http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:14:43 GMT 10 http://www.bantamsfan.co.uk/images/banner.jpg http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/feed/? http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-aldershot-1-t551.htm Admin Omar Daley capped his first start for Peter Taylor with a spectacular goal against Aldershot this afternoon. The Jamaican smashed a 25-yard screamer as City came from behind to make it back-to-back home wins under Taylor - and the first time they had achieved that in a year. Aldershot, who had beaten the Bantams 11 days ago, had carried on from where they left off at the Recreation Ground with an eighth-minute opener. Matt Glennon should have done better with Scott Donnelly's shot but pushed ... Match Reports Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:14:43 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-aldershot-1-t551.htm#1164 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-aldershot-1-t551.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/port-vale-2-city-1-t550.htm Admin Rob Taylor's superb goal condemned City to defeat at Port Vale tonight - their first loss at Vale Park since 1989. Robbie Threlfall's second thumping free-kick fired the Bantams in front after 12 minutes. But they were always under the cosh against fired-up opponents. Marc Richards, Vale's leading scorer, missed two good chances before the break. But he made no mistake six minutes into the second half, tapping home Taylor's cross. And the outstanding Taylor capped the fightback with 12 minutes ... Match Reports Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:13:36 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/port-vale-2-city-1-t550.htm#1163 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/port-vale-2-city-1-t550.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/rotherham-1-city-2-t549.htm Admin James Hanson's stoppage-time header earned City a dramatic derby win over Rotherham. Hanson powered home Simon Ramsden's corner - just seconds after the home side had levelled with an Adam Le Fondre penalty. Earlier, Michael Flynn's first goal since December had put Peter Taylor's side on the way to a third win in four games. City missed two great chances in the opening 15 minutes. Matt Glennon denied former Bantam Nicky Law's half-volley before the visitors twice should have taken the lead. ... Match Reports Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:11:53 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/rotherham-1-city-2-t549.htm#1162 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/rotherham-1-city-2-t549.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/aldershot-1-city-0-t546.htm Admin Aldershot burst City's two-win bubble tonight after a disappointing display. Defender Anthony Charles fired the only goal in the 54th minute after the Bantams had failed to clear their lines from a corner. City, who were unchanged from Saturday, never did enough to threaten a third straight victory. Their only effort on target was a header from James Hanson which keeper Stephen Henderson held at the second attempt. That was one of few chances in a dour first half. But the home side lifted their ... Match Reports Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:41:56 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/aldershot-1-city-0-t546.htm#1159 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/aldershot-1-city-0-t546.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-darlington-0-t545.htm Admin City gave Peter Taylor a Valley Parade winning start with their first home triumph for four months. James Hanson's first-half header - his ninth goal of the season - clinched a first success in front of their own fans since October 24. It's also the first time City have won back-to-back games since the beginning of September. City did enough to win a poor game, though the performance was not pretty against a side with one foot in the Conference. New boy Mark McCammon, who went off after an hour, ... Match Reports Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:13:08 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-darlington-0-t545.htm#1158 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-darlington-0-t545.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/rochdale-1-city-3-t544.htm Admin Debutant Robbie Threlfall and Gareth Evans scored spectacular goals as City stunned leaders Rochdale. Three days after that grim afternoon at Accrington, the Bantams bounced back superbly for Peter Taylor with a richly-deserved victory at Spotland. City had made the dream start with a goal after ten minutes. New boy Robbie Threlfall was involved as his corner was nodded goalwards by Lee Bullock and Matt Clarke latched on to the rebound to score. Michael Flynn and James Hanson had further chances ... Match Reports Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:08:34 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/rochdale-1-city-3-t544.htm#1157 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/rochdale-1-city-3-t544.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/accrington-stanley-2-city-0-t543.htm Admin Peter Taylor suffered a losing start this afternoon as City went down to play-off chasers Accrington. A travelling army of nearly 2,000 away fans packed into the tiny Crown Ground hoping to see a new start under the new boss. Instead, they saw a poor performance on a poor pitch - and could have no complaints that Stanley took the points. The first half had been a tedious repeat of Grimsby. Chris Brandon, recalled to the starting line-up, had two efforts off target and Bobby Grant volleyed wide ... Match Reports Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:50:08 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/accrington-stanley-2-city-0-t543.htm#1156 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/accrington-stanley-2-city-0-t543.