Parkinson sings Bradford City’s praises after reaching semi-finals (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

" to avenge Vale’s fortuitous win at Valley Parade in September."

I'd much rather have three points.

Wouldn't we all, but plenty of time to overhaul the teams above us and clinch an automatic promotion place,champions would be nice but I'll take last auto place if necessary.

nowt fresh wrote:
Wouldn't we all, but plenty of time to overhaul the teams above us and clinch an automatic promotion place,champions would be nice but I'll take last auto place if necessary.

Here..Here!...if we're still in the same position at the turn of the year (single points behind the auto's), I really fancy us to go straight up.
It will be interesting to see how Port Vale fare now that their agenda has changed, before it was a case of us against the world mentality as they trod water in administration, now they've been taken over we'll see if they can cope with the added pressure and expectation that will bring.

well done lads, but yeh, 3 points any day over anything, & promotion!

Looks like we'll need Bank Loans for our trips to Wembley.

C'mon City

Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

Jonny Mc outstanding again in poor conditions, number 1 keeper.

lawsonio123 wrote:
Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

There should be a lot of posters on here eating humble pie but most of them have just silently changed their tune or suggested that PP is only a good manager because he has followed their instructions!! He is proving a lot of City fans wrong and long may it continue as he is clearly a good manager.

oldmod wrote:
Jonny Mc outstanding again in poor conditions, number 1 keeper.

Don't know Duke imo has been immense recently with a string if world class saves

What a transformation from last season !

Half the number of players, more quality,superb man management in keeping the entire squad happy, complete with inspired substitions and tactics.All credit therefore to the manager, his team including the back room staff and last but not least the chairmen for there vision in sticking with the manager during last years struggle.
There was a lot of critiscm last season - although the majority was constructive - fans were understandably frustrated and concerned.
Therefore it is nice to see fans smiling faces again and the positive comments.
Credit where credit is due - VERY WELL DONE - and what a superb season we are having - one of those that City supporters will treasure for years to come !

macca1969 wrote:

oldmod wrote: Jonny Mc outstanding again in poor conditions, number 1 keeper.

Don't know Duke imo has been immense recently with a string if world class saves

We're lucky to have 2 very good goalkeepers, not forgetting all the supporting cast of outfield players who again proved their worth.

Just hope we've had our fill of injuries now as that's the only thing I can see derailing this season.

Sadly, it would appear my critical comments on T&A's live reporting on matches was removed so i will try harder this time;
It is very frustrating when live reporting on matches does not happen with large chunks - 30 minutes or more - do not appear.
Please T&A accept this as constructive and endeavor to rectify if possible in the future ?

It just goes to prove that the forward goalscoring set-up impoves without Hanson. Leave him on the bench just for emergencies

KnightMcCall wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote:
Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

There should be a lot of posters on here eating humble pie but most of them have just silently changed their tune or suggested that PP is only a good manager because he has followed their instructions!! He is proving a lot of City fans wrong and long may it continue as he is clearly a good manager.

I think most of PP's critics last season, me included,were basing our views on what we were seeing on the pitch.

Likewise, this season, I've been commenting on what's been served up.

It's been like chalk and cheese and PP deserves all the plaudits for the transformation.

Just like Will Atkinson. Last season crap, this season transformed!

Pablo wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote:
Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

There should be a lot of posters on here eating humble pie but most of them have just silently changed their tune or suggested that PP is only a good manager because he has followed their instructions!! He is proving a lot of City fans wrong and long may it continue as he is clearly a good manager.

I think most of PP's critics last season, me included,were basing our views on what we were seeing on the pitch.

Likewise, this season, I've been commenting on what's been served up.

It's been like chalk and cheese and PP deserves all the plaudits for the transformation.

Just like Will Atkinson. Last season crap, this season transformed!

I think last season that most of the critics gave little regard for the reality of the situation i.e. no cash, no pre-season, too much instant expectation and a refusal to see the green shoots. You can read my comments about Will Atkinson from last season too stating that he clearly had talent and needed games and confidence. Again, too many were judging too quickly and failing to deal with their own frustration in a measured way.

You totally prove my point Pablo; youare basically saying you were right last season and you are still right this season...with a U-turn like that you should be in politics.

macca1969 wrote:

oldmod wrote:
Jonny Mc outstanding again in poor conditions, number 1 keeper.

Don't know Duke imo has been immense recently with a string if world class saves

I agree it's duke for me.

macca1969 wrote:

oldmod wrote:
Jonny Mc outstanding again in poor conditions, number 1 keeper.

