League Cup Semi Final - Bradford City

[peter w]

Our stock is rising...I like this small quotathon from one of their boards


why do more people want Aston Villa than Chelsea, IMO Villa is the worst draw possible, i know AV are worse than chelsea but still i would much prefer chelsea


Swansea are surely the worst. Worst fan base, far to travel, probs wont bring much to vp or sell seats



Most winnable game bud. Villa is not remotely winnable.

[Bernie]

Our stock is rising...I like this small quotathon from one of their boards


why do more people want Aston Villa than Chelsea, IMO Villa is the worst draw possible, i know AV are worse than chelsea but still i would much prefer chelsea


Swansea are surely the worst. Worst fan base, far to travel, probs wont bring much to vp or sell seats



Most winnable game bud. Villa is not remotely winnable.

For a minute I couldn't work out why a Bradford City fan was bothered about Swansea not bringing many fans to Villa Park, before I realised vp=Valley Parade

[silhillvilla]

Valley Parade is a quirky old place. It's kind of hanging off the edge of a cliff (or valley)

[Pat McMahon]

Will be my first trip back to Valley Parade since 1987, blimey was that 4-2 win really 26 years ago !!

Er, no, it was 25 years ago (winky thing!)

[Dave Summers]

Will be my first trip back to Valley Parade since 1987, blimey was that 4-2 win really 26 years ago !!

Mine too. Doesn't time fly?

That was one of my all time favourite away days because they were flying at the top of the league then and everyone thought we would get beat.  The two Gray's made their debuts though and we beat them more comfortably even than 4-2 suggests, because it was only Steve Sims playing at being a goalkeeper that gave them two pens to keep em in it.  Think our front three was Aspinall, Thompson and Rambo wasn't it?

It was indeed , I remember Bruno heading in a beauty in front of us and we climbed up the fencing to celebrate. Brilliant game .

Funny to think we we were all there that day and now here we are 25 years later together on here! I lived in Harrogate at the time but was working in Derbyshire. Took my brother in law who is a big Derby fan though now a season ticket holder at Exeter as he lives down there. That was one of my favourite seasons following the Villa away - Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield Utd, Barnsley...

Mine too, we seemed to be in Yorkshire every 4th week.

The main quirky thing about that game I remember is we kicked off and about 3 mins in we had a throw in level with their penalty area at the far end.  Andy Gray trotted over to take it, by the small stand on the right, ran forward and launched a missile into their box.  There was a collective and audible "Fooooooooookin hell" from the Villa end.   These days everyone has long throw experts, but that was the first I can remember the Villa having.

I don't think Andy Gray scored that day Richard, Stuart got two and got all the plaudits but I reckoned Andy had the better game.  Bruno got one and I can't remember the other, but pretty sure it wasn't Andy Gray.

Happy days!!!

[richard moore]

I am sure you are right Dave, one of Stuart's was a belter up our end, I was right behind it as it went into the net. I also remember Birchy's superb lobbed goal at Barnsley in the rain in a 3-0 win but we are now probably getting into 'Memories thread' territory so apologies!

[PeterWithesShin]

Birch got the other goal at Bradford.

[Dr Butler]

I am sure you are right Dave, one of Stuart's was a belter up our end, I was right behind it as it went into the net. I also remember Birchy's superb lobbed goal at Barnsley in the rain in a 3-0 win but we are now probably getting into 'Memories thread' territory so apologies!

was that the one he bent in to the top corner with the inside of his right boot ?

[berneboy]

Some worthwhile information about Bradford's ground is at http://www.footballgroundguide.com/bradford_city/

[richard moore]

I am sure you are right Dave, one of Stuart's was a belter up our end, I was right behind it as it went into the net. I also remember Birchy's superb lobbed goal at Barnsley in the rain in a 3-0 win but we are now probably getting into 'Memories thread' territory so apologies!

was that the one he bent in to the top corner with the inside of his right boot ?

I can barely remember the last paragraph of the book I am reading most days and this was one of those games when it was almost impossible to see because of us being jammed in behind fences and there being so many Villa fans there in a tiny away end. I recall being absolutely engulfed with bodies every time we scored. One of those perfect away days! Also I think it was one of those away ends where the front of the end was slightly below pitch level

[eastie]

I remember th home game late in the season was a bit of a nervy affair and the relief of platts winner was huge, good times are back at the villa with surely a Wembley trip and that would mean one game from a cup and Europe - not a bad position to be in as we approach Xmas and a young vibrant hungry team which looks better as the season goes.

[berneboy]

Breaking news Bradford City cup dates confirmed


The dates for City's Capital One Cup semi-final legs against Aston Villa have been finalised this morning.

The first game at Valley Parade will take place on Tuesday, January 8 with the Villa Park return on Tuesday, January 22.

[eastie]

Am I right in thinking sky will show both legs live of each semi?

[silhillvilla]

Both Andy & Stuart Gray both scored at Bradford in 87 in the 4-2 win, Bruno got one and possibly Lillis ?

[PeterWithesShin]

Both Andy & Stuart Gray both scored at Bradford in 87 in the 4-2 win, Bruno got one and possibly Lillis ?

Stuart got 2, Bruno and Birch.