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December Results:

English Premier League
Bradford City 2-1 Middlesbrough (Etuhu, Jenssen - Mescheryakov OG)
Bradford face a challanging home game against Boro and after only 53 seconds are 0-1 down when Mescheryakov nods into his own net following a corner, City find start pushing forward and create a few chances before eventually pulling level on 11 mins when Etuhu is played in for a simple finish.On 26 mins City loose Costa to injury which is a massive blow, Its level at the break.City control the second half and finally get ahead on 60 mins when Jenssen powers home from just outside the box.On 68 mins Mescheryakov goes off injured and Boro really push for a leveler, Richaud plays well in goal and Onuoha and Franca hold firm in defence for a massive 3 points for City.
MOM - Ruben Yttergard Jenssen (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bristol City 0-1 Bradford City (Etuhu)
Bradford head to Bristol in what will be a close match, On 9 mins Etuhu is found in space for a simple finish, Both teams struggle to get going and the whistle goes for half time in what is so far a very poor match.Second half is more of the same, Neither side create much but on 65 mins Ceravolo earns a spot kick but he fails to convert it, Bradford cruise to victory in what is the worst game of the season so far for us, However we didnt conceed which is rare for us.
MOM - Nedum Onuoha (Bradford City)

English Premier League
West Brom 4-1 Bradford City (Wood, Djourou, Kaboul, Elliot OG - Costa)
City play West Brom and are without Richaud in net, Giving a first start to Elliot who is at best a championship keeper, On 3 mins its 1-0 when Wood finds space in the City box for a simple finish.The lead us doubled on 28 mins when Djourou heads home from a corner, On 45+1 another corner comes in and Kaboul powers home the header.On 53 mins another corner swings into the box and this time Elliot puts a Kaboul header into his own net.Costa pulls one back on 61 mins with a fine run and shot, City push for more and hammer the West Brom goal but look so weak at the back without Richaud they could have conceeded 10 goals here today.
MOM - Scott Carson (West Brom)

English Premier League
Bradford City 2-1 Birmingham (Costa, Conceicao - Mattock OG)
Bradford host Birmingham in what will be another tight game, Richaud is back in goal which is a massive boost for City, City eventually take the lead after alot of pressure when Costa fires home from just outside the box to make it 1-0.On 33 mins a cross is turned into his own net by Mattock and its all level at the break.On 62 mins Obertan goes off injured and on comes Conceicao, Conceicao nets a wonderful freekick 70 mins, A screamer that leaves the keeper no chance.Birmingham push but City hold firm and pick up a nice win.
MOM - Chris Kirkland (Birmingham)

English Premier League
Tottenham 3-0 Bradford City (Palacios, Dzeko, Defoe)
City face a massive task when they travel to London to play Spurs and find themselves 1-0 down after only 7 mins when Palacios smashes home from outside the box.The lead is doubled on 22 mins when Dzeko powers home a header from a Bentley corner.On 45 mins a Defoe effort somehow finds its way past Richaud in the City goal and its looking bad for City.Second half City hold onto the ball abit better and limit Spurs chances but dont really create a chance of note of their own, Spurs dominated the game and left City with no chance at all after that first half.
MOM - Wilson Palacios (Tottenham)

English Premier League
Blackburn 0-2 Bradford City (Ceravolo, Jennsen)
City take on bottom of the league Blackburn which leaves City feeling very confident of taking something from this game, After Costa earns a spot kick on 24 mins the ball is handed to Ceravolo who smashes it home for 1-0, His first goal in 865 mins after such a amazing start to the season he has really crumbled which is why he moved out onto the right with Etuhu playing the loan striker role.City hold on for the first half and kick off the second half in a strong fashion, They get a second goal on 54 mins when Jenssen powers home from 25 yards out leaving Robinson helpless.City control the rest of the match and take another massive 3 points here.
MOM - Ruben Yttergard Jenssen (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bradford City 3-1 Manchester City (Costa, Etuhu, Fleck - Dos Santos)
Bradford go from playing bottom of the league to top of the league Manchester City and the first half is poor but its City who finally get ahead on 35 mins when Dos Santos finds himself abit of space to drill the ball home from a tight angle.Second half kicks off and Bradford pile forward looking for a leveler and eventually get it when Costa is sent through by Etuhu before curling it into the bottom corner on 58 mins.Bradford continue to push and on 82 mins take the lead, Etuhu picked out by Costa in space for a simple finish, As Man City push for a leveler a long ball from the back finds Fleck going down the left, He cuts inside and drills the ball home for 3-1 on 87 mins.
MOM - Douglas Costa (Bradford City)

Managers Player of the Month - Douglas Costa - 3 goals for the attacking midfielder, Hes playing amazing this season and currently has 12 goals in 18(1) in the league with 5 assists, Etuhu also had a decent month, Hes not the best but with Fleck, Costa, Jenssen, Obertan he will get chances and does know where the goal is.Franca picked up Young player of the month for us making it 4/5, The youth in our ranks is clearly impressive.

Overview of the Month - A massive month for us, Just amazing 5 wins and 2 losses, Won manager of the month too something i didnt think i would do at all this season, The win over Man City was amazing, We seem to have found our feet again at home, The Spurs loss hurt but they're a strong side, The West Brom loss i put down to not having a decent backup keeper something i'm looking into now the transfer window is open.

