Monthly Archives: December 2011
Andrew Davies to stay with Bantams until end of season
Premier League side Stoke City have agreed to allow defender Andrew Davies to remain with Bradford City for the remainder of the current season. Davies’ current loan deal from Stoke was due to expire after next Saturday’s F.A Cup 3rd … Continue reading
Mark Lawn talks about the clubs search for a new striker
City joint-chairman Mark Lawn had the following to say in the T&A about City’s search for a new striker: “If we can get ourselves a 15-20 goal-a-year striker in January, then all well and good. That’s what we need, but it would … Continue reading
City looking to extend Jack Compton’s loan period
According to Sky Sports Bradford City are looking to extend the loan period of Jack Compton from Scottish First Division side Falkirk. Compton’s deal is due to expire after the New Year’s Eve game at home to Shrewsbury Town and … Continue reading
Phil Parkinson on the Crewe Alexandra victory
Parkinson said: “We backed up our win at Southend with a really good performance. Our energy levels were first-class and we kept it going, which was pleasing. Our closing down all over the field was exceptional and I thought our … Continue reading
Bradford City 3 – Crewe Alexandra 0
Striker James Hanson scored twice as City gained their biggest win of the season with a deserved 3-0 victory over Crewe at Valley Parade. The victory was the Bantams’ first at home in the league since October and ended Crewe’s … Continue reading
Phil Parkinson on the Southend United victory
The City boss told the club website: “I thought the match was very similar to the one at Gillingham. A game we dominated but couldn’t quite get the goal our efforts deserved. Tonight (Friday) we have played exceptionally well, extremely … Continue reading
Southend United 0 – Bradford City 1
Luke Oliver’s 88th-minute goal secured City’s a first win on the road this season. The centre-back scrambled the ball into the bottom corner of the Southend net from close range following Andrew Davies pass into the box. The win ended … Continue reading
City striker Terry Dixon signs for Blue Square Bet South club Dover Athletic
Former Spurs striker Terry Dixon has left Valley Parade and signed for Blue Square Bet South club Dover Athletic. Dixon was released by Spurs in 2008 and he then signed for West Ham the following year but he never managed to … Continue reading
Patrick Lacey joins Vauxhall Motors on loan
Bradford City Central midfielder Lacey has joined Blue Square Bet North club Vauxhall Motors on loan until 15th March. City signed Lacey from Sheffield Wednesday in July 2011. The 18-year-old, who came through the ranks at Hillsborough, was released by … Continue reading
Parkinson on the Plymouth Argyle draw
Parkinson said: “We responded well after going behind and showed a lot of character to come back into the game. It was a setback to go behind but the players showed great determination, saying to themselves We are not going … Continue reading