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-grimsby-0-t542.htm Admin Grimsby's long wait for a league win goes on after a 0-0 draw with managerless Bradford. The Mariners are now just one game short of equalling a club record 22 games without a win, but manager Neil Woods will be pleased with his side's resilience against a Bradford side determined to grab a much-needed victory for caretaker boss Wayne Jacobs. There were few clear-cut chances for either side in a dour contest, but Grimsby midfielder Peter Sweeney came closest to breaking the deadlock on the hour ... Match Reports Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:40:58 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-grimsby-0-t542.htm#1155 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-grimsby-0-t542.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/mccall-calls-it-a-day-t541.htm Admin Stuart McCall's 133-game reign as City boss is over. McCall will officially step down on Monday when he meets joint-chairman Julian Rhodes. But the Bantams legend has made it clear that his mind is made up. Speaking after today's 1-0 home loss to Bury, McCall said: "It's time for somebody else to come in and take up the reins and hopefully do well. I've been very fortunate as a player to have had two great spells here. I've been very fortunate to have the career I've had. I've been honoured ... 100% Football Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:48:04 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/mccall-calls-it-a-day-t541.htm#1154 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/mccall-calls-it-a-day-t541.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-bury-1-t540.htm Admin Stuart McCall's reign as City boss was in doubt after another home defeat this afternoon. McCall deliberately went to every stand at the final whistle to applaud the supporters. It looked very much a gesture of farewell. Andy Morrell's 52nd-minute strike earned promotion-chasing Bury a league double over the Bantams. It also stretched City's run without a Valley Parade win to seven games. Now the spotlight is back on McCall after the Bantams failed to build on last week's dramatic victory over ... Match Reports Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:45:58 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-bury-1-t540.htm#1153 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-bury-1-t540.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/torquay-1-city-2-t539.htm Admin Gareth Evans hammered home a stoppage time winner to give Bradford their first win in seven games, with a 2-1 triumph at Torquay. Evans had restored parity in the 83rd minute after United took a 15th minute lead through central defender Chris Robertson, who fired the Gulls ahead after Bradford failed to clear Danny Stevens' corner. At the end of the first half, United pressed for a second with Danny Stevens smashing a shot on the run just wide. In the 77th minute Bantams captain Simon Ramsden ... Match Reports Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:41:32 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/torquay-1-city-2-t539.htm#1152 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/torquay-1-city-2-t539.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/lincoln-2-city-1-t538.htm Admin City's slump goes on after another demoralising loss at Lincoln. Stuart McCall had targeted the next four games as crucial to his team's chances of resurrecting their season. But the heat increased on the Bantams - and the manager - after they suffered a fourth defeat in five league games. Once again they were undone by poor defending which led to both the home side's first-half goals. Chris Herd opened the scoring on the half hour and when the impressive Brian Gilmour doubled the lead seven ... Match Reports Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:13:31 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/lincoln-2-city-1-t538.htm#1151 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/lincoln-2-city-1-t538.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/bury-2-city-1-t536.htm Admin Battling City went down 2-1 at Bury in their first game for over a fortnight - but left Lancashire wondering how. The Bantams gave it a real go in a one-sided second half after trailing at the break. But they could not turn plenty of pressure into an equaliser. Michael Jones had put Bury after 18 minutes but City quickly hit back with Efe Sodje heading into his own net. Bury, who have lost only twice in 18 games, restored their lead with a Ryan Lowe penalty after debutant keeper Matt Glennon ... Match Reports Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:16:00 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/bury-2-city-1-t536.htm#1149 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/bury-2-city-1-t536.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/rumour-doing-the-rounds-t535.htm bcfc daz I HEAR CITY ARE HOPING TO BRING ABBO TO CITY AS DIERECTER OF FOOTBALL AND I HERE CITY WANT TO BRING IN A JAMICAN GOALKEEPER IN. 100% Football Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:43:43 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/rumour-doing-the-rounds-t535.htm#1148 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/rumour-doing-the-rounds-t535.