Daniel Flynn

May 2022

BIG MATCH PREVIEW: CITY v CARLISLE

The Bantams welcome Carlisle United this weekend for our final clash of the 2021/22 season, with action getting underway at 3.00pm in Sky Bet League Two.

In honour of the 1985 Valley Parade Fire Disaster, in which 56 supporters lost their lives, the match will mark the club's annual memorial fixture.

City will look to end the season on a high in order to carry momentum over to next season and will be spurred on by last weekend’s emphatic 4-1 win away to promotion-chasing Sutton United.

Carlis

April 2022

OPPOSITION GUIDE: BRISTOL ROVERS

The Bantams are on the road again this Saturday, making the long trip south to play Bristol Rovers in a Sky Bet League Two clash set for 3.00pm.

City make the trip to the Memorial Stadium to face one of the most in-form teams in the division.

The Gas had won four-consecutive matches before suffering a shock defeat to Carlisle United last weekend.

It was last-gasp heartbreak for the Bantams when the sides met in West Yorkshire. Brett Pitman headed home in the 90th minute, drawing them level fo

March 2022

CITY DISPATCH OF LEAGUE LEADERS

Mark Hughes earned his first win as City manager - with a hard-fought 2-0 victory at Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green Rovers.

Second-half goals from Callum Cooke and Andy Cook ensured the Bantams took all three points from the New Lawn, for the first time ever.

The first-half proved a cagey affair, with chances falling for both sides but nothing extremely clear cut.

Yann Songo’o was firstly forced to head the ball into touch when a dangerous cross from Nicky Cadden sought out Matty Ste

February 2022

HUGHES HUNGRY FOR SUCCESS

New City manager Mark Hughes is ready for a return to matchday action, and is craving the adrenaline Saturday will bring, ahead of his first game in charge against Mansfield Town.

A near-four-year absence from football drew to a close this morning as the former Premier League boss took the reins at the Utilita Energy Stadium, and will take to the dugout for the first time as City chief against the Stags.

Hughes is looking forward to getting started at City, and spoke of his delight at a press

January 2022

ADAMS SLAMS ERRORS FOLLOWING CRAWLEY DEFEAT

Derek Adams slammed the manner of the goals conceded by City, as they fell to a 2-1 defeat in injury time to Crawley Town.

Two second-half goals from the Reds condemned the Bantams to their second league defeat of the season.

Adams insisted that it was the manner of the goals, rather than the goals themselves, that frustrated him the most.

He said: “The way we lost the goals, the manner in which we did not defend our back area, it is not the first time it has happened this season.

“We should

January 2022

WALKER COMFORTABLE WITH WHAT TO EXPECT

New signing Jamie Walker insists is comfortable with the weight of expectation, ahead of the prospect of his City debut at home to Salford City tomorrow.

Walker joined the club on loan this week, after an agreement was struck with parent club Heart of Midlothian for his services until the end of the season.

The 28-year-old understands the pressure of playing in front of a large crowd, having come from a club with big expectations, and is looking to use his experience to hit the ground running

Daniel Flynn's Sports Journalism blog • March 2022

FOREST GREEN’S SLUMP CONTINUES

The Greens, now winless in six, have hit a stumbling block since the turn of the year, with Mark Hughes’ first win as Bradford boss adding to their misery.

While they still boast an eight-point lead at the top of the table, Forest Green’s form will be a source of real concern for boss Rob Edwards.

The Greens job is Edwards’ first in management, having earnt his stripes at youth level as head coach of England under-16’s and most recently Wolves’ under-23 side.

A dominant start to the season op

Daniel Flynn's Sports Journalism blog • February 2022

MARKED MAN: BRADFORD CITY APPOINT MARK HUGHES

Mark Hughes OBE takes the reins at Bradford City just over a week after Derek Adams’ departure.

The former Wales and Manchester City manager signs a two-and-a-half-year deal with The Bantams, tying him to the West Yorkshire club until the summer of 2024.

On arrival, Hughes said: “I am here for a reason, I am here to make Bradford City a team that people want to come and watch – and are proud to watch.

“We just want to move the club – and everybody with it – forward, and we hope we can have th

February 2022

WATT ROUSED FOR ‘FEISTY’ AFFAIR

Elliot Watt is hoping City's sell-out away support can help them return to winning ways at Harrogate Town on Saturday.

Town completed the double over the Bantams last year, albeit behind closed doors, and midfielder Watt is hoping the introduction of fans to the occasion will make the difference.

City will be followed north by close to supporters, and Watt believes their presence will give the tie more edge.

He said: “We lost home and away last season to them, but our fans will get behind us

December 2021

ANGOL FRUSTRATED BY FA CUP EXIT

Goal-scorer Lee Angol was frustrated by the Bantams' Emirates FA Cup exit, after a third-and-final first-round clash with Exeter City.

The Bantams conceded two second-half goals at St James Park to seal their FA Cup fate in Devon.

Angol stressed his disappointment at the result, as well as City’s second-half performance and failure to capitalise on the early goal.

He said: “It is frustrating. We do it to ourselves as a team. We are good enough to beat anyone and just shoot ourselves in the fo