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Live: Bantams v Northampton
5:07pm Tuesday 13th November 2012 in Sport
By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter
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10:34pm
BRADFORD CITY 3 NORTHAMPTON TOWN 3
(City won 4-2 on pens, aet)
Never-say-die City came through yet another penalty shoot-out to clinch a dramatic win over Northampton.
Ricky Ravenhill smashed the decisive spot-kick after Jon McLaughlin had saved from Danny East and Kelvin Langmead fired over the bar.
Langmead’s curler after 109 minutes looked to have settled the FA Cup first-round replay after the home side had been reduced to ten men by injury.
With all three subs on the pitch, James Meredith joined Zavon Hines as a casualty – more worries for Phil Parkinson during this non-stop schedule.
But up popped Carl McHugh to nod his first senior goal with the final touch of the game.
City had made six changes from the weekend as Parkinson looked to freshen up his resources.
Northampton had been hit by illness like City and left top scorer Adebayo Akinfenwa on the bench feeling the symptoms.
But the away side made the brighter start with Ishmel Demontagnac poking wide and Clive Platt sending a free header over the bar.
City’s defence was having a difficult time and Jon McLaughlin, back in goal, baled out Rory McArdle by saving at the feet of Demontagnac after the centre half had trodden on the ball.
Alan Connell, in for Nahki Wells, was a lively presence up front for the home side. But City suffered a blow when Zavon Hines went off injured after 29 minutes.
Northampton were made to pay for missing those early chances when City took the lead six minutes later. James Hanson showed good control to set up Will Atkinson, who blasted home from eight yards.
City thought they should have had a penalty when sub Adam Baker was wrestled off the ball by Joe Widdowson.
But instead the visitors were level before the break through a spot-kick of their own, Demontagnac firing into the roof of the net after Ricky Ravenhill was adjudged to have brought him down in the box.
Emyr Huws twice shot off course for Northampton after the break while Connell had an effort blocked after neat build-up play with Atkinson.
Baker’s header was blocked on the line by Widdowson but then a shot from the youngster was handled by the Northampton defender, setting up sub Nahki Wells to dispatch the penalty.
Still it was not over as the Cobblers bounced straight back for Platt to equalise in added time.
And with Meredith then going off, City were undone again in the second period.
But there was a further twist to come as McHugh headed home in the added minute at the end to set the stage for another penalty success.
10:26pm
Ricky Ravenhill tucks his penalty into the top corner and City have won yet another penalty shoot-out 4-2. Unbelievable
10:25pm
McLaughlin saves penalty from East then Langmead puts one horribly over bar. Advantage City
10:22pm
Wells first pen of the shoot-out is saved by Higgs. Looked a tired spot-kick
10:19pm
Northampton win the toss for penalties and not surprisingly choose to take them at the empty TL Dallas end.
10:17pm
Who would have thought it???! All seemed lost for City and then up popped CARL McHUGH with a looping header in the one minute of stoppage time at the end of extra-time and it's 3-3. Penalties again...
10:05pm
Depleted City fall 3-2 behind after 109 minutes as Northampton skipper Kelvin Langmead curls home goal from 15 yards.
10:00pm
City playing with ten men after Meredith gone off. Hanson dropped back to play central defence. Injuries biting again
9:56pm
Half-time of extra-time and still 2-2
9:54pm
City think they are back in front for a third time as Jones free-kick bundled home via McArdle and possibly Wells. But the flag is up for offside
9:48pm
McLaughlin makes good save from Platt, then Ravenhill tees up Hanson who thumps shot against advertising board.
9:38pm
All happens in the closing minutes. City regain the lead with a Nahki Wells penalty after Baker's shot is handled by Widdowson.,
But Northampton hit back in the second minute of stoppage time through Clive Platt. So it's extra-time once again
9:32pm
9:31pm
Baker close to his first senior City goal with header which Widdowson blocks in front of the goalline
9:30pm
9:26pm
And here comes Akinfenwa for Northampton with ten minutes to go. Demontagnac, who's been a thorn in City's side, makes way.
9:17pm
Nahki Wells comes on for Alan Connell with 17 minutes to go. Connell's played well and deserves the standing ovation as he is replaced.
9:07pm
Scare for City there as Demontagnac goes to ground under stretching challenge from Ravenhill. Ref looked like he put whistle to his lips but decided against giving anything.
