palexander
Life President
Wow! One word that seemed to sum up the night - from arriving in Bradford at 645pm to be greeted by the fantastic Valley Parade stadium, to the final whistle, realising we had pulled off a great result.
I have read the guy from Bradford's report and I dont feel that is accurate (why doesnt that suprise anyone!). I thought we controlled the majority of the game and played (or at least passed) Bradford off the park at times. Aside from Windass who is always a threat - and Petta who looked lively, they are a very ordinary side.
On the other hand, every player in a white shirt can be mighty proud to have been part of that team effort - even if some had individual off-days.
Special mentions to Wayne Gray, who worked tirelessly for 90 minutes and contributed so much throughout, and Andy Edwards, who came in and handled Windass superbly.
RATINGS:
Flavs: 7 - Couple of good saves and wound up Windass!
Jupp: 7 - Great start to the season for Juppy - got up and supported well and was solid at the back again.
Edwards: 8 - I felt sure that Hunt was dead cert to start, but fair play to Edwards who didnt give Windass a sniff.
Barrett: 8 - Better than Saturday and put in some terrific last gasp blocks and saving headers.
Wilson: 7 - Better again and also dug deep when we were under the cosh.
Gutts: 7 - Really impressed again with Luke. Cannot believe some of our fans giving him stick?! Took his goal superbly and all round play was compact.
Maher: 8 - Had much more time on the ball and sprayed it around with ease. Put in some crunching tackles too.
Bentley: 7 - Understandably more disciplined that Saturday, but still the engine that keeps us ticking. Picked up a knock late on.
Cole: 5 - I hate giving a low mark on such a good result and it is no real reflection on Cole as a player, I just think he was a little overawed and also got a heavy knock during the red-card incident.
Eastwood: 6 - Better than Saturday, but still way, way out of sorts. Needs a goal badly.
Gray: 8 - Kick up the arse with the Goats arrival and Wayne is putting it in again. Great strength and pace terrified the Bradford back line and he always set something up or won a foul.
MOM just about edged by Edwards I think...
Brilliant result though and I was so proud of the club today!
I have read the guy from Bradford's report and I dont feel that is accurate (why doesnt that suprise anyone!). I thought we controlled the majority of the game and played (or at least passed) Bradford off the park at times. Aside from Windass who is always a threat - and Petta who looked lively, they are a very ordinary side.
On the other hand, every player in a white shirt can be mighty proud to have been part of that team effort - even if some had individual off-days.
Special mentions to Wayne Gray, who worked tirelessly for 90 minutes and contributed so much throughout, and Andy Edwards, who came in and handled Windass superbly.
RATINGS:
Flavs: 7 - Couple of good saves and wound up Windass!
Jupp: 7 - Great start to the season for Juppy - got up and supported well and was solid at the back again.
Edwards: 8 - I felt sure that Hunt was dead cert to start, but fair play to Edwards who didnt give Windass a sniff.
Barrett: 8 - Better than Saturday and put in some terrific last gasp blocks and saving headers.
Wilson: 7 - Better again and also dug deep when we were under the cosh.
Gutts: 7 - Really impressed again with Luke. Cannot believe some of our fans giving him stick?! Took his goal superbly and all round play was compact.
Maher: 8 - Had much more time on the ball and sprayed it around with ease. Put in some crunching tackles too.
Bentley: 7 - Understandably more disciplined that Saturday, but still the engine that keeps us ticking. Picked up a knock late on.
Cole: 5 - I hate giving a low mark on such a good result and it is no real reflection on Cole as a player, I just think he was a little overawed and also got a heavy knock during the red-card incident.
Eastwood: 6 - Better than Saturday, but still way, way out of sorts. Needs a goal badly.
Gray: 8 - Kick up the arse with the Goats arrival and Wayne is putting it in again. Great strength and pace terrified the Bradford back line and he always set something up or won a foul.
MOM just about edged by Edwards I think...
Brilliant result though and I was so proud of the club today!