales must now be done in person at the Bantams Ticket Office,
however.
Arsenal tickets can no longer be bought online.
The club would like to inform supporters that only a very limited number of
tickets for the Arsenal match now remain available to purchase. Supporters
are therefore advised to try and purchase any tickets for forthcoming tie as
soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
FAC1(R) W3-3 AET (4-3pens) (H) Northampton Town Tuesday November 13, 2012. K.O. 7:45PM. #bcafc
FAC1(R) W3-3 AET (4-3pens) (H) Northampton Town Tuesday November 13, 2012. K.O. 7:45PM. #bcafc
Read this article online
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CFML Daily News
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Current table
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/cc_league2.html
Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10266,00.html
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/clubhouse?teamId=387&lang=EN
The "Social media Corner"
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
http://www.bradfordcity.tv/
Official Mobile app
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Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
Zavon Hines, Foot... TBC
Meredith ... hip...TBC
Loan rumours:
Matt Young, right back (Southampton)
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Match Media & Stats
Head to Head
http://www.11v11.com/teams/bradford-city/tab/opposingTeams
http://www.statto.com/football/teams/bradford-city/
Pictures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2011/
Picture of McHugh scoring the 3-3 equalizer with his nose!
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10044952.Another_cup_tie_ends_in_yet_more_penalty_glory_for_Bradford_City/
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
BBC highlights (uk only)
Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/gamecast?gameId=357417&action=live&lang=EN
BraC NorT
18(8) Shots (on Goal) 22(8)
11 Fouls 10
6 Corner Kicks 8
2 Offsides 2
50% Time of Poss. 50%
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
8 Saves 4
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The penalty shoot out win sequence
Oct 2009 Notts County (JPT)
Dec 2009 Port Vale (JPT)
Aug 2011 Sheff Weds.(JPT)
Sep 2011 Huddersfield (JPT)
Oct 2011 Sheff Utd (JPT)
Oct 2012 Hartlepool (JPT)
Oct 2012 Wigan (Legaue Cup)
Nov 2012 Northampton (FA Cup)
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Final whistle - match report
Another cup tie ends in yet more penalty glory for Bradford City
6:40am Wednesday 14th November 2012
By Simon Parker
City 3, Northampton 3
(aet – City win 4-2 on penalties)
Just what can you say about this latest cup triumph? These spot-kick dramas – and the inevitable victory – are almost becoming run of the mill
for the never-say-die Bantams.
But even by the extraordinary standards of recent cup nail-biters, last night's win and eighth straight shoot-out success had it all and more.
The Arsenal game may have dominated every Valley Parade conversation in the past couple of days. But this FA Cup win over Northampton deserves to
steal the limelight.
Watched by a sub-3,000 crowd, City gave it everything in a topsy-turvy encounter. They saw victory snatched away in the last minute of normal
time, rescued it in the last minute of extra-time – and then saw it off in the spot-kick finale that is always their time.
Phil Parkinson freshened it up once again with half a dozen changes, including a first home start for Scott Brown. The youngster had made a
polished debut in the game at Sixfields ten days earlier.
There was no Garry Thompson, the latest victim of the bug that has been sweeping the club. But Northampton were also suffering similarly.
Aidy Boothroyd had to field a very youthful midfield on his return to home soil after Chris Hackett was ruled out ill. And Adebayo Akinfenwa
travelled up separately because he was feeling under the weather.
But the visitors had the first sniff of goal as Rory McArdle struggled to deal with a through ball and Ishmel Demontagnac poked it wide.
Jon McLaughlin, back in City's goal, comfortably dealt with a low drive from Lewis Wilson. Then Henoc Mukendi had a crack as Northampton started
as brightly as their luminous lime change kit.
James Hanson sent an overhead kick into the deserted TL Dallas Stand before Northampton should have gone ahead after 21 minutes, Clive Platt
nodding a free header over the bar from Lewis Wilson's cross.
McLaughlin came to McArdle's rescue after the centre half trod on the ball, allowing Demontagnac to race through. The keeper was straight out to
save well with his legs.
City were having an uncomfortable time and it took a further downturn when Hines had to hobble off just before the half-hour mark.
But the home side rode the blow – and went in front five minutes later. Hanson was the provider, laying a ball off for Will Atkinson to sweep
home from eight yards. It was the midfielder's second goal of the season – both in the FA Cup against the Cobblers.
City could have been celebrating double joy when substitute Adam Baker, on after Hines departed with a damaged ankle, looked to be through on
goal.
But Joe Widdowson wrestled the ball back from the youngster just inside the box as Parkinson screamed for a penalty. The left back would surely
have seen red as well for a professional foul.
To throw salt in the wound, Northampton then levelled two minutes before the break after Ricky Ravenhill was adjudged to have brought down
Demontagnac at the other end. It looked a soft one but the winger picked himself up to drive a confident penalty into the roof of the net.
City nearly paid at the start of the second half when slips by Brown and then Carl McHugh presented an offside-looking Emyr Huws with a free shot
from the angle of the box. But his connection was horrible and it screwed well wide.
Atkinson was having another good game and a neat interchange with Alan Connell inside the Northampton penalty area teed up the former Swindon man
for a well-struck effort that cannoned away off Kelvin Langmead.
Demontagnac was making the most of his recall in place of Akinfenwa and whistled one just over after being picked out by a raking pass from
Widdowson.
City hearts were briefly in mouths when Demontagnac then went tumbling over Ravenhill's outstretched leg. It looked like referee Mick Russell had
the whistle to his lips but he gave nothing.
Atkinson and Connell combined again in response to create a chance for Hanson, then Huws rattled one wide for the Cobblers.
Boothroyd unleashed Akinfenwa as another extra-time beckoned but City almost snatched a second goal when Baker's header was blocked in front the
line by Widdowson.
The breakthrough did arrive with a minute to go – and it involved the same two players. Baker's shot from James Meredith's cross was handled by
the defender and Wells dispatched the penalty.
But there was more drama to follow in stoppage time as Meredith failed to cut out Akinfenwa's pass and Platt drove in a last-gasp equaliser.
It was only Platt's second goal of the season – but he was thwarted when looking to add a third in extra-time by a fine save from McLaughlin.
Hanson, another striker in need of a score, had the chance to end his recent drought but he thrashed Ravenhill's pass against an advertising
board.
But the big man had to revert to an emergency defensive role for the second period after Meredith went off with an injured hip. The Aussie
typically tried to stay on but Parkinson, wary of losing another key man, was having none of it.
So with all three subs used, City had to play the last 15 minutes a man down – and lasted only four of them before Northampton skipper Langmead
curled home from 15 yards.
At that stage, everything looked up. But nobody had told the Bantams and McHugh nodded home with literally the final touch in the added minute at
the end.
So off to penalties and, despite Wells missing the opener, City reigned 4-2 thanks to McLaughlin's save from Danny East and a truly woeful effort
by Langmead.
Attendance: 2,951
===========================
When the dust settled - match report
Agony and ecstasy for Bradford City penalty heroes
8:10am Wednesday 14th November 2012
By Simon Parker
City were left counting the cost of another dramatic cup triumph after suffering two more injuries.
Phil Parkinson will launch an urgent bid for reinforcements after Zavon Hines (ankle ligaments) and James Meredith (hip) were added to the
casualty list following a rollercoaster FA Cup replay against Northampton.
Parkinson was keen not to knock off the gloss from the latest knock-out victory, which was almost inevitably secured from penalties. Carl
McHugh's header clinched a 3-3 draw with the final touch of extra-time before City won 4-2 on spot-kicks.
Their eighth straight shoot-out success booked a second-round home clash with League One Brentford on December 1.
But seeing City's options further depleted by this latest double blow means shoring up numbers before the loan deadline two days before then will
be a priority.
Parkinson said: "I had a meeting with the two chairmen last week and told them the most important period was between now and January.
"With the amount of games we've played, we're going to need more players to get us through this. We ummed and aahed about it but now we've got to
do it.
"As much as we're pleased to go through, my mind in extra-time was thinking about who we're going to bring in. We're going to need reinforcements
because we're getting very low.
"We've got a terrific group of lads but they need help. Stephen Darby's carrying an injury, Meredith and Hines have gone off and we have to get
people in."
City had twice led during 90 minutes. Will Atkinson put them ahead in the first half before Ishmel Demontagnac levelled from the penalty spot –
straight after the home side felt they should have had a penalty for a pull on Adam Baker when the young striker was through.
Parkinson said: "That should have been a red card and a penalty. The ref told me at half-time that he (Baker) was too honest and stayed on his
feet.
"Every week we watch Match of the Day and the pundits are talking about players diving and the ref's telling me he should have gone down.
"Maybe it was a bit of naivety from Adam's part but I feel the ref should have been able to judge that he was impeded."
Nahki Wells thought he had won it with his 13th goal of the season from the spot with only two minutes left but Clive Platt sent the game into
the extra half hour.
Kelvin Langmead then curled Northampton in front after 109 minutes but City, who had to play the second extra-time period with ten men, rescued
it through teenager McHugh in injury time.
Parkinson admitted: "These lads never know when they are beaten. Once again you've seen the immense character in the team and they just keep
going.
"We've got some record with shoot-outs. You could feel the confidence from the supporters and players.
"They kept cool heads again. When you've been in that position a few times, the experience has got to help you."
===========================
FA Cup prize money
http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/More/prize-fund
===========================
The fans view...from Tony Watson
Amazing game last night, in terms of late & unexpected drama. The match was
very flat with a small crowd and no atmosphere. Atkinson scored out of the
blue then City gave away a soft penalty - probably outside the area but
their giant fell into the area after the tackle. 1-1 at half time and half
chances at both ends but extra time looked a cert until City won the pen in
the last minute.
2-1 with three minutes injury time to go - do we keep the ball, take it into
the corners. No, we try and score another, their goalie launches it to their
battering ram attack, reinforced with Akinfenwa, Mc Hugh slips in the area,
2-2 in the last minute of injury time!!
First half of extra time, everyone is knackered. Second half we suddenly
realise no Hanson up front. Where is he? he's in defence because Meredith
has gone off injured and we are playing the last 15 minutes with 10 men!!
Pretty soon we let in a goal and that looks like that. But with nothing to
lose, Hanson goes back into the attack and misses a good chance. One minute
of injury time is announced, we get one last free kick, launch it into the
box, Hanson heads it into the air and as it comes down in the six yard box,
McHugh (I think) heads it slowly towards the goal and it arcs over their
defence and goalie and in. . No time even to restart the game. -3-3.
Wells missed the first penalty, they score 0-1. Then we score and McLaughlin
saves. 1-1 We score again, they chip over the bar. 2-1 We score again, they
score. 3-2 Up comes Ravenhill to score & win our EiGHTH consecutive penalty
shoot-out win.
===========================
Wednesday
The juniors have just won 5-3 on pens in the FA Youth Cup v Stourbridge after drawing 2-2 AET (FT 2-2).
Just for good measure City equalised in the last minute.
===========================
Bradford City boss declares state of emergency
7:00am Thursday 15th November 2012
By Simon Parker
Phil Parkinson today surveyed City's dwindling band of brothers and admitted: It's impossible to carry on like this.
Zavon Hines and James Meredith joined long-term casualties Luke Oliver, Andrew Davies and Kyel Reid on the Valley Parade sidelines after the dramatic FA Cup win over Northampton.
Parkinson discussed the urgent need for reinforcements with the board yesterday and insisted the team simply could not cope on their current limited numbers.
He said: "It's impossible for the same players to keep going Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday, Tuesday. It will not happen.
"I'm experienced enough to know that. I've managed for quite a few years now and I've played a long time before that.
"It's great at the moment and everybody's enjoying it. You see the queues for the Arsenal tickets.
"But I do need to stress that maybe before this loan deadline closes, we get in a couple more players. The two we've brought in so far, Craig (Forsyth) and John (Egan) have been fantastic but we probably need to add to that now.