Joe Mattock has been signed up now, Still yet to decide if i want Fleck yet, My board have given me another 15 million in transfer funds after increase in finacial income which is nice, Taking my funds to 30 million but i wont be spending much of it, I did look into signing Alan Dzagoev from Dinamo Kiev but they wanted 28.5 million for him which is way out of my price range right now.
 
Some great results, your wining home and away which is fantastic, good signing in Mattock as well
 
fantastic read mate, keep it up
are you still using the same tactics u mentioned in ur first season
 
Some really impressive results there mate, Keep it up :)
 
s7eve said:
fantastic read mate, keep it up
are you still using the same tactics u mentioned in ur first season
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Most of it is the same s7eve, Only change is both MC's are now box to box midfielders, AMC is advanced playmaker set to attack, Ofcourse some of the player instructions have changed but thats all based on who i have playing.Everyone else has the same role as before and it seems to be working well in terms of attacking.I was never going to be the strongest in defence in my first season so i made sure my attack was strong enough to get me through the season.

Only one real signing in the window for us, Jack Wilshere joining from Arsenal for 1.8 million, One of the hot prospects in the Arsenal team and he has never played a game for them since i started the game, they just let him rot and sent him out on loan,I was linked with him even though i really wasnt in the market for a new attacking midfielder but when i saw he was transfer listed and has stats better than Fleck plus can play all across midfield i decided to pick him up.

Transfers:
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January Results:

FA Cup 3rd Round
Arsenal 2-1 Bradford City (Richaud OG, Leon - Garvan)
Bradford are handed a challanging 3rd round tie away to Arsenal and after only 48 seconds are behind, A Fabregas corner is headed by Sagna and Richaud can do nothing but put it in his own net.City pull level on 9 mins when Garvan making a rare start for the club nets a fine solo effort, Finishing from just outside the box.The rest of the first half is very close and its all level at the break, Second half starts off with City attacking but no goal, Arsenal attack and on 73 mins sadly fall behind when Leon is found in space outside the box and he just lashes it home.City try and get level but dont really create a clear cut chance.Not too fussed about going out but we lost Richaud for 6-8 weeks which is a massive blow.
MOM - Owen Garvan (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Everton 2-0 Bradford City (Ashton, Kallstrom)
Bradford face Everton and go behind early on again when Ashton powers home a header from point blank range on 2 mins.The rest of the half is really close and City have a few good chances to pull level but just cant get it in the net.Second half starts badly for City when Etuhu goes off injured after 48 mins, On 66 mins a swift counter from Everton puts City 2-0 down, A long ball picking out Kallstrom who just picks his spot.City do try and get a goal but really without Etuhu had no really frontman, Anichebe just didnt cut it, He hasnt played much though so i cant blame him.
MOM - Kim Kallstrom (Everton)

English Premier League
Bradford City 2-1 Sunderland (Ceravolo, Costa - Estrela OG)
Bradford host Sunderland and really go for it from the kickoff, Creating a few chances before finally getting the lead on 18 mins when Ceravolo is played through by Conceicao and he fires it home for 1-0.The rest of the half is very close but come half time Bradford are ahead and look good value for that lead.Second half starts aweful when a cross is turned into his own net by backup keeper Estrela, Not the way we wanted to start the half, City do push to get level and on 55 they do just that, Ceravolo nods it down and Costa fires home from outside on the volley.Sunderland do push for a leveler but City hold firm at the back, Onuoha and Mescheryakov really performed in this match, Covering for Estrela and helping City to 3 points.
MOM - Fabio Ceravolo (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Chelsea 1-0 Bradford City (Hunt)
Another massive task for City as they head down to play Chelsea, Again its that early goal that costs City, Hunt again scoring past City after only 3 mins, Firing home from just inside the box.The rest of the half is more Chelsea but City look threatening on the counter but are behind at the break.Second half is more of the same as both teams create chances but both keepers perform well and it ends 1-0, On another day City could have had something from this game but as it is they find themselves on the end of a defeat.
MOM - Frank Lampard (Chelsea)

Managers Player of the Month - Cherubin Estrela - The backup keeper gets it this month, He has'nt played at all for us since joining and has been on loan twice and only played 4 games, He came in to face Chelsea and Everton away and played well, Had 1 bad mistake against Sunderland but we won the game, Against Chelsea he really shined.

Overview of the Month - Out of the FA Cup but really staying up is all that matters this season, 2 away defeats but they were to strong teams, The win over Sunderland was really nice, 3 points from 9 is'nt too bad considering the teams i had to play.

