The David Wood Column

Sunday 30 September, 2001

So called fans

This is aimed at the two people sat on row 'P' of block 'E' in the Sunwin stand, around seats 135 to 137. As a supporter of Bradford City for a reasonable length of time (14 years to be precise) I have witnessed most of the high and low points which have made up the roller coaster ride which being a City fan is all about.

Today I was appalled by two so called fans, who might I say were not loutish, aggressive, or abusive to any of the other supporters (away fans included) but for some reason came to VP to basically slag the whole City side off from half an hour before the kick-off to the final whistle. I must admit that I can sometimes feel let down by some performances but I always attend as many matches as being a member of HM forces will allow.

For the last two seasons (Premiership) I have found it difficult to obtain match tickets for the big matches as it was not financially viable to have a season ticket due to the nature of my job. This season I have found it much easier as those five thousand die hard (Glory supporters) have decided that Division One is below them. My only wish now is that these two will decide that they no longer want to watch lower league football. These are some of the comments made throughout today's match:-

• 14:30 We might as well get the kids in for the rest of the team its not just Jacobs that's Crap.
• 15:20 We need Molenaar up for these corners. Is he playing? (The big Dutchman is really hard to miss for the first twenty minutes)
• Unknown time Ashley Ward's so crap for all that money and he can't even hit the target, I suppose the side nettings better than a throw-in like last season!
• To an acquaintance. Its the first time we have been this season as the crickets finished. I got this one as a freebee!
• Throughout the match I hope Grimsby score I will win fifty quid. COME ON GRIMSBY!!!! (at 2-0)
• Unknown time (Ward skins two and delivers wayward cross) He's gone from reverse to forward gear, the donkey. Go on Wardy!!
• On Wards Winner Im not clapping that he's Crap.

This is just a few of the comments I can remember from two men who had apparently come to show their support to Bradford City, (one sporting a replica shirt), the other (with red t-shirt an bad jacket) obviously not wanting to be associated with the club so he could cheer with the Grimsby fans if they had won. You two will hopefully Know who you are and I hope you find it in your heart to refrain from attending VP on match days.

P.S. Nick off and don't ever come back!

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