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Callum Johnson has not been involved at all for City so far

Bradford City AFC

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Bantams boss provides update on Callum Johnson's calf injury

City fans had plenty to sing about in the win against Carlisle

City fans had plenty to sing about in the win against Carlisle

Bradford City AFC

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Why it's wise not to read too much into start of the season

Tyran Ott gets a hug from Lee Gaskell as the pair celebrate a Bulls try in Sunday's win over Sheffield.

Tyran Ott gets a hug from Lee Gaskell as the pair celebrate a Bulls try in Sunday's win over Sheffield.

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Ott insists Bulls "have to come in hot" even if play-off place sealed early

Jamie Peacock captained Bulls to Super League Grand Final success in 2005, as they beat Leeds 15-6 at Old Trafford.

Jamie Peacock captained Bulls to Super League Grand Final success in 2005, as they beat Leeds 15-6 at Old Trafford.

Former Bulls Grand Final-winning captain given spot in Rugby League Hall of Fame

Corey Spencer (ball in hand) scored Bradford & Bingley's first try in their narrow opening-day win at Northallerton.

Corey Spencer (ball in hand) scored Bradford & Bingley's first try in their narrow opening-day win at Northallerton.

Bees win opener for first time in six years after tense triumph at Northallerton

Jamie Walker made the most of his first league start of the season

Jamie Walker made the most of his first league start of the season

Bradford City AFC

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'That's more like the Jamie Walker we know': City midfield competition hotting up

Andy Cook cocks an ear towards the Carlisle fans after scoring

Andy Cook cocks an ear towards the Carlisle fans after scoring

Bradford City AFC

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'We've got high expectations': Bantams hitman Cook has only one target

Jordan Lilley kicked fairly well yesterday, but it was his work in open play that really caught the eye.

Jordan Lilley kicked fairly well yesterday, but it was his work in open play that really caught the eye.

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REACTION: Bulls delighted with mercurial Lilley running right risks

Former Bradford City Manager Stuart McCall leads his side out during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 play off final match between Bradford City and Millwall at Wembley Stadium, London, England on 20 May 2017. Photo by Simon Davies.

Former Bradford City Manager Stuart McCall leads his side out during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 play off final match between Bradford City and Millwall at Wembley Stadium, London, England on 20 May 2017. Photo by Simon Davies.

Bradford City AFC

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City legends chancing their arm with cricket in charity game for former Bantam

Tyran Ott and Lee Gaskell celebrate with Sam Hallas after the latter crossed for the opening try of yesterday's game at Sheffield.

Tyran Ott and Lee Gaskell celebrate with Sam Hallas after the latter crossed for the opening try of yesterday's game at Sheffield.

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STATE OF PLAY: Bulls and Toulouse left in fight for second as Featherstone flop

Kelan Swales (left) clinches victory for Avenue at Witton.

Kelan Swales (left) clinches victory for Avenue at Witton.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

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Avenue dominate for deserved cup win as Elliott marks first match in style

New Farnley celebrate winning the title for the first time, as Woodlands failed to make it five in a row.

New Farnley celebrate winning the title for the first time, as Woodlands failed to make it five in a row.

Woodlands see title slip away as Bradford & Bingley send Ossett down in shootout

Route One Rovers captain Jonathan Mwembie (grey) will be determined to guide his side out of the mess they are currently in.

Route One Rovers captain Jonathan Mwembie (grey) will be determined to guide his side out of the mess they are currently in.

Albion Sports FC

Route One going in wrong direction as Bradford side suffer yet more agony

Cameron Sharp's batting prowess has come out of nowhere, but it looks likely to see Baildon up into the top flight.

Cameron Sharp's batting prowess has come out of nowhere, but it looks likely to see Baildon up into the top flight.

Sharp gives Baildon edge in promotion race as batting prowess comes from nowhere

Jonny Tattersall will captain Yorkshire once again for this week's crucial fixture, with Shan Masood still unavailable due to his international commitments.

Jonny Tattersall will captain Yorkshire once again for this week's crucial fixture, with Shan Masood still unavailable due to his international commitments.

Yorkshire look to knock Leicestershire out of promotion race in key fixture

Sam Hallas scored first this afternoon for Bradford Bulls. Pic: Tom Pearson.

Sam Hallas scored first this afternoon for Bradford Bulls. Pic: Tom Pearson.

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LIVE BLOG: Sheffield Eagles 12 Bradford Bulls 30

Andy Cook had a much happier afternoon than Harry Lewis

Andy Cook had a much happier afternoon than Harry Lewis

Bradford City AFC

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SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Cook settles score as City savour day of drama

A gleeful Romain Franco scores Bradford's third try at Sheffield yesterday afternoon.