League Table:
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February Results:

English Premier League:
Bradford City 2-3 Burnley (Costa, Wilshere - Brown, Baysse, Derbyshire)
Bradford play hosts to Burney who outplayed City last time the two sides met but this time its City who get off to a flyer, Costa opening the scoring with a curling effort on 3 mins.The lead is gone on 13 mins when Brown powers home from just inside the box.Burnley grab the lead on 40 mins when Baysse scores a fine header.On 55 mins Burnley double the lead when Derbyshire is found unmarked in space and stabs the ball home.Wilshere pulls one back for City on 74 mins, A delightful effort from the new signing, Firing home from 25 yards.City push for a leveler but Burnley hold strong and pick up a massive 3 points.
MOM - Paul Baysse (Burnley)

English Premier League
West Ham 2-3 Bradford City (Cathcart, Stearman - Costa(2), Ceravolo)
Bradford head to London to face West Ham as they look to bounce back from a poor performance against Burnley.On 21 mins City take the lead through a Costa, A near post tap in after good work from Ceravolo.West Ham try and get level before the break but its 0-1 at halftime, The lead is doubled on 51 mins when Costa fires home from 20 yards out and on 58 mins its 0-3, Ceravolo played through for the most simple of finishes.On 72 mins West Ham ****** a goal, A inswinging corner is headed home by Cathcart, A mistake from Jenssen hands West Ham a penalty on 90+1 that Stearman coverts but thats the last action of the game.
MOM - Douglas Costa (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bradford City 0-0 Aston Villa
Bradford host high flyers Villa and the match starts off really slowly, City create a few chances with fail to make them pay, On 32 mins Onuoha hands Villa a spot kick but Young hits it straight at Estrela, City push for a goal before the break but it doesnt come.Second half is really close and both sides have chances to pick up the points but the final whistle comes and a draw is probably a fair result.
MOM - Tim Krul (Aston Villa)

English Premier League
Arsenal 2-1 Bradford City (Vela, Eduardo, s/o Clichy - Onuoha)
Another massive takes awaits City in London and after only 2 mins City are behind when Vela's pace proves too much for City and he calmly finishes, The lead is doubled on 13 mins when Eduardo nods home from a Fabregas corner.City pull one back on 34 mins when Onuoha is picked out by a Nikolov corner and he powers the header home.The second half is really close and City create a few chances and when Clichy is sent off on 79 mins, City really hammer forward looking for a last gasp leveler but they fail to score the goal they deserved.
MOM - Nedum Onuoha (Bradford City)

Managers Player of the Month - Douglas Costa - Another 3 goals for the attacking midfielder, He's yet to have a poor performance for the club, Best 3.5 million i've ever spent.Another young player of the month award for us making it 6 out of 7 so far this season, I dont think anyone else has a young player in the EPL.

Overview of the Month - The loss to Burnley was hard to take but they deserved the win, The win over West Ham was massive although we made it hard for ourselves, A draw with Villa was ok although we deserved more and the loss to Arsenal was harsh on us, A draw would have been the fair result but thats football.No home win this month but we are still sitting a solid 11th in the league another 10-15 points should see us safe and then we can push on and see what our final position is.


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March Results:

English Premier League
Bradford City 4-1 Bolton (Ceravolo(4) - Caffa)
Bradford face struggling Bolton and start off well until a Caffa cross loops over Richaud in the City net to give Bolton a shock lead.The lead is gone on 19 mins when Ceravolo latches onto a through ball and calmly slots it home.Just before the break City grab the lead, A fine header from Ceravolo on 43 mins.The second half is all City and on 61 mins Ceravolo completes his hattrick, Powering home from just inside the box.Ceravolo goes on a darting run on 85 mins and fires the ball home for 4-1.
MOM - Fabio Ceravolo (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Manchester United 2-0 Bradford City (Rooney(2))
Bradford face a tough task in Manchester United but for most of the first half they hold their own against them, The lead goes to United on 40 mins when Rooney pounces on a mistake from Mescheryakov and drills the ball home.Second half is also very close but a corner on 68 mins finds Rooney and he nods the ball home from close range.City push forward but nothing goes right for them infront of goal.
MOM - Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)

English Premier League
Bradford City 1-1 Liverpool (Randall - Mirallas)
Bradford host Liverpool who will be looking for revenge after the bad loss to City last time they met, The first half is very close but its City who grab the lead on 40 mins when Randall smashes home from outside the box to give City the lead.Second half is close aswell and both teams look threatening going forward and on 72 mins its all level, Mirallas scoring a bullet from 20 yards out leaving Richaud with no chance.Both teams go for the winner but it ends level, Its another point closer to survival for City.
MOM - Sergey Krivets (Liverpool)

English Premier League
Newcastle 2-3 Bradford City (Ranger, Kuyt - Ceravolo(2), Garvan)
High flying Newcastle are the hosts for City and the match is very close early on with both sides feeling each other out, On 31 mins City are handed a spot kick and Ceravolo steps up to hammer the ball home for 0-1.The lead is doubled on 35 mins when Ceravolo stabs home from point blank range and City are in total control.Second half kicks off and its all City and its soon 0-3 when Garvan is found on the edge of the box and he lashes it home.Newcastle look lost but grab a goal on 84 mins through Ranger, Powering home a header from close range and on 86 mins a corner picks out Kuyt who nods home to make it 2-3 and its back against the walls for City in the last few mins but they hold on for 3 points.
MOM - Fabio Ceravolo (Bradford City)

Managers Player of the Month - Fabio Ceravolo - 6 goals for the striker who has bounced back of late having gone so long without a goal for a long period of time, He dominated Bolton and was the heart of everything against Newcastle.

Overview of the Month - A massive win over Bolton was a great way to start the month, The loss to United was alittle poor but we didnt get going in that one, A draw with Liverpool was great 4 points from 6 against the current league champions, Then a massive win over Newcastle to finish the month of was just a great all round performance although the 2 late goals are abit worrying.