Gary Jones comes on now for Brown with 26 minutes left
9:03pm
Nice interchange between Atkinson and Connell in the Northampton box. Connell gets off well-hit shot but Langmead is in the way to block
9:02pm
Crowd is only 2,951 with 111 from Northampton. There were probably more in the queue for Arsenal tickets in last two days
8:43pm
#ControversialTweet: I thought it was a penalty. #bcafc
— @joecockburn 13 November 2012
8:39pm
8:36pm
#bcafc playing well here. Unlucky to be level, didn't look a pen to me.
— @cuedosduncan 13 November 2012
8:36pm
All square at half-time. Northampton had most of the early period but City came on stronger as half went on.
Strong shout for penalty for pull on Adam Baker ignored but then Northampton get a soft-looking one at the other end.
8:33pm
8:29pm
It's 1-1 after 43 minutes as DEMONTAGNAC levels from the penalty spot for Northampton. Spot-kick given for Ravenhill's foul on the winger
8:27pm
nice to see @willako16 proving the gaffer right!! #bcafc
— @ChrisWRTompkins 13 November 2012
8:27pm
woo wooo will atkinson!!!!#bcafc
— @Danniella_May_ 13 November 2012
8:22pm
City take the lead after 35 minutes. Hanson's pass is finished first time by WILL ATKINSON, who also scored in the first game at Northampton.
Visitors made to pay for not taking their earlier chances.
8:11pm
City coming into it more now after Northampton had the best of the early period. But Cobblers should have scored when Platt put free header over the bar from Wilson cross.
7:59pm
I paid less to see Liverpool v Man City earlier in the season than its cost me to watch City v Arsenal...I still can't wait though!! #bcafc
— @Beerbantam 13 November 2012
7:59pm
Northampton have the early chances, the best falling to Demontagnac after McArdle failed to cut out a through ball.
City just had their first opportunity, Hanson doing well to meet Hines' cross with an overhead kick that flew into the deserted TL Dallas Stand.
7:31pm
Northampton have been hit by illness like City.
Several not travelled because of it, including best midfielder Chris Hackett. Means midfield is very inexperienced.
Adebayo Akinfenwa travelled up separately because he's been suffering with the symptoms. He's on the bench but would be surprised if he comes on for much.
7:04pm
Arrived after 2hrs 55mins travelling. Worth it for a big cup game though.....it is Arsenal this week isn't it? Seems quiet.... #bcafc
— @JamesStables7 13 November 2012
7:04pm
Pleased that @daRealAkinfenwa isn't starting tonight #benchmode #bcafc
— @jgbillingsley 13 November 2012
7:04pm
Northampton have left Adebayo Akinfenwa on the bench despite his hat-trick at Accrington on Saturday.
Former City loan striker Louis Moult, who scored their equaliser in the first game, also misses out through suspension.
Aidy Boothroyd has named only five subs.
NORTHAMPTON: Higgs, East, Langmead, Tozer, Widdowson, Hornby, Wilson, Huws, Demontagnac, Mukendi, Platt. Subs: Charles, Harding, Akinfenwa, Toney, Snedker.
7:01pm
@ParkerTandA amazing that we can make 6 changes and still put such a solid side out!
— @TomMKay 13 November 2012
7:01pm
City have made six changes for tonight - their first FA Cup replay since 2006.
Scott Brown, who made such a polished debut in the 1-1 draw at Northampton, returns to partner Ricky Ravenhill at centre midfield.
Jon McLaughlin has shaken off his illness to replace Matt Duke in goal after four games on the sidelines.
Carl McHugh comes in for John Egan, who has not been allowed to play by Sunderland. Craig Forsyth is also barred from featuring by Watford so Zavon Hines takes over on the left wing.
And up front there is a start for Alan Connell, who had an outstanding game at Sixfields. Nahki Wells, Northampton's nemesis in recent times, drops to the bench.
The subs include youngsters Louie Swain and Forrayah Bass. But there is no Ritchie Jones after he failed to recover in time from his injured back.
CITY: McLaughlin, Darby, McArdle, McHugh, Meredith, Atkinson, Ravenhill, Brown, Hines, Connell, Hanson. Subs: G Jones, Baker, Wells, Doyle, Bass, Swain, Duke.
Comments(26)
nowt fresh
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8:27pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Crags
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8:37pm Tue 13 Nov 12
KnightMcCall
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9:17pm Tue 13 Nov 12
.and can't get some basic info from T&A?
nowt fresh
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9:58pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Att: 2,951 .