"There's a good group of lads here and I enjoy working with them. I just want to give us every chance to keep this momentum going.
"We'll see how the injuries are but we can't afford to hit the wall."
After four extra-times, City have arguably played more minutes than any other Football League team this season.
Parkinson was once again hailing a new cup hero after Carl McHugh's last-gasp equaliser when his side were down to ten men forced the successful penalty shoot-out on Tuesday night.
He added: "Carl really typifies what this group of players are all about.
"I thought he had a tough time against big Clive Platt in the first half. We spoke to him and pointed out that he's not 6ft 4in so he's not going to outmuscle him.
"Carl (pictured heading the extra-time equaliser) had to play with more intelligence and I felt he did that from then on.
"What a great example that is. If you are having a difficult night, find a solution, come through with your resilience and character and end up the hero.
"I can remember myself being a player at half-time when you've had a poor game and people are getting on at you. You have to turn it round and he was outstanding.
"You can go back in every cup game and there's a different unsung hero. It's great to have that in the squad.
"Stephen Darby did it against Burton, Garry Thompson at Watford and Dukey (Matt Duke) made the last-ditch saves at Wigan.
"Nahki got the headlines on Saturday for his goals and now it's Carl's turn. Each time it's somebody else who gets the plaudits."
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Current table
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Fixtures
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===========================
Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
Zavon Hines, Foot... TBC
Meredith ... hip...TBC
Loan rumours:
Matt Young, right back (Southampton)
===========================
Match Media & Stats
Head to Head
http://www.11v11.com/teams/bradford-city/tab/opposingTeams
http://www.statto.com/football/teams/bradford-city/
Pictures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2011/
Picture of McHugh scoring the 3-3 equalizer with his nose!
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/10044952.Another_cup_tie_ends_in_yet_more_penalty_glory_for_Bradford_City/
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
BBC highlights (uk only)
Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/gamecast?gameId=357417&action=live&lang=EN
BraC NorT
18(8) Shots (on Goal) 22(8)
11 Fouls 10
6 Corner Kicks 8
2 Offsides 2
50% Time of Poss. 50%
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
8 Saves 4
===========================
The penalty shoot out win sequence
Oct 2009 Notts County (JPT)
Dec 2009 Port Vale (JPT)
Aug 2011 Sheff Weds.(JPT)
Sep 2011 Huddersfield (JPT)
Oct 2011 Sheff Utd (JPT)
Oct 2012 Hartlepool (JPT)
Oct 2012 Wigan (Legaue Cup)
Nov 2012 Northampton (FA Cup)
===========================
Final whistle - match report
Another cup tie ends in yet more penalty glory for Bradford City
6:40am Wednesday 14th November 2012
By Simon Parker
City 3, Northampton 3
(aet – City win 4-2 on penalties)
Just what can you say about this latest cup triumph? These spot-kick dramas – and the inevitable victory – are almost becoming run of the mill
for the never-say-die Bantams.
But even by the extraordinary standards of recent cup nail-biters, last night's win and eighth straight shoot-out success had it all and more.
The Arsenal game may have dominated every Valley Parade conversation in the past couple of days. But this FA Cup win over Northampton deserves to
steal the limelight.
Watched by a sub-3,000 crowd, City gave it everything in a topsy-turvy encounter. They saw victory snatched away in the last minute of normal
time, rescued it in the last minute of extra-time – and then saw it off in the spot-kick finale that is always their time.
Phil Parkinson freshened it up once again with half a dozen changes, including a first home start for Scott Brown. The youngster had made a
polished debut in the game at Sixfields ten days earlier.
There was no Garry Thompson, the latest victim of the bug that has been sweeping the club. But Northampton were also suffering similarly.
Aidy Boothroyd had to field a very youthful midfield on his return to home soil after Chris Hackett was ruled out ill. And Adebayo Akinfenwa
travelled up separately because he was feeling under the weather.
But the visitors had the first sniff of goal as Rory McArdle struggled to deal with a through ball and Ishmel Demontagnac poked it wide.
Jon McLaughlin, back in City's goal, comfortably dealt with a low drive from Lewis Wilson. Then Henoc Mukendi had a crack as Northampton started
as brightly as their luminous lime change kit.
James Hanson sent an overhead kick into the deserted TL Dallas Stand before Northampton should have gone ahead after 21 minutes, Clive Platt
nodding a free header over the bar from Lewis Wilson's cross.
McLaughlin came to McArdle's rescue after the centre half trod on the ball, allowing Demontagnac to race through. The keeper was straight out to
save well with his legs.
City were having an uncomfortable time and it took a further downturn when Hines had to hobble off just before the half-hour mark.
But the home side rode the blow – and went in front five minutes later. Hanson was the provider, laying a ball off for Will Atkinson to sweep
home from eight yards. It was the midfielder's second goal of the season – both in the FA Cup against the Cobblers.
City could have been celebrating double joy when substitute Adam Baker, on after Hines departed with a damaged ankle, looked to be through on
goal.
But Joe Widdowson wrestled the ball back from the youngster just inside the box as Parkinson screamed for a penalty. The left back would surely
have seen red as well for a professional foul.
To throw salt in the wound, Northampton then levelled two minutes before the break after Ricky Ravenhill was adjudged to have brought down
Demontagnac at the other end. It looked a soft one but the winger picked himself up to drive a confident penalty into the roof of the net.
City nearly paid at the start of the second half when slips by Brown and then Carl McHugh presented an offside-looking Emyr Huws with a free shot
from the angle of the box. But his connection was horrible and it screwed well wide.
Atkinson was having another good game and a neat interchange with Alan Connell inside the Northampton penalty area teed up the former Swindon man
for a well-struck effort that cannoned away off Kelvin Langmead.
Demontagnac was making the most of his recall in place of Akinfenwa and whistled one just over after being picked out by a raking pass from
Widdowson.
City hearts were briefly in mouths when Demontagnac then went tumbling over Ravenhill's outstretched leg. It looked like referee Mick Russell had
the whistle to his lips but he gave nothing.
Atkinson and Connell combined again in response to create a chance for Hanson, then Huws rattled one wide for the Cobblers.
Boothroyd unleashed Akinfenwa as another extra-time beckoned but City almost snatched a second goal when Baker's header was blocked in front the
line by Widdowson.
The breakthrough did arrive with a minute to go – and it involved the same two players. Baker's shot from James Meredith's cross was handled by
the defender and Wells dispatched the penalty.
But there was more drama to follow in stoppage time as Meredith failed to cut out Akinfenwa's pass and Platt drove in a last-gasp equaliser.
It was only Platt's second goal of the season – but he was thwarted when looking to add a third in extra-time by a fine save from McLaughlin.
Hanson, another striker in need of a score, had the chance to end his recent drought but he thrashed Ravenhill's pass against an advertising
board.
But the big man had to revert to an emergency defensive role for the second period after Meredith went off with an injured hip. The Aussie
typically tried to stay on but Parkinson, wary of losing another key man, was having none of it.
So with all three subs used, City had to play the last 15 minutes a man down – and lasted only four of them before Northampton skipper Langmead
curled home from 15 yards.
At that stage, everything looked up. But nobody had told the Bantams and McHugh nodded home with literally the final touch in the added minute at
the end.
So off to penalties and, despite Wells missing the opener, City reigned 4-2 thanks to McLaughlin's save from Danny East and a truly woeful effort
by Langmead.
Attendance: 2,951
===========================
When the dust settled - match report
Agony and ecstasy for Bradford City penalty heroes
8:10am Wednesday 14th November 2012
By Simon Parker
City were left counting the cost of another dramatic cup triumph after suffering two more injuries.
Phil Parkinson will launch an urgent bid for reinforcements after Zavon Hines (ankle ligaments) and James Meredith (hip) were added to the
casualty list following a rollercoaster FA Cup replay against Northampton.
Parkinson was keen not to knock off the gloss from the latest knock-out victory, which was almost inevitably secured from penalties. Carl
McHugh's header clinched a 3-3 draw with the final touch of extra-time before City won 4-2 on spot-kicks.
Their eighth straight shoot-out success booked a second-round home clash with League One Brentford on December 1.
But seeing City's options further depleted by this latest double blow means shoring up numbers before the loan deadline two days before then will
be a priority.
Parkinson said: "I had a meeting with the two chairmen last week and told them the most important period was between now and January.
"With the amount of games we've played, we're going to need more players to get us through this. We ummed and aahed about it but now we've got to
do it.
"As much as we're pleased to go through, my mind in extra-time was thinking about who we're going to bring in. We're going to need reinforcements
because we're getting very low.
"We've got a terrific group of lads but they need help. Stephen Darby's carrying an injury, Meredith and Hines have gone off and we have to get
people in."
City had twice led during 90 minutes. Will Atkinson put them ahead in the first half before Ishmel Demontagnac levelled from the penalty spot –
straight after the home side felt they should have had a penalty for a pull on Adam Baker when the young striker was through.
Parkinson said: "That should have been a red card and a penalty. The ref told me at half-time that he (Baker) was too honest and stayed on his
feet.
"Every week we watch Match of the Day and the pundits are talking about players diving and the ref's telling me he should have gone down.
"Maybe it was a bit of naivety from Adam's part but I feel the ref should have been able to judge that he was impeded."
Nahki Wells thought he had won it with his 13th goal of the season from the spot with only two minutes left but Clive Platt sent the game into
the extra half hour.
Kelvin Langmead then curled Northampton in front after 109 minutes but City, who had to play the second extra-time period with ten men, rescued
it through teenager McHugh in injury time.
Parkinson admitted: "These lads never know when they are beaten. Once again you've seen the immense character in the team and they just keep
going.
"We've got some record with shoot-outs. You could feel the confidence from the supporters and players.
"They kept cool heads again. When you've been in that position a few times, the experience has got to help you."
===========================
FA Cup prize money
http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/More/prize-fund
===========================
The fans view...from Tony Watson
Amazing game last night, in terms of late & unexpected drama. The match was
very flat with a small crowd and no atmosphere. Atkinson scored out of the
blue then City gave away a soft penalty - probably outside the area but
their giant fell into the area after the tackle. 1-1 at half time and half
chances at both ends but extra time looked a cert until City won the pen in
the last minute.
2-1 with three minutes injury time to go - do we keep the ball, take it into
the corners. No, we try and score another, their goalie launches it to their
battering ram attack, reinforced with Akinfenwa, Mc Hugh slips in the area,
2-2 in the last minute of injury time!!
First half of extra time, everyone is knackered. Second half we suddenly
realise no Hanson up front. Where is he? he's in defence because Meredith
has gone off injured and we are playing the last 15 minutes with 10 men!!
Pretty soon we let in a goal and that looks like that. But with nothing to
lose, Hanson goes back into the attack and misses a good chance. One minute
of injury time is announced, we get one last free kick, launch it into the
box, Hanson heads it into the air and as it comes down in the six yard box,
McHugh (I think) heads it slowly towards the goal and it arcs over their
defence and goalie and in. . No time even to restart the game. -3-3.
Wells missed the first penalty, they score 0-1. Then we score and McLaughlin
saves. 1-1 We score again, they chip over the bar. 2-1 We score again, they
score. 3-2 Up comes Ravenhill to score & win our EiGHTH consecutive penalty
shoot-out win.
===========================
Wednesday
The juniors have just won 5-3 on pens in the FA Youth Cup v Stourbridge after drawing 2-2 AET (FT 2-2).
Just for good measure City equalised in the last minute.
===========================
Bradford City boss declares state of emergency
7:00am Thursday 15th November 2012
By Simon Parker
Phil Parkinson today surveyed City's dwindling band of brothers and admitted: It's impossible to carry on like this.
Zavon Hines and James Meredith joined long-term casualties Luke Oliver, Andrew Davies and Kyel Reid on the Valley Parade sidelines after the dramatic FA Cup win over Northampton.
Parkinson discussed the urgent need for reinforcements with the board yesterday and insisted the team simply could not cope on their current limited numbers.
