Match Thread Most liked posts in thread: Away V Cheltenham Saturday 20th February @ 3.00pm

Sat here thinking about the last time I could run through the first 11 and not be unhappy about any one of them. Possibly GK position if I was being ultra critical.

You look at the bench-Rowe-Crankshaw to come on and affect the game when needed.

Bloody hell this current squad are without doubt the strongest we have had for years-probably since Millwall at Wembley.

We are the form team right now-when did we last say that? Under Parky I would suspect on that late run to beat Northampton at Wembley.

Imagine we do not get promoted this season, look at the spine of the squad we will be building on for next season. If we do some how get promoted this season and it is not unfeasible now to be thinking that we will have a team we can really build on quite easily. Either way next season is already looking good for us.

Absolutely feel a real connection now with the team-shame I can't express my feelings in person on match day. VP would be absolutely rocking right now-easily getting 15K plus on the back of this amazing run.

 

It's so pleasing that neither T or S talk about matching up or opposition formations. This is how we play now try and stop us.

 

You saw the way the defence celebrated every block or when the oppo shot over the bar or wide. Paudie in particular. It really matters to them to keep a clean sheet-you can see how they are working together at the back and it is a good sign of a new mindset-players throwing themselves at the ball to block shots etc.

Our midfield bossed the game today and then up top we had experience and could easily have had 4 away goals.

I like how the team decides when to attack on the break and when not to. Great calmness on the ball and belief in each other. Not seen that in years. Like you said-this is a TEAM.

 

Commentators just summed it up perfectly
“Any team that plays City will have known they’ve been in a game”
What a difference from 10 games ago.

 

I love being a City fan, I can’t think of any other club that gives the highs and lows found down at BD8.
Since the mid 80s we’ve either been world beaters or a basket case, we never have an in between dull period.
Hold on tight everyone I’m now convinced this is going to be the next hell of a ride in our rollercoaster history.

 

Meltham I love this post. This is the way it is being a Bradford City fan. Up, down, and then mainly down. But you can't give in, you can never stop hoping. My great grandad worked for Fattorini's making the FA Cup that we won in 1911. My grandad and dad were diehard City fans, through the thick and many many years of thin through the sixties. They started taking me to matches in the 70s and 80s, and we progressed a little. Like all of us, this club has become my life. No matter how well or how crap we do, this is my team and my passion until the day I die.

 

I like the look of Crankshaw he is unlucky not to be starting he is quick skilful and works hard. I think he can become a big player for us

 

Superb win

 

3 massive points.

 

Brilliant win. Cooke was outstanding, easily MOTM.

 

Observations from the away Commentators

'Bradford look as well coached a side as we've seen this season.'

'Callum Cooke has been the best player on the pitch, Bradford have just had more composure when its mattered'

 

Did anyone hear me on the radio. I think we're going to make the champions league

 

I understand what you are saying but I do think it is a bit harsh, yes. AOC has been here for nearly 3 years and for the majority of that time, we've been pretty dreadful most of the time with glimpses of mediocrity here and there. That has to be frustrating for any player, and whilst I agree the way he has handled himself at times has not done him any favours, he has still had far more good games than bad in his time here. I for one would be happy to see him still here next season, and that's coming from someone who never wanted him to play for us again immediately after armband gate.

 

Result of the season by a mile in my opinion. Very difficult place to go, and as a former defender myself, over the moon with a clean sheet there in difficult conditions

 

I don't think he's saying that. Hes not talking about a devine right, hes talking about a winning mindset. It takes time to build. It means you don't go into any game thinking 'I'd take a point here'. That isn't to say that sometimes a point isn't a good result, and its not to say we should be arrogant as such, we should just be pushing ourselves and demanding the best we can be. Thats what winners do. But it has to be earned.

 

I could highlight Cook, Cooke and Watt today but blinking eck, young Paudie.....

Captain, organising, vocal (with the referee), intelligent management of the game, solid defence led by the captain.

Lad you was with your defence outstanding

 

calmness personified. Just give them the job now !! And the US Presidency, and the head of the WTO and the job of rolling out the vaccine.

 

I mentioned this a couple of weeks back and it got a cool response, so I wonder if anyone has changed their mind. New contract for AOC anyone? Obviously on less than his current one.

 

We could be four points off the playoffs by 10pm Tuesday. Wow.