Don't know Duke imo has been immense recently with a string if world class saves

I agree it's duke for me.

fantam wrote:
It just goes to prove that the forward goalscoring set-up impoves without Hanson. Leave him on the bench just for emergencies

Yeah it really improved against chesterfield ??

fantam wrote:
It just goes to prove that the forward goalscoring set-up impoves without Hanson. Leave him on the bench just for emergencies

Total rubbish and that's coming from not his biggest fan. What last night did prove was we have options,Hanson and wells are both first choice but Connell and Thompson, when he puts in a shift are good options.

KnightMcCall wrote:

Pablo wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote: Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

There should be a lot of posters on here eating humble pie but most of them have just silently changed their tune or suggested that PP is only a good manager because he has followed their instructions!! He is proving a lot of City fans wrong and long may it continue as he is clearly a good manager.

I think most of PP's critics last season, me included,were basing our views on what we were seeing on the pitch. Likewise, this season, I've been commenting on what's been served up. It's been like chalk and cheese and PP deserves all the plaudits for the transformation. Just like Will Atkinson. Last season crap, this season transformed!

I think last season that most of the critics gave little regard for the reality of the situation i.e. no cash, no pre-season, too much instant expectation and a refusal to see the green shoots. You can read my comments about Will Atkinson from last season too stating that he clearly had talent and needed games and confidence. Again, too many were judging too quickly and failing to deal with their own frustration in a measured way. You totally prove my point Pablo; youare basically saying you were right last season and you are still right this season...with a U-turn like that you should be in politics.

It's the team that has made the U turn - not the supporters imo.

Great win for the club at Port Vale. The trimming of the squad and the signing of more quality players at the start of the season was a master stroke by Parkinson. Add to that smaller put quality squad some class loan signings and the fruit of those decisions are there for all to see. Well done to all concerned...you've done the club proud....long may it continue.

**
We shout with pride....we'll never hide...Claret and Amber.

as previously predicted city would storm away with yet another positive result, not everyone makes predictions like me, nobody!

Come on you Bantams, CTID

Really not trying to take the shine off of what is becoming a fab season and no I was not there last night but seen the goals a d is it just me or did the vale defense seem like they could not be bothered?

340stopper wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

Pablo wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote: Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

There should be a lot of posters on here eating humble pie but most of them have just silently changed their tune or suggested that PP is only a good manager because he has followed their instructions!! He is proving a lot of City fans wrong and long may it continue as he is clearly a good manager.

I think most of PP's critics last season, me included,were basing our views on what we were seeing on the pitch. Likewise, this season, I've been commenting on what's been served up. It's been like chalk and cheese and PP deserves all the plaudits for the transformation. Just like Will Atkinson. Last season crap, this season transformed!

I think last season that most of the critics gave little regard for the reality of the situation i.e. no cash, no pre-season, too much instant expectation and a refusal to see the green shoots. You can read my comments about Will Atkinson from last season too stating that he clearly had talent and needed games and confidence. Again, too many were judging too quickly and failing to deal with their own frustration in a measured way. You totally prove my point Pablo; youare basically saying you were right last season and you are still right this season...with a U-turn like that you should be in politics.

It's the team that has made the U turn - not the supporters imo.

really happy we stuck with PP and with the football we are playing. He is a tad cautious though and easy to see how we lost so many 1.0 last season. nobody to fear in this league so fingers crossed for promotion.

340stopper wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

Pablo wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote: Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

There should be a lot of posters on here eating humble pie but most of them have just silently changed their tune or suggested that PP is only a good manager because he has followed their instructions!! He is proving a lot of City fans wrong and long may it continue as he is clearly a good manager.

I think most of PP's critics last season, me included,were basing our views on what we were seeing on the pitch. Likewise, this season, I've been commenting on what's been served up. It's been like chalk and cheese and PP deserves all the plaudits for the transformation. Just like Will Atkinson. Last season crap, this season transformed!

I think last season that most of the critics gave little regard for the reality of the situation i.e. no cash, no pre-season, too much instant expectation and a refusal to see the green shoots. You can read my comments about Will Atkinson from last season too stating that he clearly had talent and needed games and confidence. Again, too many were judging too quickly and failing to deal with their own frustration in a measured way. You totally prove my point Pablo; youare basically saying you were right last season and you are still right this season...with a U-turn like that you should be in politics.

