Bradford City (H) - EFL Trophy

[Didledee]

Dalby missed a great header chance and another on his left since his assist.

[desperado]

8 minutes ago, Eddie said:

Just before we get too excited, there are definitely a few Bradford players out there who look like they have no intention of putting full effort in for the last 20 mins of a glorified training game in which they’re 3-0 down. It’s very easy to look good right now (without sounding too negative).

True

But at the end of the day a Bolton team that made 9 changes has utterly outplayed and outclassed a Bradford team that made 5 changes. 

If nothing else it shows that the quality we have runs deep in this squad. 

[bwfc4ife]

Shame we didn’t batter these twats a couple weeks back. A good number of this lot started that game 

[Eavesy]

I know Bradford have downed tools but some of the football the last 15 minutes has been brilliant. 

[Wanderlust]

3 minutes ago, Didledee said:

Dalby missed a great header chance and another on his left since his assist.

TBF Cissoko should have scored and Burstow should have laid it back to Cissoko so we might have had a hatful of goals if we were a bit more clinical.

[L/H White]

9 minutes ago, Marc505 said:

Now Blackpool are the team I wouldnt wanna be facing at Wembley especially under Evatt.

That Cardiff score is a shock 

4-2 now harrogate

[desperado]

23 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Erahon is a Rolls Royce. 

And if we are being balanced, so has Sheehan since he’s come on - Bradford commentators are waxing lyrical over him

[Tonge moor green jacket]

1 minute ago, desperado said:

True

But at the end of the day a Bolton team that made 9 changes has utterly outplayed and outclassed a Bradford team that made 5 changes. 

If nothing else it shows that the quality we have runs deep in this squad. 

Do you reckon he would keep essentially this team if they continued to go further in the competition?

Not including ACD, Toal etc, and having "first teamers" on the bench.

Sometimes these games do resemble stiffs games, but generally not this season.

I wonder if they have been told that as long as we progress, they are the ones to keep the shirt.

[Eddie]

1 minute ago, bwfc4ife said:

Shame we didn’t batter these twats a couple weeks back. A good number of this lot started that game 

Still think it’s misleading just based on the occasion (lack of fans) and effort from those players.

I don’t think that players start half-arsed, but you only need to look at the amount of 3, 4, 5 and 6s being scored tonight in the competition which tells you all you need to know about players’ desire to put full effort in when they go behind.

We’ve played really well, and shouldn’t take away from that, but these lot have played at about 70% since the 3rd went in - hence it could easily have been 7 or 8 if we took some of the ridiculous amount of chances.

[Ani]

Rotherham scored 7 (seven) at Salford 

[desperado]

1 minute ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Do you reckon he would keep essentially this team if they continued to go further in the competition?

Not including ACD, Toal etc, and having "first teamers" on the bench.

Sometimes these games do resemble stiffs games, but generally not this season.

I wonder if they have been told that as long as we progress, they are the ones to keep the shirt.

I think he would.

He’s been pretty consistent (especially when games are stacked) in making sweeping changes from the league side.

But the good thing is, the first 11 keeps rotating so it won’t necessarily always be the same EFL trophy team 

[Ani]

Just now, Eddie said:

Still think it’s misleading just based on the occasion (lack of fans) and effort from those players.

I don’t think that players start half-arsed, but you only need to look at the amount of 3, 4, 5 and 6s being scored tonight in the competition which tells you all you need to know about players’ desire to put full effort in when they go behind.

We’ve played really well, and shouldn’t take away from that, but these lot have played at about 70% since the 3rd went in - hence it could easily have been 7 or 8 if we took some of the ridiculous amount of chances.

This is the diffrence when do not give them 5000 tickets 😤🤫🤔😔😂👍😇

[Arrested development]

Could of been 5 or 6 really. Just another example of the squad that we have for this level is strong. Which is gonna stand us in good stead from now until February. 

[masi 51]

Taylor should never play left back again.........Centre half all day long

Erhahon and Simons are class.......Cissoko a enigma

Good all round onwards and upwards

[Wanderlust]

Thoroughly enjoyable game, quality goals and we broke them.

[Tonge moor green jacket]

Just now, masi 51 said:

Taylor should never play left back again.........Centre half all day long

Erhahon and Simons are class.......Cissoko a enigma

Good all round onwards and upwards

Wonder if someone will put that to SS at interview 😀

It is good to have options though.

 

[Wanderlust]

2 minutes ago, masi 51 said:

Taylor should never play left back again.........Centre half all day long

Erhahon and Simons are class.......Cissoko a enigma

Good all round onwards and upwards

Never say never, but you’re right, Taylor looked far more assured as left centre. But we have loads of decent Centre backs - including Forrester who was immense tonight.

[Marc505]

10 minutes ago, L/H White said:

4-2 now harrogate

I believe Harrogate spoons is one of the best there is

[desperado]

3 minutes ago, masi 51 said:

never play left back again

Never again? 😂

I’m not sure a 15 min cameo at CB against a team who’d downed tools, is enough to make that judgement!

He linked up well Cissoko at LB (as he has done a few times this season) 

[Take Hunt Off]

2 minutes ago, Marc505 said:

I believe Harrogate spoons is one of the best there is

Winter Gardens I think . Absolutely mint.

[Whitesince63]

1 minute ago, Take Hunt Off said:

Winter Gardens I think . Absolutely mint.

Yes and one of the busiest red light locations in the country would you believe it? 🤷‍♂️

[Marc505]

1 minute ago, Take Hunt Off said:

Winter Gardens I think . Absolutely mint.

I'm trying to manifest it. We'll draw them at home now!

[desperado]

1 minute ago, Marc505 said:

I'm trying to manifest it. We'll draw them at home now!

Yeh Harrogate away please 🙏 

[Rizlar]

When’s the draw?

[L/H White]

9 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said:

Yes and one of the busiest red light locations in the country would you believe it? 🤷‍♂️

Wow

Let's all pray for Harrogate away 

When's the draw and next round