Bradford City matchday thread

Thomasfrances1 · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:58 pm Post subject:

I find it strange that Mitchell Rose hasn't been given a go, in midfield.

The problems are there for us all to see, so surely it'd would have been worth bringing him on tonight. Strange loan signing, if he's never going to feature.

Crawley69 · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:10 pm Post subject:

To be fair Bawling and Banya put a shift in when they're on. They don't have a lot of technique in their play but they work hard. Tomlin barley moves and looks uninterested. Smith should be better not sure he has the mobility to play in an out numbered midfield.

Henderson needs to shape up quickly. His dead ball crosses and corners are very good. His passing in general play is very inaccurate but tackling and defence well it looks like he just doesn't do it.

To think we sold Drurry and replaced him with Henderson

At one point he had the world at his feet literally coming through at Arsenal but he is running out of chances. If he carries on playing like he is there won't be many places to go at the end of the season.

I have some sympathy in so far he could never imagined he was joining a team that plays the way we do but even within the confines of the boot it upfield game we play he has been lacking in some fundamental areas. Embarassed

Bianchiboy · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:21 pm Post subject:

You have to hope that Bradford are one of the better teams in this league after that performance?
I fear a long season awaits us, but that is the reality of being a small club in a big league, our rapid progress was always going to catch up with us eventually.
If we can stay up it will be a job well done, anymore than that will be a bonus.

jules59 · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:39 pm Post subject:

Awful evening.We have no holding midfielder.Hard to pick out anyone who came out of the game with much credit.
Edwards should have stayed on,i just hope this is a blip,we can't afford to put up with the rubbish served up tonight.

Red, Red & Red · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:44 pm Post subject:

Peter · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:57 pm Post subject:

Some post-match reaction:

JG talking to BBC Surrey - https://audioboo.fm/boos/2407531
Bobson Bawling talking to BBC Surrey - https://audioboo.fm/boos/2407524
JG interview on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kuf20vy_fg
Bobson Bawling interview on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxUo74YjkkE

mickf · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:01 am Post subject:

What is also a worry is that we do not seem to have the wit to change during the game.
I lost count after about 5000 long balls aimed up to McCleod and I dont think he managed to get his head on one, not a real criticism of him as we should be playing the ball through for him on the ground but it seems to be a team tactic to lump it long and aimlessly?
We try a few passes across the back line and you get excited that we are trying to build an attack but then they seem to lose the will and lump it forward again. Mind our midfield are not exactly screaming for the ball from the defence?
I wont even mention the fact we are still bringing all 11 back for corners even when 3-1 down, and it is so crowded (just with Crawley players) in the 6 yard box that the Beast struggles to get to the ball.
Having said all that the last two crowds have been pathetic after a decent battling performance last Tuesday (which seems like a long time ago now!)

Alex BH · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:08 am Post subject:

I agree with regards to bring all players back for corners is too negative, especially when 3-1 down when we need to gamble.

The good thing is that we have time on our side, we're only 3 games into the league season and the transfer window is still open.

Hopefully the more the players play together the better they become.

Armchairfan · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:09 am Post subject:

I was slated a little for my comments regarding the low crowd against Swindon.Im thick skinned,I'll live.
I feel compelled to raise the issue again tonight.
People can make excuses about August traditionally being poor for crowds,and I agree......but didn't we average about 3500 last year?
I know figures can be swayed over a season due to differing away followings,but after two games we have had about 5000 through the turnstiles.
My basic mathematical skills suggest we are 1000 down (per game) on average.
Any particular reason for this?
Hopefully it won't be suggested that they are all in Spain,because they're not.

Red, Red & Red · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:10 am Post subject:

Red, Red & Red · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:12 am Post subject:

poor value for money its costly watching poor quality and Bradford are bori.g poor side wont attract floaters

Simon · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:14 am Post subject:

Peter · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:28 am Post subject:

backofthenet · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:40 am Post subject:

Deservedly beaten, but we're still 7th! (above SUFC, Doncaster, Preston, Orient amongst others)

JG can only retain/bring in the players he has the budget for.

They're young mostly and still have a lot to learn but they need our support.

Swinedon didn't have the experience/luck/guile to get past us - but Bradford did.

Well done to them and their support.

I think there will prove to be at least 4 worse teams than us.

Having said all the above, our lack of home support is embarrassing - summer holidays or not.

R,R&R and C69 - STFU or offer unconditional support.

See you both at SUFC & Norwich? Evil or Very Mad

Armchairfan · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:49 am Post subject: