The Voice - Match preview Most liked posts in thread: Bradford City vs AFC Wimbledon Saturday 24 September @ 3:00pm

He did. Must have been feeling a bit cold though, judging by the post match interview he did in his big coat.

 

I think we needed to mix up the dead ball kicks. I’m struggling to remember any time during the match where we were able to work through the thirds, instead opting to go long after 3 passes, something the Wimbledon fans picked up on.

https://stu9yearspodcastviewoffootball.blogspot.com/2022/09/progress-at-valley.html

 

Anybody else think the game plan is deliberate.

It feels like we are trying 'rope a dope'. Score early, let the other team come on to us, demoralise them and get a second 2nd half. If they equalise have confidence in the subs to get a second.

It worked against Stevenage but we messed up yesterday on account of Wimbledon being a better side than predicted leading to their equaliser and second.

 

Totally agree, what I found disappointing was after our good start where we could have been 3-0 up most could see Wimbledon getting more into the game as I posted at the time we needed another goal anyone could see the game getting away from us yet Sparkie didn't change things.
Cook was getting nothing from their CDs and as we know if Cooks not getting involved others don't step up it was no suprise when Wimbledon equalised and then went ahead but fair does Sparkie changed things and we equalised.
We have to play Cook because of his goal scoring attributes let's hope Oliver's goal gives the lad a confidence boost, he took his chance with a great header holding off the CD something Cook hadn't done all the game.
Looking at this video we were poor with regards their set piece, if you watch our defensive wall they don't jump for Chislett free kick.
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12704678/bradford-2-2-afc-wimbledon-league-two-highlights

 

Anyone get a good view of the alleged handball?

 

If only we had found his application in our junk folder...

 

That last sent is a tad obvious Park.

 

My post was not a dig at Harratt or his dad but what is needed with regards players who can't make the starting 11.
I would hope any player on the sidelines would prefer to come back into a side that is doing well rather than a team that's struggling.

 

Clever way of getting fans on your side and behind you as opposed to Harratt senior

 

I think MH has got his teeth into the job and has re-evaluated his squad. What a great position for us to be in when, if something of quality doesn't quite fit, we can replace and improve with even more quality in January.

 

https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportlatest/22641471.hughes-happy-mix-bradford-city-team-selection/

Seems like MH has now recognised that Angol is most effective when played back to goal and centrally rather than stuck out on the wing. He's the best forward we have at holding the ball and laying it off to others.
If we're playing one up top then Cooke is a shoo-in for the starting place at present. But it's good to have different options if we need to change the pattern of play up front, such as Oliver's aerial strength and Angol's close control.