Bradford City: McCall nearly scored an own goal! (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Bradford City: Stuart McCall nearly scored an own goal!
6:21pm Thursday 24th January 2013 in Bantams
By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter
Stuart McCall was a bit premature with his congratulatory text to Julian Rhodes
Superstitious Stuart McCall feared he had jinxed City’s Wembley dream.
McCall was proud as punch as he watched Tuesday’s drama at Villa Park unfold on telly.
But just as he prepared to send Julian Rhodes an early message of congratulations, Aston Villa netted their late second to set up a tense finish.
McCall admitted: “I hate tempting fate but it got to 88 minutes and I was doing this text for Julian. I was just about to press send and then the goal went in – I was kicking myself!
“But what a fantastic performance it was. I don’t even think Villa deserved to win the game because they’d run out of ideas.
“That was down to the organisation of the team by the manager and the players themselves, who followed his instructions down to a tee.
“Once we scored and they threw on all their subs up front, I felt it was quite comfortable.”
McCall, who is determined to make it down to Wembley for next month’s final, was yesterday named Scotland’s No 3 by new national boss Gordon Strachan.
It is a part-time role which he will combine with his Motherwell management duties. But McCall still couldn’t resist the opportunity to hold up City’s cup exploits as the example for Scotland to follow.
He said: “I was telling the press that you’ve only got to look at Bradford City getting to Wembley and how they’ve done it.
“They’ve got past Watford away, Wigan away, Arsenal and Aston Villa – that’s five really tough games but they’ve done it.
“Look at it from Scotland’s perspective and we’re in the same position in (World Cup) qualifying. But Bradford have shown what can be achieved.
“It’s a real honour to be appointed by Gordon. There were a lot of names being bandies about and I never thought for a minute that he would ask me.”
Comments(13)
nowt fresh
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7:39pm Thu 24 Jan 13
Dandy Rathtub
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7:49pm Thu 24 Jan 13
Good luck with the Scotland job, I still hope that one day, you will come and finish off your job at VP.
oddshapedballs
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8:46pm Thu 24 Jan 13
moanmoanwhingewhinge
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9:24pm Thu 24 Jan 13
oddshapedballs wrote:Nob. Stick to watching (and commenting) on your team of penniless losers. Not everyone likes watching bouncers clobbering each other and feeling each other up in a derelict stadium. Sad man, sad sport
the legend they sacked
MARTINI HENRY
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9:24pm Thu 24 Jan 13
bcfc1903
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9:28pm Thu 24 Jan 13
oddshapedballs wrote:Stuart McCall...forever a Bradford City Football Club legend!!!!!! Good luck in your new appointment with Scotland Stuart....and also good luck for the rest of the season with Motherwell FC.
the legend they sacked
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We shout with pride...we'll never hide....Claret and Amber!!!!!!
Bantam76
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9:56pm Thu 24 Jan 13
nowt fresh wrote:Never mind the pub - I want to see a repeat performance of his car climbing skills whilst under the influence!! haha
Stuart "Mr Bradford City" McCall does not surprise anyone you still hold the club near to your heart classic comment "“Once we scored and they threw on all their subs up front, I felt it was quite comfortable.” quality Stuart all the best in your new part time position you will be made more than welcome if we catch you in the pub around Wembley Stadium on the 24th true legend.
True legend Stuart, really pleased for your new appointment too. Best of luck! CTID
nowt fresh
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10:17pm Thu 24 Jan 13
oddshapedballs wrote:Of course your entitled to your opinion oddshapedballs,just don't get your opinon mixed up with fact Stuart walked as he said at the time "he thought he had taken Bradford City as far as he could" hence he resigned..!!
the legend they sacked
Harrogate Bantam
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7:02am Fri 25 Jan 13
C'mon City!
Where's Swansea's Ball Boy Gone?
Row Z if would have been Deano.
C.T.I.D.
gordon ramsay
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8:18am Fri 25 Jan 13
moanmoanwhingewhinge wrote:i am a passionate bulls AND city fan. odd shaped balls you are a numpty moanmoanwingewinge some people dont like "big girls rolling around on the floor playing a girls game".
oddshapedballs wrote:Nob. Stick to watching (and commenting) on your team of penniless losers. Not everyone likes watching bouncers clobbering each other and feeling each other up in a derelict stadium. Sad man, sad sport
the legend they sacked
both teams have been on their knees.
inbred idiots like yourselves contiue to amuse those who have half a brain!!!
onwards and upwards at odsal AND city. 2 shining lights in the toilet that is bradford
Meat Pie
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8:34am Fri 25 Jan 13
oddshapedballs wrote:Goon
the legend they sacked
lawsonio123
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11:22am Fri 25 Jan 13
Freddy says...
6:46pm Thu 24 Jan 13
Congratulations Stuart on your No. 3 Appt.--Well done!.
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Delighted to see your still following City.
Keep in touch with Parky. Any useful loans/signings???.
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Will be looking out for you at Wembley!
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