Monthly Archives: November 2011
Benson’s move to Swindon Town still to be confirmed
It’s clearly not City news but some people may not be aware that Benson ended up signing for our League Two rivals Swindon Town. The Robins chairman Jeremy Wray told the club’s official website yesterday: “We hope common sense will … Continue reading
Michael Flynn nominated for JPT award!
Bradford City could be in line for another JPT award after Michael Flynn was placed on the shortlist to find the ‘Ultimate Finish’ from the northern quarter-final stage. Michael Flynn’s first half goal in the match against Sheffield United has … Continue reading
Parkinson on the 0-0 draw with the Gills
Phil Parkinson said: “We’ve had some great chances to win it today. (James) Hanson has had a couple of great chances in the first half. In the second half, Ricky (Ravenhill) has one in the box and Nahki (Wells) has also … Continue reading
Gillingham 0 – Bradford City 0
Promotion-chasing Gillingham were forced to settle for a point as City carved out the best opportunities in a goalless draw at Priestfield. The Gills, who had scored 12 goals in their previous four games, did hit a post but otherwise … Continue reading
Mark Lawn on missing out on Charlton Athletic’s Paul Benson
Joint chairman Lawn said: “It was a frustrating few days. We tried our best but couldn’t get any further in our attempts to get him (Paul Benson). It was disappointing after all the effort we had gone to. The money also … Continue reading
Nialle Rodney joins Mansfield Town on loan
Bradford City striker Nialle Rodney has joined Blue Square Bet Premier side Mansfield Town on month’s loan. The 20-year-old former Nottingham Forest trainee, who has made eight appearances this season for the Bantams, becomes Mansfield manager Paul Cox’s second signing in … Continue reading
We can’t dwell on the past – Ravenhill
After Michael Flynn missed a point-saving penalty against Rotherham on Saturday, Ricky Ravenhill has told his new team to move forward positively and forget the penalty heartache. Ravenhill – who is on loan from Notts County – admitted that he was … Continue reading
Phil Parkinson on the Rotherham United defeat
Parkinson said: “We couldn’t have asked for anything more than to get two pens right at the death. Flynny is normally reliable but unfortunately he just hasn’t quite struck it well enough that time and the ‘keeper has made a … Continue reading
Bradford City 2 – Rotherham United 3
Skipper Michael Flynn missed a stoppage-time penalty that would have earned a point for the Bantams, as they lost 3-2 at home to Rotherham. City were heading for a 3-1 defeat when Cheshire referee Mark Heywood awarded us a spot-kick … Continue reading
Ricky Ravenall signs on loan from Notts County
Notts County’s Ricky Ravenhill has joined the Bantams on a two-month loan deal. The combative midfielder has turned out seven times for County this season and will look to become more of a first-team regular at Valley Parade. He is eligible … Continue reading