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You beauty! Parkinson hails Bradford City wonder goal

Garry Thompson celebrates after reducing City’s deficit to 3-2

12:19am Friday 3rd May 2013

Phil Parkinson thanked Garry Thompson for the wonder strike that stopped City’s promotion bid from coming off the rails.

Thompson gives Bradford City hope for return leg

Nahki Wells takes the penalty that reduced Burton’s advantage to 2-1

10:48pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

City 2, Burton 3: City have it all to do on Sunday to prevent their promotion dream from falling at the hurdle before Wembley.

Live blog: Bantams v Burton

6:18pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

Live coverage of Bradford City's play-off semi-final first leg against Burton Albion at the Coral Windows Stadium

I’d swap anything for promotion, says Bradford City skipper Jones

8 City skipper Gary Jones slides in to halt Mark Molesley of Exeter of Lincoln

7:00am Thursday 2nd May 2013

Gary Jones admits his latest individual accolade will count for nothing if City don’t go up.

Bradford City: I've had my fill of play-off woe and ruined summer holidays

IN THE BIG TIME: City’s 6ft 2in centre-back Michael Nelson will resume his battle with Burton’s 6ft 3in striker Calvin Zola at Valley Parade tonight

9:00am Thursday 2nd May 2013

Michael Nelson knows the agony of play-off failure – and has no intention of suffering it again.

Bradford City: Parkinson's team of big-game hunters have edge over Burton

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9:40am Thursday 2nd May 2013

It may be 17 years since City were last in the play-offs but the bulk of their team have been there and done that.

Fan power vital if Bradford City are to see off Burton

City supporters raised the roof at Wembley with their non-stop singing and chanting

7:30am Wednesday 1st May 2013

Phil Parkinson is urging the City crowd to “bounce” Burton out of the play-offs with another Valley Parade wall of noise tomorrow.

Connell wants a semi-final action replay as Bradford City eye Wembley return

Rory McArdle celebrates after scoring City’s second goal in a 3-1 Capital One Cup semi-final first-leg win over Aston Villa at Valley Parade

7:10am Tuesday 30th April 2013

Treat Burton like Aston Villa – that’s the battle cry for City as they head into the League Two play-offs.

We never stopped believing, says Bradford City winger Hines

Zavon Hines – whipping in a cross in the 0-0 draw against Cheltenham on Saturday – is in buoyant mood heading into the play-offs

9:50am Tuesday 30th April 2013

It was the goal that began the fightback; the defiant volley which suggested that Bradford City’s season of the unexpected was set for one more dramatic twist.

Bradford City change ticket sale plans

1:14pm Monday 29th April 2013

City have announced a U-turn on their plans to sell tickets for Sunday’s play-off second leg at Burton.

Bradford City: Jones is captain marvel

Gary Jones in action

6:50pm Monday 29th April 2013

Phil Parkinson admits he is running out of superlatives to describe Gary Jones after the skipper was named in the PFA League Two team of the year.

Davies in Bradford City doghouse after red card

Andrew Davies takes the walk of shame after his dismissal at Cheltenham

8:10am Monday 29th April 2013

Steve Parkin accused Andrew Davies of letting City down with the red card that rules him out of their play-off opener.

Bradford City skipper named in team of the year

Gary Jones in action

7:48am Monday 29th April 2013

City skipper Gary Jones has been named in the PFA League Two team of the year.

Three games stand between Bradford City and escape hatch

Stand-in City skipper Ricky Ravenhill takes a tumble under pressure from Jason Taylor of Cheltenham

6:20am Monday 29th April 2013

So that’s 276 games gone and – hopefully – only three to go before City’s six-year stretch in the Football League’s basement could be over.

Bradford City to review Burton ticket sales plan

11:20am Sunday 28th April 2013

City are “reviewing” their method of selling tickets for the play-off away leg at Burton.

Bradford City face Burton play-off showdown

5:00pm Saturday 27th April 2013

City will play Burton Albion in the play-off semi-finals.

Live blog: Cheltenham v Bantams

1:39pm Saturday 27th April 2013

Live coverage of Bradford City's final League Two game of the season against Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road

Bradford City away tickets on sale after first leg

2:56pm Saturday 27th April 2013

Tickets for City’s play-off away leg will go on sale after the first game at Valley Parade.