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-cheltenham-1-t534.htm Admin A new year but a feeling of Groundhog Day at Valley Parade this afternoon. For the third game running, City were reduced to ten men as Steve Williams became the sixth player to see red. Unlike Matt Clarke in the previous game against Shrewsbury, Williams could have no complaints for his two bookings. And the second, for pulling back Justin Richards, conceded the penalty which allowed the Cheltenham striker to equalise nine minutes into the second half. Jon McLaughlin, playing his first game of ... Match Reports Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:15:38 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-cheltenham-1-t534.htm#1147 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-cheltenham-1-t534.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/eastwood-returns-to-town-t533.htm Admin It would appear that Simon Eastwood has played his last game for City today as his loan period is not going to be extended and he hs returned to Huddersfield Town. 100% Football Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:41:22 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/eastwood-returns-to-town-t533.htm#1146 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/eastwood-returns-to-town-t533.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-shrewsbury-3-t532.htm Admin Matt Clarke was sent off as City sunk to a third successive home loss. The turning point came just before half-time when referee Peter Quinn awarded a dubious penalty for Shrewsbury and then dismissed Clarke. Shrewsbury had struck first through a cracking strike from Terry Dunfield. But City, who had bossed the game up to then, soon levelled through James Hanson. But the Shrews cashed in on Quinn's decision to regain the lead with Kevin McIntyre's spot-kick. City, who had hit the bar earlier ... Match Reports Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:35:40 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-shrewsbury-3-t532.htm#1145 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-shrewsbury-3-t532.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/carlisle-3-city-0-t531.htm Admin City's Johnstone's Paint Trophy journey ground to a halt against Greg Abbott's Carlisle tonight. Simon Ramsden was sent off before half-time and the ten-man Bantams were eventually outgunned by the League One side. City had matched Carlisle for the bulk of the first half. They had survived an early scare when Zesh Rehman and Luke O'Brien both cleared off the line from Carlisle's first corner. City bounced back with Scott Neilson looking particularly lively and going close with a shot on the turn ... Match Reports Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:52:48 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/carlisle-3-city-0-t531.htm#1144 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/carlisle-3-city-0-t531.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-rotherham-4-t530.htm Admin City were left seething after Rotherham won a heated Yorkshire derby at Valley Parade. The Millers struck twice in the last 13 minutes to condemn the Bantams to a second successive home defeat. But City felt hard done by with both goals. Gary Roberts scored a spectacular free-kick from 45 yards out - but Stuart McCall was angry that it was taken from the wrong position. Then Drewe Broughton looked suspiciously offside when he made it four. To add to the sense of injustice, the home side felt ... Match Reports Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:49:52 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-rotherham-4-t530.htm#1143 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-rotherham-4-t530.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/darlington-0-city-1-t528.htm Admin City got back to winning ways after their midweek setback in a scrappy clash with League Two whipping boys Darlington. It was no classic but the Bantams left with the three points they had to get ahead of the big games to come this month. City showed no immediate signs of a Rochdale hangover as they pressed the struggling hosts from the start. Scott Neilson, one of three changes to the side from midweek, and Lee Bullock both went close before City grabbed the lead midway through the first half. ... Match Reports Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:42:03 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/darlington-0-city-1-t528.htm#1141 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/darlington-0-city-1-t528.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-rochdale-3-t527.htm Admin City were ripped apart by Rochdale in an embarrassingly one-sided contest at Valley Parade tonight. It was the worst possible start for such a big month for the Bantams, who were second best throughout. Chris Dagnall notched the first goal after a mistake from Steve Williams and added a second before the break with a scuffed rebound after Luke O'Brien had blocked his first volley. It could have been more and Dale, who went top with the win, made it 3-0 after 58 minutes with a goal from one-time ... Match Reports Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:05:30 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-rochdale-3-t527.htm#1140 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-rochdale-3-t527.