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April Results:

English Premier League
Bradford City 1-1 West Brom (Etuhu - Morrison)
Bradford City host West Brom in a tough match, Both clubs go for it but neither side create much in the first half and its all level at the break.Second half starts off alot better than the first and on 56 mins City grab the lead when Etuhu drills home from close range.West Brom really push for a leveler but City look strong at the back but one moment of madness in 90 mins allows Morrison to convert a corner.
MOM - James Morrison (West Brom)

English Premier League
Bradford City 1-2 Fulham (Jenssen - Dembele(2))
Bradford host strugglers Fulham in another home time and its a close game until Dembele puts Fulham ahead with a fine strike on 16 mins.City push forward and create chance after chance before finally getting level on 45 mins when Jenssen hammers home from outside the box.Second half Fulham hit City straight from the kickoff and Dembele scores again, A close range header making it 1-2.City continue to push for a leveler but Fulham clear everything that City throw at them.
MOM - Moussa Dembele (Fulham)

English Premier League
Middlesbrough 0-2 Bradford City (Etuhu, Garvan)
Having picked up only 1 point from 2 home games City are in a slump but face a Boro side who are struggling for points too, The first half is very close as both sides feel each other out as the lack of confidence shows through.Second half is alittle better and we finally see a goal on 54 mins when Etuhu is found in space and slams the ball home for 0-1.The second goal comes on 77 mins Garvan hitting a bullet from just outside the box as City look to have turned a corner in this one.Boro just crumble and the rest of the game plays out easy for City.
MOM - Owen Garvan (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bradford City 5-0 Bristol City (Garvan, Ceravolo(2), Etuhu, Costa)
Bradford have another clash with a struggling side and this time they get off to a good start when Garvan nets a simple back post finish to settle City on 14 mins.On 21 mins Ceravolo doubles that lead with a powerful strike from just outside the box.Bristol offer nothing in terms of attacking football and its 2-0 at the break.Second half starts of slow but on 68 mins Ceravolo nets his second of the game with a close range finish.On 71 mins Etuhu continues his good scoring form with a cross that loops over the keeper for 4-0.The final action of the game comes on 90+1 a moment of magic from Costa, A 30 yard bullet that flys into the top corner giving City a massive win.
MOM - Fabio Ceravolo (Bradford City)

Managers Player of the Month - Kelvin Etuhu - 3 goals for striker, Filling in for a injured Wilshere on the right he proved he can still do the job in the City side, Garvan also had a strong month coming in for Randall.

Overview of the Month - Started off poor with a draw to West Brom and then a loss to Fulham but we bounced back after that with 2 massive wins, Scoring 7 goals in 2 games and not conceeding, A decent enough month but our home for slipped alittle at the start.

May Results:

English Premier League
Birmingham 1-4 Bradford City (Ridgewell - Etuhu(3), Garvan)
Another close game awaits City as they face Birmingham and after 8 mins a Etuhu header puts City ahead.The lead is doubled on 17 mins when Etuhu is again found in space and he just slams the ball home for 0-2.His hattrick is complete on 19 mins when he nods home from close range.City are cruising but Birmingham grab one back in 34 mins when Ridgewell heads home from a corner.The second half is really slow with no chances created of note until Garvan is found in space on 77 mins and curles the ball home for 1-4.
MOM - Kelvin Etuhu (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bradford City 2-4 Tottenham (Jenssen, Etuhu - Defoe(2), Bentley, Mordic)
Bradford's last game of the season is a massive task when they host top of the league Tottenham, A win for Spurs will see them champions.The match is close but Spurs are really hammering forward and on 30 mins Defoe scores a fine poachers effort, On 40 mins its 0-2 Defoe again found unmarked for another simple goal.On 45+5 Jenssen drills home a layoff from Randall for 1-2.Second half starts off fast and on 49 mins Bentley hammers home a freekick to restore Tottenham's 2 goal cushion, On 56 mins a Mordic bullet seals the win for Spurs.Etuhu again finds the net on 58 mins with a fine header.The rest of the match see's Spurs just play out for the win and the title is going to London.
MOM - Jermain Defoe (Tottenham)

Managers Player of the Month - Kelvin Etuhu - Another 4 goals for the striker, Had a great end to the season for us, Noone else even game close to taking it from him.

Overview of the Month - Another away win and a great performance but another home loss although it was against a Spurs side that have dominated the league this season.

End of season review to follow.

 
Season overview - Overall a great season for us, Finishing a impressive 12th on 55 points which is alot better than i ever expected, At the start of the season i would have laughed if i was told i would finish level on points with Manchester United and only below them thanks to a 3 goal difference, The key for us was going forward, The single striker with 3 attacking midfielders worked wonders and next season i will be looking to add to that with a few improvments.

Final League Table:
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Players Review:

Ilyes Richaud - The young keeper had a amazing season and its really coming into his own in the City net, Currently the Captain at the tender age of 19, Played his heart out and picked up 1 MOM award in his star performance against Liverpool, Average rating of 7.00.

Georgi Nikolov - The regen never settled in England all season but that did'nt stop him performing amazing for the club, Winning young player of the month 4 times, Scored 2 goals and picked up 9 assists with 1 MOM award, Average rating of 6.85.

