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Graham Alexander says he cannot ease up on the players

Bradford City AFC

"Allowing them to grow soft is not caring for them - we have to be hard"

City came from behind to win back on home soil last night

City came from behind to win back on home soil last night

Bradford City AFC

SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Bradford City 3 Preston North End 2

Dan Russell has tended to start games when fit this season, but his stay at Bulls has only turned out to be a short one.

Dan Russell has tended to start games when fit this season, but his stay at Bulls has only turned out to be a short one.

Bulls bidding farewell to six players as Russell and Atkin among exits

Guy Armitage scored a try and produced some key defensive actions in Bulls' defeat to Leeds.

Guy Armitage scored a try and produced some key defensive actions in Bulls' defeat to Leeds.

'Different' Armitage will be missed as Haggerty tackles St Helens speculation

Padel coming to Bradford district as rugby club looks to secure long-term future

On paper, Harry Brook was next in line to become England Test captain after Ben Stokes' retirement.

On paper, Harry Brook was next in line to become England Test captain after Ben Stokes' retirement.

Bradford District star Brook NOT new England skipper despite vice-captain status

Brian Devine, pictured winning silverware with Pudsey St Lawrence, is now at the centre of scandal in another league.

Brian Devine, pictured winning silverware with Pudsey St Lawrence, is now at the centre of scandal in another league.

Ex-Bradford League player suspended over 'clickgate' scandal heard around world

Ben Evans, who helped Bulls reach the Championship play-offs in 2021, has now moved into an off-field role.

Ben Evans, who helped Bulls reach the Championship play-offs in 2021, has now moved into an off-field role.

Former Bulls prop named CEO of Championship club who have gone to hell and back

Kevin Keegan won 63 caps for England between 1972 and 1982, but before then he starred in the Fourth Division for Scunthorpe.

Kevin Keegan won 63 caps for England between 1972 and 1982, but before then he starred in the Fourth Division for Scunthorpe.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Bradford say goodbye to home comforts against late Kevin Keegan

Isaac Nicholson gets plenty of chance to celebrate in the ring, having won all 17 of his bouts to date.

Isaac Nicholson gets plenty of chance to celebrate in the ring, having won all 17 of his bouts to date.

Laisterdyke boxing talent "eyeing England vest" after winning national title

Roy Mason has admitted to this pre-season being his most challenging ever, both on the financial and playing front.

Roy Mason has admitted to this pre-season being his most challenging ever, both on the financial and playing front.

Steeton face huge sponsor problem during 'most challenging pre-season ever'

Will Luxton (right) celebrates his brilliant century for Yorkshire yesterday, which ensured the hosts cruised to a six-wicket win at Clifton Park.

Will Luxton (right) celebrates his brilliant century for Yorkshire yesterday, which ensured the hosts cruised to a six-wicket win at Clifton Park.

Former Bradford school pupil Luxton blasts Yorkshire to handsome cup win

LIVE BLOG: Bradford City v Preston North End

LIVE BLOG: Bradford City v Preston North End

Bradford City AFC

LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 3 Preston North End 2

Stuart McCall is back at Valley Parade as Preston's number two

Stuart McCall is back at Valley Parade as Preston's number two

Bradford City AFC

McCall on Bantams chances: 'Once you’ve had a taste of it, you want to go again'

Callum Connolly is enjoying his return to midfield with City

Callum Connolly is enjoying his return to midfield with City

Bradford City AFC

City new boy Connolly relishing old role after 'extreme' time in Austria

Tom Doyle has just returned from a long-term injury, so his loan to Bradford should help him build up his minutes and fitness.

Tom Doyle has just returned from a long-term injury, so his loan to Bradford should help him build up his minutes and fitness.

Bulls bring back former first-team star after doing deal with Wakefield

Louie Chorlton's goal earns Avenue victory last night

Louie Chorlton's goal earns Avenue victory last night

Bradford City AFC

Avenue earn bragging rights with win over youthful Bantams

Alfie Leake featured in the friendly against Doncaster in January, but it will be the real deal for him on Friday night.

Alfie Leake featured in the friendly against Doncaster in January, but it will be the real deal for him on Friday night.

SQUAD: Bulls handing Leake "special" debut but prop ruled out for season

Keighley lost at Workington on Sunday and though they are back at home tonight, they will not be playing at Cougar Park.

Keighley lost at Workington on Sunday and though they are back at home tonight, they will not be playing at Cougar Park.

