Northampton Town 0 Bradford City 1 (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Fantastic result and a big well done to all of the players. The one downside is wells getting booked and being ruled out of Saturday's game at Burton. Without him I struggle to see where the goals may come from as all the other strikers seem to be a little goal shy at the moment. I suppose it's up to the others to stake a claim by stepping up to the mantle.

Like I said in my earlier post, 1-0 and 3pts will do me. Roll on Burton I shall be there to witness another 3 big points. c.t.i.d.

Hopefully midfield can start scoring again on Saturday.

well done city.big 3 points tonight hoping for another 3 on sat.and hopefully move up the board.5 th still.

ALEXIMO.56. wrote:
Like I said in my earlier post, 1-0 and 3pts will do me. Roll on Burton I shall be there to witness another 3 big points. c.t.i.d.

Just wish Naki would be playing he's on fire at the moment but as macca1969 says it's up to who ever comes in to do the business and give Parky a team selection problem for the Wigan game ?.

While not wanting to take away from a good performance, clean sheet and result, Wells really has to start cutting the sloppy yellows out of his game. At least 3 out of his 5 have come from kicking balls away/over celebrating this season. He is also prone to moments of carelessness such as when he goes into some tackles that really need to be looked at.

Great result!

Great win, took us till Christmas last year to get this many points.
We have sold all 5000 tickets to Wigan too, can someone pinch me to make sure this isn't simply a dream.

well done lads great result i think we were by far the best team also solid as a rock at the back to first game seen city this year and realey enjoyed it come on city

Sounded from the radio commentary that this was a very 'secure' victory with City in control for most of the match, despite the fact there was only one goal scored.

The Cobblers seemingly tried to use muscle/brawn to knock City off their stride but whilst certain Bantams' players took a bit of a 'buffeting', the 'Cs' approach largely failed.

In truth, City need to beat teams like this to advance their promotion 'canditure' but, fairs fair-it was a 'routine' win and just the kind we all hope City will make into a 'habit' over the coming weeks/months.

It seemed there were NO weaknesses in gold/black and new boy Forsyth made a better contribution than Saturday which is also good news.

If Nahki carries on scoring with this regularity, there WILL be enquiries from other clubs in January '13 but I guess that's a 'problem' (with NW on a contract) we can leave 'till later!!

Well done to all the players/'PP' etc

As previously predicted, CTID

With Cheltenham, Fleetwood and City winning with Gillingham and Vale slipping up its closed a little at the top.
I'm much rather see us fighting with 5 teams for 3 places rather than 3 teams for 1 place so hopefully we can catch them up.
Rumour has it Crystal Palace are eyeing up Martin Allen which would disrupt Gillingham no end.

balbrigganfc wrote:
As previously predicted, CTID

Did you win Euromillions last night too...

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:
With Cheltenham, Fleetwood and City winning with Gillingham and Vale slipping up its closed a little at the top. I'm much rather see us fighting with 5 teams for 3 places rather than 3 teams for 1 place so hopefully we can catch them up. Rumour has it Crystal Palace are eyeing up Martin Allen which would disrupt Gillingham no end.

I think we should pay for Martin Allen's taxi to Selhurst Park then; that would be excellent news.

Mind you, Martin Allen isn't the sort to just walk out on a club at the first sign of something bigger coming along...oh, hang on.

Cityman23 wrote:
Sounded from the radio commentary that this was a very 'secure' victory with City in control for most of the match, despite the fact there was only one goal scored. The Cobblers seemingly tried to use muscle/brawn to knock City off their stride but whilst certain Bantams' players took a bit of a 'buffeting', the 'Cs' approach largely failed. In truth, City need to beat teams like this to advance their promotion 'canditure' but, fairs fair-it was a 'routine' win and just the kind we all hope City will make into a 'habit' over the coming weeks/months. It seemed there were NO weaknesses in gold/black and new boy Forsyth made a better contribution than Saturday which is also good news. If Nahki carries on scoring with this regularity, there WILL be enquiries from other clubs in January '13 but I guess that's a 'problem' (with NW on a contract) we can leave 'till later!! Well done to all the players/'PP' etc

What are Jules and Lawnie saying this morning Cityman? Do you think PP has proven his doubters wrong? 50% win rate in the league, cup successes to go on top of that. I know that we haven't acheived anything as yet but the signs that he could build a team that could challenge are showing fruit.