Joe Mattock - A solid season for the defender, Not the best going forward but thats how i play my fullbacks, Only picked up 1 assist but defended well, Average rating of 6.93.

Sergey Mescheryakov - The young CB had a solid season, Picked up 2 young player of the month awards himself and was a beast at the back, Average rating of 6.86.

Nedum Onuoha - The heart of the defence, very impressive player, Scored 2 goals, 4 assists and picked up 3 MOM awards, Average rating of 6.94.

Owen Garvan - Was used more as backup but performed better than Randall this season, 5 goals and 1 MOM award, Average of 7.10.

Ruben Yttergard Jenssen - The heart of the midfield, A solid signing who is attracting alot of interest from big clubs, Scored 7 goals and picked up 5 assists with 2 MOM awards and played every game in the league, Average rating of 7.05.

John Fleck - A interesting season for Fleck, Normally a free scoring midfielder had to play out left, Scored only twice in 32 games with 5 assists, Average rating of 6.89.

Kelvin Etuhu - A player i thought was out of his depths in the Premier League proved me wrong, Scored 12 goals in 24 games, Picked up 6 assists and 1 MOM, Average rating of 7.11.

Douglas Costa - The player to watch in the City team without a doubt, Dominated match after match, 17 goals in 34 games, 8 assists and 4 MOM awards, Average rating of 7.22.

Fabio Ceravolo - A striker fit for any Premier League side and is getting noticed now, Scored a impressive 22 goals in 38 games, 11 assists and 7 MOM awards, Was named player of the season but for me Costa was, Average rating of 7.19.

Other Players:

Mark Randall - Started more than Garvan but was not as impressive, Only scored 1 goal and got 3 assists, Average rating of 6.80.

Key Player:

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Second season is up and coming and here is the expectations and budget given by the board, Also upgrading the stadium which will cost 15 million or so, Youth and Training academy also getting upgraded at 500k each.

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I'll update once the first month is over but theres 2 massive signings for City, One i have been after since last season and one who is just a legend but more of that later.
 
Great season, push for top 10 next season with that budget me thinks, what was you attendances like?
 
Only a 22,120 all seater right now, Last season average attendance was 20,000 roughly, Current season has already sold out season tickets (16795), Current expansion will add another 10864 which is needed as we are still growing in size as a club.
 
Well, The season is underway and City are building a strong team, Mescheryakov has been replaced at CB by Leonardi who is on his way to being better than Onuoha and hes still only 19.City have struggled to keep hold of the key players this season turning down big bids from big clubs and it has unsettled a few of them.None of them have been allowed to leave as we are building something special here and the signings we have made add to that.

City's first move on the transfer window was to welcome John Fleck to the club after his loan spell, He will only play as backup but its not bad backup to have.City splashed the cash on the player Berry chased all last season, Alan Dzagoev joining from Dinamo Kiev for 18 million, He will be taking Costa's place in AMC with Costa moving out left.The next move was to welcome a English legend to the City ranks, A 36 year old Frank Lampard joining for free from Chelsea, 59k a week was too good Lamps to turn down.

Other club news, Sergio Conceicao has finally retired at the grand old age of 39 but made a big impact on Berry in his time at the club so he is welcomed with open arms as the new Bradford City assistant manager, Another big name joins the coaching staff in Michael Owen who joins Patrick Berger on the coaching staff at City.

Frank Lampard:
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Alan Dzagoev:
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Transfers:
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August Results:

English Premier League
Aston Villa 0-3 Bradford City (Jenssen, Dzagoev, Costa)
Bradfords first game of the season is away to Villa, City are confident after preseason and come into this game looking for something, The match is back and forth at start but on 30 mins Jenssen sends the City fans into rapture with a powerful finish from the left of the box.On 39 mins its 0-2 when new man Dzagoev nets his first for the club a bullet from 20 yards out.The second half is alot of Villa pushing and City defending but defending very well and the match slows down towards the end which allows Costa to burst down the left and drill the ball home from a tight angle on 90+1.
MOM - Ruben Yttergard Jenssen (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bradford City 2-0 Sunderland (Ceravolo, Dzagoev)
Bradford face Sunderland in the first home game of the season, A massive game for City as they want to kick of well infront of the home fans, The first half is very close and both sides are going for it but both keepers are playing amazing pulling of some wonderful saves and its level at the break.Second half is close again but a mistake in the Sunderland defence hands City a spot kick on 57 mins that Ceravolo steps up to slam home.Sunderland hammer forward looking for a leveler but Richaud and Onuoha are having a blinder for City, City again get a late goal to settle the game, Dzagoev smashing home from a Etuhu cross and its 2 in 2 for the new signing.
MOM - Nedum Onuoha (Bradford City)