Go Torps! Yer flying.
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10:27pm Tue 13 Nov 12
KnightMcCall
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10:29pm Tue 13 Nov 12
nowt fresh wrote:I think it's probably just lethargy and another £15 for a game with a home match on Saturday. Anyway, we should all be delighted. Below par performance but in the cup, the only thing that matters is who goes through. I hope Hines and particularly Meredith are OK though.
By the look of tonights gate one or two season ticket holders have given the board the 2 finger salute Att: 2,951 .
Bantam76
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10:36pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Still the only team in England in all three cups...
Heads down, six points from the next two home games would be great!! CTID
belle vue
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10:50pm Tue 13 Nov 12
macca1969
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11:13pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Pudsey Pete
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11:52pm Tue 13 Nov 12
The Penalty Kings progress in another competition. The wife is beginning to think that I am seeing a bird on Tuesday nights
Bradford1903
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12:05am Wed 14 Nov 12
ID498
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7:13am Wed 14 Nov 12
nowt fresh
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8:08am Wed 14 Nov 12
KnightMcCall wrote:Yes you could be right it's going to be an expensive period and then comes Christmas, but once again the team showed great character and determination !!.
nowt fresh wrote: By the look of tonights gate one or two season ticket holders have given the board the 2 finger salute Att: 2,951 .I think it's probably just lethargy and another £15 for a game with a home match on Saturday. Anyway, we should all be delighted. Below par performance but in the cup, the only thing that matters is who goes through. I hope Hines and particularly Meredith are OK though.
bcfc1903
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10:37am Wed 14 Nov 12
lawsonio123
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1:53pm Wed 14 Nov 12
COLATS
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5:08pm Wed 14 Nov 12
ID498 wrote:Machugh will play left back with Egan back in the middle
I don't know the extent of the injuries but we might need some that £18,000 to pay another loan.Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think we've got any left back cover.Well done to the lads though, great spirit shown again. I was jumping around when Mchugh got that equaliser in extra time stoppage time. Amazing stuff!!!!
Waynus1971
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5:12pm Wed 14 Nov 12
ID498 wrote:McHugh is THE left-back cover for Meredith. Obviously would be a blow to lose such a cracking player, but McHugh is capable of stepping in. Then Egan will partner McCardle.
I don't know the extent of the injuries but we might need some that £18,000 to pay another loan.Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think we've got any left back cover.Well done to the lads though, great spirit shown again. I was jumping around when Mchugh got that equaliser in extra time stoppage time. Amazing stuff!!!!
The problem will be with cover from the bench and in games where Egan is cup-tied or his club do not want him cup-tied.
Waynus1971
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5:22pm Wed 14 Nov 12
nowt fresh wrote:Yes, he did assist with Atkinson's goal. I was hoping he would put his laces through it and finally break his duck, but instead he slipped Will in and he finished well.
Not Hanson assisting with another goal ????? not doing his job he should be scoring !!
Did you go to the game? What was your view on his performance? Do you agree he flicked-on well, held the ball up when needed and) what impressed me most) he worked the channels excellently? A couple of his crosses were right on the money, but because he was out-wide, only Connell managed to get into the area and was marked by both centre-backs. What did you think to Hanson's finishing? He had one header that he headed down, but it hit the keeper's foot, other than that, I can't remember an effort on target, can you? On one particular occasion, his shot went well wide. One fella shouted 'corner', to which his mate called, 'what, the f@cking corner flag?' (and it wasn't me...!)
Overall though, he played really well again and hopefully the assist and near miss will give him confidence. I just hope he hits the net soon.
nowt fresh
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5:42pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Waynus1971
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11:40pm Wed 14 Nov 12
nowt fresh wrote:Whether it was aimed at me or other posters is irrelevant. You must have know that posting that particular comment would stir up a reply (from me or anyone else).
Waynus1971 you have a wicked sense of humour (I don't think) you really should stop stalking me !! the minute I mention James Hanson you jump on the band wagon and reply to me! told you before stop taking it too personally there are several others on here with your opinion of Hanson so stop thinking it's always aimed at you, thought all in all it was a poor game of "football" last night both teams looked out of sorts but you certainly could not take your eye's of it as you did not know which side was going to make the next mistake, having said that it kept us on our seats right till the last penalty,all in all great entertainment and total commitment by both teams.