He said: "It's impossible for the same players to keep going Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday, Tuesday. It will not happen.
"I'm experienced enough to know that. I've managed for quite a few years now and I've played a long time before that.
"It's great at the moment and everybody's enjoying it. You see the queues for the Arsenal tickets.
"But I do need to stress that maybe before this loan deadline closes, we get in a couple more players. The two we've brought in so far, Craig (Forsyth) and John (Egan) have been fantastic but we probably need to add to that now.
"There's a good group of lads here and I enjoy working with them. I just want to give us every chance to keep this momentum going.
"We'll see how the injuries are but we can't afford to hit the wall."
After four extra-times, City have arguably played more minutes than any other Football League team this season.
Parkinson was once again hailing a new cup hero after Carl McHugh's last-gasp equaliser when his side were down to ten men forced the successful penalty shoot-out on Tuesday night.
He added: "Carl really typifies what this group of players are all about.
"I thought he had a tough time against big Clive Platt in the first half. We spoke to him and pointed out that he's not 6ft 4in so he's not going to outmuscle him.
"Carl (pictured heading the extra-time equaliser) had to play with more intelligence and I felt he did that from then on.
"What a great example that is. If you are having a difficult night, find a solution, come through with your resilience and character and end up the hero.
"I can remember myself being a player at half-time when you've had a poor game and people are getting on at you. You have to turn it round and he was outstanding.
"You can go back in every cup game and there's a different unsung hero. It's great to have that in the squad.
"Stephen Darby did it against Burton, Garry Thompson at Watford and Dukey (Matt Duke) made the last-ditch saves at Wigan.
"Nahki got the headlines on Saturday for his goals and now it's Carl's turn. Each time it's somebody else who gets the plaudits."
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
L2 W2-0 (a) Aldershot Saturday November 6, 2012. K.O. 3PM. #bcafc
Npower League Two
Aldershot (0) 0
Bradford C (2) 2 Wells 28, 39
Att: 2,143
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Fixtures
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===========================
Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
===========================
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help support our fans with any queries they may have.
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'Password' box. You must give a valid email address; a customernumber will be emailed to the address given. The password will then be the user's
postcode without any spaces. The user will then be able to purchase tickets and change the password if required.
Q If I pay for my season tickets monthly can I pay online and what's my membership number as I don't have a card?
AProvided the customer's account is up to date, the customer can buy online. The customer number is shown on the bottom of match tickets. (For
those people who pay monthly, Exeter and Plymouth tickets should have been received with the membership number present).
QIf I'm normally in a suite in the upper tier, what are my options for getting a seat in that area?
ASubject to availability tickets can be purchased in the upper Co-op Block K, rows M to S the price for this ticket will be £35, tickets are also
available for suite upgrades in the 'Bantams bar' with seats in the 'Kop' stand. If access to both the 'Patrons' and 'Bantams' suites become
unavailable, purchase a standard ticket in the Co-op upper tier stand - once we've allocated all the banqueting places, any not sold will
becomeavailable for these customers at an upgrade price of £15 per person which will include suite access.
Q What are my options if I choose to purchase a ticket in the upper tier of the main stand?
AOption 1 is to select a seat in the upper tier and pay the normal ticket price, this will not include any suite access (entrance to these seats
will be via the turnstiles and up the upper tier staircase, accessed via main stand concourse).
Option 2is to purchase a corporate seat at £75 plus VAT which includes a three course meal and seat(bookings should be made via email
tocommercial@the-bantams.co.uk).
Option 3is to purchase one of the 150 'patrons suite' seats which include a seat and suite access at the cost of £35 per person, these seats are
available online in the Co-op stand, block K, row M-S inclusive.
Q What happens if I cannot remember my password for the online system?
AThere's a 'forgotten password' tab, an email will be sent to the club. Do not re- register. The ticket office manager will then send you an
updated password.
Any further question in addition to the ones outlined above, please email louisag@bcfccommerical.co.uk
===========================
Match Media & Stats
Head to Head
http://www.11v11.com/teams/bradford-city/tab/opposingTeams
http://www.statto.com/football/teams/bradford-city/
Pictures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2011/
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
BBC highlights (uk only)
Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
Stats: Aldershot - Bradford C:
Possession: 41 - 59%
Shots on target: 1 - 4
Shots off target: 4 - 3
Fouls: 13 - 10
Corners: 4 - 3
Ref: Oliver Langford (West Midlands).
Yellow cards:
Aldershot: Hylton 74'.
Bradford C: None
ALDERSHOT: 21. Jamie Young, 2. Ben Herd, 5. Troy Brown, 23. Sonny Bradley,
4. Aaron Morris, 28. Kieron Cadogan 69', 8. Josh Payne, 31. Danny Rose, 11.
Peter Vincenti 69', 26. Scott Donnelly 60', 10. Danny Hylton.
SUBS: 29. Glenn Morris, 9. Michael Rankine 69', 15. Guy Branston, 30. Harry
Cooksley, 36. Jack Munns, 37. Dani Lopez 69', 38. Alberto Seidi 60'.
BRADFORD C: 12. Matt Duke, 2. Stephen Darby, 14. Will Atkinson, 23. Rory
McArdle, 3. James Meredith, 22. John Egan, 24. Nathan Doyle, 18. Gary Jones,
15. Craig Forsyth, 9. James Hanson, 21. Nahki Wells 81'.
SUBS: 1. Jon McLaughlin, 4. Ricky Ravenhill, 11. Garry Thompson, 16. Carl
McHugh, 17. Alan Connell, 20. Zavon Hines 81', 30. Scott Brown.
===========================
Final whistle - match report
Report by Simon Parker (T&A)
Nahki Wells struck twice as City eased to their third away win and buried
the Aldershot bogey.
The Bantams had lost all four of the previous visits since the Hampshire
side came back into the league in 2008.
But a City victory was never in doubt once Wells had struck at the double
before half-time. And only the woodwork denied him a hat-trick as Phil
Parkinson's side made light work of the struggling hosts.
James Hanson came back in after his virus and saw plenty of the ball in a
scrappy opening period.
After one aerial challenge with two defenders, the ball dropped for Nathan
Doyle whose well-struck snap shot was blocked by keeper Jamie Young.
There was not a lot of flowing football but City looked the sharper side and
got their noses in front after 28 minutes.
It came from an awful blunder by defender Sonny Bradley as Wells latched on
to his mistake to advance on Young before coolly finishing in the bottom
corner.
Wells almost doubled the tally with a cross which nearly sneaked in the far
post and should have had a second when clear again but shot wide.
In between there was a scare at the other end after Matt Duke flapped at a
corner. Stephen Darby rescued his keeper by clearing Danny Hylton's shot off
the line.
But it was all about the Bermudian and he was on target six minutes before
the break. More bad Aldershot defending, this time by skipper Ben Herd, let
in Hanson and although Young parried his shot, Wells was on hand to convert
the rebound.
Aldershot boss Dean Holdsworth threw on three new strikers midway through
the second half, including loan signings Alberto Seidi and Daniel Lopez who
only joined the club yesterday.
But City were comfortable and came agonisingly close to scoring again after
75 minutes when Wells tried an overhead kick from close range that bounced
back off the post.
Shots sub Michael Rankine had their best chance to reduce the deficit but
flashed a header well wide from six yards out.
That was the only genuine home chance and the final whistle was greeted with
boos by the crowd.
Aldershot (0) 0
Bradford C (2) 2 Wells 28, 39
Att: 2,143
Read this article online
http://texasbantam.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46810838356/
CFML Daily News
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
Current table
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/cc_league2.html
Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10266,00.html
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/clubhouse?teamId=387&lang=EN
The "Social media Corner"
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
http://www.bradfordcity.tv/
Official Mobile app
http://communicatoremail.com/IN/Y2tx0dX-0UIRu4P1_588C9Eehl64XmQ-JA8WroOSpEQ/WebView.aspx
===========================
Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
===========================
WHo is interested in an Aldershot game report? You want Arsenal ticket info right?
News article
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/arsenal-ticket-new-news-478493.aspx
This FAQ page can be found online here
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/arsenal-faq-481260.aspx
To buy tickets online click here
http://www.bcfc.talent-sport.co.uk/PagesPublic/Home/home.aspx
best contact for email support
louisag@bcfccommerical.co.uk
PUBLISHED 20:39 11th November 2012
Following our recent communication on the purchasing of tickets(CLICK HERE) we thought it timely to issue some frequently asked questions, to
help support our fans with any queries they may have.
Q I'm a season ticket holder can I buy my usual reserved seat?
AThe ground will be reconfigured to accommodate the Arsenal fans, it's not possible to guarantee seats, therefore seating will be on a first come
first serve basis, so we'd suggest book early to maximise seat options.
QHow can I purchase Arsenal tickets?
AYou can purchase tickets either online or at the ticket office; we'd recommend purchasing online if you want to beat the queues! From Monday (12
November), tickets can be brought the Bantams Ticketing Website (CLICK HERE)
QCan I buy Arsenal tickets on normal match days?
ATickets will be available to purchase online but not at the ticket office, if there's an evening game, Arsenal tickets will be available until
5pm on that day.
Q If I have 4 season tickets for my family can I link the purchase and by them all online at the same time?
AOne of the season ticket holders can add the other three to their friends and family folder, when logged into their account; friends and family
will then become visible, click onto the link and add the family members. This will then give the user the ability to purchase tickets for the
other family members.
QWhat's my online membership number and password if I log on for the first time?
AAnyone accessing the website for the first time, must register. Click on the 'My Account' tab, click on 'Register' which is situated beneath the
'Password' box. You must give a valid email address; a customernumber will be emailed to the address given. The password will then be the user's
postcode without any spaces. The user will then be able to purchase tickets and change the password if required.
Q If I pay for my season tickets monthly can I pay online and what's my membership number as I don't have a card?
AProvided the customer's account is up to date, the customer can buy online. The customer number is shown on the bottom of match tickets. (For
those people who pay monthly, Exeter and Plymouth tickets should have been received with the membership number present).
QIf I'm normally in a suite in the upper tier, what are my options for getting a seat in that area?
ASubject to availability tickets can be purchased in the upper Co-op Block K, rows M to S the price for this ticket will be £35, tickets are also
available for suite upgrades in the 'Bantams bar' with seats in the 'Kop' stand. If access to both the 'Patrons' and 'Bantams' suites become
unavailable, purchase a standard ticket in the Co-op upper tier stand - once we've allocated all the banqueting places, any not sold will
becomeavailable for these customers at an upgrade price of £15 per person which will include suite access.
Q What are my options if I choose to purchase a ticket in the upper tier of the main stand?
AOption 1 is to select a seat in the upper tier and pay the normal ticket price, this will not include any suite access (entrance to these seats
will be via the turnstiles and up the upper tier staircase, accessed via main stand concourse).
Option 2is to purchase a corporate seat at £75 plus VAT which includes a three course meal and seat(bookings should be made via email
tocommercial@the-bantams.co.uk).
Option 3is to purchase one of the 150 'patrons suite' seats which include a seat and suite access at the cost of £35 per person, these seats are
available online in the Co-op stand, block K, row M-S inclusive.
Q What happens if I cannot remember my password for the online system?
AThere's a 'forgotten password' tab, an email will be sent to the club. Do not re- register. The ticket office manager will then send you an
updated password.
Any further question in addition to the ones outlined above, please email louisag@bcfccommerical.co.uk
===========================
Match Media & Stats
Head to Head
http://www.11v11.com/teams/bradford-city/tab/opposingTeams
http://www.statto.com/football/teams/bradford-city/
Pictures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2011/
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
BBC highlights (uk only)
Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
Stats: Aldershot - Bradford C:
Possession: 41 - 59%
Shots on target: 1 - 4
Shots off target: 4 - 3
Fouls: 13 - 10
Corners: 4 - 3
Ref: Oliver Langford (West Midlands).
Yellow cards:
Aldershot: Hylton 74'.