League Cup 2nd Round
Port Vale 2-8 Bradford City (Liversedge, Malbon - Dzagoev(4), Costa, Ceravolo, Fleck(2))
Bradford head to league 2 Port Vale and decide not to rest anyone, We want to keep this run going and on 3 mins a 20 yarder from Dzagoev flys home, On 24 mins a corner finds Liversedge who powers it home for 1-1.City decide to go attacking and it pays off when Costa fires them ahead again on 30 mins drilling the ball home from the left of the area.On 32 mins its 1-3 when Ceravolo gets in on the act with a towering header from a Dzagoev cross.On 37 mins Dzagoev hits another 20 yarder for 4-1 and on 45 mins Dzagoev gets his hattrick with a real cheeky lob.On 46 mins Malbon hits a 25 yarder into the top corner for 2-5, Fleck replaces Ceravolo on 68 mins and on 72 mins he is picked out by Dzagoev for a simple tap in, On 77 Dzagoev gets himself another goal from 30 yards out and just to make sure he sets up Fleck for number 8 on 86 mins, A simple finish for the Scot.Dzagoev ran the show with 4 goals and 3 assists, Managed to get himself a rating of 10.
MOM - Alan Dzagoev (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bradford City 5-1 Tottenham (Costa, Jenssen, Ceravolo(3) - Baan)
Bradford welcome defending champions Tottenham, City are feeling confident and on 12 mins Costa again nets coming in from left and curling it into the bottom corner after a Ceravolo shot was parried.On 24 mins Baan gets onto a Bentley corner to level things up.City push forward and on 38 mins are back ahead when Jenssen finds abit of space on the edge of the area and drills it hard and low for 2-1.On 41 mins a long ball upfield finds Ceravolo who spins the Spurs defender and runs through for 3-1.Second half is all City and on 66 mins Ceravolo latches onto a good ball from Nikolov and drills it home.Spurs have come up against a City side that is going to score goals this season and on 86 mins Ceravolo completes his hattrick with a fine header from point blank range.
MOM - Fabio Ceravolo (Bradford City)

Managers Player of the Month - Alan Dzagoev - What a impact the Russian has made since joining the club, Scored 2 in the league with 2 assists, 4 in the cup and 3 assists, Quality signing and at 18 million for a player who is still only 24 is cheap in todays market.Ceravolo also had a amazing month netting 5 goals in all competitions and ofcourse Costa who picked up player of the month for August while Richaud was named young player of the month.

Overview of the Month - Hammered Villa away from home and scored freely, Had a harder time against Sunderland but we took it to them in the second half and when Spurs came to town they were totally dominated by us.The win over Vale was nice too, Expected but nice to score so many and see Dzagoev pick up a rating of 10 made it even better.
 
Blimey, blitzing start to the league, Dzagoev and Ceravolo are really taking you places, hopefully you can sustain form like this in the coming months.
 
Is Dzagoev a god anywhere?? :D


Ps, If not he should be ;)
 
Septemer Results:

English Premier League
Bolton 0-4 Bradford City (Costa, Dzagoev(2), Ceravolo)
Bradford head to Bolton looking to continue the amazing start to the season, They attack from the off and get ahead on 12 mins, Costa played in down the left and he makes no mistake.Bolton push forward but City are solid at the back and just before the break Dzagoev scores a peace from the edge of the box to sent City 0-2 up on 44 mins.The second half see's City in cruise control and its just a matter of by how many goals they win now, On 77 mins in form striker Ceravolo gets himself on the scoresheet netting from close range.The final goal of the game comes on 85 mins and it could only be one man, Dzagoev hitting a powerful effort from inside the box leaving the keeper no chance.
MOM - Alan Dzagoev (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bradford City 2-2 Stoke (Ceravolo(2) - Djuric(2))
Bradford host Stoke in what should be a simple win for the hosts and when Ceravolo puts them ahead on 10 mins with a powerful header its looking like it.The lead is gone on 18 mins though a wonderful solo effort from Djuric levels it up.City go ahead again on 24 mins as Ceravolo continues his fine run of goals getting in down the right for a simple finish.City cruise to half time with the lead and control the second half until 76 mins when Djuric nets his second of the game with another wonderful effort leaving Richaud no chance.Both sides go for a winner but it ends level.
MOM - Milan Djuric (Stoke)

League Cup 3rd Round
Stoke 1-4 Bradford City (Gamst Pedersen - Ceravolo(2), Etuhu, Costa)
For the second time in a week City face Stoke and its Stoke who push forward early and on 28 mins disaster for the City fans, Alan Dzagoev is injured and things get worse on 36 mins when Gamst Pedersen is found in space and stabs the ball home from close range.City push forward but its 1-0 at the break.The second half is close early on but City get a deserved leveler on 68 mins and with Dzagoev off theres only one man for the job, Ceravolo stabbing in punt upfield from Onuoha for 1-1.Both sides push for the winner but this one is heading to extra time.Extra time starts off well for City and on 103 get a deserved lead Ceravolo again netting against Stoke with a fine solo effort after a long ball from Leonardi.On 105+1 Etuhu cuts in down the right and hammers the ball home from a tight angle.The second half is just control for City but on 112 mins Costa ends all hopes for Stoke with a fine solo effort.
MOM - Fabio Ceravolo (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bradford City 1-0 Chelsea (Etuhu)
Bradford face top of the league Chelsea in what will be a tight game, The match is end to end with chance after chance being created and its City who look most likely to score but at the break its all level thanks to Cech who has been amazing.Second half is more of the same and this match is just back and forth a real gem of a game, The lead is broke on 68 mins when Ceravolo goes through and hammers the ball against Cech but it rebounds straight to Etuhu who hammers it home for 1-0.Chelsea push forward but City are not going to sit back they too look to attack and this game ends 1-0 but it could have been any score.
MOM - Petr Cech (Chelsea)

Managers Player of the Month - Fabio Ceravolo - Another massive month for the Italian 5 goals taking his tally up to 10 goals in 8 games in all competitions, Got to give Etuhu a mention too the player has performed season after season when called upon and while his stats may not be the best he gets those important goals when needed.

