Liverpool trip would be 'icing on cake' for Bradford City striker Garry Thompson after previous cup exploits

7:10am Wednesday 29th August 2012 in Bantams Photograph of the Author By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter

Garry Thompson is swamped by jubilant team-mates after his injury-time goal completed a memorable comeback win against Championship side Watford Garry Thompson is swamped by jubilant team-mates after his injury-time goal completed a memorable comeback win against Championship side Watford

Garry Thompson wants to Kop a trip to Liverpool after firing City into the last 32 of the Capital One Cup.

Thompson’s added-time winner at Watford took the Bantams into round three for the first time since 2001.

All the big boys enter the competition now and the Vicarage Road hero has his sights on one particular reward from tomorrow night’s draw. Thompson said: “I had some big cup games at Scunthorpe, playing against Man City twice, Man United and Newcastle.

“But I’ve never played at Anfield and I’d love to go there. Drawing Liverpool away would be the icing on the cake.

“We’ve played well against Notts County and now at Watford and I really hope we can get a big team away from home. That would be so nice for the fans, the players and our families to have that day out.”

Thompson’s first goal for the club crowned an amazing late fightback after Kyel Reid’s 85th-minute equaliser.

Thompson, one of six changes from the win over Wimbledon, added: “It’s always good to get your first goal for the club – and what a place to get it.

“It gets the monkey off your back. I’ve got a target in mind about how many I want to score and that’s one on the way now.

“When you play up front, you’re judged on scoring goals and it’s great to get the winner.”

Alan Connell hit the post in the first half and City felt they should have had a penalty for a foul on Zavon Hines.

Phil Parkinson said: “Watford are two divisions ahead of us and they are a very good side.

“When Zavon was scythed down we were amazed the referee didn’t see it. But you’ve got to keep going and we stuck to the gameplan well.

“You expect to have pressure but apart from their goal, there weren’t too many real threats.

“I’m really pleased with Kyel. He was disappointed not to score on Saturday but goalscoring is all about being ready for the next one and that was a really good finish.

“And I couldn’t be happier for Thommo. He’s found it tough physically at times with that injury in Ireland when we needed to get some work into him.

“But he’s a strong, powerful lad and I was really pleased with him.”

Parkinson also handed a debut to Carl McHugh at left back and felt the Irish defender grew into the occasion.

“It was a tough ask for him but he stuck to his task really well. He’s only 19 but he’s got a big heart and he showed that in a very hard game.”

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oddshapedballs says...
7:28am Wed 29 Aug 12

Barcelona next then the world

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Dancinfeet says...
7:50am Wed 29 Aug 12

Wow! Must keep feet on ground, must keep feet on ground! Not gonna lie, I didn't go. Wish I had now.
Ctid

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Thee Voice of Reason says...
8:06am Wed 29 Aug 12

Liverpool away would be nice but really the fans deserve a big team at our place.
We've had two tough away games and one of the big teams at home would surely see us fill the ground for the first time in many years.
It would be great to see VP full again.

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ricky76 says...
8:32am Wed 29 Aug 12

Although a home draw would be great but if we could a big team away = more money and thats more important

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Thee Voice of Reason says...
8:38am Wed 29 Aug 12

ricky76 wrote:
Although a home draw would be great but if we could a big team away = more money and thats more important
I'd settle for Man City away, not been to their new place.

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daviow says...
8:50am Wed 29 Aug 12

oddshapedballs wrote:
Barcelona next then the world
Jog on clown

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nowt fresh says...
10:02am Wed 29 Aug 12

oddshapedballs wrote:
Barcelona next then the world
Featherstone or Halifax next ????? grow up silly boy, I'd have thought you would have enough worrying about your teams survival rather than cheap comments on here.

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Rambo says...
10:31am Wed 29 Aug 12

When was the last time we had a PL team in any cup? Am i right in thinking it was Middlesborough at home in 2001? And away was WBA about 5 years ago?