What I did notice is that you avoided the questions I asked of you. Was that deliberate as answering in the same way as I would prove you have similar thoughts about the player, LOL
As for stalking you and your comments about Hanson, now you know how I feel when you jump on my back as soon as I post my views.....!
nowt fresh
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11:54am Thu 15 Nov 12
Waynus1971 wrote:Thought I'd answered your question with my reply re your sense of humour !! and that it was hardly a classic game of football but great entertainment your beginning to sound like a school teacher if the replies aren't up to your novels, "Whether it was aimed at me or other posters is irrelevant. You must have know that posting that particular comment would stir up a reply (from me or anyone else)" so I should not post them !! well don't reply to my posts if that's how you feel leave it to others !! but then again no one else has bothered to reply to the post have they except you, don't you find that a little strange ??.
nowt fresh wrote: Waynus1971 you have a wicked sense of humour (I don't think) you really should stop stalking me !! the minute I mention James Hanson you jump on the band wagon and reply to me! told you before stop taking it too personally there are several others on here with your opinion of Hanson so stop thinking it's always aimed at you, thought all in all it was a poor game of "football" last night both teams looked out of sorts but you certainly could not take your eye's of it as you did not know which side was going to make the next mistake, having said that it kept us on our seats right till the last penalty,all in all great entertainment and total commitment by both teams.Whether it was aimed at me or other posters is irrelevant. You must have know that posting that particular comment would stir up a reply (from me or anyone else). What I did notice is that you avoided the questions I asked of you. Was that deliberate as answering in the same way as I would prove you have similar thoughts about the player, LOL As for stalking you and your comments about Hanson, now you know how I feel when you jump on my back as soon as I post my views.....!
Waynus1971
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7:13pm Thu 15 Nov 12
nowt fresh wrote:Still haven't answered the questions, though I'm no longer surprised. I specifically asked for your views in relation to your view on his performance? Do you agree he flicked-on well, held the ball up when needed and he worked the channels excellently? What did you think to Hanson's finishing? Commenting that I have "a wicked sense of humour (not)" is not answering the questions.
Waynus1971 wrote:Thought I'd answered your question with my reply re your sense of humour !! and that it was hardly a classic game of football but great entertainment your beginning to sound like a school teacher if the replies aren't up to your novels, "Whether it was aimed at me or other posters is irrelevant. You must have know that posting that particular comment would stir up a reply (from me or anyone else)" so I should not post them !! well don't reply to my posts if that's how you feel leave it to others !! but then again no one else has bothered to reply to the post have they except you, don't you find that a little strange ??.
nowt fresh wrote: Waynus1971 you have a wicked sense of humour (I don't think) you really should stop stalking me !! the minute I mention James Hanson you jump on the band wagon and reply to me! told you before stop taking it too personally there are several others on here with your opinion of Hanson so stop thinking it's always aimed at you, thought all in all it was a poor game of "football" last night both teams looked out of sorts but you certainly could not take your eye's of it as you did not know which side was going to make the next mistake, having said that it kept us on our seats right till the last penalty,all in all great entertainment and total commitment by both teams.Whether it was aimed at me or other posters is irrelevant. You must have know that posting that particular comment would stir up a reply (from me or anyone else). What I did notice is that you avoided the questions I asked of you. Was that deliberate as answering in the same way as I would prove you have similar thoughts about the player, LOL As for stalking you and your comments about Hanson, now you know how I feel when you jump on my back as soon as I post my views.....!
You are quick to have a go at me when you don't agree, so I just wanted to see if we agree this time....!
As for others not responding to you, maybe they thought you were aiming it at me to, LOL
nowt fresh
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7:27pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Waynus1971 wrote:Get a life Waynus1971!!!!