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/grimsby-town-0-city-3-t526.htm Admin Simon Whaley claimed a spectacular goal on his full debut as City won comfortably at struggling Grimsby tonight. Whaley, making the first start of his loan, fired home from 25 yards after 24 minutes. Steve Williams made sure of the much-needed victory on the hour but the livewire Whaley was the star of the show. Simon Eastwood saved superbly from Oliver Lancashire and Nicky Featherstone also went close for the home side. But they were isolated threats as Stuart McCall's side bossed proceedings ... Match Reports Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:15:36 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/grimsby-town-0-city-3-t526.htm#1139 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/grimsby-town-0-city-3-t526.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-accrington-stanley-1-t525.htm Admin Gareth Evans missed a penalty in the dying stages as City could only manage a point at home to Accrington. The spot-kick came in a frantic final five minutes which saw Michael Boulding hit the post, Evans have a goal disallowed for handball and Simon Eastwood make a vital save at the other end. An own goal from Phil Edwards following Michael Flynn's cross had put the Bantams in front after 20 minutes. But City old boy Michael Symes equalised ten minutes after the break with a smart left-foot ... Match Reports Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:18:09 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-accrington-stanley-1-t525.htm#1138 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-accrington-stanley-1-t525.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-bournemouth-1-t524.htm Admin City grabbed a point against leaders Bournemouth in a scrappy encounter at Valley Parade. The game never really got going although the Bantams held their own against the side setting the League Two pace so far this season. Bournemouth struck first after 33 minutes when Alan Connell released midfielder Anton Robinson who set up Brett Pitman for a simple tap-in. But his celebration in front of the Sunwin Stand did not endear him to the home fans. The boot was on the other foot nine minutes later ... Match Reports Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:47:16 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-bournemouth-1-t524.htm#1137 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-bournemouth-1-t524.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/city-get-carlisle-in-the-cup-t523.htm Admin The draw has been made for the semi-finals of the Johnstone Paints Trophy. In the Northern section, host Accrington, while Bradford journey up to Carlisle; in the Southern section, Southampton meet Norwich, and MK Dons travel to Hereford. Northern Section Carlisle v Bradford v Accrington Let's pray we get through to play L666s in the northern final 100% Football Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:25:23 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/city-get-carlisle-in-the-cup-t523.htm#1136 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/city-get-carlisle-in-the-cup-t523.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-port-vale-2-5-4-win-on-pens-t522.htm Admin Simon Eastwood produced more penalty-saving heroics to earn City another dramatic JPT win. Eastwood saved three spot-kicks as the Bantams edged home 5-4 in a tense shoot-out against Port Vale. Steve Williams held his nerve to thump home the decisive penalty to give City a place in the last eight after the 90 minutes had finished 2-2. City were awful for the first 45 minutes and fell behind to a John McCombe goal. But they bounced back after the break and Michael Flynn quickly nodded the equaliser. ... Match Reports Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:37:09 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-port-vale-2-5-4-win-on-pens-t522.htm#1135 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-port-vale-2-5-4-win-on-pens-t522.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/notts-county-2-city-1-t521.htm Admin Two Notts County goals either side of half-time saw City stumble at the FA Cup first hurdle tonight. After the humiliation in the league on opening day, the Bantams returned to Meadow Lane determined to provide far tougher resistance. And for the first 44 minutes, they did just that to keep County at bay. Simon Eastwood made a couple of excellent saves which were matched at the other end by Russell Hoult, who denied Gareth Evans and Scott Neilson. But City's resistance was broken in first-half ... Match Reports Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:16:47 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/notts-county-2-city-1-t521.htm#1134 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/notts-county-2-city-1-t521.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/macclesfield-2-city-2-t520.htm Admin City fought back from two down to grab a point in a breathless encounter at Macclesfield. But they left Moss Rose feeling that it should have been more. Their afternoon began in the worst possible fashion when Colin Daniel headed in the softest of goals after four minutes. City hit back strongly but could not make the pressure count. And they found themselves 2-0 down when Hamza Bencherif scored just before half-time. Macclesfield had blown a two-goal lead last week against Dagenham. And their ... Match Reports Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:58:45 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/macclesfield-2-city-2-t520.htm#1133 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/macclesfield-2-city-2-t520.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/bradford-city-fire-caused-by-a-petrol-bomb-t519.htm razor Fans of Bradford City FC might be interested to read the introduction to this academic study of football hooliganism in the 1980s. According to this distinctly under-researched piece, which was published under the auspices of Dr Arthur G Ogden, PhD, who is the Dean of Academic Affairs for the grandly titled United States Sports Academy in their publication Sports Journal, the Bradford City fire of 1985 was caused by football hooliganism, and specifically a “Molotov cocktail”. Dr Ogden is ... 