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Saltaire Bantam says...
10:59am Wed 29 Aug 12

Rotherham is going to be packed out on Saturday. They got a full house for their first home game of the season. I think there are only 2000 away tickets.

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Thee Voice of Reason says...
11:17am Wed 29 Aug 12

I stuck a fiver on City to beat Rotherham at the start of the week and the odds were 7/2, they have now dropped to 5/2 since last night.

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Correctness says...
12:00pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:
I stuck a fiver on City to beat Rotherham at the start of the week and the odds were 7/2, they have now dropped to 5/2 since last night.
You can still get 15/2

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mccarrij says...
12:56pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Correctness wrote:
Thee Voice of Reason wrote: I stuck a fiver on City to beat Rotherham at the start of the week and the odds were 7/2, they have now dropped to 5/2 since last night.
You can still get 15/2
Wrong correctness, 31/10 is the best you can get, that's all city are to win at at Rotherham on Saturday.
If you got 7/2 earlier then well taken!

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onefaith says...
1:30pm Wed 29 Aug 12

fantastic result last night...well played lads..but remember its not how u start its how you finish...lets not get too optomistic just yet....keep playin like this and should b a good season

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BCFC LAD says...
1:40pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Beware some of the egg chasers appearing on here after doing nothing but slag us off for months.

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BCFC LAD says...
1:41pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Beware some of the egg chasers appearing on here after doing nothing but slag us off for months.

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gordon ramsay says...
2:39pm Wed 29 Aug 12

BCFC LAD wrote:
Beware some of the egg chasers appearing on here after doing nothing but slag us off for months.
as both a keen city and bulls fan i find the school yard atitude both pathetic and sad !!!

bradford needs 2 succesful sports teams and so get behind your team.

there are silly little boys from the bulls site who come on the city bit and vice verse (that means the other way round) to you little boys from both sides.

however YOU are one of the most childish of the lot and spend most of your time on the bulls section with your 12 year old little boy comments. if another silly little boy wants toargue with you then of all people you can't complain.

school though next week for you all.

GROW UP!!!!

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BCFC LAD says...
3:35pm Wed 29 Aug 12

I am hurt gordon I really am. Obviously did not read what viking posted about a possible city takeover.

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BD16 says...
5:27pm Wed 29 Aug 12

BCFC LAD wrote:
I am hurt gordon I really am. Obviously did not read what viking posted about a possible city takeover.
Viking was one of the first to post after the Watford report went up. He wished us well and hoped we got a PL team at home.

Why can't you just ignore the idiot Bulls fans and engage with the sensible ones? There are a lot of them out there you know.

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BCFC LAD says...
5:41pm Wed 29 Aug 12

There probably are but viking made some derogatory remarks a while ago which I wont forget. What do you expect from thick egg chasers ?

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BCFC LAD says...
5:41pm Wed 29 Aug 12

There probably are but viking made some derogatory remarks a while ago which I wont forget. What do you expect from thick egg chasers ?

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Scoular's left boot says...
6:09pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Congratulations City, well done. Hope you get a good draw in next round, you deserve it. Keep it up.It would be great for City,Avenue and the Bulls to have a good season, who knows ??

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Freddy says...
6:34pm Wed 29 Aug 12

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C'Mon GIRLS get a grip of your knickers/shreddies!. Time to zip it up --keep your heads' in the shade.
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Rejoice in a good cup win away at Watford. Tune in to the draw tomorrow- and pray City get a rewarding fixture, preferably at Home for me. I can get to Valley Parade easily, and it will please The Joint Chairmen, with the overall extra revenue.
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Good start to this Season. Rovram will be a good test of City's current squad. The Team that plays, will have confidence to take on any team now, and in the future.
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gordon ramsay says...
7:11pm Wed 29 Aug 12

