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End of 09/10 Season Review
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Bantam's Beat the Best... in League Two.
Matthew Fage's Bradford Bantam's cruised to the CocaCola League 2 title after a fantastic season, performing against the odds. The Bantam's although making a swift return to League 1 were expected to miss out this season due to the financial difficulties they had experienced over their previous seasons.
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A very close league was developed at the top of the table this season, however with Bradford picking wins up against the teams in and around them they managed to steal a march on their rivals, especially local team Rotherham who went up as runners up to the Coca Cola League 2 title.
Cash strapped Bradford obtained a few accolades for their achievement in this successful domestic league season. Manager Matthew Fage obtained the manager of the year award for League 2.
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Michael Flynn who was decided the fans player of the year for 09/10 along with Anton Jongsma were nominated in the leagues best XI for the season, dominating the centre of midfield.
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Throughout the last few years Bradford City supporters have had hardly anything to be happy about with their team dropping through the leagues and gaining massive financial trouble on the way. Bringing this glimmer of hope manager Matthew Fage has been regarded as a hero in West Yorkshire.
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The Gaffer's thoughts...
"It has been a fantastic season for my team, we have achieved what i regarded as impossible at the start of the season. We obtained a great bunch of young hungry players on loan that all had points to prove, who drove us forward from day one. The acquisitions of David Enrico Somma, and Mark Burchill in January on permanent deals steered us in the right direction after a bumpy period around December time. I am ecstatic for attaining promotion at the first attempt, although the majority of the squad that achieved this will be leaving due to not renewing contracts and loan deals being returned to their contracted clubs. Therefore like last season a rebuilding process will be deployed by my team and myself all over again in an attempt to consolidate our place in Coca Cola League 1.
My main focus for this season was attempt to get in the top 3 and gain promotion, and keep the finances tight to enable the club to make profits that it greatly needs. Therefore a successful season for my attained goals and especially the fans with at last something to cheer about! I hope they will grow in numbers after last seasons success, and hopefully support the team in the masses for the next battle of League 1".
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Before posting this, i have already completed my pre season for the following season, therefore it wont be long at all until i write up my start of 10/11 season preview. Thanks for following.
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Bantam's Beat the Best... in League Two.
Matthew Fage's Bradford Bantam's cruised to the CocaCola League 2 title after a fantastic season, performing against the odds. The Bantam's although making a swift return to League 1 were expected to miss out this season due to the financial difficulties they had experienced over their previous seasons.
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A very close league was developed at the top of the table this season, however with Bradford picking wins up against the teams in and around them they managed to steal a march on their rivals, especially local team Rotherham who went up as runners up to the Coca Cola League 2 title.
Cash strapped Bradford obtained a few accolades for their achievement in this successful domestic league season. Manager Matthew Fage obtained the manager of the year award for League 2.
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Michael Flynn who was decided the fans player of the year for 09/10 along with Anton Jongsma were nominated in the leagues best XI for the season, dominating the centre of midfield.
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Throughout the last few years Bradford City supporters have had hardly anything to be happy about with their team dropping through the leagues and gaining massive financial trouble on the way. Bringing this glimmer of hope manager Matthew Fage has been regarded as a hero in West Yorkshire.
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The Gaffer's thoughts...
"It has been a fantastic season for my team, we have achieved what i regarded as impossible at the start of the season. We obtained a great bunch of young hungry players on loan that all had points to prove, who drove us forward from day one. The acquisitions of David Enrico Somma, and Mark Burchill in January on permanent deals steered us in the right direction after a bumpy period around December time. I am ecstatic for attaining promotion at the first attempt, although the majority of the squad that achieved this will be leaving due to not renewing contracts and loan deals being returned to their contracted clubs. Therefore like last season a rebuilding process will be deployed by my team and myself all over again in an attempt to consolidate our place in Coca Cola League 1.
My main focus for this season was attempt to get in the top 3 and gain promotion, and keep the finances tight to enable the club to make profits that it greatly needs. Therefore a successful season for my attained goals and especially the fans with at last something to cheer about! I hope they will grow in numbers after last seasons success, and hopefully support the team in the masses for the next battle of League 1".
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Before posting this, i have already completed my pre season for the following season, therefore it wont be long at all until i write up my start of 10/11 season preview. Thanks for following.
