Bradford City’s fairytale season needs a happy ending

City boss Phil Parkinson and boyhood Bantams fan Aidy Boothroyd, his Northampton counterpart, go head to head at Wembley in the League Two play-off final

6:30am Saturday 18th May 2013

Simon Parker column: This column should carry an embargo time – best read before 1.30pm. Because once the Wembley bewitching hour chimes, what I’m about to say could be completely redundant. And more than a little depressing.

Will Parkinson sign new Bantams contract soon? Definitely maybe

Phil Parkinson has been linked with several Championship clubs

10:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

Like a president announcing election victory, Phil Parkinson was greeted with rapturous applause as he took to the stage at City’s awards night.

Football fans can expect plenty of cheers and rivers of tears in play-off extravaganza

Simon Parker lays the blame for his play-off blubbing episode firmly at the feet of Ian Ormondroyd

10:30am Saturday 27th April 2013

It takes a lot to make this grown man cry.

They’re singing in the Valleys

Michael Flynn’s Newport County have played their part as Welsh football enjoys a season to remember

10:10am Saturday 27th April 2013

Forget the Germans – watch out for the Welsh.

Owzat for big hitting as Gayle has a blast

Chris Gayle

10:00am Saturday 27th April 2013

You might remember a cricket game from back in the day called Owzat.

It’s never easy being a Bradford City fan

Ricky Ravenhill celebrates scoring his first goal of the season

5:40pm Friday 19th April 2013

Simon Parker column: The season-ticket holder on the T&A sports desk is living in a state of permanent anxiety. It’s been the way ever since City began their Easter resurrection by beating Torquay and other results suddenly fell into their lap.

Latics fans do not deserve this FA treatment

5:30pm Friday 19th April 2013

Simon Parker column: After the White Horse final of 1923, I bring you the red seat showpiece of 2013. This season’s FA Cup final will be memorable for the potential swathes of unoccupied rows at the Wigan end of Wembley.

Bradford City player of the year too close to call

CONTENDER: Nahki Wells is the first Bantams striker to pass 20 goals since Dean Windass, making him a strong candidate for the player of the year prize

9:20am Saturday 13th April 2013

These are exciting times once again to be a Bradford City fan.

Why one Bantams fan has her knickers in a twist!

9:00am Saturday 13th April 2013

I make no apologies for upsetting any press box dress code at Chesterfield this afternoon.

Bradford City’s number is up if stats don't improve

City will be relying on James Hanson, right, and Nahki Wells, left, to do the business in front of goal in the final six games

10:50am Saturday 6th April 2013

It wasn’t the first pub I’ve been in this season when the name Gary Jones has been serenaded.



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