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  • "Most times I come on here, I read about moans and groans and complaints. I have never come on and had a propper go until today. First of all, I would like to say 1million% respect to ALL the Swindon fans for observing the 1 min silence for the 56 with each and every one of them holding their scarves aloft in respect of the 56. I also held up my scarfe and looked around and noticed CITY fans with their scarves around their necks looking at me stupid. Looking around the stadium there wasn't anyone with their scarf held aloft. I was very disappointed and upset with our fans and I can say this, the Swindon fans really showed our fans up. How many of you posters who come on here and have a go at everyone held your scarf aloft in respect of the 56??? Bradford City fans you should ALL be ashamed of yourselves. I know what you are all going to say, you stand in silence and remember the victims. Once again, a very big thank you to the Swindon fans for showing your respect. I, as a Bradford fan, I am very proud of the Swindon fans."
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City 0 Swindon 0

4:59pm Saturday 5th May 2012 in Bantams Photograph of the Author By Simon Parker , Bradford City Reporter

City signed off the season with a strong display against League Two champions Swindon.

It was an encouraging way to finish for the home side, who had most of the play at a bitterly-cold Valley Parade.

Swindon's 1,255 away support ensured a decent atmosphere for the last game and the visitors had to be alert as City began brightly.

But the Bantams could not find a clean shot on goal and their best effort from David Syers was blocked by the sliding Jay McEveley.

James Hanson had the first real chance on 17 minutes from a Nahki Wells pass but could not get enough power on his shot.

There was little incident in either goalmouth and Kyel Reid wasted a promising run with a wayward finish just before the break.

The winger then led a breakaway from Swindon's first corner before City over-complicated matters on the edge of the box and the opportunity was wasted.

Wells almost converted Hanson's flick-on at the start of the second half and then went close with a shot on the turn.

But City should have gone in front after 66 minutes as Will Atkinson sent Syers away. The midfielder controlled the pass with a good first touch, drew keeper Wes Fotheringham and then fired straight at him.

Syers did have the ball in the net five minutes later with a thumping half-volley but it was ruled out by referee Graham Salisbury for Hanson's challenge on the keeper.

Paolo Di Canio's Swindon had been second best for much of the game but they mounted a late flurry.

Sub Luke Rooney hit the side-netting from a counter-attack and Jon McLaughlin, back in City's goal for the first time since the Crawley game, tipped over a Paul Caddis free-kick.

Swindon also felt they should have had a late penalty for handball against Simon Ramsden.

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