100% Football Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:57:00 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/bradford-city-fire-caused-by-a-petrol-bomb-t519.htm#1132 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/bradford-city-fire-caused-by-a-petrol-bomb-t519.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-hereford-united-0-t518.htm Admin City got back to winning ways against Hereford at Valley Parade this afternoon. Stuart McCall's side were well worth the win after back-to-back losses. But the job was made harder when Lee Bullock was harshly dismissed for two yellow cards, leaving them to negotiate the final ten minutes with a man down. City had controlled the first half without really getting a clear sight of Hereford's goal. They finally broke the deadlock four minutes before the interval as Michael Flynn's shot crashed back ... Match Reports Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:08:55 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-hereford-united-0-t518.htm#1131 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-hereford-united-0-t518.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/dagenham-2-city-1-t517.htm Admin City suffered their second loss on the bounce after a bruising encounter at high-flying Dagenham. An afternoon that began with a power cut and a visit from the fire brigade after a small blaze behind one goal ended with that familiar sinking feeling in Essex. And once again, the Bantams can point to conceding two sloppy goals. Simon Eastwood gifted Dagenham an eighth-minute lead when he made a hash of dealing with the game's first corner. With the keeper on the floor, Paul Benson nudged in from ... Match Reports Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:00:37 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/dagenham-2-city-1-t517.htm#1130 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/dagenham-2-city-1-t517.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-crewe-alexandra-3-t516.htm Admin City's ten-match unbeaten run is over - and there will be plenty of head-scratching tonight to work out how. Steve Schumacher's 25-yard strike on his return to Valley Parade ultimately sunk the Bantams. City did everything but score and threw the kitchen sink at Crewe in the closing stages. But somehow the equaliser never happened. Calvin Zola fired Crewe 2-0 up midway through the first half, the first from an explosive effort from a narrow angle. His second cashed in on a mistake from Steve ... Match Reports Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:32:51 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-crewe-alexandra-3-t516.htm#1129 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-crewe-alexandra-3-t516.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-notts-county-2-3-2-win-on-pens-t515.htm Admin CITY 2 NOTTS CO 2 (City won 3-2 on pens) Simon Eastwood saved two penalties as City won a dramatic shoot-out to beat Notts County. The Bantams saw off Notts County 3-2 on spot-kicks after the Johnstone's Paint Trophy clash finished 2-2. Former City skipper Graeme Lee was sent off on his Valley Parade return and City twice came from behind. Notts County were in front after 11 minutes through winger Craig Westcarr. But unlike Meadow Lane two months ago, City bounced back as Michael Boulding netted ... Match Reports Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:54:44 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-notts-county-2-3-2-win-on-pens-t515.htm#1128 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-notts-county-2-3-2-win-on-pens-t515.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/northampton-2-city-2-t514.htm Admin City blew a two-goal lead late on as they were held to a third successive away draw at Northampton. Simon Ramsden and Michael Boulding - with his first goal of the season - had set City well on the way to victory. But Northampton hit back twice in the last 13 minutes as the Bantams had to settle for their fourth draw in five games. There were few chances in a scrappy first half. Steve Guinan and Luke Guttridge fired over for Northampton while Scott Neilson wasted City's best opportunith with ... Match Reports Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:52:46 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/northampton-2-city-2-t514.htm#1127 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/northampton-2-city-2-t514.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/morecambe-0-city-0-t513.htm Admin Gareth Evans was controversially sent off as a fierce game finished goalless at Christie Park. Evans was shown a straight red by referee Stuart Attwell as he challenged for a through ball with Morecambe keeper Barry Roach. It was ridiculously harsh and meant that, despite another hard-earned point, City again left the west coast feeling short-changed. Both sides were cursing the woodwork in an open first half. Phil Jevons was the unlucky man after 25 minutes as the on-loan Huddersfield hitman ... Match Reports Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:09:05 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/morecambe-0-city-0-t513.htm#1126 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/morecambe-0-city-0-t513.