Jim Jefferies at Bradford City
Monday 24 December, 2001
A look back at Jim Jefferies at Bradford City.
November 2000
Takes over at the Bantams with the club fairly poorly bottom of the Premiership. Starts with a 2-2 draw at Middlesborough but suffers a big blow as David Wetherall is ruled out injured in the game before he takes charge.
December 2000
Drops "stars" Benito Carbone, Stan Collymore and Dan Petrescu from the first team. 4-0 Thumping by Sunderland on boxing day. Signs Eoin Jess on loan.
January 2001
Impressive win over Leicester City on New Years day with debutant Jess scoring. Drops Matt Clarke for Gary Walsh. Clarke demands a transfer.
February 2001
Starts to build a team with a recalled Benito Carbone impressing in a 433 formation. Allows Stan Collymore to leave on free transfer.
March 2001
Sells Dean Windass to Middlesbrough for £1m and Andrew O'Brien to Newcastle for £1.5m. Team impresses with some good displays.
April 2001
Wins over Derby and Charlton give some hope but relegation is sealed with a 2-1 defeat at Everton in which Robbie Blake and Benito Carbone miss penalties.
May 2001
Jim presides over the 6-1 defeat at Elland Road, one of the club's darkest days on the field. Appears on television after the final Premiership game seeming downbeat about the prospects for next season after being told he must work within £5m wages budget. Has clear the air talks with Richmond.
Summer 2001
Makes few summer transfer moves despite being given an increased budget of £7.5m for wages.
August 2001
Starts the season well with 4-0 win over Barnsley and 2-1 at home to Coventry. Plays down promotion hopes. Turns down Dean Windass return on loan following injury to Ashley Ward preferring Andy Tod.
September 2001
Dip in performances including a 4-2 loss to Stockport culminating in the 3-2 victory over Grimsby that substituting Stuart McCall almost lost. Murmurs of discontent although generally backed by the fans.
October 2001
Jim's Father dies suddenly. Job comes under major pressure following losses at Birmingham, Crystal Palace and Millwall. Lets Benito Carbone go on loan to Derby, signs Juanjo from former club Hearts.
November 2001
Performance pick up with 4-1 victory away at Norwich and 2-0 win over Walsall. Tries to sell David Wetherall to Manchester City to raise funds but the player fails a medical.
December 2001
Performances patchy with loss to Millwall and 3-1 win over Rotherham. Falls out with club captain Stuart McCall on the training ground and leaves him out of 3-1 defeat at Manchester City. Tenders resignation on Saturday but stays for 4-0 loss to Coventry. Leaves on Christmas Eve 2001.