Bradford (A)

Anyone thinking of going to Bradford by rail, be aware that Northern Rail are on strike on the 24th.

Industrial action by members of the RMT Union will take place every Saturday in November and December.
On strike days, Northern will run a reduced service, with very few trains operating before 09:00 and after 18:00. Some stations may not receive any service. Trains which do run are expected to be extremely busy and replacement buses may only be available on some specific routes where there are no trains.
 
Can't see the tickets for sale on the OUFC ticketing site, should U's fans contact the Bradford Ticket Office Direct maybe?
 
Jason N said:
Can't see the tickets for sale on the OUFC ticketing site, should U's fans contact the Bradford Ticket Office Direct maybe?
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They aren't on sale to Bradford fans yet. Their ST holders can buy them from tomorrow with everyone else the following friday so at a guess we will be able to buy them at some point next week.
 
Paul B said:
I wish your stewards were as friendly as yourself and most of the Bradford supporters I've chatted to in pubs around your city before games we've played there.
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We're not fond of them either... Hows your new (ish) right back doing. Still a marmite character?
 
Bantam in peace said:
We're not fond of them either... Hows your new (ish) right back doing. Still a marmite character?
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Poor to start of with he was slow and lethargic and full of mistakes, two in one game against Luton. However since he went back to bradford for a few weeks on paternity he has come back and to be fair he's been really solid 3 assists and 4 clean sheets in October and no goals conceded from open play.
 
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Poor to start of with he was slow and lethargic and full of mistakes, two in one game against Luton. However since he went back to bradford for a few weeks on paternity he has come back and to be fair he's been really solid 3 assists and 4 clean sheets in October and no goals conceded from open play.
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Good to see, there is a player in there somewhere. He literally split our fan base down the middle, however once you see past the diving, the winding up, the silly fouls, and the yellow cards for deliberate handball he isnt a bad lad our tony.. Id probably take him back in a breath now despite all the bad egg rumours.
 
Got my ticket, bit steep when you have to double the price of your ticket because of postage!
 
Got mine (for my dad).
Have a soft spot for Bradford as my roommate at uni is a Bantams fan. Been to a couple of non-OUFC games at Valley Parade (including the Wimbledon game that secured your Premiership stay that one season I believe).
Always a nice bunch of fans. Stewards are a bit iffy mind!
 
NottsYellow said:
How's Jack Payne doing?
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Not great.. Tries hard, but a bit lightweight and often runs into trouble. To be fair he is a bit too good for the rest of the side and we struggle to find people on the same wavelength. Problem we have is trying to shoehorn in him, we cant find a suitable position, we havent got strong enough mid 3 to play him behind the front two, not a got lump for him to play off and he isnt fast enough to play wide.
We are a complete mess, owner causing chaos, players not good enough, fans in fighting and boycotting games, and actually organising a flyover for your game with a message for the owner.
If you have anything like a player willing to run through the middle, he will find our middle two and centre halves just part like sea for him.

Anyway, if you do come up and arrive early, check out north parade for drinks. About 10 mins walk from the ground it has A number of small bars, welcome to away fans, never any bother or the bradford arms is a designated away pub. A bit ruff and ready but its nearest one to the ground.
 
Bantam in peace said:
Not great.. Tries hard, but a bit lightweight and often runs into trouble. To be fair he is a bit too good for the rest of the side and we struggle to find people on the same wavelength. Problem we have is trying to shoehorn in him, we cant find a suitable position, we havent got strong enough mid 3 to play him behind the front two, not a got lump for him to play off and he isnt fast enough to play wide.
We are a complete mess, owner causing chaos, players not good enough, fans in fighting and boycotting games, and actually organising a flyover for your game with a message for the owner.
If you have anything like a player willing to run through the middle, he will find our middle two and centre halves just part like sea for him.