It's the team that has made the U turn - not the supporters imo.

But with the same man at the helm who many were "slagging off" and saying should be sacked.

They know who they are and they are fairly quiet at the moment.

You can't just say that PP is now a good manager because we are doing well. I hate the short-term, quick fix know it all brigade who need a victim; a scapegoat whenever we lose. Abit of long-term thinking is needed and I believe that PP is the best manager we have had since Jagger.

KnightMcCall wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote: Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

There should be a lot of posters on here eating humble pie but most of them have just silently changed their tune or suggested that PP is only a good manager because he has followed their instructions!! He is proving a lot of City fans wrong and long may it continue as he is clearly a good manager.

But he as changed the approach from last year, hasn't he?

He's doing a good job now but i'd argue that he should/could have done better last year. You can only base opinion on the reality not guesswork etc

Take Atkinson. Some fans are singing the song about him and probably one's who were also questioning his signing last. He was even by his own opinion ffering nothing last year.

Even now there are questions to his game. e.g. is a winger. he rarely gets crosses in and doesn't have the speed but equally as i stated last season he is technically good and can play a short passing game well. What i like about him most this year is that he gives 100% and i'll always give credit to that.

As for people saying that parky as adopted what some were saying would improve the team well thats IS the case AND we are seeing the improvements thus i'd argue that these suggestions were justified. there are also off field matters that i and others were asking for that are bearing fruit:

e.g. smaller squad - enabling a better quality signing, settled teams each week and a team spirit (clearly evident)

Using the loan markets for how it was intended. Clearly bearing dividends.....

Wingers (or at least wide players) Remember Taylor?? - this year Parky as played wingers, last he tried the 'hole' sytem on numerous failing occasions and was far too negative. To effectively abandon a season after 6 games, to stay-up was a dubious excuse and very negative imo. Thus we who argued/debated/calle
d for some of the changes were been positive and again i'd argue that it fully supports some of our questions.

Thers plenty of other examples but if your point is that those who have criticised previous seasons based on actual events on and off the field are now saying that the were right all along because the changes match what they were asking for then YES i do feel justified. Even this mornings heading as Rhodes pointing out some of the changes in direction they have taken. The FACT that they match mine and others viewpoint/suggestion
s over seasons past and that we are doing alot better, progressing and seeing opportunity for success because some of them have been implemented then of course we feel justified.

Ps not smug, just justified and long may it continue.........

KnightMcCall wrote:

340stopper wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

Pablo wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote: Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

There should be a lot of posters on here eating humble pie but most of them have just silently changed their tune or suggested that PP is only a good manager because he has followed their instructions!! He is proving a lot of City fans wrong and long may it continue as he is clearly a good manager.

I think most of PP's critics last season, me included,were basing our views on what we were seeing on the pitch. Likewise, this season, I've been commenting on what's been served up. It's been like chalk and cheese and PP deserves all the plaudits for the transformation. Just like Will Atkinson. Last season crap, this season transformed!

I think last season that most of the critics gave little regard for the reality of the situation i.e. no cash, no pre-season, too much instant expectation and a refusal to see the green shoots. You can read my comments about Will Atkinson from last season too stating that he clearly had talent and needed games and confidence. Again, too many were judging too quickly and failing to deal with their own frustration in a measured way. You totally prove my point Pablo; youare basically saying you were right last season and you are still right this season...with a U-turn like that you should be in politics.

It's the team that has made the U turn - not the supporters imo.

But with the same man at the helm who many were "slagging off" and saying should be sacked.

They know who they are and they are fairly quiet at the moment.

You can't just say that PP is now a good manager because we are doing well. I hate the short-term, quick fix know it all brigade who need a victim; a scapegoat whenever we lose. Abit of long-term thinking is needed and I believe that PP is the best manager we have had since Jagger.

Yeah...agree with all that KM...Parkinson's work ethic is immense and he quite simply wont put up with anyone who doesn't put the same effort in. His team which we now have is a reflection of his own footballing beliefs...it being a real credit to Bradford City Football Club.

**
We shout with pride...we'll never hide...Claret and Amber.

dannbradfc wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote: Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

There should be a lot of posters on here eating humble pie but most of them have just silently changed their tune or suggested that PP is only a good manager because he has followed their instructions!! He is proving a lot of City fans wrong and long may it continue as he is clearly a good manager.

But he as changed the approach from last year, hasn't he?

