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.
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@mndassoc
@DarbyRimmerMND
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.
The FA and The
@premierleague
have reached an agreement to strengthen the
#EmiratesFACup
format and increase support for grassroots football.
Swipe for details ➡️
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.
“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!
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@BBCWYS
Thank you for all the kind comments and well wishes. It’s very much appreciated. It’s been a privilege covering
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these past couple of years, will certainly miss it.
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.
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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
.
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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…
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@bbctms
@BBCWYS
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.
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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.
🚨 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.”
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@BBCWYS
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.
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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
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. He’s passionate, loyal and, above all else, a great human being. He will be brilliant. Go well
@kiwomya_andy
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.
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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
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. Class
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.
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@BBCWYS
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.”
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@BBCWYS
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”
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@BBCWYS
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.
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@BBCWYS
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!
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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.
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@BBCWYS
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."
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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.
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@BBCWYS
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.
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@BBCWYS
“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.
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@BBCWYS
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.
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@BBCWYS
@DarbyRimmerMND
“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.
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@BBCWYS
“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.
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@BBCWYS
“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.
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@BBCWYS
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.
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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.
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@BBCWYS
"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.
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@BBCWYS
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.”
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@BBCWYS
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.
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@BBCWYS
"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.
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@BBCWYS
🚨 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.
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@BBCWYS
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.
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@BBCWYS
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.
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@BBCWYS
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
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.
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Sadly, for now, this does mean I’ll be stepping away from the
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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.
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.”
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@BBCWYS
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.”
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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.”
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@BBCWYS
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.
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@BBCWYS
“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
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’s first round cup replay with Exeter, at Exeter, on Tuesday 30th November. Full interview on the way.
@BBCWYS
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.
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.
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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.
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@BBCWYS
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.
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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.
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@BBCWYS
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.
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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.
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@BBCWYS
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.”
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@BBCWYS
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
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manager to win six successive games since Trevor Cherry in 1984. Ending a 39 year record in his 8th game.
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.
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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.
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@BBCWYS
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
.
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@BBCWYS
🚨 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.
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@BBCWYS
"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.
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@BBCWYS
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.
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@BBCWYS
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
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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.
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