Hopefully Gary Jones will be back on Saturday and we can push on. Nahki needs a good telling off for yet another pointless booking though.

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:
Great win, took us till Christmas last year to get this many points.
We have sold all 5000 tickets to Wigan too, can someone pinch me to make sure this isn't simply a dream.

20 points =26 December 2011

Eclipsed!!

just a thought about Nahki Wells:is he a bit short on the brain power as he has now got booked again ( with a ban due) for avoidable offences. Is he going to be spoken to by management. Celebrate by all means but do it in a way there is no yellow card following such celebration!!

well done city.

"HAPPY ALLEY-EXCESS ALL AREAS!"

'JOOLS AND LAWNEE'

Whilst sipping their mid-morning lattees (Lawnee's a 'skiinny' of course!!) L & J reflect on the previous evening's game and its implications.

L:Well Jools....two good performances...two wins on the trot...you can't argue with that!!

J: Yes.. the proof of the pudding...and all that!!

L: yes...the Cobblers tried the 'strong arm' tactics ...but they never got..anywhere..

J: I'd say..they got their 'just desserts'!!
Praps their manager's eating humble pie...just abut now!

L: Mmm...Up at the top end of the league...with a possble promotionplace a 'real possibility' maybe..

J: Yes...it's a carrot worth going for..

L: Maybe an automatic place?!!

J: Yes...that would be the cherry on the ca...

L: JOOLS!! Will you STOP talkin' about FOOD!!

You had your 'food' ref, a cobbler.

why can't Hanson shoot or head straight?

Don't know fantam, why didn't he head that ball into Wells' path last night eh? ohhh hang on.......

Why not get off Jimmys back !!!!!!
We won as a team and we die as a team.
All the lads who played last night did great all 8s & 9s for me!!!

fantam wrote:
why can't Hanson shoot or head straight?

Because he works so hard for the team,if he could hit the target more as well he wouldn't play at this level. :)

macca1969 wrote:

fantam wrote: why can't Hanson shoot or head straight?

Because he works so hard for the team,if he could hit the target more as well he wouldn't play at this level. :)

Bang on the money macca !!

macca1969 wrote:

fantam wrote:
why can't Hanson shoot or head straight?

Because he works so hard for the team,if he could hit the target more as well he wouldn't play at this level. :)

You've changed your tune macca. Didn't you criticise his inability to score just a couple of weeks ago?

Or are you being sarcastic above?

The fact is, Wells scores again (from a great Hanson flick), but is still pulled to pieces for celebrating and picking up a needless booking. The fact that his goal gained us two extra points, is not mentioned, yet as soon as someone remarks that Hanson again failed to find the net with a simple chance, the poster is told to lay off him.

Wells' goal (10th of the season) changed 1pt into 3 but is still only criticised, but Hanson earlier had the chance to convert 1pt into 3 and missed, but is strongly defended.

I just don't get this "Lay off Hanson", but let's bash the likes of Wells, Atkinson, Ravenhill etc at the first opportunity.

Is Hanson the second coming????

Waynus1971 wrote:

macca1969 wrote:

fantam wrote:
why can't Hanson shoot or head straight?

Because he works so hard for the team,if he could hit the target more as well he wouldn't play at this level. :)

You've changed your tune macca. Didn't you criticise his inability to score just a couple of weeks ago?

Or are you being sarcastic above?

The fact is, Wells scores again (from a great Hanson flick), but is still pulled to pieces for celebrating and picking up a needless booking. The fact that his goal gained us two extra points, is not mentioned, yet as soon as someone remarks that Hanson again failed to find the net with a simple chance, the poster is told to lay off him.

Wells' goal (10th of the season) changed 1pt into 3 but is still only criticised, but Hanson earlier had the chance to convert 1pt into 3 and missed, but is strongly defended.

I just don't get this "Lay off Hanson", but let's bash the likes of Wells, Atkinson, Ravenhill etc at the first opportunity.

Is Hanson the second coming????

You got it waynus, I was just pointing out that james works James hard for the team and wins lots if headers. If he had any ability in front of goal he wouldn't play at league two level, he would be snapped up by a bigger better team. Yawn I have been brain washed so lay off him

Waynus1971 wrote:

macca1969 wrote:

fantam wrote: why can't Hanson shoot or head straight?