Bradford C: None
ALDERSHOT: 21. Jamie Young, 2. Ben Herd, 5. Troy Brown, 23. Sonny Bradley,
4. Aaron Morris, 28. Kieron Cadogan 69', 8. Josh Payne, 31. Danny Rose, 11.
Peter Vincenti 69', 26. Scott Donnelly 60', 10. Danny Hylton.
SUBS: 29. Glenn Morris, 9. Michael Rankine 69', 15. Guy Branston, 30. Harry
Cooksley, 36. Jack Munns, 37. Dani Lopez 69', 38. Alberto Seidi 60'.
BRADFORD C: 12. Matt Duke, 2. Stephen Darby, 14. Will Atkinson, 23. Rory
McArdle, 3. James Meredith, 22. John Egan, 24. Nathan Doyle, 18. Gary Jones,
15. Craig Forsyth, 9. James Hanson, 21. Nahki Wells 81'.
SUBS: 1. Jon McLaughlin, 4. Ricky Ravenhill, 11. Garry Thompson, 16. Carl
McHugh, 17. Alan Connell, 20. Zavon Hines 81', 30. Scott Brown.
===========================
Final whistle - match report
Report by Simon Parker (T&A)
Nahki Wells struck twice as City eased to their third away win and buried
the Aldershot bogey.
The Bantams had lost all four of the previous visits since the Hampshire
side came back into the league in 2008.
But a City victory was never in doubt once Wells had struck at the double
before half-time. And only the woodwork denied him a hat-trick as Phil
Parkinson's side made light work of the struggling hosts.
James Hanson came back in after his virus and saw plenty of the ball in a
scrappy opening period.
After one aerial challenge with two defenders, the ball dropped for Nathan
Doyle whose well-struck snap shot was blocked by keeper Jamie Young.
There was not a lot of flowing football but City looked the sharper side and
got their noses in front after 28 minutes.
It came from an awful blunder by defender Sonny Bradley as Wells latched on
to his mistake to advance on Young before coolly finishing in the bottom
corner.
Wells almost doubled the tally with a cross which nearly sneaked in the far
post and should have had a second when clear again but shot wide.
In between there was a scare at the other end after Matt Duke flapped at a
corner. Stephen Darby rescued his keeper by clearing Danny Hylton's shot off
the line.
But it was all about the Bermudian and he was on target six minutes before
the break. More bad Aldershot defending, this time by skipper Ben Herd, let
in Hanson and although Young parried his shot, Wells was on hand to convert
the rebound.
Aldershot boss Dean Holdsworth threw on three new strikers midway through
the second half, including loan signings Alberto Seidi and Daniel Lopez who
only joined the club yesterday.
But City were comfortable and came agonisingly close to scoring again after
75 minutes when Wells tried an overhead kick from close range that bounced
back off the post.
Shots sub Michael Rankine had their best chance to reduce the deficit but
flashed a header well wide from six yards out.
That was the only genuine home chance and the final whistle was greeted with
boos by the crowd.
Friday, November 09, 2012
L2 D0-0 (H) Chesterfield Tuesday November 6, 2012. K.O. 7:45PM. #bcafc
Read this article online
http://texasbantam.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46810838356/
CFML Daily News
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
Current table
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/cc_league2.html
Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10266,00.html
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/clubhouse?teamId=387&lang=EN
The "Social media Corner"
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
http://www.bradfordcity.tv/
Official Mobile app
http://communicatoremail.com/IN/Y2tx0dX-0UIRu4P1_588C9Eehl64XmQ-JA8WroOSpEQ/WebView.aspx
===========================
Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
===========================
Match Media & Stats
Head to Head
http://www.11v11.com/teams/bradford-city/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Chesterfield
http://www.statto.com/football/teams/bradford-city/
Pictures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2011/
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
BBC highlights (uk only)
Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
Bradford Ches
11(0) Shots (on Goal) 3(1)
11 Fouls 5
8 Corner Kicks 2
2 Offsides 3
53% Time of Poss. 47%
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
1 Saves 2
===========================
Final whistle - match report
Bradford City frustrated after uninSpired display
6:30am Wednesday 7th November 2012
By Simon Parker
City 0, Chesterfield 0
The goalless draw at Wigan last Tuesday was greeted like the greatest of victories. Last night's stalemate at Valley Parade felt more like a case
of two points slipping away.
City never looked threatened against a Chesterfield side who had clearly come with the intention of taking a draw back with them. But equally,
they were hardly banging on the door themselves in a dour contest.
Fittingly, it was watched by the lowest home league gate of the season.
Sunderland centre half John Egan was thrown straight in as Phil Parkinson rotated once again with four changes from Saturday. James Hanson's
absence from the squad was forced because of a virus.
Matt Duke, unofficially known as City's cup keeper, retained his place ahead of Jon McLaughlin after fine displays against Wigan and Northampton.
After the 'wingless wonder' performance at the weekend, Parkinson reverted back to 4-4-2. But Will Atkinson was expected to tuck in on the right
to offer more support against Chesterfield's five-man midfield.
The recalled Zavon Hines was immediately chopped by a crude foul from Nathan Smith, which earned the left back a quick booking. Then it was Drew
Talbot's turn to upend the winger, presenting City with a free-kick five yards outside the D.
Gary Jones curled it over the wall but Richard O'Donnell plunged to his left to flick the ball behind.
City screamed for a backpass when Talbot turned a dangerous cross by Nahki Wells into O'Donnell's arms as Atkinson loomed behind him. But referee
Stuart Attwell ignored the home appeals.
Wells dragged a shot wide but it was a bright opening against a backdrop of solid noise from the Kop behind the Chesterfield goal.
Atkinson had promised before the game that Saturday's first goal of the season was hopefully the first of several. He certainly showed a taste
for it when Stephen Darby found him outside the Chesterfield box, looking for another measured finish which just beat the bottom corner.
James Meredith tested Attwell's patience with an unnecessary shove on Tendayi Darikwa as he hurried to get the ball but the referee settled for a
ticking off.
He also took no action when Smith clearly held up Garry Thompson – which could have seen the defender's evening come to a very premature finish.
O'Donnell had a case of butterfingers as he made a total hash of a Wells cross to gift City a corner. Jones put it right in the mix but Rory
McArdle was unable to get a proper contact with the header.
Jones was typically at the heart of most good things for City and sprung Hines with a superbly-weighted pass. Chesterfield again looked
unconvincing dealing with the corner but broke away quickly for Danny Whitaker to scuff their first shot of the night across goal.
O'Donnell was under pressure again after failing to punch clear Meredith's cross. Hines lobbed the loose ball back in and Thompson glanced wide.
Then Darby overlapped on City's right and delivered a deep ball that proved beyond the leaping striker. Hanson's absence was being felt in that
area.
Chesterfield's ambition was starting to grow as half-time approached but they had offered nothing to threaten Duke. It was not a great spectacle
for the crowd and most of the noise was provided by the nearby firework display bursting above the Midland Road stand.
The Jones free-kick aside, there had been little incident to excite the fans, although City were looking the better of the two teams with their
midfield generally holding the upper hand.
Chesterfield demonstrated more attacking intent in the opening minute of the second half than they had in the entire first. Sam Togwell's through
ball momentarily caught Egan on his heels but Duke was alert to the potential danger and slid on to it ahead of Scott Boden.
But the new defender almost had a debut goal as he headed over a Jones corner. As City pressed again, Jones then saw a close-range snapshot
deflected into the stand.
Attwell, being watched by Mike Riley in the press box, frustrated everyone in home colours by waving away claims for shoves on Hines and Wells
deep in Chesterfield territory. City's top scorer, in particular, was getting aggrieved at the lack of decisions going his way.
Incidents were still few and far between but the temperature rose in front of the dugouts when Paul Cook held on to the ball as Hines tried to
take a quick throw-in. Parkinson stomped across to make his feelings known but Attwell took it no further.
The City boss made his first change at the three-quarter point of the game and it was no surprise to see Thompson make way for Alan Connell. The
substitute paired up with Wells in attack, a rare partnership since Connell's arrival in the summer.
Connell wasted no time in wriggling into space for a shot but his effort was poor. Still, his arrival put an extra spring in City's step and the
crowd picked up on it with a rousing chorus of "Parkinson's Bradford army".
The chant boomed on for ten minutes but there was no sign of the home breakthrough they craved. Chesterfield brought on Craig Westcarr, a
rumoured City target in the summer, but he occupied a lone attacking role as the visitors remained content to protect what they had got.
Space was at a premium but Hines pulled back to Connell, whose angled effort over his shoulder was not far away. That was Hines' final
involvement as Craig Forsyth came on with seven minutes left.
At last Duke was called into action to make a routine save from Chris Atkinson's header.
At the other end, his namesake Will fired over from the edge of the box before Wells was foiled by Smith's perfectly-timed tackle just as he
prepared to fire the trigger. It was that sort of night.
Nathan Doyle thrashed an ambitious long-ranger wide in stoppage time but the stalemate remained.
Attendance: 8,841
===========================
Arsenal Ticket info
11:53 8th November 2012
*The football club can now confirm ticket prices for the forthcoming
Capital One Cup Quarter-Final tie with Arsenal at the Coral Windows
Stadium.*
The Bantams will take on Arsene Wenger's men live on Sky Sports on
Tuesday 11 December 2012 - kick off: 7.45pm.
There will be two price bands for the tie - Season Ticket and FlexiCard
holders in one pricing category, general sale tickets in another.
Season Ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase their own
seat plus one another unreserved seat for the game.
The club will also offer supporters who attend the forthcoming Plymouth
Argyle and/or Exeter City npower League 2 home fixtures the chance to
purchase Arsenal match tickets at the Season Ticket/FlexiCard holder rate.
This will be on a first come, first served basis, subject to availability.
Any remaining tickets after this point will go on general sale priced at
the general sale prices below.
*Season Ticket/FlexiCard holder admission prices:*
*Adults: £20.00
*Senior Citizens: £15.00*
*Juniors: £10.00*
*General sale admission prices:*
*Adults: £25.00*
*Senior Citizens: £20.00*
*Juniors: £15.00*
Negotiations are still continuing with Arsenal regarding the stand
configuration for the tie, however.
*Exact details on how and when supporters will be able to purchase their
Arsenal tickets will be released in due course.*
Please look out for further ticketing information on this tie on the
official website in the coming days.
---
Arsenal will receive an initial allocation of 3,000 tickets
===========================
Then this was posted to twitter by David Baldwin
http://www.bradfordcity.tv/
===========================
Ivor Powell: Former QPR and Team Bath legend dies at 96
Powell, who was capped eight times for his country, started his playing career at QPR in 1937 and also had spells with Aston Villa and Blackpool.
He took over as manager at Bath City in 1964 before becoming a coach at the University of Bath, where he worked for 37 years, until the age of
93.
Powell won a place in the Guinness Book of Records for his role as the world's oldest working football coach in 2006.
"Ivor's dedication and commitment to coaching and sport over nearly four decades here at Bath has been an inspiration to thousands of young
people"
Professor Glynis Breakwell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath, speaking in 2010
A statue of Powell, who also coached at Carlisle, stands at the University's training village and a scholarship fund was set up in his name to
support undergraduates in their studies.
He was made an MBE in 2008 for services to sport.
A statement on the QPR website read: "The club would like to extend its deepest condolences to Ivor's family and friends at this sad time. May he
rest in peace."
Born on 5 July 1916 in south Wales, he started his working life as a miner and was spotted by QPR playing for South Wales League side Bargoed
aged 17.
At his playing peak in 1948, Powell set a record transfer fee for a half-back of £17,500 when he moved to Aston Villa.
He was a team-mate and close friend of Sir Stanley Matthews at Blackpool and was best man at his wedding.
--
Fans note: "No mention of his time with Bradford City - player manager from 1952-55. According to Terry Frost's complete record he retired from
managing Bath City in 1964 and took a pub in Manningham"
===========================
Michael Branch, an ex-Everton and Wolves player, jailed
Clubs Branch played for include Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bradford City.
