Tues 18th February 2014, Bradford City v Port Vale, Pre Match, Match itself.

[werstayinup]

Afternoon chaps,

 

Contrary to our attendances, we only add ST holders into the official attendances (10,500 ST holders), but our flexi card holders aren't (circa 2,700).

 

Our attendances have been bang on for two seasons now - and the attendance on Tues will probably be our lowest of the season. Around 11,500ish.

 

Our form has been terrible - the lack of fight shown by the players is the most worrying - and the fact Parkinson doesn't appear to have a plan B, the fans are running out of patience.

 

We'll line up like so -

 

Jon McLaughlan

 

Stephen Darby - Rory McArdle - Andrew Davies - Mathew Bates

 

Kyle Bennett - Matty Dolan - Gary Jones - Adam Reach

 

Aaron McLean - James Hanson

 

We're long, long due a win. Irrespective of our form, I still fancy us.

 

1-0 City.

 

IF the stat of 1 win in 21 games is right,how is Parkinson keeping his job(he got you to a cup final maybe?)

[queenybantam07]

IF the stat of 1 win in 21 games is right,how is Parkinson keeping his job(he got you to a cup final maybe?)

 

We're not entirely sure. A lot of the fans still think he's the man for the job. Me personally, without Nahki Wells alongside James Hanson, his route one game simply won't work. He has to change it, but he has showed no signs of approaching games differently.

[cheeky]

Afternoon chaps,

 

Contrary to our attendances, we only add ST holders into the official attendances (10,500 ST holders), but our flexi card holders aren't (circa 2,700).

 

Our attendances have been bang on for two seasons now - and the attendance on Tues will probably be our lowest of the season. Around 11,500ish.

 

Our form has been terrible - the lack of fight shown by the players is the most worrying - and the fact Parkinson doesn't appear to have a plan B, the fans are running out of patience.

 

We'll line up like so -

 

Jon McLaughlan

 

Stephen Darby - Rory McArdle - Andrew Davies - Mathew Bates

 

Kyle Bennett - Matty Dolan - Gary Jones - Adam Reach

 

Aaron McLean - James Hanson

 

We're long, long due a win. Irrespective of our form, I still fancy us.

 

1-0 City.

 

Hows McLean doing? I thought his signing was a bit of a coup for League 1. Is he too similar to Hanson or are they gelling? The Wells/Hanson axis was more a traditional big man/small man partnership wasn't it?

[queenybantam07]

McLean is a very strong player. You could say he is similar to Hanson in regards to his hold up play, but he's a massive goal threat in my opinion. The problem being is, we're not playing to his strengths. He has set up 4 of our last 5 goals, though. He is a player for next season rather than this.

[SneydGreenValiant]

How is your pitch looking Queen B? With the recent heavy rain etc. when was it last played on?

[queenybantam07]

The last time a ball was kicked at Valley Parade, it was against Crewe last Saturday. The drainage system is relatively good, and rarely is a fixture called off. It'll be incredibly bobbly though - which gives Parkinson another excuse for delegating awful football.

[mitchpvfc]

Personally i'd match them and go 4-4-2. Their recent form is awful so id be disappointed if we didn't at least get a point.

 

My team would be:

 

Neal

 

Yates Grimmer Davis Dickinson

 

JMW Lines Griff Loft

 

Pope (if fit) & Hugill.

 

Just Myrie Williams in for Jones for me as although he got some decent crosses in against Colchester, the game just passed him by yesterday. JMW will have a point to prove and if they were to play Bates left back which isn't his natural position, we could have some joy there. Hope Pope is fit but if not, Williamson should come in. All in all however, the key in this game in my opinion will be if Grimmer and Davis can handle Hanson in the air. If so I feel we can hit them hard on the break, down the flanks and in the box for our two front men to get on the end of.

 

Prediction - A close one but Vale to snatch it with a 2-1 victory. Pope & JMW.

[bycars bootboy]

Is anyone on here going on the official coach(s) to Bradford.If so what time do they leave Vale park?Ta.

[bycars bootboy]

Is anyone on here going on the official coach(s) to Bradford.If so what time do they leave Vale park?Ta.

 

Sorted now.If anyone else is interested,then coach leaves at 4.30,cost £13.00.:onthego:

[Santa]

Not too far from me and I have Wednesday off so I'm going, train to Forster Square then The Sparrow or Bradford Arms.

 

If we can't beat this shower (2 wins in 22) we've had it.

Getting the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange which is only five minutes walk from Forster Square.

 

It's strange because I grew up with Bradford being a proper bogey team for us - one particular game which sticks with me is the one where Frank Stapleton scored a late winner in that awful checkerboard kit, which ultimately cost us promotion. But now it's been completely reversed. However I've got a feeling that we're due a defeat there this time round.

[old sage]

Tomorrow's game will in my opinion be a massive test to see how good our new central partnership of Davis and Grimmer because I really rate Hanson as he is good in the air.

[valiant_593]

Maybe put Robertson back in then no point in giving Bradford any leg ups .

Two clean sheets though but dont want us too slip up here.

 

No thanks. Keep to the two lads that have performed excellently together in their 3 games at centre back.

[Jinkin John Jeffers]

Grimmer will have Hanson in his pocket.

[old sage]

Grimmer will have Hanson in his pocket.

But will Hanson nick his money out of it JJJ?

[cheeky]

For the first time in a number of years, I feel like I can safely say (touch wood) that centre back isn't a problem for us. I'm very impressed with the two lads, Grimmer and Davis.