Phil Parkinson
Live Commentary: Bradford City 2-1 Leeds United - as it happened
Relive Bradford's incredible derby victory over 10-man Leeds as three goals in the space of less than four minutes send the Bantams into the League Cup third round.
Aug 27, 19:15
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Bradford City sign Sunderland midfielder Billy Knott on a free transfer
Bradford City sign former Sunderland midfielder Billy Knott on a free transfer.
Jun 1, 07:25
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Team News: Ian Goodison, Jason Koumas start for Tranmere Rovers
John McMahon calls on veterans Ian Goodison and Jason Koumas to help steer Tranmere towards League One safety at home to Bradford.
May 3, 14:48
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Adam Reach free kick sees Bradford City beat 10-man Peterborough United
Adam Reach's 25-yard free kick proves to be the difference between the sides as Bradford City narrowly beat 10-man Peterborough United 1-0 at Valley Parade.
Apr 18, 21:41
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Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson content with point
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson praises his side's performance during their goalless draw with Rotherham United.
Apr 12, 15:01
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Five cup finals involving Football League clubs
With Wigan Athletic and Sheffield United attempting to reach the FA Cup final this weekend, Sports Mole looks back at five cup finals involving Football League teams.
Apr 12, 12:01
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Phil Parkinson relieved by Bradford City win
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson expresses his relief after his side's 1-0 win over Port Vale in League One.
Feb 19, 13:03
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Last-gasp Carl McHugh strike saves Bradford City
Carl McHugh fires a last-gasp winner as Bradford City record a 1-0 victory over Port Vale at Valley Parade.
Feb 18, 21:40
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Half-Time Report: Bradford City, Port Vale goalless
Bradford City and Port Vale play out a goalless opening 45 minutes at Valley Parade in League One.
Feb 18, 20:37
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League One roundup: Leyton Orient miss out on summit
Leyton Orient miss the chance to move top of League One after a late surge from Peterborough helped Posh to a 2-1 away win.
Feb 8, 17:34
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Parkinson hopeful of 'strong finish' to the season
Phil Parkinson insists that he is happy with his Bradford City squad, and is hopeful they can finish the season on a high.
Feb 7, 21:50
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Bradford City loan Middlesbrough's Matthew Dolan
Middlesbrough midfielder Matthew Dolan joins Bradford City on loan until the end of the season.
Feb 7, 16:14
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Wolverhampton Wanderers go second with Bradford City win
Wolverhampton Wanderers move into the automatic promotion places in League One with a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man Bradford City.
Feb 1, 17:00
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Half-Time Report: Kevin McDonald gives Wolverhampton Wanderers slender lead
Wolverhampton Wanderers record a slender 1-0 half-time lead over 10-man Bradford City at Molineux.
Feb 1, 15:52
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Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson encouraged by Aaron McLean signing
Bradford boss Phil Parkinson says that the signing of striker Aaron McLean has lifted the club.
Jan 16, 16:14
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Oldham Athletic hold Bradford City
Jonson Clarke-Harris cancels out Nahki Wells 21st-minute opener as Bradford City draw 1-1 with Oldham Athletic.
Dec 1, 17:04
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James Hanson agrees new Bradford City deal
James Hanson signs a new three-and-a-half-year deal with Bradford City.
Nov 29, 15:33
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Steven Pressley hits out at Phil Parkinson
Coventry City manager Steven Pressley criticises Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson following Sunday's 3-3 draw between the teams.
Nov 17, 18:53
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Live Commentary: Bradford City 3-3 Coventry City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the League One meeting between Bradford City and Coventry City.
Nov 17, 15:00
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Phil Parkinson expects Bradford City to improve
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson believes that the team's results will improve after a run of six games without a win.
Nov 15, 18:56
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Ricky Ravenhill to leave Bradford City on loan
Bradford City midfielder Ricky Ravenhill wants to depart the League Two outfit on loan.
Oct 14, 12:52
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Ronnie Moore hits back at Phil Parkinson
Tranmere Rovers manager Ronnie Moore says that Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson tried unjustly to get Ian Goodison sent off at Valley Parade this afternoon.
Oct 13, 20:17
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Phil Parkinson blasts Tranmere Rovers tactics
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson is adamant that Tranmere Rovers defender Ian Goodison should have been sent off at Valley Parade.
Oct 13, 20:05
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Phil Parkinson praises Bradford City start
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson says that he is happy with the club's start to the League One season.
Oct 3, 15:23
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Bradford City sign Caleb Folan
Phil Parkinson adds Caleb Folan to his striking options at Bradford City.
Sep 29, 20:12
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Phil Parkinson praises Nahki Wells
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson praises the attitude of top scorer Nahki Wells.
Sep 9, 14:53
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Phil Parkinson refuses to set targets
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson refuses to set his side targets on their return to League One.
Aug 28, 18:06
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Phil Parkinson: 'Bradford City are ready for new season'
Phil Parkinson has said that his Bradford City team are "ready for action" as they prepare for the new League One season.
Aug 2, 15:35
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One in, one out at Bradford City
Bradford City sign former Charlton Athletic defender Matt Taylor, while Michael Nelson leaves Valley Parade to join Hibernian.
Aug 1, 22:50
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Bradford City's Andy Gray suffers suspected broken arm
Bradford City's Andy Gray suffers a suspected broken arm during the team's pre-season friendly win over Guiseley.
Jul 14, 12:24
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Phil Parkinson won't make panic signings for Bradford City
Phil Parkinson admits that he is happy to wait for the right signings to become available.
Jun 13, 14:19
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Bradford City release Adam Baker
Adam Baker's contract will not be renewed by Bradford City, making him a free agent next month.
May 28, 19:39
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Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson signs new deal
Bradford City announce that manager Phil Parkinson has signed a new three-year deal with the club.
May 22, 16:38
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Phil Parkinson hails "dream start"
Phil Parkinson hails Bradford City's display during the opening 45 minutes against Northampton Town.
May 18, 15:56
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Team News: Adebayo Akinfenwa on Northampton Town bench
Northampton Town centre-forward Adebayo Akinfenwa starts the final of the League Two playoffs against Bradford City on the bench.
May 18, 13:14
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Live Commentary: League Two playoff final - Bradford City 3-0 Northampton Town - as it happened
Read how Bradford saw off Northampton at Wembley in the League Two playoff final, securing promotion to League One.
May 18, 12:30
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Phil Parkinson: 'Bradford City looking sharp'
Bradford manager Phil Parkinson says that his side "have looked really sharp" in the lead-up to Saturday's League Two playoff final against Northampton.
May 18, 11:57
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Bradford City reach League Two playoff final
Bradford City defeat Burton Albion 3-1 in the second leg of their semi-final tie to reach the League Two playoff final 5-4 on aggregate.
May 5, 13:55
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Phil Parkinson: 'Playoff semi-final still alive'
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson believes that his side's League Two playoff semi-final against Burton Albion is still alive, despite their first-leg loss.
May 3, 00:04
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Gus Poyet to talk to Reading?
A report claims that Brighton & Hove Albion manager Gus Poyet is to hold talks with Reading.
Mar 20, 14:49