Former Everton and Wolves player Michael Branch has been sentenced to seven years in jail, after pleading guilty to drugs offences.
Branch, 34, admitted charges of possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs at Chester Crown Court.
One charge related to the seizure of 1kg of cocaine from his home address in Otterspool, Liverpool in July.
Branch first played for Everton's first team in 1996 when he was 18.
A second charge related to the handover of just under 3kg of amphetamine to another man in a Liverpool car park in March.
He was arrested on 10 July and was sentenced on Thursday.
Matt Burton, from the Serious Organised Crime Agency, said: "This was significant criminality committed by someone who would once have been viewed as a role model.
"The message here is that entering the illegal drugs trade is a route to prison, not to financial gain and a celebrity lifestyle."
Branch also played for Bradford City and Chester City as well as having loan spells at Manchester City, Reading and Hull City.
===========================
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
FAC1 D1-1 (A) Northampton Saturday November 3, 2012. K.O. 3:00PM. #bcafc
FA CUP FIRST ROUND
Northampton (0) 1 Moult 61.
Bradford City (1) 1 Atkinson 32.
Att: 2,512
Replay: To be confirmed. Probably Tuesday Nov 13, 2012. K.O. 7:45PM.
FA CUP SECOND ROUND Draw : Northampton or Bradford C v Brentford
Read this article online
http://texasbantam.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46810838356/
CFML Daily News
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
Current table
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/cc_league2.html
Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10266,00.html
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/clubhouse?teamId=387&lang=EN
The "Social media Corner"
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
Official Mobile app
http://communicatoremail.com/IN/Y2tx0dX-0UIRu4P1_588C9Eehl64XmQ-JA8WroOSpEQ/WebView.aspx
===========================
Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
Kyel Reid
Loans
City have signed Sunderland centre half John Egan on loan until January.
===========================
Match Media & Stats
Head to Head
http://www.11v11.com/teams/bradford-city/tab/opposingTeams
http://www.statto.com/football/teams/bradford-city/
Pictures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2011/
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
BBC highlights (uk only)
Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
Stats: Northampton - Bradford C:
Possession: 45 - 55%
Shots on target: 11 - 11
Shots off target: 2 - 7
Fouls: 13 - 9
Corners: 8 - 7
Ref: Geoff Eltrigham (Sunderland)
Yellow cards:
Northampton: Charles 18', Tozer 28'.
Bradford C: Meredith 43'.
NORTHAMPTON: 1. Shane Higgs, 2. John Johnson, 5. Kelvin Langmead, 6. Anthony
Charles 72', 3. Joe Widdowson, 23. Danny East, 28. Emyr Huws, 12. Ben Tozer,
11. Chris Hackett, 19. Louis Moult 79', 10. Adebayo Akinfenwa.
SUBS: 13. Dean Snedker, 7. Ishmel Demontagnac, 9. Clive Platt 79', 15. Henoc
Mukendi, 16. Lewis Wilson, 22. Lewis Hornby, 29. David Moyo 72'.
BRADFORD C: 12. Matt Duke, 2. Stephen Darby, 24. Nathan Doyle, 16. Carl
McHugh, 3. James Meredith, 30. Scott Brown, 14. Will Atkinson, 8. Ritchie
Jones, 18. Gary Jones 81', 17. Alan Connell 76', 11. Garry Thompson 76',.
SUBS: 1. Jon McLaughlin, 9. James Hanson 76', 19. Adam Baker, 20. Zavon
Hines, 21. Nahki Wells 76', 23. Rory McArdle 81', 31. Forrayah Bass.
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Final whistle - match report
Report by Simon Parker (T&A)
City's crammed fixture list must squeeze in another game after the FA Cup
first round trip to Northampton finished 1-1 this afternoon.
Will Atkinson's well-taken first goal of the season gave the Bantams a
deserved half-time lead. But former City loan striker Louis Moult levelled
with a header which means a replay at Valley Parade, probably a week on
Tuesday.
Phil Parkinson had made four changes from the Wigan game, including a debut
for 18-year-old Scott Brown in a diamond midfield. The young Scot gave a
very promising performance.
The reworked City settled well with Ritchie Jones seeing plenty of the ball
and Garry Thompson and Alan Connell linking effectively up front.
Connell fired over before Thompson took too long to cross on a dangerous
break, denying Jones the chance of tap-in in front of goal.
Matt Duke, who had a loan spell with Northampton last season, twice denied
them with saves - one a superb effort low down to keep out a header from
Moult.
City were playing the better football and got their rewards with the opening
goal after 32 minutes. Connell received Gary Jones' pass on the right and
Atkinson finished his cut-back with a precise shot into the bottom corner.
Northampton came out firing for the second half but Duke was equal to it. He
saved superbly from Moult's header, although the offside flag was up, and
then slid at his feet when Adebayo Akinfenwa tried to slip the striker
through.
But Moult got his revenge on 62 minutes, climbing above Carl McHugh to nod
home John Johnson's cross.
City picked up their game again after the equaliser and were inches away
from regaining the lead with a Connell shot which deflected off Kelvin
Langmead.
James Hanson and Nahki Wells took over in attack for the last`15 minutes and
the Bermudian thought he should have had a penalty when Danny East tackled
him from behind in the box.
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When the dust settled - match report
Unwanted replay adds to Bradford City fixture pile-up
6:40am Monday 5th November 2012
By Simon Parker
Northampton 1, City 1
So that's another Tuesday night in front the telly gone out of the window.
Perhaps the club shop should start running up car stickers: "We're Bradford City, we do it three times a week."
The two sides must meet once again for the replay in eight days' time after a draw at Sixfields that nobody really wanted.
That fills in the rare gap to stretch City's current run to five successive midweek matches, or nine Tuesdays in ten.
Take it right through to the Arsenal game and they will have had only two blank dates since mid-September – a run of 11 midweekers out of 13.
City will have played on 13 Tuesdays by Christmas (that's providing they don't need a second crack at the FA Cup second round). That's the same
number as the whole of the 2010-11 campaign and only one behind last season, which included two rearranged for the wintry weather.
The players won't have a problem with all this activity. They would take proper competitive games over intense training sessions any day of the
week.
But it's a headache for managers, especially when the squad isn't the biggest like City's. That is why Phil Parkinson has drafted in Sunderland
defender John Egan for the next months.
He can expect to see plenty of action as the Bantams chief willingly rotates his options to keep his squad as fresh as possible through all the
constant football.
It will be a surprise to see too many, if any, unchanged line-ups. That's not tinkering on Parkinson's part but making full use of what is
available.
Before a ball was kicked, Parkinson made it clear that his squad were all first-team ready with no passengers just filling out the numbers.
City have been a victim of their own success to a degree with the remarkable run to the last eight of the Capital One Cup – and how good does
that keep sounding!
But Parkinson's faith in those who have not been regulars in the first 11 has been backed up by the performances in the knock-out competitions.
This FA Cup opener was a case in point. Watching Andrew Davies and Luke Oliver shut down Adebayo Akinfenwa a fortnight ago, who could possibly
have imagined City would return to Northampton 11 days on with a central-defensive pairing of Nathan Doyle and Carl McHugh?
And yet while the Cobblers had the clear edge in physicality, you could hardly see the join in the visiting back four. Once again the City back
door stood firm against the Northampton battering ram.
It was a very different side all-round that returned to Sixfields. Parkinson caught everyone on the hop – including opposite number Aidy
Boothroyd – with the personnel and formation.
James Hanson and Northampton's nemesis Nahki Wells were given a breather on the bench as City started Garry Thompson and Alan Connell as the
attacking tandem.
The midfield was shorn of all wingers. Instead, Parkinson dusted off the diamond with Gary Jones at the front tip and Scott Brown sitting behind
Will Atkinson and Ritchie Jones.
It worked a treat, certainly for the first half when the hosts were bamboozled as to who to mark and where.
Brown is huge for an eighteen-year-old – a beast, as Archie Christie described him when he first arrived from Scotland.
But little had been seen of this supposed wonder kid since Parkinson took over. He saw no need to rush Brown through, dropping him back to the
youth team to learn his craft without any spotlight.
So by the time he was finally unleashed for senior action, the teenager looked like he had been out there for years. It was a debut of remarkable
maturity and he can be sure of more calls to arms.
At the other end of the scale, Matt Duke handed Parkinson a goalkeeping dilemma with a performance just as assured as his heroics at the DW
Stadium.
From the moment he plunged low to save Akinfenwa's header, Duke delivered a faultless display highlighted by two excellent blocks from Louis
Moult.
The one-time City loanee looked far sharper than he had ever done in his spell at Valley Parade and he eventually got his reward for persistence
by outjumping McHugh to convert Northampton's equaliser.
But Duke could not be blamed for that as he more than fulfilled his end of the bargain, especially with one reflex stop with his left hand midway
through the first half when Moult's downward header looked destined for the net.
The centre of the pitch was no place for the faint-hearted, with three effectively facing four in a packed midfield. But with the nous of Connell
and Gary Jones, City still managed to pick their way through and find little holes to exploit.
Ritchie Jones, just as eager to impress, looked bright and was denied a clear run on goal by Joe Widdowson's pace after Connell's clever reverse
pass slipped him away.
Then Thompson took too long to cross from a promising counter-attack as Jones made 50 yards to prime himself for a tap-in.
But City deservedly took the lead after 32 minutes through Will Atkinson, another who is really coming into his own.
Gary Jones swept a pass out to Connell, who did not even look up as he laid the perfect cut-back into the midfielder's path. The finish was
equally as precise, sweeping the ball low into the far bottom corner.
Northampton upped the ante with the change of shape at the break and Moult seemed to embark on a one-man crusade against his former club.
Duke spectacularly tipped over one header and though the offside flag was up, neither of them knew it at the time.
Northampton thought they had bundled the ball over from a corner but a goal-kick was given instead. But the increased pressure paid off just
after the hour with Moult's second score in successive games.
With neither side keen on the extra fixture, both pushed on for a winner. Duke saved from Akinfenwa, while Northampton keeper Shane Higgs watched
helplessly as Connell's deflected effort wrong-footed him but crept wide by inches.
Hanson and Wells were thrown into the fray – and City's top scorer looked set to add to his bundle of goals on this happiest of hunting grounds.
Latching on to a pass from Gary Jones, Wells was goal-side of right back Danny East bursting into the box when the defender slid in from behind
to get a toe on the ball.
East may have got contact but he clearly took the man first – but referee Geoff Eltringham gave nothing to the fury of Parkinson on the
touchline.
So we'll have to do it again next week to complete the Northampton trilogy. But even allowing for the frustration from the late non-call, City's
boss had plenty to smile about.
Parkinson said: "We knew that Northampton were the worst team to play with the back four we had out. But we had a good footballing side out
there.
"The change of system gave them something to think about and it worked great. Gary Jones was different class and Thommo and Alan Connell were
excellent in front of him.
"They changed to 4-4-2 for the second half and I was just going to do that when they scored. But it was a performance that I was really pleased
with and you couldn't ask for more."
Attendance: 2,512
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BRADFORD CITY SIGN EGAN ON LOAN
By Simon Parker (T&A)
City have signed Sunderland centre half John Egan on loan until January.
The 20-year-old Cork-born defender will train with the club for the first
time on Monday. He could be involved in the home game against Chesterfield.
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From the Official BCFC website…
HANSON DOUBTFUL FOR CHESTERFIELD GAME
City boss Phil Parkinson has revealed that James Hanson is a doubt for
Tuesday's npower League 2 home fixture with Chesterfield after missing
training today (Monday) with a virus.
Apart from the long-term injured trio of Luke Oliver, Kyel Reid and Andrew
Davies, plus the suspended Ricky Ravenhill, Hanson was the only senior
player missing from the training pitch this morning as City put together
their final preparations for tomorrow night.
Hanson was expected to battle it out with Nahki Wells, Alan Connell and
Garry Thompson for one of City's striking berths but Parkinson admits a late
call will now have to be made regarding the involvement of the giant
striker.