nowt fresh wrote:Still haven't answered the questions, though I'm no longer surprised. I specifically asked for your views in relation to your view on his performance? Do you agree he flicked-on well, held the ball up when needed and he worked the channels excellently? What did you think to Hanson's finishing? Commenting that I have "a wicked sense of humour (not)" is not answering the questions. You are quick to have a go at me when you don't agree, so I just wanted to see if we agree this time....! As for others not responding to you, maybe they thought you were aiming it at me to, LOLWaynus1971 wrote:Thought I'd answered your question with my reply re your sense of humour !! and that it was hardly a classic game of football but great entertainment your beginning to sound like a school teacher if the replies aren't up to your novels, "Whether it was aimed at me or other posters is irrelevant. You must have know that posting that particular comment would stir up a reply (from me or anyone else)" so I should not post them !! well don't reply to my posts if that's how you feel leave it to others !! but then again no one else has bothered to reply to the post have they except you, don't you find that a little strange ??.nowt fresh wrote: Waynus1971 you have a wicked sense of humour (I don't think) you really should stop stalking me !! the minute I mention James Hanson you jump on the band wagon and reply to me! told you before stop taking it too personally there are several others on here with your opinion of Hanson so stop thinking it's always aimed at you, thought all in all it was a poor game of "football" last night both teams looked out of sorts but you certainly could not take your eye's of it as you did not know which side was going to make the next mistake, having said that it kept us on our seats right till the last penalty,all in all great entertainment and total commitment by both teams.Whether it was aimed at me or other posters is irrelevant. You must have know that posting that particular comment would stir up a reply (from me or anyone else). What I did notice is that you avoided the questions I asked of you. Was that deliberate as answering in the same way as I would prove you have similar thoughts about the player, LOL As for stalking you and your comments about Hanson, now you know how I feel when you jump on my back as soon as I post my views.....!
"As for others not responding to you, maybe they thought you were aiming it at me to, LOL" you really do have a HIGH OPINION of YOURSELF,get over yourself soft lad.
"Commenting that I have "a wicked sense of humour (not)" is not answering the questions" you really are a school teacher aren't you Waynus1971 LOL,sorry if the reply does not meet with your approval and it does not match your above novel !!, in future please feel free not to answer any of my comments with regards James Hanson they honestly won't be missed :-)).
Waynus1971
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11:57pm Thu 15 Nov 12
nowt fresh wrote:In future just refrain from answering my posts full stop. You really are a pr!ck. FULL STOP....!
Waynus1971 wrote:Get a life Waynus1971!!!!
nowt fresh wrote:Still haven't answered the questions, though I'm no longer surprised. I specifically asked for your views in relation to your view on his performance? Do you agree he flicked-on well, held the ball up when needed and he worked the channels excellently? What did you think to Hanson's finishing? Commenting that I have "a wicked sense of humour (not)" is not answering the questions. You are quick to have a go at me when you don't agree, so I just wanted to see if we agree this time....! As for others not responding to you, maybe they thought you were aiming it at me to, LOLWaynus1971 wrote:Thought I'd answered your question with my reply re your sense of humour !! and that it was hardly a classic game of football but great entertainment your beginning to sound like a school teacher if the replies aren't up to your novels, "Whether it was aimed at me or other posters is irrelevant. You must have know that posting that particular comment would stir up a reply (from me or anyone else)" so I should not post them !! well don't reply to my posts if that's how you feel leave it to others !! but then again no one else has bothered to reply to the post have they except you, don't you find that a little strange ??.nowt fresh wrote: Waynus1971 you have a wicked sense of humour (I don't think) you really should stop stalking me !! the minute I mention James Hanson you jump on the band wagon and reply to me! told you before stop taking it too personally there are several others on here with your opinion of Hanson so stop thinking it's always aimed at you, thought all in all it was a poor game of "football" last night both teams looked out of sorts but you certainly could not take your eye's of it as you did not know which side was going to make the next mistake, having said that it kept us on our seats right till the last penalty,all in all great entertainment and total commitment by both teams.Whether it was aimed at me or other posters is irrelevant. You must have know that posting that particular comment would stir up a reply (from me or anyone else). What I did notice is that you avoided the questions I asked of you. Was that deliberate as answering in the same way as I would prove you have similar thoughts about the player, LOL As for stalking you and your comments about Hanson, now you know how I feel when you jump on my back as soon as I post my views.....!
"As for others not responding to you, maybe they thought you were aiming it at me to, LOL" you really do have a HIGH OPINION of YOURSELF,get over yourself soft lad.
"Commenting that I have "a wicked sense of humour (not)" is not answering the questions" you really are a school teacher aren't you Waynus1971 LOL,sorry if the reply does not meet with your approval and it does not match your above novel !!, in future please feel free not to answer any of my comments with regards James Hanson they honestly won't be missed :-)).
nowt fresh
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9:04am Fri 16 Nov 12
COLATS says...
7:38pm Tue 13 Nov 12