Anyway, if you do come up and arrive early, check out north parade for drinks. About 10 mins walk from the ground it has A number of small bars, welcome to away fans, never any bother or the bradford arms is a designated away pub. A bit ruff and ready but its nearest one to the ground.
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Your tip about North Parade is spot on. Have been in the Record Cafe a couple of times and also the Peacock Bar and Sparrow Bier Cafe. You don't have to walk very far on a pub crawl there for some excellent beer. I do feel a bit guilty though having not made it to the Corn Dolly on our last few visits.
Totally agree with the comments made above about our left back and it is interesting to get your take on Jack Payne. Always thought he was a very lightweight when he was with us. Obviously skilful though.
 
ciaranjonlucas said:
Went to the Bradford brewery tap last season. Thought it was excellent. Quick search online and it appears to have shut down. Can you confirm?
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From the Yorkshire Post 14/08/18 - Bradford Brewery has been put up for sale after running out of money, the business turnaround firm put in charge of the sale process has said. The business was rumoured to have closed down after it shuttered its brewery tap bar on Saturday. However, it will continue to run the Exchange Ale House on Market Street in the city centre until a buyer can be found for the business through an accelerated sales process.
 
NorthWestOx said:
@Bantam in peace

Got my tickets through for this one, I see we are in the East stand on the side, don't away fans usually go behind the goal?
I haven't been to Bradford before, any tips on where to park?
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Id expect @Bantam in peace to be more ITK with first hand knowledge

I do find the awayday online guides are helpful, albeit its always worth checking on some of the details ( things can change ), here's an awayday guide for fans visiting Bradford City ....http://www.tothe92.co.uk/groundguide/bradford.html
 
NorthWestOx said:
@Bantam in peace

Got my tickets through for this one, I see we are in the East stand on the side, don't away fans usually go behind the goal?
I haven't been to Bradford before, any tips on where to park?
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For many years we were in the East stand where the view is excellent. The last two times though they have put us behind the goal where the view was much worse. Glad we've returned to the East Stand.
There is street parking around the area but depending where you leave your car it can take quite a while to get away afterwards.
 
NorthWestOx said:
@Bantam in peace

Got my tickets through for this one, I see we are in the East stand on the side, don't away fans usually go behind the goal?
I haven't been to Bradford before, any tips on where to park?
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Might try the public car park on Westgate, 50p an hour, shuts at 7pm. Street parking is tricky depending on crowd.
As a cultural alternative, head to Saltaire, take in the work of our greatest living artist, few beers in Fanny’s (former home of John Peel’s in-laws), Park in Saltaire, bus or train to the ground, get a curry on the way back at the Karachi on Neal Street, hopefully get a result. Perfect day.
 
Howdy chaps..

To pick up on a couple of points,

The bradford brewery did shut down but was reopened by someone else, early impressions werent great so not sure if it still exists, its approximately two minutes walk from north parade so no real hardship if heading there and its closed.

Parking, someone mentioned westgate thats good, if not a little tricky to get to if you know what im mean (bd1 3ss) surroundings a little grubby but a) its bradford and b) its a car park.. Set above a 50's fruit and veg market thats seen better days.. Make sure you use the multi story if going there, the street level car parks beside are £1/2 an hour more expensive..if you want a mooch about first then broadway shopping centre in the centre is £1.50 all day,About 15mins from the ground. Parking is available on midland road at the far ends away from the stand but please be warned vehicle crime is very high on matchday, something the club and police were liasing on.

Anyone on the train, bear in mind our wonderful rail service is on strike again (last 8 weekends) so some services between leeds and Bradford may not run or are possibly buses. Best to double check on the day..

I see you're in the east stand, if its a bright day you will get sun in your eyes for most the first half so bringing a cap is advised. Spent half a season in there watching from under my hand.

Will try pop back in nearer the game if anyone wants to know anything else.

All the best
 
Sarge said:
As an aside to the match (!) @Bantam in peace .... is Queens Hall Bradford still operational/ still standing?

It was owned/ run I believe by Bradford Students Union during the late 80s & 90s
I was a resident DJ at the soul allnighters at the time back then

If its still there, & there's time pre-match, a bit of a reminisce may be on my schedule
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It is still standing and is currently used as an entertainment venue, I think. My better half was President of the Student Union when Queens was the place. There are a couple of bars down the back walking down towards the Alhambra. The Wetherspoons has closed, the nearest now being off City Square. Don’t miss a trip to Sunbridge Wells that runs underneath Ivegate.
 
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