Bradford City (H) - EFL Trophy

[Wanderlust]

Gutted for McAtee. His skill is top drawer and he’s surprised me with his excellent workrate.

Obviously fighting hard for a start so another injury is the last thing he needs.

[RUREADY2ROLL]

Dalby so far has been shocking; rest all good

[Didledee]

Dalby is so playing so bad it's untrue, everything is bouncing off him or he's losing every battle

[Didledee]

Must be a dream to play with Simons and Erhahon, they get it and pass it with such confidence, not just sideways or backwards even, they looked great together vs Reading and again tonight they are good to watch.

Edited December 2, 2025 by Didledee

[Johnnyrotten]

30 minutes ago, Wanderlust said:

He’s shown some really good touches in his cameo on Saturday and today so far.

Every appearance this season for me.  But a terrible attitude apparently.

[Ani]

They really pushed up later in the half. They could not just let Christie have the ball so easily. 
 

It sounds churlish but we need to find easy out balls as we were doing earlier. 

[Whitesince63]

Is it just my tv or is this Sky+ just shite? Lost all picture and sound again?

[Zico]

55 minutes ago, Zico said:

 

Wouldn't be surprised to see Randall on Saturday 

See what I mean?

[Eavesy]

These midfield 2 really are class

Erhanon can more than handle the ball. He might not look as majestic as Sheehan but he’s far more effective, provides better defensive cover and gets it forward quicker. 

[barrycowdrill]

Think what we’ve learned with Dalby so far is that he’s not a tidy, link up striker. He’s a get the ball in the box early target man and it’s as simple as that really 

[desperado]

17 minutes ago, Eddie said:

I know it’s a glorified training game, and this doesn’t take into account how a very in-form Sheehan gets in, but a central midfield of Simons and Erhahon just works - looks balanced, strong, quick and aggressive.

A right and left footer in the middle looks good too - it always seems balanced to me.

I do think Erhahon is puffing a bit and that will probably deteriorate into 2nd half. I’m sure he’ll be replaced. Understandable after his injury. Part of the reason I wasn’t clamouring for him against Luton. 

[Zico]

Whilst he missed that long field pass from Simons that was headed across the box to Dalby was my kind of football

Score that, goal of the season for us 

[Duck Egg]

2 minutes ago, barrycowdrill said:

Think what we’ve learned with Dalby so far is that he’s not a tidy, link up striker. He’s a get the ball in the box early target man and it’s as simple as that really 

That Wrexham fan came on here and said he definitely wasn't a target man. Probably why Parky couldn't find a place for him.

[Whitestar]

Didn't pay money for Dalby did we?

 

[Wanderlust]

10 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Every appearance this season for me.  But a terrible attitude apparently.

Yeah - I was thinking that about his attitude, but he’s proving me wrong and is working so much harder than he did earlier in the season. Good luck to the lad - his attitude seems bob on now.

[Whitesince63]

1 minute ago, Whitestar said:

Didn't pay money for Dalby did we?

 

No but a four year contract!

[Wanderlust]

2 minutes ago, Whitestar said:

Didn't pay money for Dalby did we?

 

Don’t go there.

[Whitesince63]

Well two cracking goals and the Donkey Lashers getting stuffed 3-1 at half time, it couldn’t get much better.

[Tonge moor green jacket]

26 minutes ago, Eddie said:

I know it’s a glorified training game, and this doesn’t take into account how a very in-form Sheehan gets in, but a central midfield of Simons and Erhahon just works - looks balanced, strong, quick and aggressive.

I know he's had a recent injury, but it amazes me why they haven't played together more.

[Wanderlust]

3 minutes ago, Duck Egg said:

That Wrexham fan came on here and said he definitely wasn't a target man. Probably why Parky couldn't find a place for him.

He can’t link up play as he has little control and his shooting has been way off so far. Makes a good decoy though.

[Marc505]

We're going to end up winning this bloody thing again aren't we 😂

[Wanderlust]

Passing’s gone this half. Need to tighten it up and stop inviting pressure.

Bradford obviously been told to press harder so if we can get our passing right we’ll get more space and chances.

[Wanderlust]

4 minutes ago, Marc505 said:

We're going to end up winning this bloody thing again aren't we 😂

Would love another trip to Wembley - especially if it turns out like last time.

[Cheese]

2 minutes ago, Wanderlust said:

Would love another trip to Wembley - especially if it turns out like last time.

We lost 2-0 last time we were at Wembley.

Edited December 2, 2025 by Cheese

[RUREADY2ROLL]

We might be better with 10 men than have Randell playing. 
 

he has improved a lot since my first comment

Edited December 2, 2025 by RUREADY2ROLL