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cant believe i've only noticed this, will definatley be following as being a Bradford lad my self and being a season ticket holder since i was 5 , very good season and hopefuly you can follow it up and as vkoppel said, Febian Brandy will do wonders for you 
2010/2011 Preseason Review
Bantam's Battle...
After a very successful first season in League 2 obtaining promotion in the process, Bradford have had to rebuild their squad so that it is capable of competing at the higher level of League One. The vast majority of the squad has had a complete change over since last season. With vastly improved finances for the club, i was given a £925k transfer budget which i decided to change mostly to wages, as i was very impressed with the quality that was on the free list in pre season.
Finances
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With the club getting in fantastic financial shape for the first time in a vast number of years through hardly any spending on wages or transfers throughout of last season, combined with many money spinning friendlies have rectified the situation for the club. Another plus financial point is the way over average sized Valley Parade stadium that is progressively getting more full as the games go by.
Transfers
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The pick of the transfers is definitely the raiding of Peterborough United who were relegated to the same league as Bradford this season. Joe Lewis for £300k and Aaron McLean for £95k are selling the replica shirts off the shelf. Cash strapped Posh decided to transfer list there most valuable players in order to balance the books. The other outstanding signings that have stirred massive interest before the start of the new season are the likes of David Elm formally at Fulham, Liam Bridcutt formally Chelsea and Febian Brandy formally of Man Utd.
The Squad
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The predicted first XI from pre season performance and player ratings according to my coaching staff. The successful formation and tactics will be applied in the same accordance to last season.
Pre Season & Start of Season
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A very successful pre season, with the Bantams winning every pre season friendly only conceding against the strongest opposition who they played on their last friendly game. All the friendlies were arranged abroad and gained the club at least £100k for each friendly played.
A baptism of fire has been arranged for newly promoted Bradford, who are set to play local rivals Barnsley and Derby County who were both recently relegated from the Coca Cola Championship.
The Gaffer's Goals
- Secure place in Coca Cola League One.
- Go on cup run in at least 1 of the 3 domestic cups.
- Keep finances in above average condition
Dream Goal!
- Make run at the play offs
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Bantam's Battle...
In Coca Cola League One
After a very successful first season in League 2 obtaining promotion in the process, Bradford have had to rebuild their squad so that it is capable of competing at the higher level of League One. The vast majority of the squad has had a complete change over since last season. With vastly improved finances for the club, i was given a £925k transfer budget which i decided to change mostly to wages, as i was very impressed with the quality that was on the free list in pre season.
Finances
View attachment 57125
With the club getting in fantastic financial shape for the first time in a vast number of years through hardly any spending on wages or transfers throughout of last season, combined with many money spinning friendlies have rectified the situation for the club. Another plus financial point is the way over average sized Valley Parade stadium that is progressively getting more full as the games go by.
Transfers
View attachment 57129
The pick of the transfers is definitely the raiding of Peterborough United who were relegated to the same league as Bradford this season. Joe Lewis for £300k and Aaron McLean for £95k are selling the replica shirts off the shelf. Cash strapped Posh decided to transfer list there most valuable players in order to balance the books. The other outstanding signings that have stirred massive interest before the start of the new season are the likes of David Elm formally at Fulham, Liam Bridcutt formally Chelsea and Febian Brandy formally of Man Utd.
The Squad
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The predicted first XI from pre season performance and player ratings according to my coaching staff. The successful formation and tactics will be applied in the same accordance to last season.
Pre Season & Start of Season
View attachment 57126
A very successful pre season, with the Bantams winning every pre season friendly only conceding against the strongest opposition who they played on their last friendly game. All the friendlies were arranged abroad and gained the club at least £100k for each friendly played.
A baptism of fire has been arranged for newly promoted Bradford, who are set to play local rivals Barnsley and Derby County who were both recently relegated from the Coca Cola Championship.
The Gaffer's Goals
- Secure place in Coca Cola League One.
- Go on cup run in at least 1 of the 3 domestic cups.
- Keep finances in above average condition
Dream Goal!
- Make run at the play offs
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Sorry for late reply... i was doing this ^^^and do you know if the pre-season update will be tonight?
lol. And i applaud you mate, supporting your local team, and committing to them! A real football fan!