A gleeful Romain Franco scores Bradford's third try at Sheffield yesterday afternoon.

REPORT: Bulls see off Sheffield as play-off hopes given huge boost

Andy Cook is mobbed in front of the Kop after scoring again

Andy Cook is mobbed in front of the Kop after scoring again

Bradford City AFC

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Bantams 2 Carlisle 1: Match stats and player ratings

There were just over 3,000 fans in attendance as Odsal celebrated its 90th birthday weekend with Bulls thrashing Dewsbury 54-0.

There were just over 3,000 fans in attendance as Odsal celebrated its 90th birthday weekend with Bulls thrashing Dewsbury 54-0.

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NATH'S NATTERS: The trials and triumphs of Odsal as the old girl turns 90

LIVE BLOG: Bradford City v Carlisle United

LIVE BLOG: Bradford City v Carlisle United

Bradford City AFC

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Bradford City 2 Carlisle United 1: Cook at the double - as it happened

Two-goal Andy Cook celebrates with Richie Smallwood

Two-goal Andy Cook celebrates with Richie Smallwood

Bradford City AFC

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'We know what we have in Cooky': Alexander reaction after Bantams victory

Cheick Diabate made his City debut against Newcastle under-21s

Cheick Diabate made his City debut against Newcastle under-21s

Bradford City AFC

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Cheick Diabate interview: I'm ready to face the challenge head on

Bulls were badly depleted when they won at home to high-flying Sheffield in May, so tomorrow represents another chance to make a statement like that.

Bulls were badly depleted when they won at home to high-flying Sheffield in May, so tomorrow represents another chance to make a statement like that.

Bulls at crossroads ahead of potential make or break game at Sheffield

Craig Ellison makes a superb save in Avenue's win at Grimsby Borough last weekend, which combined with the appointment of a new manager, has given everyone at the club a shot in the arm.

Craig Ellison makes a superb save in Avenue's win at Grimsby Borough last weekend, which combined with the appointment of a new manager, has given everyone at the club a shot in the arm.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

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Avenue keeper hails "direct" new boss ahead of return to first non-league club

Lee Elam has nurtured new signing Idris Atta into a starting role

Lee Elam has nurtured new signing Idris Atta into a starting role

Eccleshill United FC

Eccleshill boss ready to see hat-trick hero push on ahead of derby day at Silsden

Baital Futuh won the tournament in 2022 and 2023, but they fell at the final hurdle this year.

Baital Futuh won the tournament in 2022 and 2023, but they fell at the final hurdle this year.

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National Muslim cricket tournament sees holders stunned in Bradford final

Yorkshire travelled a long way to Teignmouth Golf Club in Devon, but the trip was worth it as they came home with the trophy.

Yorkshire travelled a long way to Teignmouth Golf Club in Devon, but the trip was worth it as they came home with the trophy.

Bradford pair do county proud as they help Yorkshire win national title

Carlisle players wave to City fans in their win in January 2022

Carlisle players wave to City fans in their win in January 2022

Bradford City AFC

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'Fake' rivalry is better than none as Bantams renew hostilities with Carlisle

Harry Lewis made 86 appearances in City's goal

Harry Lewis made 86 appearances in City's goal

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"He wanted to move on and we brought in a really good keeper we’re so happy with”

Carlisle are bringing another large following to Valley Parade

Carlisle are bringing another large following to Valley Parade

Bradford City AFC

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Carlisle coming to 'cause problems', caretaker trio warn Bantams

How we think the teams will line up at Valley Parade tomorrow

How we think the teams will line up at Valley Parade tomorrow

Bradford City AFC

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Bantams v Carlisle preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds

A tearful Sam Hallas really needed his team-mates by his side in July, as he somehow played through the emotional pain of losing his father to help Bulls beat York.

A tearful Sam Hallas really needed his team-mates by his side in July, as he somehow played through the emotional pain of losing his father to help Bulls beat York.

Bulls forward Hallas candidly calls last few weeks "the worst time of my life"

Jorge Taufua is back in the fold for this weekend's game.

Jorge Taufua is back in the fold for this weekend's game.

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SQUAD: Bulls welcome back flying wingers as unlucky Smith makes way

Halifax, who last faced Bulls way back at Easter, are in genuine danger of going under.

Halifax, who last faced Bulls way back at Easter, are in genuine danger of going under.

