Monthly Archives: May 2011
Former Bantam Kevin Ellison signs for Morecambe FC
League Two rivals Morecambe have signed winger Kevin Ellison on a free transfer. Ellison has signed a 12-month deal at the Globe Arena after recently being released by Rotherham United. New Morecambe boss Jim Bentley told the club’s official website: “Kevin … Continue reading
Frank Lampard my inspiration, says David Syers
Bradford City midfielder David Syers has revealed England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard was the inspiration behind his excellent goal tally last season. Syers bagged ten goals last term in 39 games, and finished top scorer as Peter Jackson’s side struggled … Continue reading
Bradford City announce season ticket prices
City relaunch their season tickets tomorrow for the coming 2011/2012 campaign. Adult tickets will cost £195, which works out less than £8.50 a game. Children aged 11 to 16 paying £87.50 and under-11s go free subject to the usual conditions. … Continue reading
Mark Bower signs for Blue Square Bet North side Guiseley AFC
Former Bantams defender Mark Bower has left FC Halifax Town following the expiry of his contract and he has moved to their Blue Square Bet North rivals Guiseley AFC. Last season Bower 31, was almost ever-present in the lineup at FC … Continue reading
Scott Phelan signs for Kidderminster Harriers
Former Bantams Scott Phelan has signed for Blue Square Bet Premier side Kidderminster Harriers following the expiry of his contract with neighbours FC Halifax Town. The 23-year-old racked up more than 100 games for the Shaymen as two promotions in … Continue reading
Peter Jackson targets signing Clayton Donaldson
Bradford City manager Peter Jackson said of the Crewe Alexandra striker: “I have spoken with Clayton but I am sure that other managers have as well. There is an interest from myself and the football club in general to bring … Continue reading
Accrington Stanley release Jonathan Bateson and Rory Boulding
Accrington Stanley announced this week that former Bantams pair Jonathan Bateson and Rory Boulding have been released after just one season at the club. Bateson and Boulding arrived at the Lancashire outfit last summer following their release from Bradford City. … Continue reading
Mark Lawn on Peter Jackson’s appointment as the new manager
As expected this morning the club confirmed that interim-manager Peter Jackson has been given the job on a full-time basis. Jackson and his assistant Colin Cooper have both been rewarded for their efforts with a 12-month contract. Mark Lawn said: … Continue reading
Peter Jackson to be confirmed as the new Bradford City manager
It was reported this evening on ITV1′s Calendar News that Peter Jackson is the new manager of Bradford City. Presenter Christine Talbot said: “Peter Jackson will be confirmed tomorrow as Bradford City’s permanent manager. The 50-year-old, a former City player and … Continue reading
Lee Sinnott is confirmed as the new Altrincham manager
Altrincham have appointed former Bantams defender Lee Sinnott as manager after their relegation from Blue Square Bet Premier. Sinnott started his managerial career with Farsley Celtic in 2003, winning three promotions in four seasons. He took over at Port Vale … Continue reading