Report for January 2002
Hall of fame
Don Hutchins
A Goal scoring winger, whos direct and speedy style earned him the nickname "The Train". He was was integral part in City reaching Quarter Final of FA Cup as a Fourth Division team in 1976. Don Hutchins joins the BfB Bradford City Hall of Fame.
Employee of the month
Lee Sharpe
Just when you thought there was nothing left from the man, Lee Sharpe starts putting in big match displays in small games. Portsmouth and Barnsley suffered.
Goal of the month
Sharpe's penalty vs Portsmouth
1-1 with Nicky Law's first home game on something of a knife edge. Penalty to City at the Kop end and up steps Lee Sharpe, stuttering run and free kick style bent finish into the top corner past Dave Bessant. New Peter Beagrie anyone?
On-field positive
The likes of Claus Jorgensen, Lee Sharpe and Gareth Grant, cast aside by Jim Jefferies, are getting a chance to earn the money the get.
On-field negative
The fact that City are getting sucked into the relegation dog fight and do not look as if they have enough to counter that should times get really tough.
Off-field positive
The appointment of a non league scout showing that City are starting to get things together on that side of the game at last.
Off-field negative
Robbie Blake leaving for Burnley. Blake is a fine player, perhaps not the best when you are struggling or the most consistant, but we shall miss seeing his shuffles and turns.
Funny
Portsmouth's Peter Crouch. So tall, so rubbish.
Not funny
Benito Carbone's refusing to take a place on the bench for the defeat to Preston.
Breakdown
Walsall [a]
Portsmouth [h] 3-1 Grant, Sharpe (p), Halle
Barnsley [a] 3-3 Sharpe, Ward 2
Preston North End [h] 0-1
Comments
- Michael Wood Column
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- Wednesday 30, January, 2002 Everyone loses as Beni walks away from Valley Parade
- Thursday 10 January, 2002 I fear for City if the Richmond Out brigade find a voice on Saturday
- Thursday 03 January, 2002 Nothing to lose and everything to prove
- Wednesday 02 January, 2002 Nicky Law with a wry smile
- Roland Harris Column
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- Tuesday 15 January, 2002 A home truth for you if you want Richmond out
- Wednesday 02 January, 2002 No one's most wanted
- Jon Blakely Column
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- Wednesday 16 January, 2002 So no one else cared before Richmond?
- Thursday 03 January, 2002 Hold the front page- City have another new manager
- Jonathan Jackson Column
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- Sunday 13 January, 2002 Richmond Out? Are You Completely Off Your Head?
- Adam Hepton Column
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- Wednesday 16 January, 2002 Robbie Blake: A Final Goodbye