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Bradford City commentator for @BBCWYS & @BBCLeeds . Also heard talking about cricket. Views my own. Email: Jamie.Raynor @bbc .co.uk

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2 years
The moment Kevin Sinfield was greeted by Stephen Darby. Incredibly emotional. #Ultra7in7 @mndassoc @DarbyRimmerMND @BBCWYS @BBCLookNorth #bcafc
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Does anyone else just sit and stare at the Championship table for ages? Or is that just me...
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Kevin Sinfield delivers a rousing speech to the Valley Parade crowd after completing day six of his #Ultra7in7 challenge. A wonderful tribute to Stephen Darby included. #bcafc @mndassoc @DarbyRimmerMND
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Barely any mention of EFL, despite all member clubs playing at least eight more league games (not including play-offs) than PL every season, on top of domestic cups. Significant mention of UEFA, despite less than 50% of PL clubs taking part in UEFA comps. A real bloody shame.
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The FA and The @premierleague have reached an agreement to strengthen the #EmiratesFACup format and increase support for grassroots football. Swipe for details ➡️
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2 years
Some news! Absolutely delighted, and still slightly amazed, to say that from May I’ll be heading away from the brilliant @BBCWYS and @BBCLeeds team to join @5liveSport and @bbctms on a six month attachment to work on their amazing coverage. Quite honestly, a dream come true.
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Here it is! #bcafc
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“How long have you been dreaming of that moment?” “Since I was about five years-old. It’s finally come true 14 years later!” Bobby Pointon on his first professional goal for Bradford City. The smile says it all! #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Thank you for all the kind comments and well wishes. It’s very much appreciated. It’s been a privilege covering #bcafc these past couple of years, will certainly miss it.
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@OwainWynEvans @BBCNews @BBCNWT The fact the hair doesn’t move once shouldn’t go unnoticed to be honest 👏
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Utter redemption for Andy Cook. What a way to mark your 150th Bradford City appearance #bcafc
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3 years
I thought I’d overdone it with the excitement, step forward @kiwomya_andy #bcafc
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4 years
One of the more enjoyable pieces to put together for @BBCLeeds . Hopefully this reflects the journey that many Leeds fans have faced over the last 16 years, and beyond. Shout out to @NoelDavidWhelan ’s performance. #lufc
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That brings to an end a brilliant six months working with the fantastic @bbctms and @5liveSport teams - so grateful for the experience and opportunity. So pleased to say that from today, I'm back on Bradford City correspondent duties for @BBCWYS & @BBCLeeds . #bcafc
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And just like that, within two hours of the close of play, much renown local artist Burley Banksy ( @pantsdanny ) gets to work on St Michael’s Lane outside Headingley. It was a special Test from Jonny Bairstow on his own patch… #bbccricket @bbctms @BBCWYS
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A simply stunning story from Harry Lewis. One of the best player interviews I’ve had the pleasure of doing. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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1 year
Forum done. Walking out with a supporter: “Was good that, wasn’t it?” Me: “yeah, definitely.” “Yeah it was good to hear some proper questions, not like the ones that Jamie Raynor asks.” I couldn’t agree more with the gentleman. #bcafc
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Absolutely, unequivocally, spot on from the main man. Nail well & truly hit on the head.
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3 years
So that concludes my first season being a football commentator. So strange learning the craft in empty stadiums, at times from an office, without fans. An opportunity, though, I have absolutely loved. Thank you #bcafc fans for your company throughout. We’ll see you next season.