Because he works so hard for the team,if he could hit the target more as well he wouldn't play at this level. :)

You've changed your tune macca. Didn't you criticise his inability to score just a couple of weeks ago? Or are you being sarcastic above? The fact is, Wells scores again (from a great Hanson flick), but is still pulled to pieces for celebrating and picking up a needless booking. The fact that his goal gained us two extra points, is not mentioned, yet as soon as someone remarks that Hanson again failed to find the net with a simple chance, the poster is told to lay off him. Wells' goal (10th of the season) changed 1pt into 3 but is still only criticised, but Hanson earlier had the chance to convert 1pt into 3 and missed, but is strongly defended. I just don't get this "Lay off Hanson", but let's bash the likes of Wells, Atkinson, Ravenhill etc at the first opportunity. Is Hanson the second coming????

Waynus, I don't think anyone's "bashing" Wells. There is a big difference between criticising a player for a stupid mistake (avoidable booking) and an honest mistake (missing a chance) though, especially when it's the third stupid mistake that has been made.

As for the bashing of Atikinson, Ravenhill etc; it's all pointless. But I've been saying that for years. As things stand, we have an excellent tight-knit squad and it's been a good start to the season. Long may it continue.

KnightMcCall wrote:

Waynus1971 wrote:

macca1969 wrote:

fantam wrote: why can't Hanson shoot or head straight?

Because he works so hard for the team,if he could hit the target more as well he wouldn't play at this level. :)

You've changed your tune macca. Didn't you criticise his inability to score just a couple of weeks ago? Or are you being sarcastic above? The fact is, Wells scores again (from a great Hanson flick), but is still pulled to pieces for celebrating and picking up a needless booking. The fact that his goal gained us two extra points, is not mentioned, yet as soon as someone remarks that Hanson again failed to find the net with a simple chance, the poster is told to lay off him. Wells' goal (10th of the season) changed 1pt into 3 but is still only criticised, but Hanson earlier had the chance to convert 1pt into 3 and missed, but is strongly defended. I just don't get this "Lay off Hanson", but let's bash the likes of Wells, Atkinson, Ravenhill etc at the first opportunity. Is Hanson the second coming????

Waynus, I don't think anyone's "bashing" Wells. There is a big difference between criticising a player for a stupid mistake (avoidable booking) and an honest mistake (missing a chance) though, especially when it's the third stupid mistake that has been made.

As for the bashing of Atikinson, Ravenhill etc; it's all pointless. But I've been saying that for years. As things stand, we have an excellent tight-knit squad and it's been a good start to the season. Long may it continue.

I understand what you are saying, but it isn't just about the yellow card is it? Is wasn't that many weeks ago when many in here and elsewhere were questioning his commitment, desire, work ethic etc. Then there were those that hammered him over his miss, when he chipped the keeper but missed the target. What was he called; cocky, arrogant etc.

As for his bookings, I appreciate your view, but don't most players celebrate after scoring a goal? I often see players on MoTD running towards their OWN fans and not get booked. It is done in the heat if the moment and when your adrenaline is pumping after making such an important impact, it is possibly hard to quell that kind of behaviour.

That said, he will have to learn quickly that the likes of Rooney, van Persie et al can celebrate with their own fans, the little Hitlers on our league won't let others.

"Then there were those that hammered him over his miss, when he chipped the keeper but missed the target.""

TWADDLE

There were those that used that as an example to the one eyed blind who proclaim Nahki to be God's gift to football but fail to see he would only have half his tally if it weren't for his strike partner.

They are the most potent pairing of strikers we have had in many a year and both have necessary attributes which make them stand out players, Hanson's height and ability to make life difficult for defenders and easier for his team mates and Wells' pace and skill plus finishing.

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:
"Then there were those that hammered him over his miss, when he chipped the keeper but missed the target.""

TWADDLE

There were those that used that as an example to the one eyed blind who proclaim Nahki to be God's gift to football but fail to see he would only have half his tally if it weren't for his strike partner.

They are the most potent pairing of strikers we have had in many a year and both have necessary attributes which make them stand out players, Hanson's height and ability to make life difficult for defenders and easier for his team mates and Wells' pace and skill plus finishing.

Why are you arguing for the sake of it? There are posts after the York game where Wells is clearly criticised for missing "an easy chance". If you don't believe me, have a reading instead of just writing "twaddle" at me...!

If you feel the need to defend Hanson's recent misses in front of goal, fair enough, but why should that mean criticising another player to impress your view. It doesn't make sense....!