He's doing a good job now but i'd argue that he should/could have done better last year. You can only base opinion on the reality not guesswork etc

Take Atkinson. Some fans are singing the song about him and probably one's who were also questioning his signing last. He was even by his own opinion ffering nothing last year.

Even now there are questions to his game. e.g. is a winger. he rarely gets crosses in and doesn't have the speed but equally as i stated last season he is technically good and can play a short passing game well. What i like about him most this year is that he gives 100% and i'll always give credit to that.

As for people saying that parky as adopted what some were saying would improve the team well thats IS the case AND we are seeing the improvements thus i'd argue that these suggestions were justified. there are also off field matters that i and others were asking for that are bearing fruit:

e.g. smaller squad - enabling a better quality signing, settled teams each week and a team spirit (clearly evident)

Using the loan markets for how it was intended. Clearly bearing dividends.....

Wingers (or at least wide players) Remember Taylor?? - this year Parky as played wingers, last he tried the 'hole' sytem on numerous failing occasions and was far too negative. To effectively abandon a season after 6 games, to stay-up was a dubious excuse and very negative imo. Thus we who argued/debated/calle

d for some of the changes were been positive and again i'd argue that it fully supports some of our questions.

Thers plenty of other examples but if your point is that those who have criticised previous seasons based on actual events on and off the field are now saying that the were right all along because the changes match what they were asking for then YES i do feel justified. Even this mornings heading as Rhodes pointing out some of the changes in direction they have taken. The FACT that they match mine and others viewpoint/suggestion

s over seasons past and that we are doing alot better, progressing and seeing opportunity for success because some of them have been implemented then of course we feel justified.

Ps not smug, just justified and long may it continue.........

Exactly, dann.

We can only comment on what we see on the pitch. The problem is that knightmccall can only sing from the one hymn sheet. Even when it's pouring down with rain, he probably gets the deckchair out and sits in the garden.

I would also say that PP has had tremendous financial support from the Board with respect to the signings he was allowed to make during the close season.

It's apparent to most of us, except those sat in the rain, that he's changed things from his mistakes of last season and, as you say, long may it continue.

bcfc1903 wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

340stopper wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

Pablo wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote: Well Done. I recall saying give Mr Parkinson while Christmas then judge him for he is a good Manager. Well Dash it he has earned your respect now so full Backing please NO MORE DEAD BEAT.

There should be a lot of posters on here eating humble pie but most of them have just silently changed their tune or suggested that PP is only a good manager because he has followed their instructions!! He is proving a lot of City fans wrong and long may it continue as he is clearly a good manager.

I think most of PP's critics last season, me included,were basing our views on what we were seeing on the pitch. Likewise, this season, I've been commenting on what's been served up. It's been like chalk and cheese and PP deserves all the plaudits for the transformation. Just like Will Atkinson. Last season crap, this season transformed!

I think last season that most of the critics gave little regard for the reality of the situation i.e. no cash, no pre-season, too much instant expectation and a refusal to see the green shoots. You can read my comments about Will Atkinson from last season too stating that he clearly had talent and needed games and confidence. Again, too many were judging too quickly and failing to deal with their own frustration in a measured way. You totally prove my point Pablo; youare basically saying you were right last season and you are still right this season...with a U-turn like that you should be in politics.

It's the team that has made the U turn - not the supporters imo.

But with the same man at the helm who many were "slagging off" and saying should be sacked.

They know who they are and they are fairly quiet at the moment.

You can't just say that PP is now a good manager because we are doing well. I hate the short-term, quick fix know it all brigade who need a victim; a scapegoat whenever we lose. Abit of long-term thinking is needed and I believe that PP is the best manager we have had since Jagger.

Yeah...agree with all that KM...Parkinson's work ethic is immense and he quite simply wont put up with anyone who doesn't put the same effort in. His team which we now have is a reflection of his own footballing beliefs...it being a real credit to Bradford City Football Club.

**
We shout with pride...we'll never hide...Claret and Amber.

Thought the signing of Kyle Reid was pivitol to our survival last season...a master stroke by Parkinson which i alluded to at the time...he added the pace to the side which it sadly lacked. I believe BCFC were serious candidates for the drop having very little quality in the side and even less self belief. Parkinson did a manful job in guiding that group of players to safety with Andrew Davies..Luke Oliver and J Mac suspended at the business end of the season. I think a lot of credit also goes to Guy Branston who came back from a loan spell at Rotherham and put in several storming defensive displays in crucial games at the end of the season when it looked like the wheels were falling off.