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1 year
🚨 Andy Cook signs a new three-year deal at Bradford City. Contract keeps him at the club until 2026. “I did have options elsewhere, but I wanted to stay here and help propel us to where we should be.” #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Arguably, moment of the season for me. Outstanding from Pointon. #bcafc
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2 years
Thoughts today are with the 56 fans who lost their lives in the Valley Parade Fire Disaster, and the friends and families affected, 37 years on. They will always be remembered. #bcafc
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Mixed emotions right now. As a colleague, I’m gutted to be losing my right-hand man in the comms box. As a friend, I couldn’t be happier. Andy cares so much about #bcafc . He’s passionate, loyal and, above all else, a great human being. He will be brilliant. Go well @kiwomya_andy
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Huddersfield Town announce Romoney Crichlow will be released at the end of his contract. As it stands, he's a free agent going into the summer window. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Bit my tongue this season re the criticism thrown by some towards Andy Cook, mainly because I really don’t get it. 63 goals for Bradford City now, in just under three years. Averaging 21 goals per calendar year. Top scorer for every season at #bcafc . Class
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3 years
Lee Novak has this evening announced on Instagram that he is retiring from professional football due to the knee injury he sustained in January. A terrible shame. Scored the best goal I’ve ever seen in person. #bcafc #htafc @BBCWYS
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Bradford City announce the signing of Jamie Walker on an initial two-year deal, with the option of a further year, upon the expiry of his contract at Hearts. “This was the only football decision I wanted to make. I am delighted to be here permanently.”   #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Jamie Walker on future: “I’d love to stay here. It’s a big football club with a massive fanbase. As you’ve seen at the weekend, they travel in their numbers. They were doing that even when we weren’t doing great. If the opportunity comes, it’s one I’d be open to” #bcafc @BBCWYS
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That’s a performance I haven’t seen from City since I started covering the club. A hugely professional, brave performance that was won out of possession. If they are turning corner under Hughes, this afternoon was the best evidence yet. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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3 years
Great story from McCall about FGR earlier this season. Sounds like it was just as manic in the changing room as it was on the field in the second-half! #bcafc
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If you thought Andy Cook might be leaving this window (Wrexham, if Twitter is anything to go by)… #bcafc @BBCWYS
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2 months
With the season now over, just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s got in touch with the programme and listened to our coverage. Another huge thank you to @kiwomya_andy , @moraisfilipe20 , @mbows23 , @ClaytonThedon & Gary Jones for their expert input. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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“We should be a destination club in this division for players...there ain’t no meal ticket here anymore for a footballer at our club.” City CEO Ryan Sparks says their January window activity is creating a culture that he hopes fans can relate with. Worth a watch. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Jon Stankovic on Instagram: "I would like to give a massive thank you to all the fans. I really appreciate the support you gave me since day one & especially in the time I was injured. I didn't play as much as I would have liked to, but every time I did I gave my best." #htafc
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1 year
What proved to be the winner from Andy Cook, yet again. Derbyshire with a great assist #bcafc
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"I don't know any better set of fans since I've been playing football." Big praise from Manny Osadebe to the ‘top tier’ City fans in their support for him throughout injury absence. Nice moment for him today after seven month absence. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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1 year
Crichlow with the late winner #bcafc
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2 years
The winning moment. Andy Cook finishes the job. #bcafc
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Tyler Smith takes it to the final day #bcafc
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6 months
Confirmation from Graham Alexander that City will recall Jake Young from his loan at Swindon. Says they’d be silly not to with his form this season and he will arrive with the intention to feature. Concedes every player has a price, but his focus is to use Young. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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1 year
Simply outstanding from Cook #bcafc
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3 years
All game, he’s had his jacket zipped up. As soon as the full-time whistle blows, he reveals this 😂 brilliant @kiwomya_andy #bcafc @BBCWYS
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“Northampton crowd came here to celebrate. They had clappers and flags. We talked about that, we weren’t going to be a part of that.” Hughes says the pre-game celebrations at Northampton were a driving force in their dramatic late win. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Some finish from Pattison to get what was the eventual winner #bcafc
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3 months
A nice moment as Graham Alexander chats with Stephen Darby. Incredible turnout at Valley Parade this morning. The football and MND community coming together is incredibly inspiring. #bcafc @BBCWYS @DarbyRimmerMND
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“You see Manchester City doing it and world-class players, but it’s tougher in League Two.” Interesting stuff from Alex Gilliead today on the possession-based style adopted by Hughes, and the recent changes under McDonald. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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1 year
Andy Cook’s stoppage time goal to break the deadlock #bcafc
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1 year
What would City do without Andy Cook #bcafc
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9 months
“I’m more level now, in my life. Maybe I’m a bit grown up!” Great insight from Harry Lewis on his own start to the season and the error at Tranmere. Says he’s grown as a player because of it. Always a pleasure to chat with. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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“We do demand that honesty about how hard they work, but that’s Bradford isn’t it? That’s the supporters, that’s the city.” Alexander on the six straight wins and how they’ve gone about achieving it in such a short space of time. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Great scenes at full-time as City make the last eight of the EFL Trophy after knocking out League One Derby County #bcafc @BBCWYS
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For what it’s worth, City have a lot to thank Kev McDonald for. Thrown in at the deep end at a difficult time. Embraced the role, galvanised the group and completely shifted the momentum. Always upfront and honest with his thoughts. VP atmosphere vs Wrexham was special. #bcafc
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No post-match interview with Mark Hughes today. He and the players have chosen not to speak to the BBC at the moment, given the ongoing situation regarding Gary Lineker. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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"When the roof goes off this place, it's fantastic! Even I got excited, jumping up and down like an idiot!" Mark Hughes on his side’s late win and how it could prove to be a turning point come the end of the season. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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2 years
Hughes: “I’ve never seen ten minutes go up. The referee actually played 11. I’m 59 years of age and I’ve never seen that in any game of football I’ve been involved in.” #bcafc @BBCWYS
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City with their best performance of the season to date. Front-footed, aggressive, committed right the way through. Incredible atmosphere at full-time. Smallwood looked a different player. Pointon with a special afternoon. Not a bad advert to prospective managers. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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"I know I'll score goals, I feel like I'm showing what I could've done last season.” Not feeling he had a point to prove, annoyed to have not been named L2 player of the season, but a proud day for Cook and his family. 30 not out. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Complete eruption at Valley Parade when this goal went in. Adam Wilson with his first City goal #bcafc
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🚨 Brad Halliday signs new deal with Bradford City, keeping him at the club ‘until at least the summer of 2026’. Player of the season for 23/24 has 104 apps for City so far. Sneak peak at new training gear as well, I suspect. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Yesterday was this great man’s final game for us on @BBCLeeds this season, as he heads for a spell on the treatment table. As ever, a huge thank you to @kiwomya_andy for his passion, enthusiasm and insight on commentary. A true friend and complete legend. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Not bad for a first goal for your new club. Theo Robinson, take a bow #bcafc
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Mathematically, Bradford City are now safe from relegation. In the context of this season, well worth mentioning #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Bloody hell. Bradford City, eh #bcafc
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Brilliant finish from Smith #bcafc
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9 months
An utterly breathtaking encounter at VP. To draw 1-1 with Wrexham is a very strong sign of how far City have come under McDonald. Haven't quite heard an atmosphere like that in this stadium for a very long time. A definite 12th man - absolutely gripping. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Thoughts are today with the 56 lives who were sadly lost 39 years ago, and those that are still affected to this day. May they always be remembered. RIP
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Sometimes things are just meant to be. Andy Cook with a last gasp winner in front of the away end. Lovely stuff #bcafc
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As just mentioned on-air, we at @BBCWYS requested to speak with Bradford City chairman Stefan Rupp following the Mansfield defeat. Pleased to say we received response yesterday, after the open letter, that we will be able to speak with Mr. Rupp at some point next month. #bcafc
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2 years
Well that beats yesterday’s… #bbccricket
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Sadly, for now, this does mean I’ll be stepping away from the #bcafc commentary position at the end of the season, as well as The Cricket Show. It’s been a privilege to cover City over the last two seasons, an experience that has taught me so much & provided brilliant memories.
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Cook on whether he’s open to City coming forward with a new deal: “Course. I’m a footballer. I’m playing for my future as well as trying to help this club get promoted. So yeah, it would be nice. If I got offered a deal, it would be nice. It would be lovely.” #bcafc @BBCWYS
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I don’t know what to say #bcafc
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Adams on the hostile atmosphere aimed towards him by the Newport crowd: “I didn’t hear them. I was told it was going to be hostile here but I didn’t hear anything.” #bcafc
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A stand-out moment, that’s met with a round of applause, as a supporter stands up and says, “I’m sick of hearing about Wrexham and Ryan Reynolds. Do not roll out the red carpet for them.” #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Mark Hughes, Bradford City’s manager. #bcafc
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Hughes subtly revealed that Crichlow can’t now be recalled by Huddersfield Town, upon the suggestion that he’s reached a threshold of games played to keep him at City for the remainder of the season. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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“It’s an out and out shambles. The whole situation is an embarrassment to the game.” A frustrated Ryan Sparks CEO reacts to today’s decision by the FA to replay #bcafc ’s first round cup replay with Exeter, at Exeter, on Tuesday 30th November. Full interview on the way. @BBCWYS
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A bit of personal transfer news - absolutely delighted and honoured to be joining the @WYSdaily team at @BBCLeeds for the next 6 months. Completely made up, & can’t wait to get stuck in.
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Brad Halliday marks his 100th Bradford City appearance with a goal. A player who deserves that moment #bcafc
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Thoughts are today with the 56 people who went to a game of football and tragically never came home, and those who continue to suffer to this day. Always remembered. Rest in peace. #bcafc
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“My grandad was very, very fond of Stockport County and it’s a club that’s really important to my family.” A special night for the Lewis family this evening, as Harry follows in the footsteps of his grandad Ken Mulhearn. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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No doubt this season has been underwhelming and generally, City have fallen short of what was expected of them - but a lot must be said for this current run and the growth shown in such a short space of time. Credit where credit’s due, they’re absolutely fighting. #bcafc
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"Genuinely, hand on heart, January of last year, I wasn't sure I was going to play football anymore." A quite astonishing revelation from Harry Lewis. Even more so that he was convinced he was 'rubbish' when he arrived at Bradford City. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Salford away was the best performance of the season until now. That was as good as it gets away from home. Contained and controlled an in-form Gillingham. Costelloe growing into a brilliant loan addition. Stubbs + Platt dominant. Cook outstanding. #bcafc
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On a personal note, wish Harry Lewis every success moving forward. Was always a delight to deal with in the media, arguably the best player I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing. This clip, for me, will always be a highlight. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Brad Halliday’s equaliser that earned City the point they needed to confirm a play-off place #bcafc
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3 years
The end of a winless run deserves a new City shirt reveal from @kiwomya_andy . Here’s a vintage 95/96 selection from THAT Wembley final. “We needed a change today, we needed some new luck.” #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Bradford City win a sixth straight game for the first time since 1994, straddled over two seasons + two managers. Consequently, Graham Alexander becomes the first #bcafc manager to win six successive games since Trevor Cherry in 1984. Ending a 39 year record in his 8th game.
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For what it’s worth, I’m genuinely baffled by that decision. The fact that all concerned, apart from the referee, was of the opinion that it was playable says it all. No thought or concern for the supporters, especially those who’ve made the long journey. Ridiculous. #bcafc
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3 years
Oh @kiwomya_andy , how I’ve missed you #bcafc
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“Thank you to the fans for getting us back to it.” Kev McDonald full of praise for the Bradford City support who he felt played a huge part in their 1-1 with Wrexham. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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A game of importance and perspective #bcafc
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So pleased to share that this great man will be back with us in the @BBCLeeds commentary position for tomorrow’s EFL Trophy group game at Burton. Great to have you back, @kiwomya_andy . #bcafc @BBCWYS
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🚨 Antoni Sarcevic becomes Bradford City’s first summer signing. The five-time promotion winner signs an initial two-year deal, leaving Stockport County in the process. Teams back up with Alexander, whom he worked with at Fleetwood. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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"The atmosphere, the roar when I scored, it's something that I'm not really used to!" Alex Pattison on netting the match winner today. Admits he needs to work on his celebration, and you get the feeling he’ll have plenty practice. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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When you wake up and realise you’re allowed back at away games. See you at 2pm @BBCLeeds . #bcafc @BBCWYS @kiwomya_andy
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Five straight victories in all comps. Four successive clean-sheets. Three wins on the spin in the league. Two well taken goals at Priestfield. One outstanding save from Harry Lewis. City look a team reborn under Alexander. The perfect away performance. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Andy Cook told Alex Pattison that if he hadn’t scored that 2nd, he wouldn’t have spoken to him on the way home. Just those two in the car as well #bcafc
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The boyhood City fan getting his second #bcafc goal. Matty Foulds opening the scoring at Hartlepool.
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"It's just pure adrenaline, it goes right through your body!" The smile says it all. Scotty Banks on his goal that sealed the win. #bcafc @BBCWYS
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Andy Cook now into the top 10 all time leading goal scorers for Bradford City. This goal, his 19th of this season, takes him to 70 overall and 50 in the last two years. I also have him at 10 assists this season, after setting up the 4th. Superb. #bcafc
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