BCFC LAD wrote:
There probably are but viking made some derogatory remarks a while ago which I wont forget. What do you expect from thick egg chasers ?
and you must be a thick "girly" football fan.... pathetic isn't it?

how fantastic for BOTH city and bulls to have fantastic seasons.

most people over the age of 14 with more than 2 brain cells would want that.

you sound like the kind of person who if you lived at an even numbered house would pick a childish arguement with anyone who lived at an odd numbered house on your street just because one of them once called you a nasty name.....

come on city AND the bulls

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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Correctness says...
8:44pm Wed 29 Aug 12

gordon ramsay wrote:
BCFC LAD wrote: There probably are but viking made some derogatory remarks a while ago which I wont forget. What do you expect from thick egg chasers ?
and you must be a thick "girly" football fan.... pathetic isn't it? how fantastic for BOTH city and bulls to have fantastic seasons. most people over the age of 14 with more than 2 brain cells would want that. you sound like the kind of person who if you lived at an even numbered house would pick a childish arguement with anyone who lived at an odd numbered house on your street just because one of them once called you a nasty name..... come on city AND the bulls zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Andt the moon is made of cheese.

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nowt fresh says...
8:57pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Correctness wrote:
gordon ramsay wrote:
BCFC LAD wrote: There probably are but viking made some derogatory remarks a while ago which I wont forget. What do you expect from thick egg chasers ?
and you must be a thick "girly" football fan.... pathetic isn't it? how fantastic for BOTH city and bulls to have fantastic seasons. most people over the age of 14 with more than 2 brain cells would want that. you sound like the kind of person who if you lived at an even numbered house would pick a childish arguement with anyone who lived at an odd numbered house on your street just because one of them once called you a nasty name..... come on city AND the bulls zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Andt the moon is made of cheese.
Welcome Correctness just commenting on your no show on the Watford Vs City thread you realy are an arse !! then again I think you know this when you can't add any constructive debate just pathetic jibes as above.

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Freddy says...
9:01pm Wed 29 Aug 12

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Just realised Friday 31-08-12 is the Transfer Deadline Day.
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Wondering how this may affect City, in any possible dealings?.
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ricky76 says...
10:13pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Freddy wrote:
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Just realised Friday 31-08-12 is the Transfer Deadline Day.
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Wondering how this may affect City, in any possible dealings?.
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meant to be a loan signing to be confirmed before weekend but outgoing cant see any unless somebody comes in for wells at a price city cant refuse

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Correctness says...
10:16pm Wed 29 Aug 12

nowt fresh wrote:
Correctness wrote:
gordon ramsay wrote:
BCFC LAD wrote: There probably are but viking made some derogatory remarks a while ago which I wont forget. What do you expect from thick egg chasers ?
and you must be a thick "girly" football fan.... pathetic isn't it? how fantastic for BOTH city and bulls to have fantastic seasons. most people over the age of 14 with more than 2 brain cells would want that. you sound like the kind of person who if you lived at an even numbered house would pick a childish arguement with anyone who lived at an odd numbered house on your street just because one of them once called you a nasty name..... come on city AND the bulls zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Andt the moon is made of cheese.
Welcome Correctness just commenting on your no show on the Watford Vs City thread you realy are an arse !! then again I think you know this when you can't add any constructive debate just pathetic jibes as above.
Another intelligent response.

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oddshapedballs says...
10:20pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Well that worked nicely. After the d1ck bcfc lad constantly goes on the bulls threads and posts his childish comments i thought i would give it a try. oh what fun. (not) you really have to be special to sit behind a keyboard and throw insults at a sport that you actually know a bit about and this is what puzzles me. He knows players and their traits so must watch the game but then goes on the threads with his inane drivel.
You also intimate that rugby supporters are thick. I have two offers for you. Come along and carry out my job for a day and see how thick I am. i am afraid it is not road sweeping so you may struggle there. Or the second offer is you come to Odsal this Saturday and we can discuss our differences in an intelectual manner although i feel you may struggle
With this. or i could even visit V.P and do likewise. I'm sure your keyboard warrior skills may show that you really are a silly little boy who cannot hold an adult conversation.
Come on BCFC LAD let me see the whites of your eyes and the colour of your belly. I am fairly sure it will be a very similar to the one colour shared by both clubs.