Keighley Town FC

Controversial Keighley and Dewsbury game moves venue as Town set to make history

Smashboks Rounders Team

Smashboks Rounders Team

Meet the national champions - whose 'success was built on a true team effort'

Manager and chairman Qasim Akhtar is busy preparing his Bantams side for the new season.

Manager and chairman Qasim Akhtar is busy preparing his Bantams side for the new season.

Bradford City AFC

Bantams bag double swoop after promotion as season draws ever closer

Col Reynolds (left) and Noel Cavanagh (right) at a Bundaberg Brothers presentation night a few years ago.

Col Reynolds (left) and Noel Cavanagh (right) at a Bundaberg Brothers presentation night a few years ago.

NOSTALGIA: Bradford Northern duo remain friends for life in Queensland

Bulls' Women in action during their cup final defeat on July 19 to Oulton.

Bulls' Women in action during their cup final defeat on July 19 to Oulton.

Bulls return to action as they try to bounce back from cup final heartbreak

Fran Jones faced some disappointment during the grass season in the UK, but has shone out on the clay in Italy.

Fran Jones faced some disappointment during the grass season in the UK, but has shone out on the clay in Italy.

Bradford District tennis talent Jones wins successive titles in Italy

Alice Clarke batting for Yorkshire against Somerset in this year's Women's T20 Blast, which was won by The Blaze earlier this month.

Alice Clarke batting for Yorkshire against Somerset in this year's Women's T20 Blast, which was won by The Blaze earlier this month.

Yorkshire pull off double deal as players join on long-term contracts

Muhammad Zulfiqar Khan (31 not out) adding to the onslaught for Saltaire

Muhammad Zulfiqar Khan (31 not out) adding to the onslaught for Saltaire

Aire Wharfe League

Saltaire destroy North Leeds with colossal 426-run total as duo hit centuries

Callum Holmes in action for Oxenhope

Callum Holmes in action for Oxenhope

Thornton storm to nine-wicket win as Triangle suffer disastrous start

Hepworth & Idle (bowling) claimed an unlikely victory

Hepworth & Idle (bowling) claimed an unlikely victory

Craven Cricket League

Craven League serves up three dramatic one-wicket wins in thrilling Saturday

Jake Beesley in action during training in Austria last week

Jake Beesley in action during training in Austria last week

Bradford City AFC

“If he has as good a season for us as he did last season then we’ll be delighted"

Graham Alexander is treating the final friendlies as

Graham Alexander is treating the final friendlies as

Bradford City AFC

Normal service: Bantams prepare for real as Alexander hails 'amazing' staff

Charlie Wyke played for the Bantams for 18 months

Charlie Wyke played for the Bantams for 18 months

Bradford City AFC

'Right time' for former Bantams hitman to hang up his boots

Guy Armitage produced some fine acrobatics in defence and attack for Bulls on Sunday, but it counted for little as Leeds ran away with the game.

Guy Armitage produced some fine acrobatics in defence and attack for Bulls on Sunday, but it counted for little as Leeds ran away with the game.

Armitage admits 'loose' Bulls lost simplicity as he confirms exit from club

Phoenix Steinwede unsuccessfully tried to stop this James McDonnell try, with both of those players charged by the RFL after the weekend.

Phoenix Steinwede unsuccessfully tried to stop this James McDonnell try, with both of those players charged by the RFL after the weekend.

Insult to injury for Bulls forward Steinwede as Leeds derby punishments given

Crow Wood Park, Sowerby Bridge. Picture: Google

Crow Wood Park, Sowerby Bridge. Picture: Google

Calderdale Council

Boy's petition for improvements to skate park goes to his council

Joe Cullen throws during his 10-5 defeat to Nathan Aspinall in the opening round of the Betfred World Matchplay in Blackpool.

Joe Cullen throws during his 10-5 defeat to Nathan Aspinall in the opening round of the Betfred World Matchplay in Blackpool.

Littler breaks records at World Matchplay as Bradford ace Cullen loses fine game

Former Campion duo Joe Colley (left) and Aidan Day (right) are now playing for Field Olympic, with the former scoring their first-ever NCEL goal on Saturday.

Former Campion duo Joe Colley (left) and Aidan Day (right) are now playing for Field Olympic, with the former scoring their first-ever NCEL goal on Saturday.

Albion Sports FC

Bradford side Field win on semi-pro debut as smart signings paying off

Bradford (Park Avenue) are going into the new Northern Premier League East Division campaign having lost the play-off final last season.

