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Graham Alexander saw improvements in City's last two games

Bradford City AFC

Bantams in 'frustrated place but good place' after recent sticky run

Jamie Langley was a popular figure at Bradford Bulls

Jamie Langley was a popular figure at Bradford Bulls

Popular Bulls stalwart returns to rugby league in move to dearest rivals

Andy Cook (left), photo by Thomas Gadd, and Cole Palmer (right), PA photo, have boasted the best numbers across the top four divisions since the start of last season

Andy Cook (left), photo by Thomas Gadd, and Cole Palmer (right), PA photo, have boasted the best numbers across the top four divisions since the start of last season

Bradford City AFC

City's main man chasing down Chelsea superstar in eye-catching statistic

Craig Elliott (left) has been trying to bring his latest recruit to Avenue for a while.

Craig Elliott (left) has been trying to bring his latest recruit to Avenue for a while.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue sign a Gooden as Elliott thrilled to bring in exciting winger from Bury

Joe Cullen suffers a first-round defeat to Danny Noppert in his previous major appearance, at the European Championship in Dortmund last month.

Joe Cullen suffers a first-round defeat to Danny Noppert in his previous major appearance, at the European Championship in Dortmund last month.

Wyke thrower Cullen positive before Players major but blasts "flawed" Grand Slam

Jake Webster will certainly have plenty to think about while in two vital roles at Cougars.

Jake Webster will certainly have plenty to think about while in two vital roles at Cougars.

Keighley Cougars

Webster's Cougars contract "indefinite" as he tackles dual role and Super Eights

Neil Robertson facing Barry Hawkins at the Masters earlier this year.

Neil Robertson facing Barry Hawkins at the Masters earlier this year.

World-title winning Australian heading to Shipley for exhibition next April

Oscar Baldwin (second left) was in red-hot form on Saturday, but his efforts were not enough to get his side to victory.

Oscar Baldwin (second left) was in red-hot form on Saturday, but his efforts were not enough to get his side to victory.

Bradford dealt devastating blow with narrow defeat to relegation rivals

Alex Pattison and Aden Baldwin, inset, are finally training again

Alex Pattison and Aden Baldwin, inset, are finally training again

Bradford City AFC

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Double injury boost for Bantams as duo return to training

Graham Alexander was unhappy with the early goal City conceded

Graham Alexander was unhappy with the early goal City conceded

Bradford City AFC

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Bantams deserved more from EFL Trophy defeat, says Alexander

Joe Keyes, of Bradford Bulls, barges his way past Ben Kavanagh in 2019. Photo: Telegraph and Argus

Joe Keyes, of Bradford Bulls, barges his way past Ben Kavanagh in 2019. Photo: Telegraph and Argus

Former Bulls and Scotland player announces retirement from rugby league

Vadaine Oliver hit the post with a second-half header

Vadaine Oliver hit the post with a second-half header

Bradford City AFC

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Striker Oliver has "got to be dominant force" for Bantams

Joe Hungbo gets past Jack Shepherd to set up the early goal

Joe Hungbo gets past Jack Shepherd to set up the early goal

Bradford City AFC

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'They were a couple of naughty challenges': Evans blast at City's tactics

Clarke Oduor takes on Rotherham winger Joe Hungbo

Clarke Oduor takes on Rotherham winger Joe Hungbo

Bradford City AFC

Bantams 0 Rotherham 1: Match stats and player ratings

Sam Hallas and the rest of his teammates are relishing the chance of working under Brian Noble

Sam Hallas and the rest of his teammates are relishing the chance of working under Brian Noble

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Hallas hails 'fantastic' Noble appointment as he admits continuity is key

Jack Shepherd jumps for joy after scoring his volley against Gillingham. Photo credit: Thomas Gadd

Jack Shepherd jumps for joy after scoring his volley against Gillingham. Photo credit: Thomas Gadd

Bradford City AFC

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City's Shepherd pipped to the post by Walsall star despite world class volley

Aaliyah Nolan knows where the back of the net is, and her two goals made the difference at Wallsend.

Aaliyah Nolan knows where the back of the net is, and her two goals made the difference at Wallsend.

Bradford City AFC

Bantams blast up to third as international star makes difference at Wallsend

Phil Radcliffe poses with this year's Sir Leonard Hutton Trophy, the most prestigious award on offer in the Bradford Premier League.

Phil Radcliffe poses with this year's Sir Leonard Hutton Trophy, the most prestigious award on offer in the Bradford Premier League.

Huge honour for loyal Bradford League servant of over half-a-century

Jonny Bairstow played an important role in Yorkshire's promotion to the top flight of the County Championship in the season just gone, but he will get to practice his explosive white-ball skills over the next two weeks.

Jonny Bairstow played an important role in Yorkshire's promotion to the top flight of the County Championship in the season just gone, but he will get to practice his explosive white-ball skills over the next two weeks.

Bradford pair among Yorkshire trio heading out for Abu Dhabi thrash

The inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards took place in the State Rooms at Speaker's House, within the House of Commons in London, recently. The event recognised the contributions of South Asian communities and players to the sport

The inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards took place in the State Rooms at Speaker's House, within the House of Commons in London, recently. The event recognised the contributions of South Asian communities and players to the sport

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Inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards take place at Speaker's House

LIVE BLOG: Bradford City v Rotherham United

LIVE BLOG: Bradford City v Rotherham United

Bradford City AFC

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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 0 Rotherham United 1

Jack Shepherd hobbled out of tonight's game in the first half

Jack Shepherd hobbled out of tonight's game in the first half

Bradford City AFC

Bantams boss delivers optimistic verdict on Shepherd injury

Vadaine Oliver was one of three City players to hit the same post

Vadaine Oliver was one of three City players to hit the same post

Bradford City AFC

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Match report: Shepherd blow as injury jinx strikes again in City Trophy loss

Colin Doyle makes a save for Nottingham Forest against Tottenham

Colin Doyle makes a save for Nottingham Forest against Tottenham

Bradford City AFC

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Colin Doyle interview: Defoe's free-kick, EFL Trophy and playing on

Paul Huntington and Tyler Smith could feature against Rotherham

Paul Huntington and Tyler Smith could feature against Rotherham

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Bantams boss plays down league table as focus switches to Trophy

Steve Evans was barracked by Rotherham fans after their last game

Steve Evans was barracked by Rotherham fans after their last game

Bradford City AFC

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Evans is back at Valley Parade - and feeling the heat from angry fans

Bradford Bulls coasted to victory over Featherstone in the pair's play-off eliminator last month, having been well beaten home and away by Rovers in 2022.

Bradford Bulls coasted to victory over Featherstone in the pair's play-off eliminator last month, having been well beaten home and away by Rovers in 2022.

Bulls coach Greenwood admits to seeing lack of professionalism when he arrived

Bradford (Park Avenue) lost 2-1 at Ossett in the FA Trophy earlier this season, so this should have been a quick chance for revenge tonight.

Bradford (Park Avenue) lost 2-1 at Ossett in the FA Trophy earlier this season, so this should have been a quick chance for revenge tonight.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue see derby day wiped out by snow as Silsden also off

Jarrod Sammut is still playing this year, but for Cleckheaton rather than the Bulls.

Jarrod Sammut is still playing this year, but for Cleckheaton rather than the Bulls.

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Sammut surprise at Cleckheaton as he remains open to shock Bulls return

It is all change at Farsley in terms of personnel, while the club say an important phase of work on the pitch has now happened, so fans should hopefully see some progress from what we pictured here last week.

It is all change at Farsley in terms of personnel, while the club say an important phase of work on the pitch has now happened, so fans should hopefully see some progress from what we pictured here last week.

Farsley Celtic FC

All change at dramatic time for Farsley as club say key task now done

Lewis Richards damaged his shoulder against Colchester

Lewis Richards damaged his shoulder against Colchester

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'Bang, bang, bang': Richards adds to Bradford City casualty list

Jay Benn takes on Colchester's Ellis Iandolo

Jay Benn takes on Colchester's Ellis Iandolo

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'Feels like a loss': Benn on City's hurt after Colchester late drama

Olly Sanderson and Bobby Pointon celebrate at Mansfield in City's last group game. Beating Rotherham would clinch a home tie in the round of 32

Olly Sanderson and Bobby Pointon celebrate at Mansfield in City's last group game. Beating Rotherham would clinch a home tie in the round of 32

Bradford City AFC

Who the Bantams could face in the EFL Trophy round of 32

Jordan Baldwinson facing Batley Bulldogs with the Bradford Bulls in 2023.

Jordan Baldwinson facing Batley Bulldogs with the Bradford Bulls in 2023.

Baldwinson stays in Yorkshire after Bulls exit as Botten signs new Bradford deal

Kareem Hassan-Smith (left) was a constant threat down the right for Avenue and he scored their goal.

Kareem Hassan-Smith (left) was a constant threat down the right for Avenue and he scored their goal.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Hassan-Smith superb but Avenue only draw with play-off rivals Dunston

Zak Khan fired Route One Rovers level on Saturday, but they eventually slipped to a 3-2 defeat.

Zak Khan fired Route One Rovers level on Saturday, but they eventually slipped to a 3-2 defeat.

Albion Sports FC

Bradford side Route One run themselves into trouble as thriller ends in defeat

Jonny Tattersall's outstanding performance with the bat in a low-scoring game at Leicestershire in September was arguably the best innings of his career.

Jonny Tattersall's outstanding performance with the bat in a low-scoring game at Leicestershire in September was arguably the best innings of his career.

Superb stand-in skipper Tattersall talks promotion with former England spinner

City trudge away after Colchester's 99th-minute equaliser

City trudge away after Colchester's 99th-minute equaliser

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SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Colchester away never fails to disappoint for City

Brad Halliday keeps a close eye on former City loanee Jack Payne

Brad Halliday keeps a close eye on former City loanee Jack Payne

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Bantams "score and from that moment onwards, they’re just time-wasting"

Bobby Pointon made his 50th City appearance yesterday

Bobby Pointon made his 50th City appearance yesterday

Bradford City AFC

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Colchester 1 Bantams 1: Match stats and player ratings

Avenue have had some good wins at home this season, but they are notoriously lacking in young fans coming to Horsfall.

Avenue have had some good wins at home this season, but they are notoriously lacking in young fans coming to Horsfall.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

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Avenue want community connection as many kids "barely aware of club's existence"

Ian Stafford (left), Commercial Manager of Bradford Bulls, at 1st Safari Day Nurseries

Ian Stafford (left), Commercial Manager of Bradford Bulls, at 1st Safari Day Nurseries

Bulls push on with community deals as latest sponsor announced

Jamie Gill scores for Bulls in their friendly against Hull FC back in January.

Jamie Gill scores for Bulls in their friendly against Hull FC back in January.

Bulls duo back at Tong after taking part in thrilling Ireland and Wales series

Colin White is disappointed with what he feels is a leasing epidemic in the Dales Council League at present.

Colin White is disappointed with what he feels is a leasing epidemic in the Dales Council League at present.

Dales Council Cricket League

White feels life of rent not a good look for Dales Council League clubs

LIVE BLOG: Colchester United v Bradford City

LIVE BLOG: Colchester United v Bradford City

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LIVE BLOG: Colchester United 1 Bradford City 1

Graham Alexander issues instructions in the second half

Graham Alexander issues instructions in the second half

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Agony for Alexander after Bantams thwarted by late leveller at Colchester

Jack Shepherd was banned last week after clocking up five bookings

Jack Shepherd was banned last week after clocking up five bookings

Bradford City AFC

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Bantams defender Shepherd: I won't get steamed up with referees again

Daniel Francis (left) has been part of a strong Bradford (Park Avenue) defence in the past couple of months and he has been rewarded with a new deal alongside team-mate Kareem Hassan-Smith.

Daniel Francis (left) has been part of a strong Bradford (Park Avenue) defence in the past couple of months and he has been rewarded with a new deal alongside team-mate Kareem Hassan-Smith.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

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Former Bantams youth star overcoming difficult spell as he feels right at home at BPA

Richie Smallwood's working day was coming to an end by this point at Fleetwood, but I still had a long way to go with mine.

Richie Smallwood's working day was coming to an end by this point at Fleetwood, but I still had a long way to go with mine.

Bradford City AFC

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NATH'S NATTERS: Frantic Fleetwood weekend with City still felt like a privilege

Former Bulls and Leeds ace Matt Diskin (inset) will be one of the men playing in tomorrow's unique '745 Game', a plan partly devised by the late Rob Burrow.

Former Bulls and Leeds ace Matt Diskin (inset) will be one of the men playing in tomorrow's unique '745 Game', a plan partly devised by the late Rob Burrow.

Former Bulls stars to play in unique '745' game devised by late Rob Burrow

Leanne McPherson watches on in the background (orange) as Ebon Scurr scores a try against Widnes in 2021. That game also saw Billy Jowitt break his arm, with McPherson playing a key role in his recovery.

Leanne McPherson watches on in the background (orange) as Ebon Scurr scores a try against Widnes in 2021. That game also saw Billy Jowitt break his arm, with McPherson playing a key role in his recovery.

McPherson made up to be back at Bulls in Head of Performance role

White Rose Cricket Club after winning the Quaid-e-Azam League's Chefgenie Shield back in 2016.

White Rose Cricket Club after winning the Quaid-e-Azam League's Chefgenie Shield back in 2016.

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Bradford clubs set to benefit hugely from Yorkshire's new 'nomadic teams' fund

Kacper Andrukianiec helped Bradford to their first home win of the season last Sunday, scoring six of their seven goals in a thumping win.

Kacper Andrukianiec helped Bradford to their first home win of the season last Sunday, scoring six of their seven goals in a thumping win.

Six of the best for Bradford Bulldogs star as they win key game with Nottingham

Former Thackley hotshot Lois Cooper was on target three times for Wyke.

Former Thackley hotshot Lois Cooper was on target three times for Wyke.

Bradford Sunday Alliance

Wyke win wonderfully on Remembrance Day as Ilkley thrash rivals Skipton