Overview of the Month - Another amazing month, Unbeaten start to the season continues, The win over Bolton was impressive as we dominated the game, The draw with Stoke was abit of a let down but we bounced back quickly against them in the cup and dominated once it went to extra time, The Chelsea result just made it a perfect end to the month, We are looking like a very solid unit this season from back to front we look strong.We lack depth though so a injury to key players could send us down alittle but for now its going amazing.

We finally got some talent through the youth ranks this season and here is a player i expect big things from in the future, He is quite the player and only 16 and will be given a shot in the first team if Ceravolo takes a knock.

Tom Sweeney
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I normally finish a month and post the results the next day before i start my game but i've just finished October so i'll update now instead of waiting until tomorrow to post it.

October Results:

English Premier League
Manchester United 1-2 Bradford City (Fletcher - Costa, Ceravolo)
Bradford head to Manchester for a massive game, City a full of confidence in this one and go for United from the off, The first goal comes from the left and its Costa who gets it, A fine effort slotted into the bottom corner on 21 mins.A swift counter on 26 mins makes it 0-2, Etuhu played down the right and he slams it across the box where Ceravolo stabs it home.United hammer forward but Richaud is playing a blinder in goal and its 0-2 at the break.Second half is all United but Onuoha and Richaud keep them out all the way until 90+2 when Fletcher hammers in from a tight angle but the whistle goes once City kick off, A massive win for City.
MOM - Ilyes Richaud (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Everton 2-0 Bradford City (Evans(2))
Bradford face another massive away game in Everton and its all Everton in this one early on with Evans causing alot of problems for City.On 36 mins Evans hits a wonderful volley from outside the box to send Everton in at the break ahead.Second half is more of the same, Everton are really hammering City who are trying to counter but its not working at all, Evans makes sure of the win on 82 mins with a close range header and City finally lose.
MOM - Ched Evans (Everton)

English Premier League
Burnley 1-0 Bradford City (Merida s/o Steinsson)
Another away game for City and its against Burnley a team City hate playing against, The match is close but City have taken a knock in confidence after that loss and look edgey infront of goal but are still in it at half time as it ends 0-0.Second half see's Burnley go ahead on 49 mins with a wonderful 35 yarder from Merida that leaves Richaud rooted to the spot.City try and get a goal but Ceravolo is having a offday and is replaced by Fleck upfront but not even that change can produce a goal, Burnley lose Steinsson on 90+1 for a second yellow card but they get a massive 3 points here.
MOM - Francisco Merida (Burnley)

English Premier League
Bradford City 3-1 West Brom (Ceravolo(3) - ***)
Bradford face West Brom as they look to get back to winning ways at home and its all City for the entire first half, Ceravolo has chance after chance but fails to convert them and the midfield threesome should have had atleast one goal each.Second half see's City finally take the lead on 50 mins and Ceravolo finally gets the goal his play has deserved, A close range finish, Its level on 55 mins though when *** powers home from a corner.On 73 mins Ceravolo is played through and he calmly finishes it and he completes his hattrick on 83 mins with a bullet from 20 yards out giving City a massive 3 points here.
MOM - Fabio Ceravolo (Bradford City)

League Cup 4th Round
Bradford City 3-2 West Ham (Ceravolo, Costa, Dzagoev - Garcia, Ebanks-Blake, s/o Stearman)
Bradford hosts West Ham in the League Cup and are ahead on 2 mins when Ceravolo converts from close range after a long ball from the back.Its 2-0 on 11 mins when Costa is found in space on the edge of the box and he curles it into the bottom corner.On 37 mins Stearman is sent of for a really nasty foul on Ceravolo who was through on goal, On 42 mins a goal from Dzagoev pretty much ends West Ham, A fine team goal that Dzagoev finishes with a placed shot.Second half is all City but on 75 mins a amazing effort from Garcia flys home, 30 yards out on the right it was a great goal, On 80 mins Ebanks-Blake converts from close range giving City a nervy last 10 mins but they hold on for the win and progress in the cup.
MOM - Raul Garcia (West Ham)

Managers Player of the Month - Fabio Ceravolo - Another 5 goals for the Italian, He's scoring for fun this season and is looking very dangerous, Richaud picked up young player of the month which makes it 3 out of 3 so far for City this season in that area.

Overview of the Month - A on off month for us, Started off with a massive win over Manchester United away from home, Then a loss to Everton that we didnt deserve anything from we didnt even turn up, A loss to Burnley hurt but i cant work out them they just beat me all the time, Bounced back well against West Brom though and Ceravolo found his shooting boots, Finished it off with a cup win over West Ham which was nice.