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Halifax future "at immediate risk" as Bulls' rivals facing dark days ahead

Jake Duxbury (right) is balancing playing with his role as Director of Rugby for Baildon this season

Jake Duxbury (right) is balancing playing with his role as Director of Rugby for Baildon this season

Baildon delight over captain call as Duxbury calls for "improvement" ahead of season

Scholes' keeper-batsman Liam Thomas top scored for Yorkshire in their defeat.

Scholes' keeper-batsman Liam Thomas top scored for Yorkshire in their defeat.

Yorkshire lose to England as Headingley hosts first-ever Disability game

Thackley's new-look side were still smiling at full time after their 2-1 win last weekend.

Thackley's new-look side were still smiling at full time after their 2-1 win last weekend.

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WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Wyke win FA Cup thriller as new-look Thackley start well

Calum Kavanagh has not looked as sharp as he did last season

Calum Kavanagh has not looked as sharp as he did last season

Bradford City AFC

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Bantams boss on Calum Kavanagh's dip in form at start of season

Michael Lawrence celebrating Tom Holmes' try at Doncaster in Bulls' last away game.

Michael Lawrence celebrating Tom Holmes' try at Doncaster in Bulls' last away game.

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Bulls skipper signs for another year as Bruno deal a real knockout

Lewis Richards, far right, watches the penalty shoot-out with City

Lewis Richards, far right, watches the penalty shoot-out with City

Bradford City AFC

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'Do your jobs': Bantams given defensive warning after latest costly lapse

Derek Draper top scored for Bradford (Park Avenue) in their 1968-69 Division Four campaign, despite leaving halfway through it.

Derek Draper top scored for Bradford (Park Avenue) in their 1968-69 Division Four campaign, despite leaving halfway through it.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

OBITUARY: Avenue in mourning as two popular ex-players die in space of a week

Aidan Kirby (left) put Campion in front last night, and they remained ahead at Blyth for a large chunk of the game.

Aidan Kirby (left) put Campion in front last night, and they remained ahead at Blyth for a large chunk of the game.

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Campion come close to seismic shock in FA Cup as Eccleshill win mad 11-goal game

Bradford Salem kicked off their cup campaign with a victory

Bradford Salem kicked off their cup campaign with a victory

Bradford Salem RFC

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Salem signal positive start to centenary season with Yorkshire Cup victory

Jamie Gill was a key part of Bulls' reserves side this year, having had first-team exposure during the pre-season friendlies.

Jamie Gill was a key part of Bulls' reserves side this year, having had first-team exposure during the pre-season friendlies.

Hope for Bulls boys heading into 2025 after Hull KR clash and Leeds heroics

Jay Benn whips a cross past Newcastle's Dylan Charlton

Jay Benn whips a cross past Newcastle's Dylan Charlton

Bradford City AFC

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Benn keen to give City fans - and his mum - plenty to shout about

Graham Alexander watches the action at Valley Parade last night

Graham Alexander watches the action at Valley Parade last night

Bradford City AFC

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Bantams "authors of their own downfall" after blowing Trophy win

Cheick Diabate walks out before his first City game last night

Cheick Diabate walks out before his first City game last night

Bradford City AFC

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'He was never in bother': Positive verdict on City defender Diabate

Clarke Oduor started as one of the

Clarke Oduor started as one of the

Bradford City AFC

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Bantams 2 Newcastle under-21s 2: Match stats and player ratings

Peter Procter as a racing car driver in his youth

Peter Procter as a racing car driver in his youth

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Tributes paid to Dales racing driver who survived horror crash in youth

Children show off jerseys during a 'takeover day' at Odsal Stadium

Children show off jerseys during a 'takeover day' at Odsal Stadium

More than 100 children experience 'takeover day' at Bradford Bulls' stadium

Oxenhope (batting) fell to a surprise defeat at Sowerby Bridge on Saturday

Oxenhope (batting) fell to a surprise defeat at Sowerby Bridge on Saturday

Thornton closing in successive title wins following victory in high-scoring thriller

Bulls' youthful side have had a difficult year, and they will hope this experience serves them well in 2025.

Bulls' youthful side have had a difficult year, and they will hope this experience serves them well in 2025.

Bulls see bruising campaign end with thumping defeat at imperious Leigh

As is so often the case, Harry Williams was West Bowling's hero on Saturday, scoring a try and landing six conversions to see his side to a narrow victory.

As is so often the case, Harry Williams was West Bowling's hero on Saturday, scoring a try and landing six conversions to see his side to a narrow victory.

Amateur rugby league

Brilliant weekend for Bowling but safety not yet secured after Horsfall epic