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nowt fresh says...
10:23pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Correctness wrote:
nowt fresh wrote:
Correctness wrote:
gordon ramsay wrote:
BCFC LAD wrote: There probably are but viking made some derogatory remarks a while ago which I wont forget. What do you expect from thick egg chasers ?
and you must be a thick "girly" football fan.... pathetic isn't it? how fantastic for BOTH city and bulls to have fantastic seasons. most people over the age of 14 with more than 2 brain cells would want that. you sound like the kind of person who if you lived at an even numbered house would pick a childish arguement with anyone who lived at an odd numbered house on your street just because one of them once called you a nasty name..... come on city AND the bulls zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Andt the moon is made of cheese.
Welcome Correctness just commenting on your no show on the Watford Vs City thread you realy are an arse !! then again I think you know this when you can't add any constructive debate just pathetic jibes as above.
Another intelligent response.
Another constructive comment.

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BCFC LAD says...
10:39pm Wed 29 Aug 12

I wont be taking you up on your offer as I am only into meeting females, you keep up offering to meet men I am sure someone will take you up on it eventually. City till I die.

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skipton fan says...
11:46pm Wed 29 Aug 12

I happen to know quite a few street sweepers as friends Mr Odd balls, they are Intelligent human beings and not thick people as you suggest. Stick to rugby pal, as as far as our page is concerned you obviously don't know what your on about, leave it for us City fans.

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cookie_brighton says...
7:43am Thu 30 Aug 12

Oddshapedball.......
what a knob......is your real name RICHARD CRANIUM.

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cookie_brighton says...
7:58am Thu 30 Aug 12

Roll on tonight......the 3rd round cup draw is live after the Northampton/wolves match on skysports1......appr
ox 21.30(if no extra time)
Hope we get a big team.

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theviking62 says...
10:17am Thu 30 Aug 12

Hope you get a good draw. Now, BCFC LAD, state the derogatory remarks, I'm supposed to have come up with. By the way, I will let you into a little secret, I'm a BPA supporter and have been since the days of Park Avenue, I go to watch Yorkshire CC, when I can, from their days at Park Avenue. Do you know where that is?

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oddshapedballs says...
6:28pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Obviously not just the bcfc lad that is a tool perhaps there are more city fans that cannot hold a constructive conversation. As for only meeting females i doubt that very much and like the other keyboard warriors on here too yellow bellied to show up in person. The offer is there but as i guessed little boy big keyboard.

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bcfc1903 says...
6:40pm Thu 30 Aug 12

There are with out doubt quite a few tools about, apparently some with odd shaped balls .
Talking of balls, no doubt BCFC's is already in the oven being warmed up no doubt with a trip to Carlisle or some other out of the way place being cooked up. CTID

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oddshapedballs says...
12:29am Fri 31 Aug 12

Love the fact that u r so tough behind your computer screen. the offer is still there for you but ole yellow bellie darent show. i will proceed to annoy you and all the soft lads on here as u try on the bulls site. very childish i know but guess i need to follow suit.
Who is it next thackley reserves??

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bcfc1903 says...
1:11pm Fri 31 Aug 12

I like a drink in the Harp of Erin before every BCFC home game, usually get in around 1pm.CTID

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bcfc1903 says...
1:11pm Fri 31 Aug 12

I like a drink in the Harp of Erin before every BCFC home game, usually get in around 1pm.CTID

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bcfc1903 says...
1:12pm Fri 31 Aug 12

I like a drink in the Harp of Erin before every BCFC home game, usually get in around 1pm. Some good beer to be had.

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