Parkinson said: "Big Hans (James Hanson) has picked up a virus so we will
have to make a late decision over him."
"It's similar to the sort of thing Ritchie Jones had last week.
"He (Hanson) wasn't in today but we'll have to see if he improves any more
tomorrow."
The question mark over Hanson's fitness is just one of a number of selection
posers Parkinson will need to think through ahead of the visit of the
Spireities this Tuesday.
New loan signing John Egan is in contention for his first start following
the completion of his temporary transfer from Sunderland, while Craig
Forsyth is now back available after being ineligible for City's recent cup
double-header.
The Bantams boss also made changes to his starting eleven for the Wigan
Athletic and Northampton Town cup ties last week, with several players
impressing during either one or both of those recent matches.
After coming through both ties unbeaten, Parkinson knows he can turn to
pretty much all of his squad members when selecting a side for tomorrow
night or in the future.
Parkinson added "As I said after the game on Saturday and again to the
players this morning, it's all about the squad at the moment."
"It's not just about the eleven players selected for a particular match.
"I have a squad of players here who can all play. Everyone here is good
enough to start and to make a contribution.
"Whoever is left out for tomorrow night, they know that they have to keep
going to make sure they are ready for when their next chance comes around.
"We will have to keep chopping and changes things slightly over this next
run of games to make sure we always put out the strongest and freshest team
possible in every single game."
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Rhodes on a Sky high as Bradford City strike it rich from Arsenal tie
7:00am Friday 2nd November 2012 (prior to Northampton FA Cup game)
By Simon Parker
City could bank up to £300,000 from playing Arsenal as Julian Rhodes called for the cup cash to keep rolling in.
The club are looking at their biggest windfall since the Premier League days after Sky confirmed they will be showing next month's Capital One
Cup quarter-final live on TV.
Joint chairman Rhodes believes the money will go a long way towards balancing the books for the season. But he urged City not to take their foot
off the pedal when they kick off the FA Cup at Northampton tomorrow.
Rhodes said: "The Arsenal tie is brilliant and a great reward for the progress we have made in the cups so far. And we've got a chance against
anyone at our place.
"It will be the biggest game at Valley Parade since we beat Liverpool to stay in the Premier League. We're not going to rush into the pricing yet
because we've got to really make this count.
"At the start of the season we set the budget high. We wanted to get a good squad together that could generate extra money like this.
"There are areas where we can generate that extra income. One was cup runs, which have been brilliant so far, and the second is add-ons for
players like Andre Wisdom at Liverpool, which is happening.
"Finally, if all else fails, we would have to look at selling players in January – which we don't want to have to do.
"If we can get enough from the first two areas, then hopefully we can afford to strengthen instead.
"We're making emergency loan signings like Craig Forsyth because Kyel Reid was injured and now we're looking at centre halves because we've had a
disaster in that area."
Another victory at Sixfields, where City won in the league ten days ago, comes with an £18,000 reward – with a further £27,000 windfall on offer
for making it through round two.
Rhodes added: "The Northampton game is very important to the club – as is the JPT tie against Port Vale. The better you can do in the cups has a
knock-on influence in the league and it gets people behind you.
"Tomorrow is another huge game. The FA Cup prize money can be enormous – you don't get any in the League Cup – and the TV fees are so much more
because it's still the number one competition.
"It's fantastic that we are doing well in the League Cup. Nobody could have ever imagined we would be here in the quarter-finals.
"Tuesday night has to go down as one of the best for a long, long time. But we have to keep it going."
Talks began behind the scenes yesterday to decide on ticket prices for the Arsenal game and the economics of opening up areas of the stadium that
have not been used in recent seasons.
The mouth-watering Dece-mber 11 match rekindles memories of the two home games against the Gunners in the top flight when City claimed a 2-1 win
and a draw.
Rhodes joked: "I've heard Arsene Wenger was having nightmares bearing in mind his appalling record at Valley Parade with only point from a
possible six. The one draw he was dreading was Bradford away!
"It's not a nice one for him and he won't enjoy it at all. If we've got that big crowd behind us and perform like we can then who knows.
"Arsenal will be the red-hot favourites obviously but we showed the other night that anything can happen.
"It's great for the club and for the city itself. This week has got everybody buzzing.
"The fans at Wigan were incredible but I shouldn't be surprised anymore. The past ten or 11 years have not been good for them but they keep on
coming and they deserve this more than anyone.
"We're the only team in England still in all three cup competitions right now. Phil (Parkinson) is right, we will need more players if we qualify
for the Europa League!"
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Bradford City: Delay in revealing prices for Arsenal cup tie
7:00pm Monday 5th November 2012
By Simon Parker
City must wait for Arsenal to get back from Germany before finalising ticket details for their Capital One Cup quarter-final.
A meeting at Valley Parade today came up with their suggestions over pricing and allocation, which have been sent to the Premier League side.
But they are not expecting a response until after Arsenal's Champions League game in Gelsenkirchen, where they are playing Schalke tomorrow
night.
Director of operations David Baldwin said: "We can understand people's frustrations. We are just as keen as everybody else to get this resolved
but we have to prepare this right.
"We discussed the situation in full yesterday and have put our proposals to Arsenal with regards to segregation and pricing. There has to be an
agreed ground configuration criteria as well as the league criteria over tickets.
"We now have to wait for a response from Arsenal but all the main decision-makers are currently away on international duty."
The fifth-round tie takes place on Tuesday, December 11. Sky have already confirmed they will be showing it live, netting City an overall profit
of around £300,000 from the night.
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Northampton (0) 1 Moult 61.
Bradford City (1) 1 Atkinson 32.
Att: 2,512
Replay: To be confirmed. Probably Tuesday Nov 13, 2012. K.O. 7:45PM.
FA CUP SECOND ROUND Draw : Northampton or Bradford C v Brentford
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Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
Kyel Reid
Loans
City have signed Sunderland centre half John Egan on loan until January.
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Stats: Northampton - Bradford C:
Possession: 45 - 55%
Shots on target: 11 - 11
Shots off target: 2 - 7
Fouls: 13 - 9
Corners: 8 - 7
Ref: Geoff Eltrigham (Sunderland)
Yellow cards:
Northampton: Charles 18', Tozer 28'.
Bradford C: Meredith 43'.
NORTHAMPTON: 1. Shane Higgs, 2. John Johnson, 5. Kelvin Langmead, 6. Anthony
Charles 72', 3. Joe Widdowson, 23. Danny East, 28. Emyr Huws, 12. Ben Tozer,
11. Chris Hackett, 19. Louis Moult 79', 10. Adebayo Akinfenwa.
SUBS: 13. Dean Snedker, 7. Ishmel Demontagnac, 9. Clive Platt 79', 15. Henoc
Mukendi, 16. Lewis Wilson, 22. Lewis Hornby, 29. David Moyo 72'.
BRADFORD C: 12. Matt Duke, 2. Stephen Darby, 24. Nathan Doyle, 16. Carl
McHugh, 3. James Meredith, 30. Scott Brown, 14. Will Atkinson, 8. Ritchie
Jones, 18. Gary Jones 81', 17. Alan Connell 76', 11. Garry Thompson 76',.
SUBS: 1. Jon McLaughlin, 9. James Hanson 76', 19. Adam Baker, 20. Zavon
Hines, 21. Nahki Wells 76', 23. Rory McArdle 81', 31. Forrayah Bass.
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Final whistle - match report
Report by Simon Parker (T&A)
City's crammed fixture list must squeeze in another game after the FA Cup
first round trip to Northampton finished 1-1 this afternoon.
Will Atkinson's well-taken first goal of the season gave the Bantams a
deserved half-time lead. But former City loan striker Louis Moult levelled
with a header which means a replay at Valley Parade, probably a week on
Tuesday.
Phil Parkinson had made four changes from the Wigan game, including a debut
for 18-year-old Scott Brown in a diamond midfield. The young Scot gave a
very promising performance.
The reworked City settled well with Ritchie Jones seeing plenty of the ball
and Garry Thompson and Alan Connell linking effectively up front.
Connell fired over before Thompson took too long to cross on a dangerous
break, denying Jones the chance of tap-in in front of goal.
Matt Duke, who had a loan spell with Northampton last season, twice denied
them with saves - one a superb effort low down to keep out a header from
Moult.
City were playing the better football and got their rewards with the opening
goal after 32 minutes. Connell received Gary Jones' pass on the right and
Atkinson finished his cut-back with a precise shot into the bottom corner.
Northampton came out firing for the second half but Duke was equal to it. He
saved superbly from Moult's header, although the offside flag was up, and
then slid at his feet when Adebayo Akinfenwa tried to slip the striker
through.
But Moult got his revenge on 62 minutes, climbing above Carl McHugh to nod
home John Johnson's cross.
City picked up their game again after the equaliser and were inches away
from regaining the lead with a Connell shot which deflected off Kelvin
Langmead.
James Hanson and Nahki Wells took over in attack for the last`15 minutes and
the Bermudian thought he should have had a penalty when Danny East tackled
him from behind in the box.
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When the dust settled - match report
Unwanted replay adds to Bradford City fixture pile-up
6:40am Monday 5th November 2012
By Simon Parker
Northampton 1, City 1
So that's another Tuesday night in front the telly gone out of the window.
Perhaps the club shop should start running up car stickers: "We're Bradford City, we do it three times a week."
The two sides must meet once again for the replay in eight days' time after a draw at Sixfields that nobody really wanted.
That fills in the rare gap to stretch City's current run to five successive midweek matches, or nine Tuesdays in ten.
Take it right through to the Arsenal game and they will have had only two blank dates since mid-September – a run of 11 midweekers out of 13.
City will have played on 13 Tuesdays by Christmas (that's providing they don't need a second crack at the FA Cup second round). That's the same
number as the whole of the 2010-11 campaign and only one behind last season, which included two rearranged for the wintry weather.
The players won't have a problem with all this activity. They would take proper competitive games over intense training sessions any day of the
week.
But it's a headache for managers, especially when the squad isn't the biggest like City's. That is why Phil Parkinson has drafted in Sunderland
defender John Egan for the next months.
He can expect to see plenty of action as the Bantams chief willingly rotates his options to keep his squad as fresh as possible through all the
constant football.
It will be a surprise to see too many, if any, unchanged line-ups. That's not tinkering on Parkinson's part but making full use of what is
available.
Before a ball was kicked, Parkinson made it clear that his squad were all first-team ready with no passengers just filling out the numbers.
City have been a victim of their own success to a degree with the remarkable run to the last eight of the Capital One Cup – and how good does
that keep sounding!
But Parkinson's faith in those who have not been regulars in the first 11 has been backed up by the performances in the knock-out competitions.
This FA Cup opener was a case in point. Watching Andrew Davies and Luke Oliver shut down Adebayo Akinfenwa a fortnight ago, who could possibly
have imagined City would return to Northampton 11 days on with a central-defensive pairing of Nathan Doyle and Carl McHugh?
And yet while the Cobblers had the clear edge in physicality, you could hardly see the join in the visiting back four. Once again the City back
door stood firm against the Northampton battering ram.
It was a very different side all-round that returned to Sixfields. Parkinson caught everyone on the hop – including opposite number Aidy
Boothroyd – with the personnel and formation.
James Hanson and Northampton's nemesis Nahki Wells were given a breather on the bench as City started Garry Thompson and Alan Connell as the
attacking tandem.
The midfield was shorn of all wingers. Instead, Parkinson dusted off the diamond with Gary Jones at the front tip and Scott Brown sitting behind
Will Atkinson and Ritchie Jones.
It worked a treat, certainly for the first half when the hosts were bamboozled as to who to mark and where.
Brown is huge for an eighteen-year-old – a beast, as Archie Christie described him when he first arrived from Scotland.
But little had been seen of this supposed wonder kid since Parkinson took over. He saw no need to rush Brown through, dropping him back to the
youth team to learn his craft without any spotlight.