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-3-chesterfield-0-t512.htm Admin City stretched their unbeaten run to seven games with an ultimately convincing win over Chesterfield at Valley Parade. The Spireites have proved lucky opposition for Stuart McCall and the home side deservedly clocked up another victory. Michael Flynn fired City in front midway through the first half with a clever finish over Tommy Lee into the far corner. Both keepers pulled off crucial saves to keep it at 1-0 by the break. Simon Eastwood denied Wade Small after City failed to clear and Lee brilliantly ... Match Reports Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:50:31 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-3-chesterfield-0-t512.htm#1125 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-3-chesterfield-0-t512.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/barnet-2-city-2-t511.htm Admin Zesh Rehman scored his first City goal but they still can't beat Barnet. But at least Stuart McCall avoided a third straight Underhill defeat as he marked his 100th league game in charge. Playing down the infamous slope in the first half, City caused Barnet's defence real trouble with James Hanson a huge threat in the air as always. Hanson and Scott Neilson both had chances before City struck after 13 minutes. Michael Flynn's determination took him past Ahmed Deen before he delivered a low cross ... Match Reports Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:50:01 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/barnet-2-city-2-t511.htm#1124 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/barnet-2-city-2-t511.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-burton-albion-1-t510.htm Admin City's four-match winning run was brought to a halt by League Two new boys Burton. Gareth Evans had put the Bantams on the way with his third goal of the season midway through the first half. Michael Flynn gambled on James Hanson's flick to force a mistake and Evans tapped home from close range. But Burton, who held Notts County last week, were a threat going forward and twice before half-time they could have been level through John McGrath and Shaun Harrad. Scott Neilson nearly doubled City's ... Match Reports Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:42:00 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-burton-albion-1-t510.htm#1123 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-1-burton-albion-1-t510.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/shrewsbury-1-city-2-t509.htm Admin City clinched their fourth win on the trot with a gutsy victory at Shrewsbury this afternoon. Not many sides will win at the ProStar Stadium this season - and Stuart McCall's side certainly had to battle their socks off for the three points. City had to withstand an onslaught in the opening 15 minutes with Simon Eastwood pulling off two crucial saves. But the Bantams stunned the hosts by scoring from their first attack, Gareth Evans turning in a low cross from Michael Flynn. That changed the ... Match Reports Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:29:21 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/shrewsbury-1-city-2-t509.htm#1122 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/shrewsbury-1-city-2-t509.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/rochdale-1-city-2-t508.htm Admin Scott Neilson crowned his debut with a goal to clinch City's first win in the Football League Trophy since 2005. The former Cambridge City winger, brought in to replace Joe Colbeck, sealed a comeback victory with a deflected strike 11 minutes from time. Both teams had hit the bar in a goalless first half, Luke O'Brien with a deflected cross and then Chris Dagnall with a ferocious effort for Rochdale. Dale took the lead after 58 minutes through former non-league centre half Craig Dawson. But City ... Match Reports Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:30:38 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/rochdale-1-city-2-t508.htm#1120 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/rochdale-1-city-2-t508.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-torquay-0-t507.htm Admin City made it back-to-back wins with their first Valley Parade victory of the season. Goals at the end of each half saw off Torquay as the Bantams followed up last week's 5-4 thriller at Cheltenham. A quiet first half saw little incident other than an early stretching shot from Michael Flynn that went just wide. But James Hanson broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time, heading home from James O'Brien's free-kick. City had a couple of second-half scares as Chris Hargreaves headed over and ... Match Reports Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:59:34 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-torquay-0-t507.htm#1119 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-2-torquay-0-t507.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/cheltenham-town-4-city-5-t506.htm Admin City clocked up their first win - and goals - of the season in explosive fashion in a wild encounter this afternoon. After firing four successive blanks, the Bantams went the other way by blitzing five Cheltenham. The pre-match fears over whether City would ever hit the net were banished within two minutes as Jamie O'Brien began his full debut with a thumping 20-yard strike. And the goals kept coming from that moment. Gareth Evans and James Hanson also netted their first goals for City before ... Match Reports Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:35:11 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/cheltenham-town-4-city-5-t506.htm#1118 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/cheltenham-town-4-city-5-t506.