Lets talk about the Bradford City game

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87 tickets left according to the club ticket page

[les@donr]

In the US  the game is live on ESPN. In Canada it would be on TSN.

[selby]

  The crowd reaction at the end of the game like staying off the pitch is going to be crucial.
 After being in front of the authorities because of a few idiots last season we are in danger of occurring a very big fine if anything stupid happens at full time, especially if emotions are running high.
  The best outcome would be to stay off the playing area at the end of the game as it will cost the club a lot of money, and would also help the players and staff to recognise all the fans in the right manner.
 

[Ryaldinhio]

  The crowd reaction at the end of the game like staying off the pitch is going to be crucial.
 After being in front of the authorities because of a few idiots last season we are in danger of occurring a very big fine if anything stupid happens at full time, especially if emotions are running high.
  The best outcome would be to stay off the playing area at the end of the game as it will cost the club a lot of money, and would also help the players and staff to recognise all the fans in the right manner.

The only way they will ever stop that is to punish the idiots that do it, not punish the club. Unfortunately games like this will bring them idiots out the woodwork. Thankfully it's a 12.30 kick off so might not have as much ale in some of them.

That said the club should be considering spending another £15k (roughly original previous fine) on additional stewards as mitigation so if it does happen atleast they could evidence an additional effort over the norm to stop it happening.

Unfortunately I expect some prats will be on there regardless of what the club tries to do and once a few get on it the flood gates will open.

I for one definitely won't be on the pitch regardless of result, and I will be booing those d**k heads that do go on.

[andysly]

Bloke near us on Monday, looked coked up but in charge of two kids aged maybe 10 and 8 made as though he was going to go on pitch after the 3rd goal, leaving kids alone about 10 rows up.
By time he got down to the front I think he was too out of breath to manage it. Never seen him before, which is typical of the neandrathals who would do it.
The really sad thing is the youngest lad looked scared to death of being left on his own, while the older one was looking in awe.

[rich1471]

Bloke near us on Monday, looked coked up but in charge of two kids aged maybe 10 and 8 made as though he was going to go on pitch after the 3rd goal, leaving kids alone about 10 rows up.
By time he got down to the front I think he was too out of breath to manage it. Never seen him before, which is typical of the neandrathals who would do it.
The really sad thing is the youngest lad looked scared to death of being left on his own, while the older one was looking in awe.

At hull in the cup was next to a guy about 50 year old he looked out of his his with two kids he went to fight some hull fans with his two young kids in tow about 10 and 8 ,Sean him at a few away games

[les@donr]

These people shouldn’t have kids.

[selby]

To all the players staff and supporters today, have a good un and play the game not the occasion, we are better than them prove it today.

[Pintolager]

Let's make it 10 games unbeaten an clinch promotion with a win

[goalkick]

Hope we have competent officials today who do not ruin the game by making bad decisions.

[Ryaldinhio]

Just been out for a brekky and a coach load of Bradford fans in the pub. They aren't confident. Worried about Molls and Billy.

[Chris Black come back]

I'm worried about Billy.

[Ryaldinhio]

I'm worried about Billy.

He will come on with 15mins to go and score to secure a 2.0 win.

[Chris Black come back]

If he comes on and stays on the pitch for 15 minutes that's good enough for me.

[Chris Black come back]

Same XI other than Maxwell in for Senior. McGrath and Sharp back on bench. No Ironside or Wood again.

[PDX_Rover]

I'm worried about Billy.

He will come on with 15mins to go and score to secure a 2.0 win.

Close!

[Ryaldinhio]

I'm worried about Billy.

He will come on with 15mins to go and score to secure a 2.0 win.

Close!

I had a tenner on it at 19-1 ......shouldve cashed out!

[Ian Nimmo]

Just reading the city forum and nearly all have said Halliday was lucky not to receive a red card for the challenge in the first half.

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The Bradford morons put on a perfect display as to why rovers were very right not to give them the entire north stand.

[Jonathan]

Just reading the city forum and nearly all have said Halliday was lucky not to receive a red card for the challenge in the first half.

Ref barely even spoke to him. But couldn’t get his card out quick enough for Broadbent’s first challenge of the game. Some questionable decisions today, although I thought the penalty was fair.

[NickDRFC]

Thought we were excellent first half but coasted a bit in the second and were nearly caught out. Job done though, now let’s finish it at County.

[Alan Southstand]

We won - they lost. That’s all that matters.

[Metalmicky]

Was young Terry there today.....?

[drfchound]

It looked like our second half plan as for them to push for an equaliser and then we hit them with long balls for Rob or Mols to finish them off.
Bradford did make a game of it though and gained in confidence.
Maxi was unlucky to concede the pen but definitely fell on their player and brought him down.
Nice that the long ball plan worked in the end though.

[drfchound]

Was young Terry there today.....?

He was, I saw him walk in front of the south stand after the game.
We were singing his name and he was applauding.

[Chris Black come back]

Looking in good health as well.

[LincsRover]

I'm worried about Billy.

He will come on with 15mins to go and score to secure a 2.0 win.

So close!! 

[LincsRover]

Was young Terry there today.....?

Saw him with Gavin before the game and he was happy to have photos & selfies with him - I got one. Looking in rude health and on top form, long may it continue! 

[DonnyOsmond]

Has Sterry done something to his hands/wrists? Noticed he's not been able to take throw ins for a few weeks?

[ravenrover]

Dislocated shoulder I believe