'Phenomenal' Bradford City skipper Jones a real prize asset, says Hendrie

Gary Jones' work ethic, attitude, will to win and consistency is an inspiration for the younger players at Valley Parade

7:50am Saturday 27th April 2013

Role model Gary Jones has been tipped to sweep the awards as City’s player of the year.

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.

Bradford City announce sales details for Valley Parade play-off tickets

3:00pm Friday 26th April 2013

Tickets for City’s home leg of the play-off semi-finals will go on sale from Sunday morning.

Play-off a totally different ball game, says Parkin ahead of potential Cheltenham v Bantams double-header

SMILES BETTER: Andrew Davies, right, is in line for a return to the City line-up after recovering from a calf injury

7:20am Friday 26th April 2013

City aim to spoil Cheltenham’s promotion party tomorrow – but insist victory would not strike a psychological blow heading into the play-offs.

Bradford City warning: Partnering McArdle could seriously damage your health

HITTING A HALF-CENTURY: Rory McArdle has made 50 starts this season – more than any other City player

9:30am Friday 26th April 2013

Michael Nelson best watch out – playing alongside Rory McArdle should carry a health warning.

Setback for Bradford City women in title chase

7:00pm Friday 26th April 2013

It has been a mixed week for Bradford City in the Northern Women’s Combination – and there is another hectic one ahead.

Bradford City announce away ticket allocation for play-offs

3:30pm Thursday 25th April 2013

City have released details of their potential away ticket allocation for the play-off semi-finals.

Bradford City taking no chances with Reid

Kyel Reid will not play at Cheltenham this weekend as he nurses a tweaked groin

7:20am Thursday 25th April 2013

City are optimistic that Kyel Reid’s latest injury is nothing to worry about ahead of the play-offs.

Bradford City confirm play-off prices

3:30pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

City have confirmed that normal admission prices will apply for the home leg of the play-offs.

Bradford City striker Wells watched by Burnley

City are likely to drive a hard bargain for Nahki Wells as he is under contract for the next two years

7:30am Wednesday 24th April 2013

City top scorer Nahki Wells is being tracked by Burnley.

Wembley glory awaits either Bantams or Cheltenham, reckons former City captain Duff

Valley Parade old boy Shane Duff fancies City’s chances if they reach Wembley

7:00am Wednesday 24th April 2013

Shane Duff is backing City to handle the intense play-off spotlight because of their Capital One Cup heroics.

Duke between the sticks in Bradford City reserves draw

Matt Duke

4:58pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

Bantams keeper Matt Duke was given a run-out for the reserves in their 1-1 home draw with Grimsby Town in the penultimate fixture of their Central League Reserve Division campaign.

Wembley talk premature, says Bradford City chief

Mark Lawn has reminded City fans that whoever they face in the play-off semi-finals finished "way above us"

7:00am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Mark Lawn has warned fans not to get too caught up in the hype of City’s first play-off appearance for 17 years.

I’d given up hope of Bradford City reaching the play-offs

DOUBLE ACT: High fives from scorer James Hanson and Nahki Wells after they combined against Burton for the goal which secured City’s play-off spot

10:20am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

John Hendrie column: Even if the season finishes now, it’s been one to remember for City.

Vital Bantams don’t lose their momentum

10a Nathan Doyle battles for possession with Exeter opponent Mark Molesley

10:10am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

John Hendrie column: Saturday’s trip to Cheltenham may feel like a bonus game with the play-off place sorted.

Will he or won’t he saga will not prove disruptive

Phil Parkinson's contract talks are still dragging on

10:00am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

John Hendrie column: I don’t think City fans should have any cause for concern over Phil Parkinson’s contract.

Share an evening with former Bradford City team-mates

6:00pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Cleckheaton Cricket Club are holding an evening with Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott and his former Bradford City team-mate John Hendrie on Thursday, May 23 (8pm).

Death of former Bradford City defender Smith

4:50pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Former City centre half Mike Smith has died at the age of 77.