League Table:
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A big month next month for us as we face Liverpool away and Arsenal at home with Birmingham, Newcastle and Reading to play aswell, I'll be hoping for 3 wins over them and take whatever i can against Liverpool and Arsenal.
 
good work mate, best of luck for the season, don't think you'll be fighting Relegation so fingers crossed you push for Europe, maybe even title on current form.
 
tbh, its unlucky that you finished 12th despite getting 55 points on your previous season. apparently, the league was very competitive in your game, though im sure you'll definitely improve on last year's position and do better this time round
 
cmh9090 said:
tbh, its unlucky that you finished 12th despite getting 55 points on your previous season. apparently, the league was very competitive in your game, though im sure you'll definitely improve on last year's position and do better this time round
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The league is so close on my game, 09/10 winners Chelsea, 10/11 winners Arsenal, 11/12 winners Manchester United, 12/13 winners Liverpool, 13/14 winners Tottenham, Current league could go anywhere but there has been no run away team on my game the title changing hands every season, I would like to say we are in with a shot on current form but i'll be happy with a place in Europe and push on from there.My prediction is Manchester City for this season which will mean another new team picks it up.

November Results:

English Premier League
Liverpool 1-3 Bradford City (Skjelbred - Dzagoev, Ceravolo, Costa)
Bradford face Liverpool in a game that will test them and its a very strong start from Liverpool who attack from the off but on 28 mins a stunning strike from Dzagoev gives City a shock lead, 20 yards out right into the bottom corner.Liverpool will feel hard done by on that one but continue to push forward and create a few chances but just before the break its 0-2, Ceravolo continues his amazing start to the season tapping in from close range.Second half Liverpool come out fighting and on 61 mins pull it back to one goal when Skjelbred scores a header from a corner.Liverpool really hammer forward but as such leave so much space out wide that when Costa is picked out on 79 mins its a clear run at goal and the finish is perfect.
MOM - Ilyes Richaud (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bradford City 3-1 Newcastle (Etuhu, Ceravolo, Costa - Guthrie)
Bradford face Newcastle and are very confident of a win and when Etuhu cuts in from the right on 4 mins and drills it home its a good start for City.The lead is doubled on 17 mins when Ceravolo earns and converts a penalty and its all too easy for City.A Guthrie strike on 26 mins lets City know Newcastle are still in this one but City control the game until the break.Second half is all City but with a one goal lead its never safe and Newcastle win a corner on 86 mins but a clearance from Nikolov finds Costa free in space and he drives forward with purpose to hammer it home for 3-1.
MOM - Douglas Costa (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Birmingham 0-2 Bradford City (Ceravolo, Leonardi)
Bradford face a tough game against Birmingham, City really struggle to get going against weaker sides and Birmingham have a few early chances to go ahead but fail to take them, Ceravolo however doesnt miss chances often and he proves that on 24 mins when a hopeful ball falls at his feet outside the box and he just lashes it home.Birmingham have the better of the half but failure to score has cost them.Second half is all Birmingham but again they fail to score and another late goal for City gives them all 3 points, Leonardi converting a Nikolov corner on 88 mins.
MOM - Francesco Leonardi (Bradford City)

English Premier League
Bradford City 1-4 Arsenal (Ceravolo - Senderos, Vermaelen, Nasri, Fabregas)
2nd play 3rd in a massive clash today and its Arsenal who get off to a flyer, Fabregas swinging in a corner and Senderos converting at close range on 2 mins.Both sides push forward but the first half is all about the defence of both teams as neither side score and its 0-1 at the break.Second half gets off to a flyer for City a Ceravolo wonderstrike from 30 yards out levels it up, The lead is gone on 52 mins another Fabregas corner and this time its Vermaelen who converts, Its 1-3 on 57 mins when Nasri is found in space for a cool finish and who better to round off the scoring on 63 mins than Fabregas, A wonderful freekick puts the result in no doubt.City have been undone by corners something they are always weak on and need to work on.
MOM - Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal)

English Premier League
Reading 0-4 Bradford City (Dzagoev(2), Nikolov, Garvan)
Bradford head to bottom of the league Reading as they look to pick up another 3 points and when Dzagoev is sent clean through on 5 mins the Russian makes no mistake.Reading do really well and cause City a few problems without really creating much, 44 mins see's a rare City attack earn a freekick on the edge of the box that Nikolov curles into the bottom corner.Second half is all City and on 63 mins Dzagoev nets another fine solo effort skinning 2 defenders before hammering it home.The match is finished off on 78 mins with a goal for Garvan making a rare start with Lampard suspended, He clamly nods home from close range.
MOM - Alan Dzagoev (Bradford City)

Managers Player of them Month - Fabio Ceravolo - This is becoming a common sight, 4 more goals for the Italian he has a eye for goal thats for sure 19 goals in 18 games in all competitions 15 in 15 in the league, Leonardi picked up young player of the month thats 2 for him and 2 for Richaud so far, Wonder if we can pick it up for the entire season.

Overview of the Month - A amazing start to the month as we crushed Liverpool in their own back yard again, Continued with a solid win over Newcastle before grinding out a win over a game Birmingham, Arsenal came to town and let us know we are not quite there but we finished very strong against Reading, 12 points from 15 i'm not going to complain at all.

We have a amazing team going forward and we are strong at defending apart from corners which i need to sort out, Ceravolo is leading the team to big things but with solid performances comes big interest and i see bids coming in January for my prize players.We need to keep hold of them to if we want to challange all season for Europe.

League Table:
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