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-lincoln-city-2-t505.htm Admin City suffered a miserable night at the hands of Peter Jackson's Lincoln as the goal drought goes on. Jackson was celebrating a victory at his old stamping ground following two strikes within a minute after the break. But City's misery goes on after they once again failed to hit the target. They certainly had the chances in the first half, none better than Michael Flynn from the penalty spot. But his spot-kick was beaten out by Rob Burch. But defensive lapses again proved City's undoing. Rene ... Match Reports Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:21:34 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-lincoln-city-2-t505.htm#1117 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-lincoln-city-2-t505.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-port-vale-0-t504.htm Admin City clocked up their first point of the season this afternoon but are still looking for a goal. Today's stalemate with Port Vale was a vast improvement after the events in Nottingham this week. There were some eye-catching performances from the home side, most notably James Hanson, Simon Ramsden and Chris Brandon, who had his best afternoon in a City shirt. There were few clear-cut chances, the best perhaps coming from a dangerous cross by Hanson which Gareth Owen just managed to nick away from ... Match Reports Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:18:49 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-port-vale-0-t504.htm#1116 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/city-0-port-vale-0-t504.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/nottingham-forest-3-city-0-t503.htm Admin City once again tumbled out of the Carling Cup at the first hurdle with a 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. For the first half at least, it was an improvement on Saturday's thrashing across the Trent at Notts County. But the night still left a bitter taste for Stuart McCall after debutant Jonathan Bateson was sent off late on for a wild challenge on Nathan Tyson, who went off on a stretcher. Stuart McCall reshuffled the side which he sent out with a 5-4-1 system using wingbacks. And for the first ... Match Reports Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:15:03 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/nottingham-forest-3-city-0-t503.htm#1115 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/nottingham-forest-3-city-0-t503.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/notts-county-5-city-0-t502.htm Admin A Lee Hughes hat-trick subjected dismal City to the first day from Hell at Meadow Lane. It was a dream start for Sven Goran Eriksson in his new role as Notts County's director of football. But while the former England boss was full of smiles in the directors' box, the Bantams slunk away after an embarrassing beating. Last season's loss here was bad enough; but that was nothing compared to the way they were sliced apart by the title favourites this afternoon. There was little in it for a quarter ... Match Reports Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:15:01 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/notts-county-5-city-0-t502.htm#1114 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/notts-county-5-city-0-t502.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/new-kit-t501.htm Admin

Plus I see Dean Furman has joined Oldham Athletic today on a 2 year contract.....back to the drawing board for McCall]]> 100% Football Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:22:26 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/new-kit-t501.htm#1113 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/new-kit-t501.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/benio-carbone-t500.htm barmyarmy beno carbone set to sign for us 100% Football Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:03:28 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/benio-carbone-t500.htm#1112 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/benio-carbone-t500.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/music-that-could-be-played-before-the-match-every-home-game-t499.htm barmyarmy Music that could be played before the match every home game to build up to it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DonEXdMvwYg&feature=PlayList&p=1FD757FED53C32DC&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96-zW2c8H2o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12C3vi8OHvQ 100% Football Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:39:56 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/music-that-could-be-played-before-the-match-every-home-game-t499.htm#1111 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/100-football-f2/music-that-could-be-played-before-the-match-every-home-game-t499.htm http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/chesterfield-0-city-2-t498.htm Admin City brought down the curtain on their frustrating season with a deserved win at Chesterfield. Both sides only had pride to play for after missing out on the top seven. But the 1,000-strong away following were treated to a decent performance from the visitors, who handed debuts to Jon McLaughlin and Rory Boulding. City should have been ahead before half-time as Joe Colbeck missed a great chances after being put clear by the outstanding Nicky Law. Lee Bullock also headed wide at the near post ... Match Reports Sat, 02 May 2009 16:03:09 GMT http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/chesterfield-0-city-2-t498.htm#1110 http://bantamsfan.forumotions.com/match-reports-f1/chesterfield-0-city-2-t498.htm