Sorry for late reply... i was doing this ^^^
And i applaud you mate, supporting your local team, and committing to them! A real football fan!
very good pre-season and hoepfully can do well this season
off topic: and thankyou, its been hard to see them falling through the ranks from the Premiership to the basement of the football league but hopefully Peter Taylor can get us some where
back on topic, you have made some good signings there and glad to see you took vkoppels idea to sign Febian Brandy
That is the best skin I have ever seen XD
Also good story
I hope thats not sarcasm, cus i really LOVE this skin XD
and cheers mate,
very good pre-season and hoepfully can do well this season
off topic: and thankyou, its been hard to see them falling through the ranks from the Premiership to the basement of the football league but hopefully Peter Taylor can get us some where
back on topic, you have made some good signings there and glad to see you took vkoppels idea to sign Febian Brandy
Ye but you have stuck with them, and thats what counts! The sign of a real fan. Im the same, however i havent seen the decline that you have, i have seen my beloved Blues in Division 2 which was not a pretty site!! Gotta take the rough with the smooth.
One of the main reasons why i chose Bradford was because i think you should be higher, with your history and fan base, so keep it up
I would have signed Brandy anyway
, he is back up for Aaron McLean and i remember you mentioning about coming to Valley Parade to see Birmingham vs. Bradford, was there too, cant remember why but i distinctly remember that match.. it was 3-1 to birmingham if im not mistaken and yeah, this may seem bias but when you get to this level, without cheating e.g. Diving which Bradford have never done (other than the odd dive by Omar Daley, who actualy got booed by the Crowd for diving XD ) it is very hard to get out of, with atrosios referees week in, week out i can still remember when Dean Windass was playing for City and he got a red card.. AFTER THE MATCH! and with some City players under rated on FM, Jon Mclaughlin has been given appearances in the last 3 appearances and has made some world class saves to keep us in the game and back on topic, hopefully you can take City back to the top
Ye i remember it too, lol. Really liked your fans, you were quite loud that day even though we came out on top. But no your right the referring level in the premiership drives me up the wall at times, so god knows what mugs are down in League 2, i dont even wana know tbh! XD
Were the same, we have the type of players that dont dive, except Bow can throw himself around a bit, and Chucho well he can't dive he just gets bullied XD
I will try my best to get you up there again
yeah, out key striker, James Hanson has gotten a few yellow cards for 'Diving' as he is very tall, so is mainly used as a target man but hes lanky too so he isnt very strong so when he goes down the referees asume he dives, and yeah we have always had a loud crowd, last week i went to Burton to watch City and we drew 1-1 and i could only hear their fans over City fans, once when they got a penalty only for super Jon McLaughlin to save a very well placed penalty and when they scored, and even when they scored, our finals were still singing and ironicly, we ws still louder than them when they scored XD the thing i like about our fans is they're Die-hard fans
Ye, well you have a large fan base, so will have a massive amount of proper fans! We have been through a lot of S*** with our board over the last few years, where many fans have refused to come down to St Andrews, now with new owners were starting to get the ground full again.
I am the sort of person that hates the likes of Wigan, Fulham, Bolton who turn up with 1 coach to a Prem game, it really does F*** me off! So like being teams like Bradford on FM because of the large 'local' fan base, and from my own experience half decent fans!
Bradford for the prem!
I am the sort of person that hates the likes of Wigan, Fulham, Bolton who turn up with 1 coach to a Prem game, it really does F*** me off! So like being teams like Bradford on FM because of the large 'local' fan base, and from my own experience half decent fans!
Bradford for the prem
!There will be no updates on this story for a few weeks, as i am approaching the end of my University Year 2 and have a lot of work to get finished and handed in.
3 weeks to go.
5 assignments to finish
+ having a life, actually attending lectures at uni which just get in the way and the last two games of the season, Burnley at Home and Bolton away.
I apologise to any eager readers of my story... the summer isn't that far away
3 weeks to go.
5 assignments to finish
+ having a life, actually attending lectures at uni which just get in the way and the last two games of the season, Burnley at Home and Bolton away.
I apologise to any eager readers of my story... the summer isn't that far away
Sorry lads, only two weeks to go now and ill get back on it.
I may squeeze in the January update for it within the 2 weeks depending on how well i do with the uni work.
iv now got only 3 assignments left to finish, and most of the way through the one, so its looking alright for a return to FM
Thanks for the interest though, and look out for an update because i may get one in