So by the time he was finally unleashed for senior action, the teenager looked like he had been out there for years. It was a debut of remarkable
maturity and he can be sure of more calls to arms.
At the other end of the scale, Matt Duke handed Parkinson a goalkeeping dilemma with a performance just as assured as his heroics at the DW
Stadium.
From the moment he plunged low to save Akinfenwa's header, Duke delivered a faultless display highlighted by two excellent blocks from Louis
Moult.
The one-time City loanee looked far sharper than he had ever done in his spell at Valley Parade and he eventually got his reward for persistence
by outjumping McHugh to convert Northampton's equaliser.
But Duke could not be blamed for that as he more than fulfilled his end of the bargain, especially with one reflex stop with his left hand midway
through the first half when Moult's downward header looked destined for the net.
The centre of the pitch was no place for the faint-hearted, with three effectively facing four in a packed midfield. But with the nous of Connell
and Gary Jones, City still managed to pick their way through and find little holes to exploit.
Ritchie Jones, just as eager to impress, looked bright and was denied a clear run on goal by Joe Widdowson's pace after Connell's clever reverse
pass slipped him away.
Then Thompson took too long to cross from a promising counter-attack as Jones made 50 yards to prime himself for a tap-in.
But City deservedly took the lead after 32 minutes through Will Atkinson, another who is really coming into his own.
Gary Jones swept a pass out to Connell, who did not even look up as he laid the perfect cut-back into the midfielder's path. The finish was
equally as precise, sweeping the ball low into the far bottom corner.
Northampton upped the ante with the change of shape at the break and Moult seemed to embark on a one-man crusade against his former club.
Duke spectacularly tipped over one header and though the offside flag was up, neither of them knew it at the time.
Northampton thought they had bundled the ball over from a corner but a goal-kick was given instead. But the increased pressure paid off just
after the hour with Moult's second score in successive games.
With neither side keen on the extra fixture, both pushed on for a winner. Duke saved from Akinfenwa, while Northampton keeper Shane Higgs watched
helplessly as Connell's deflected effort wrong-footed him but crept wide by inches.
Hanson and Wells were thrown into the fray – and City's top scorer looked set to add to his bundle of goals on this happiest of hunting grounds.
Latching on to a pass from Gary Jones, Wells was goal-side of right back Danny East bursting into the box when the defender slid in from behind
to get a toe on the ball.
East may have got contact but he clearly took the man first – but referee Geoff Eltringham gave nothing to the fury of Parkinson on the
touchline.
So we'll have to do it again next week to complete the Northampton trilogy. But even allowing for the frustration from the late non-call, City's
boss had plenty to smile about.
Parkinson said: "We knew that Northampton were the worst team to play with the back four we had out. But we had a good footballing side out
there.
"The change of system gave them something to think about and it worked great. Gary Jones was different class and Thommo and Alan Connell were
excellent in front of him.
"They changed to 4-4-2 for the second half and I was just going to do that when they scored. But it was a performance that I was really pleased
with and you couldn't ask for more."
Attendance: 2,512
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BRADFORD CITY SIGN EGAN ON LOAN
By Simon Parker (T&A)
City have signed Sunderland centre half John Egan on loan until January.
The 20-year-old Cork-born defender will train with the club for the first
time on Monday. He could be involved in the home game against Chesterfield.
===========================
From the Official BCFC website…
HANSON DOUBTFUL FOR CHESTERFIELD GAME
City boss Phil Parkinson has revealed that James Hanson is a doubt for
Tuesday's npower League 2 home fixture with Chesterfield after missing
training today (Monday) with a virus.
Apart from the long-term injured trio of Luke Oliver, Kyel Reid and Andrew
Davies, plus the suspended Ricky Ravenhill, Hanson was the only senior
player missing from the training pitch this morning as City put together
their final preparations for tomorrow night.
Hanson was expected to battle it out with Nahki Wells, Alan Connell and
Garry Thompson for one of City's striking berths but Parkinson admits a late
call will now have to be made regarding the involvement of the giant
striker.
Parkinson said: "Big Hans (James Hanson) has picked up a virus so we will
have to make a late decision over him."
"It's similar to the sort of thing Ritchie Jones had last week.
"He (Hanson) wasn't in today but we'll have to see if he improves any more
tomorrow."
The question mark over Hanson's fitness is just one of a number of selection
posers Parkinson will need to think through ahead of the visit of the
Spireities this Tuesday.
New loan signing John Egan is in contention for his first start following
the completion of his temporary transfer from Sunderland, while Craig
Forsyth is now back available after being ineligible for City's recent cup
double-header.
The Bantams boss also made changes to his starting eleven for the Wigan
Athletic and Northampton Town cup ties last week, with several players
impressing during either one or both of those recent matches.
After coming through both ties unbeaten, Parkinson knows he can turn to
pretty much all of his squad members when selecting a side for tomorrow
night or in the future.
Parkinson added "As I said after the game on Saturday and again to the
players this morning, it's all about the squad at the moment."
"It's not just about the eleven players selected for a particular match.
"I have a squad of players here who can all play. Everyone here is good
enough to start and to make a contribution.
"Whoever is left out for tomorrow night, they know that they have to keep
going to make sure they are ready for when their next chance comes around.
"We will have to keep chopping and changes things slightly over this next
run of games to make sure we always put out the strongest and freshest team
possible in every single game."
===========================
Rhodes on a Sky high as Bradford City strike it rich from Arsenal tie
7:00am Friday 2nd November 2012 (prior to Northampton FA Cup game)
By Simon Parker
City could bank up to £300,000 from playing Arsenal as Julian Rhodes called for the cup cash to keep rolling in.
The club are looking at their biggest windfall since the Premier League days after Sky confirmed they will be showing next month's Capital One
Cup quarter-final live on TV.
Joint chairman Rhodes believes the money will go a long way towards balancing the books for the season. But he urged City not to take their foot
off the pedal when they kick off the FA Cup at Northampton tomorrow.
Rhodes said: "The Arsenal tie is brilliant and a great reward for the progress we have made in the cups so far. And we've got a chance against
anyone at our place.
"It will be the biggest game at Valley Parade since we beat Liverpool to stay in the Premier League. We're not going to rush into the pricing yet
because we've got to really make this count.
"At the start of the season we set the budget high. We wanted to get a good squad together that could generate extra money like this.
"There are areas where we can generate that extra income. One was cup runs, which have been brilliant so far, and the second is add-ons for
players like Andre Wisdom at Liverpool, which is happening.
"Finally, if all else fails, we would have to look at selling players in January – which we don't want to have to do.
"If we can get enough from the first two areas, then hopefully we can afford to strengthen instead.
"We're making emergency loan signings like Craig Forsyth because Kyel Reid was injured and now we're looking at centre halves because we've had a
disaster in that area."
Another victory at Sixfields, where City won in the league ten days ago, comes with an £18,000 reward – with a further £27,000 windfall on offer
for making it through round two.
Rhodes added: "The Northampton game is very important to the club – as is the JPT tie against Port Vale. The better you can do in the cups has a
knock-on influence in the league and it gets people behind you.
"Tomorrow is another huge game. The FA Cup prize money can be enormous – you don't get any in the League Cup – and the TV fees are so much more
because it's still the number one competition.
"It's fantastic that we are doing well in the League Cup. Nobody could have ever imagined we would be here in the quarter-finals.
"Tuesday night has to go down as one of the best for a long, long time. But we have to keep it going."
Talks began behind the scenes yesterday to decide on ticket prices for the Arsenal game and the economics of opening up areas of the stadium that
have not been used in recent seasons.
The mouth-watering Dece-mber 11 match rekindles memories of the two home games against the Gunners in the top flight when City claimed a 2-1 win
and a draw.
Rhodes joked: "I've heard Arsene Wenger was having nightmares bearing in mind his appalling record at Valley Parade with only point from a
possible six. The one draw he was dreading was Bradford away!
"It's not a nice one for him and he won't enjoy it at all. If we've got that big crowd behind us and perform like we can then who knows.
"Arsenal will be the red-hot favourites obviously but we showed the other night that anything can happen.
"It's great for the club and for the city itself. This week has got everybody buzzing.
"The fans at Wigan were incredible but I shouldn't be surprised anymore. The past ten or 11 years have not been good for them but they keep on
coming and they deserve this more than anyone.
"We're the only team in England still in all three cup competitions right now. Phil (Parkinson) is right, we will need more players if we qualify
for the Europa League!"
===========================
Bradford City: Delay in revealing prices for Arsenal cup tie
7:00pm Monday 5th November 2012
By Simon Parker
City must wait for Arsenal to get back from Germany before finalising ticket details for their Capital One Cup quarter-final.
A meeting at Valley Parade today came up with their suggestions over pricing and allocation, which have been sent to the Premier League side.
But they are not expecting a response until after Arsenal's Champions League game in Gelsenkirchen, where they are playing Schalke tomorrow
night.
Director of operations David Baldwin said: "We can understand people's frustrations. We are just as keen as everybody else to get this resolved
but we have to prepare this right.
"We discussed the situation in full yesterday and have put our proposals to Arsenal with regards to segregation and pricing. There has to be an
agreed ground configuration criteria as well as the league criteria over tickets.
"We now have to wait for a response from Arsenal but all the main decision-makers are currently away on international duty."
The fifth-round tie takes place on Tuesday, December 11. Sky have already confirmed they will be showing it live, netting City an overall profit
of around £300,000 from the night.
===========================
Friday, November 02, 2012
CC4 W0-0 AET (4-2 Pens) (A) Wigan Tuesday October 30, 2012. K.O. 7:45PM. #bcafc
Football League (Capital One) Cup Fourth Round:
Wigan Athletic (0) 0
Bradford City (0) 0
Att: 11,777 (5,000+ City fans).
Bradford City won 4-2 on pens. AET.
Read this article online
http://texasbantam.blogspot.com/
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CFML Daily News
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
Current table
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/cc_league2.html
Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10266,00.html
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/clubhouse?teamId=387&lang=EN
The "Social media Corner"
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
Official Mobile app
http://communicatoremail.com/IN/Y2tx0dX-0UIRu4P1_588C9Eehl64XmQ-JA8WroOSpEQ/WebView.aspx
===========================
Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
===========================
Match Media & Stats
Head to Head
http://www.11v11.com/teams/bradford-city/tab/opposingTeams
http://www.statto.com/football/teams/bradford-city/
Pictures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2011/
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
BBC highlights (uk only)
WIGAN: 26. Ali Al Habsi, 21. Ivan Ramis, 8. Ben Watson, 24. Adrian Lopez,
23. Ronnie Stam 119', 20. Fraser Fyvie, 6. David Jones, 28. Daniel Redmond
76', 14. Jordi Gomez, 19. Mauro Boselli, 15. Callum McManaman 76'.
SUBS: 12. Mike Pollitt, 2. Arouna Kone, 10. Shaun Maloney 76', 22. Jean
Beausejour 76', 25. Roman Golobart, 30. Rob Kiernan, 35. Filip Orsula 119'.
BRADFORD C: 12. Matt Duke, 2. Stephen Darby, 16. Carl McHugh, 23. Rory
McArdle, 3. James Meredith, 20. Zavon Hines 100', 11. Garry Thompson 55',
24. Nathan Doyle, 14. Will Atkinson,
21. Nahki Wells 64', 9. James Hanson.
SUBS: 1. Jon McLaughlin, 17. Alan Connell 64', 18. Gary Jones 55, 19. Adam
Baker 100', 30. Scott Brown, 31. Forrayah Bass, 33. Louie Swain.
Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/278711/report
Stats: Wigan - Bradford C
Possession: 58 - 42%
Shots on target: 11 - 2
Shots off target: 11 - 5
Fouls: 7 - 14
Corners: 13 - 2
Ref: Roger East (Wiltshire).
Yellow cards:
Wigan: Jones 45', Lopez 60'.
Bradford C: McHugh 48', Darby 82.
===========================
Photo of the Year
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4853474772694&set=oa.10151951975988357&type=1&theater
===========================
#bcafc Capital One Cup Quarter Final draw: CITY to face Arsenal at home!
Leeds United v Chelsea
Swansea v Middlesbrough
Norwich v Aston Villa
Bradford v Arsenal : Tuesday, December 11 at 7.45pm
---
From the T&A Sports desk:
CITY V ARSENAL TO BE TELEVISED LIVE
The Bantams' money-spinning Capital One Cup quarter-final tie at home to
Arsenal will be televised live on Sky.
The match has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 11 at 7.45pm.
A bumper gate is expected for the Premier League giants and the additional
television money will provide a further financial boost to City.
----
BCAFC Friday
#bcafc There will be no announcement regarding the CITY vs Arsenal cup match tickets until next week. If you would like information about
hospitality / sponsorship packages as soon as they are released then register your interest on our commercial
site:http://bcfccommercial.co.uk/#/loginjoin/4541778294
===========================
Final whistle - match report
Report By Simon Parker (T&A)
Magnificent City are into the Capital One Cup quarter-finals after another
dramatic penalty victory.
The Bantams bridged a 59-place gap to dump Premier League Wigan 4-2 on
spot-kicks after the game had finished goalless at the end of extra-time.
City, backed by 5,000 screaming fans, were deadly with all their penalties
while Shaun Maloney fired over the bar before Matt Duke made the decisive
save from Jordi Gomez.
Ivan Ramis had the ball in the City net in the first ten minutes but his
header was ruled out for offside.
Matt Duke, one of the six changes, saved at the feet of Mauro Boselli and
Jordi Gomez fired over. But City held firm and Wigan's early pressure soon
blew itself out.
City had sporadic moments - and twice saw penalty appeals turned down -
before Duke made an alert block to deny Gomez right on half-time.
The visitors deserved to go in level for the way they had fought back after
a tough first 20 minutes.
Duke saved again from a long-range shot by David Jones at the start of the
second half but resilient City still kept Wigan at arm's length.
City had a great chance 15 minutes from time when Zavon Hines broke from the
halfway line but Ali Al Habsi blocked his shot at the near post.
Extra-time was all one-way traffic with Wigan clocking up the chances. The
best fell to Gomez after 111 minutes but he slotted wide when clean through.
Duke saved well from the dangerous Shaun Maloney as City hung on for the
shoot-out - where they finished an unbelievable night in style.
===========================
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20053638
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson declared himself "ecstatic" with his
team's efforts after the npower League Two outfit pulled off a giant-killing
at Wigan to secure a place in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals.
Asked how he felt about the victory, Parkinson said: "I am ecstatic."
"I thought it was a night of great discipline by the team. There were a lot
of big hearts out there.
"Wigan give you problems that are ones we don't normally come up against in
League Two, in terms of the movement of the team and their shape.
"In the first 15 minutes we found it tough to cope with, but as the game
went on, the discipline and commitment of the team grew. I am really proud
of the team tonight.
"Everyone stuck to the job over the 120 minutes and we got our rewards for
that.
"If you play with commitment, desire and discipline like we did tonight you
do get rewarded and I am really pleased with the way we played."
Parkinson now has his sights set on drawing a big-name club in the last
eight to provide Bradford with a cash boost that can aid their League Two
promotion push.
Parkinson, whose side are currently fifth in the fourth tier, said: "In
terms of finance first of all, it is huge for the club, because there isn't
a great deal of money at Bradford.
"But if we can get a good draw now, that is going to really help us for the
rest of this season and going into next season.
"We have a lot of injuries at the moment, and if you look at how many
players we had out tonight, it will give you some understanding of what a
great victory it was for us.
"But equally, there is going to be a time where I am going to want to knock
on the chairman's door and say 'look, we are going to need to improve this
squad' because teams at the top end of League Two as the season goes on do
get better, and we are going to have to do that, especially with the
injuries we have at the moment."
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez expressed his frustration at the Latics'
inability to seal victory in a game he thought they had controlled well.
"I never felt that we lost concentration or allowed Bradford to have a big
say in the game," said Martinez, who made nine changes to his first XI from
Saturday's league win over West Ham.
"I think we controlled it really well, and we were very unfortunate not to
convert any of the chances.
"That was why it was a feeling of frustration more than anything."
===========================
BBC
Bradford City defender Andrew Davies has been ruled out for up to four months with a knee injury.
The 27-year-old former Middlesbrough and Stoke player picked up the injury in Saturday's defeat at Burton Albion.
Davies had been ever-present in the league for Phil Parkinson's side this season since joining from the Potters.
His injury is a further blow to the Bantams who will be without centre-half Luke Oliver for the rest of the campaign because of an Achilles
injury.
===========================
Wigan Athletic (0) 0
Bradford City (0) 0
Att: 11,777 (5,000+ City fans).
Bradford City won 4-2 on pens. AET.
Read this article online
http://texasbantam.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46810838356/
CFML Daily News
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
Current table
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/cc_league2.html
Fixtures
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10266,00.html
http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/clubhouse?teamId=387&lang=EN
The "Social media Corner"
http://paper.li/f-1315926867
Official Mobile app
http://communicatoremail.com/IN/Y2tx0dX-0UIRu4P1_588C9Eehl64XmQ-JA8WroOSpEQ/WebView.aspx
===========================
Signings, Loans and Injuries
Injuries
Andrew Davies, knee, Out 4 months (from Nov 1st)
Luke Oliver, Achillies, out for the 2012/13 season
===========================
Match Media & Stats
Head to Head
http://www.11v11.com/teams/bradford-city/tab/opposingTeams
http://www.statto.com/football/teams/bradford-city/
Pictures
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sport_bantams_pics2011/
"Last Match" Highlights on Bantams Player
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/player/LastMatch/0,,10266~1612005~36,00.html
BBC highlights (uk only)
WIGAN: 26. Ali Al Habsi, 21. Ivan Ramis, 8. Ben Watson, 24. Adrian Lopez,
23. Ronnie Stam 119', 20. Fraser Fyvie, 6. David Jones, 28. Daniel Redmond
76', 14. Jordi Gomez, 19. Mauro Boselli, 15. Callum McManaman 76'.
SUBS: 12. Mike Pollitt, 2. Arouna Kone, 10. Shaun Maloney 76', 22. Jean
Beausejour 76', 25. Roman Golobart, 30. Rob Kiernan, 35. Filip Orsula 119'.
BRADFORD C: 12. Matt Duke, 2. Stephen Darby, 16. Carl McHugh, 23. Rory
McArdle, 3. James Meredith, 20. Zavon Hines 100', 11. Garry Thompson 55',
24. Nathan Doyle, 14. Will Atkinson,
21. Nahki Wells 64', 9. James Hanson.
SUBS: 1. Jon McLaughlin, 17. Alan Connell 64', 18. Gary Jones 55, 19. Adam
Baker 100', 30. Scott Brown, 31. Forrayah Bass, 33. Louie Swain.
Match stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=234#teamTabs=results
http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/278711/report
Stats: Wigan - Bradford C
Possession: 58 - 42%
Shots on target: 11 - 2
Shots off target: 11 - 5
Fouls: 7 - 14
Corners: 13 - 2
Ref: Roger East (Wiltshire).
Yellow cards:
Wigan: Jones 45', Lopez 60'.
Bradford C: McHugh 48', Darby 82.
===========================
Photo of the Year
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===========================
#bcafc Capital One Cup Quarter Final draw: CITY to face Arsenal at home!
Leeds United v Chelsea
Swansea v Middlesbrough
Norwich v Aston Villa
Bradford v Arsenal : Tuesday, December 11 at 7.45pm
---
From the T&A Sports desk:
CITY V ARSENAL TO BE TELEVISED LIVE
The Bantams' money-spinning Capital One Cup quarter-final tie at home to
Arsenal will be televised live on Sky.
The match has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 11 at 7.45pm.
A bumper gate is expected for the Premier League giants and the additional
television money will provide a further financial boost to City.
----
BCAFC Friday
#bcafc There will be no announcement regarding the CITY vs Arsenal cup match tickets until next week. If you would like information about
hospitality / sponsorship packages as soon as they are released then register your interest on our commercial
site:http://bcfccommercial.co.uk/#/loginjoin/4541778294
===========================
Final whistle - match report
Report By Simon Parker (T&A)
Magnificent City are into the Capital One Cup quarter-finals after another
dramatic penalty victory.
The Bantams bridged a 59-place gap to dump Premier League Wigan 4-2 on
spot-kicks after the game had finished goalless at the end of extra-time.
City, backed by 5,000 screaming fans, were deadly with all their penalties
while Shaun Maloney fired over the bar before Matt Duke made the decisive
save from Jordi Gomez.
Ivan Ramis had the ball in the City net in the first ten minutes but his
header was ruled out for offside.
Matt Duke, one of the six changes, saved at the feet of Mauro Boselli and
Jordi Gomez fired over. But City held firm and Wigan's early pressure soon
blew itself out.
City had sporadic moments - and twice saw penalty appeals turned down -
before Duke made an alert block to deny Gomez right on half-time.
The visitors deserved to go in level for the way they had fought back after
a tough first 20 minutes.
Duke saved again from a long-range shot by David Jones at the start of the
second half but resilient City still kept Wigan at arm's length.
City had a great chance 15 minutes from time when Zavon Hines broke from the
halfway line but Ali Al Habsi blocked his shot at the near post.
Extra-time was all one-way traffic with Wigan clocking up the chances. The
best fell to Gomez after 111 minutes but he slotted wide when clean through.
Duke saved well from the dangerous Shaun Maloney as City hung on for the
shoot-out - where they finished an unbelievable night in style.
===========================
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20053638
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson declared himself "ecstatic" with his
team's efforts after the npower League Two outfit pulled off a giant-killing
at Wigan to secure a place in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals.
Asked how he felt about the victory, Parkinson said: "I am ecstatic."
"I thought it was a night of great discipline by the team. There were a lot
of big hearts out there.
"Wigan give you problems that are ones we don't normally come up against in
League Two, in terms of the movement of the team and their shape.
"In the first 15 minutes we found it tough to cope with, but as the game
went on, the discipline and commitment of the team grew. I am really proud
of the team tonight.
"Everyone stuck to the job over the 120 minutes and we got our rewards for
that.
"If you play with commitment, desire and discipline like we did tonight you
do get rewarded and I am really pleased with the way we played."
Parkinson now has his sights set on drawing a big-name club in the last
eight to provide Bradford with a cash boost that can aid their League Two
promotion push.
Parkinson, whose side are currently fifth in the fourth tier, said: "In
terms of finance first of all, it is huge for the club, because there isn't
a great deal of money at Bradford.
"But if we can get a good draw now, that is going to really help us for the
rest of this season and going into next season.
"We have a lot of injuries at the moment, and if you look at how many
players we had out tonight, it will give you some understanding of what a
great victory it was for us.
"But equally, there is going to be a time where I am going to want to knock
on the chairman's door and say 'look, we are going to need to improve this
squad' because teams at the top end of League Two as the season goes on do
get better, and we are going to have to do that, especially with the
injuries we have at the moment."
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez expressed his frustration at the Latics'
inability to seal victory in a game he thought they had controlled well.
"I never felt that we lost concentration or allowed Bradford to have a big
say in the game," said Martinez, who made nine changes to his first XI from
Saturday's league win over West Ham.
"I think we controlled it really well, and we were very unfortunate not to
convert any of the chances.
"That was why it was a feeling of frustration more than anything."
===========================
BBC
Bradford City defender Andrew Davies has been ruled out for up to four months with a knee injury.
The 27-year-old former Middlesbrough and Stoke player picked up the injury in Saturday's defeat at Burton Albion.
Davies had been ever-present in the league for Phil Parkinson's side this season since joining from the Potters.
His injury is a further blow to the Bantams who will be without centre-half Luke Oliver for the rest of the campaign because of an Achilles
injury.
===========================
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