Bradford (Park Avenue) are going into the new Northern Premier League East Division campaign having lost the play-off final last season.

Bradford City AFC

Avenue offer tempting deal at Bantams match tonight

Bill Shankly went on to manage Liverpool with great distinction, but he was at Huddersfield before then, where he brought through young forward Les Massie.

Bill Shankly went on to manage Liverpool with great distinction, but he was at Huddersfield before then, where he brought through young forward Les Massie.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

NOSTALGIA: Shankly and Revie influence at Bradford as summer takes shape

Denholme celebrate their John Clayton Cup final victory at Silsden

Denholme celebrate their John Clayton Cup final victory at Silsden

Craven Cricket League

Denholme crowned John Clayton Cup winners after dominant final

Will Swan scored twice in City's friendly against SV Gmunden

Will Swan scored twice in City's friendly against SV Gmunden

Bradford City AFC

'Fills me with confidence': Pre-season boost for Bantams striker Swan

Nick Powell played over an hour against SV Gmunden

Nick Powell played over an hour against SV Gmunden

Bradford City AFC

'Everyone wants same thing': Bantams monitoring Powell's progress in pre-season

Kurt Haggerty knows errors are hurting his side, which showed again yesterday in the big defeat to Leeds.

Kurt Haggerty knows errors are hurting his side, which showed again yesterday in the big defeat to Leeds.

REACTION: Bulls boss cross at consistent mistakes but 'no players left to drop'

Andy Ackers tried his best to keep Bulls in the game, but it eventually got away.

Andy Ackers tried his best to keep Bulls in the game, but it eventually got away.

ANALYSIS: Ackers busts pain barrier for Bulls but Connor kick changes everything

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso poses for photographs holding a shirt with the name 'Alonso' during his official unveiling at Stamford Bridge. A Chelsea replica shirt costs £89.99.

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso poses for photographs holding a shirt with the name 'Alonso' during his official unveiling at Stamford Bridge. A Chelsea replica shirt costs £89.99.

Bradford City AFC

Bradford City bucks trend as eight Premier League clubs hike kit prices

Emmanuel Waine and Dylan Proud were both forced off after suffering first half injuries.

Emmanuel Waine and Dylan Proud were both forced off after suffering first half injuries.

Keighley Cougars

Cougars cursed by injuries during defeat to Workington in Cumbria

Isaac Bepey appeals successfully for his first wicket on debut to dismiss Hampshire's Fletcha Middleton, going on to take 3-64.

Isaac Bepey appeals successfully for his first wicket on debut to dismiss Hampshire's Fletcha Middleton, going on to take 3-64.

Indian international Yadav signs as Yorkshire find one-day feet after slow start

Matty Weston's excellent half-century was not enough for Woodlands, as they lost crucial ground in the title race.

Matty Weston's excellent half-century was not enough for Woodlands, as they lost crucial ground in the title race.

Bradford League title tussle takes twist as Woodlands and Saints slip up

Ryan Sutton playing for Bulls against Leeds. Pic: SWpix.com

Ryan Sutton playing for Bulls against Leeds. Pic: SWpix.com

LIVE BLOG: Leeds Rhinos 42 Bradford Bulls 12

City keeper coach Colin Doyle towers over Lenny Berry

City keeper coach Colin Doyle towers over Lenny Berry

Bradford City AFC

IN PICTURES: Bradford City fans at the SV Gmunden game in Austria

Kallum Watkins scores Leeds' seventh and final try with five minutes to go to seal a big win for the hosts at Headingley.

Kallum Watkins scores Leeds' seventh and final try with five minutes to go to seal a big win for the hosts at Headingley.

REPORT: Bulls manage moments but derby day falls flat against Leeds yet again

Graham Alexander and the City staff watching the Gmunden game

Graham Alexander and the City staff watching the Gmunden game

Bradford City AFC

Decision time for Bantams over trialists as Austria camp ends

Will Swan celebrates his penalty with armband-wearing Tyreik Wright

Will Swan celebrates his penalty with armband-wearing Tyreik Wright

Bradford City AFC

SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: SV Gmunden 0 Bradford City 4

Joe Wright has another appointment with an eye specialist

Joe Wright has another appointment with an eye specialist

Bradford City AFC

Bradford City waiting for good news on "strange" injury for defender

Bradford Bulls reserve captain Finnley Thompson

Bradford Bulls reserve captain Finnley Thompson

Bradford Bulls reserve captain rewarded with move to Dewsbury Rams until 2027