That's the spirit! Parkinson hails Bradford City’s Phil-good factor

WAITING HIS TURN: City’s James Hanson, left, gets ready to strike the killer blow after Nahki Wells forces Burton keeper Dean Lyness to fumble the ball

7:00am Monday 22nd April 2013

Team spirit can power City back to Wembley in the play-offs, Phil Parkinson claimed today.

Cometh the hour, cometh the man as Hanson puts Bradford City back on the road to Wembley

Phil Parkinson and assistant Steve Parkin show their delight at reaching the play-offs at the final whistle

8:50am Monday 22nd April 2013

Bradford City 1 Burton Albion 0

Live blog: Bantams v Burton

1:28pm Saturday 20th April 2013

Live coverage of Bradford City's League Two game against Burton Albion at the Coral Windows Stadium

Bradford City warn fans over match-day behaviour

Supporters were unhappy with a number of decisions that went against City during the midweek home defeat to Rotherham

7:10am Saturday 20th April 2013

City will get tough with any pitch invaders today – after banning five fans who ran on against Rotherham.

Bradford City boss Parkinson in plea for full-time officials

REF JUSTICE: Phil Parkinson queries another decision during the defeat to Rotherham

6:30am Friday 19th April 2013

Bantams boss Phil Parkinson is calling for full-time referees in every division to cut down on the inconsistency that plagues the lower levels.

Bradford City defender Meredith: I needed to get priorities right

REFOCUSED: James Meredith has re-evaluated his life away from football

8:00am Friday 19th April 2013

James Meredith has been the City talisman during this remarkable season.

Huge task for Bradford City women

4:10pm Friday 19th April 2013

The postponement of last week’s big match at leaders Chorley has left Steve Winterburn’s Bradford City side with a mountain to climb in the Northern Women’s Combination League.

Evans taunts Bradford City: You’ll finish with nowt!

Steve Evans gestures on the touchline during his Rotherham side’s midweek victory at Valley Parade

7:50am Thursday 18th April 2013

Steve Evans today taunted City by claiming: You won’t make the play-offs.

Ravenhill: All key refereeing decisions going against Bradford City

5:30pm Thursday 18th April 2013

Ricky Ravenhill column: They say that refereeing decisions even themselves out over a season – but at the moment we don’t seem to be getting anything going for us.

Bradford City boss Parkinson slams 'incredible mistake'

Jon McLaughlin is too late after getting caught up field as City pushed for an injury-time equaliser and Rotherham make it 2-0 in the final few seconds of the match

7:30am Wednesday 17th April 2013

Phil Parkinson insisted City are still in pole position for the play-offs despite another game when he was left cursing the officials.

Squeaky bum time as Bantams fail to come up trumps against Rotherham

Michael Nelson gave away the penalty that set Rotherham on the road to victory but it was highly contentious

6:40am Wednesday 17th April 2013

Bradford City 0 Rotherham 2

Live Live blog: Bantams v Rotherham

6:48pm Tuesday 16th April 2013

Live updates from Bradford City's League Two game against Rotherham United at the Coral Windows Stadium

Fans can give Bradford City something to shout about

Steve Evans is not frightened of speaking his mind but Mark Lawn hopes the loudest mouths at Valley Parade tonight will be in the home stands

7:20am Tuesday 16th April 2013

Mark Lawn is urging City to show Rotherham’s controversial boss Steve Evans who is League Two’s biggest noise in Yorkshire.


Bantams news from around the web

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Parkinson to sign new contract (link)

skysports.com 3:00pm Mon 20 May 13

Phil Parkinson praised his assistant Steve Parkin and fitness coach Nick Allamby following Bradford's promotion to…

Vital Win in Promotion Chase (link)

bantamsfan.co.uk 12:20am Fri 15 Feb 13

City’s 3-0 victory over Wycombe on Tuesday could do wonders for our promotion push after the Bantams ended a run of…

Magnificent response to Burns Unit Collection (link)

bcst.co.uk 6:51pm Fri 26 Apr 13

The Annual Collection for the Bradford University Burns Unit has raised £5064.85. This total includes £1136.00 in…

Bradford City: Phil Parkinson delighted by dream start (link)

bbc.co.uk 6:20pm Sat 18 May 13

Bradford boss Phil Parkinson says being 3-0 up at half-time in the play-off final was beyond his wildest dreams.

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