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Steve Parkin named the new Bradford City assistant manager

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

City have confirmed the appointment of Steve Parkin as manager Phil Parkinson’s new assistant. Former Barnsley and Rochdale manager Parkin, 45, had been working as first-team coach at Scunthorpe United before agreeing to team up with Parkinson. Parkinson told the … Continue reading →

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Cooper quits Valley Parade to take coaching role at Middlesbrough

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin

Bradford City assistant manager Colin Cooper has quit the club after accepting a coaching position with Middlesbrough. Cooper, 44, arrived at Valley Parade in March as number two to Peter Jackson, who unexpectedly resigned two weeks ago. The former Middlesbrough … Continue reading →

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Colin Cooper to stay on at Valley Parade

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

Manager Phil Parkinson revealed: “Colin (Cooper) is going to stay on as my assistant. I had a chat with him today and we have agreed to work together to really improve things and take the club forward.” “I met with … Continue reading →

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Colin Cooper on the Barnet victory

Posted on August 28, 2011 by admin

Bradford City’s caretaker manager Colin Cooper said: “It was nice first and foremost to win for the fans today. I think the players realised that. We have kind of huffed and puffed this season so far without really giving them … Continue reading →

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Bradford City 4 – Barnet 2

Posted on August 27, 2011 by admin

City claimed their first victory of the season as they triumphed 4-2 at home to Barnet. They fell behind after 16 minutes when Izale McLeod converted Ricky Holmes’ right-wing cross.However, we equalised a minute later when Chris Mitchell’s cross from … Continue reading →

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Lawn on Jackson and the search for his his replacement

Posted on August 27, 2011 by admin

Mark Lawn said: “I think stunned would be the response by the board. It wasn’t the case (that we were pushing him out). We were talking about expanding budgets to bring in experienced players and to try and attract them. … Continue reading →

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Nialle Rodney on joining Bradford City

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin

The former Nottingham Forest striker said: “I’m glad that it has all been done and dusted and I’m just ready now to play for Bradford City. I am looking forward to the season ahead and to working with the staff … Continue reading →

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Mark Lawn on Peter Jackson’s appointment as the new manager

Posted on May 25, 2011 by admin

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 →

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Bradford City manager’s shortlist is down to two

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

Mark Lawn says the vacant manager’s job at Valley Parade is “between two and always has been.” It’s understood interim boss Peter Jackson and Dagenham manager John Still are in a straight head-to-head battle to take over the reins next … Continue reading →

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Colin Cooper on his new role at Bradford City

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

Peter Jackson’s newly appointed assistant had the following to say: “I see the infrastructure and the people who work here and it does remind me about when I was a young boy with Boro. There was a really strong feeling … Continue reading →

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