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| Football is a funny old game 08/01/2013 at 23:00 #40352 | |
Steam Buff
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Hi all Just want to say Come on Bradford City. 90 mins away from Wembley Even though I prefer rugby league i do live near Bradford Citys ground and have been overjoyed by their Cup run this season. Beating Wigan, Arsenal and 3-1 up on Aston Villa, another Premier league team. I have not been to a Bradford City match since that dreadful day in May 1985 when 56 people died in that awful fire. It will be nice to see a lower league football team in a cup final instead of your usual Man Utds, Chelski and Liverpools Last edited: 08/01/2013 at 23:12 by Steam Buff Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 09/01/2013 at 04:40 #40354 | |
northroad
872 posts |
Ah! Fond memories of Valley Parade, seem to remember when there wasn't much going on of the football kind, which was quite frequent, it had an excellent view, down the bank and across Midland Road onto the sheds located on the line into and out of Forster Square. Brit's, Black 5's them were the days. You can't beat a bit of Bullie though  Seem to think they have been to Wembley more times than CityGeoff Last edited: 09/01/2013 at 04:51 by northroad Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 09/01/2013 at 08:56 #40355 | |
postal
5264 posts |
First team: tackle - tackle - tackle - tackle - tackle - kick Second team: tackle - tackle - tackle - tackle - tackle - kick Repeat until fight breaks out. That's an exciting game, isn't it. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply The following users said thank you: Sam Tugwell, Steamer |
| Football is a funny old game 09/01/2013 at 09:41 #40356 | |
moonraker
370 posts |
Bradford deserved their win last night no doubt about it  . I think it will be a tougher game at Villa Park in the second leg but it would be great to see a League Two team in the Capital One Cup Final
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| Football is a funny old game 09/01/2013 at 10:02 #40357 | |
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northroad
872 posts |
" said:First team: tackle - tackle - tackle - tackle - tackle - kickA bit more exciting than sitting all day watching thirteen grown men, all listening to the sound of leather on willow that used to go on at Park Avenue (and I'm talking about Brits and Black 5's being more exciting). To tell you the truth it's probably watching Bradford City that made me start sitting on platform ends with me Ian Allan. Geoff Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 09/01/2013 at 10:16 #40358 | |
jc92
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" said:First team: tackle - tackle - tackle - tackle - tackle - kickso ice hockey then? "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 09/01/2013 at 10:42 #40359 | |
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Josie
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When I was a kid I used to be a football fan (Leyton Orient) and an ice hockey fan (now-defunct Manchester Storm). Lost interest in both of them as time went on, though I'm not sure it's necessarily fair to say I grew out of it ;) Thinking about it, of the two teams I supported, one was dreadful and the other went bust. Wonder what that says about where I place my support... Though this thread has sparked a memory I'd completely forgotten - going to a match on a footex from Manchester as a Leyton Orient fan, on a train full of fans of some northern team for whom the train was chartered - we had a compartment to ourselves! Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 09/01/2013 at 10:53 #40360 | |
Peter Bennet
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" said:Though this thread has sparked a memory I'd completely forgotten - going to a match on a footex from Manchester as a Leyton Orient fan, on a train full of fans of some northern team for whom the train was chartered - we had a compartment to ourselves!Nearest I've ever been to a football match is the front carriage of a footex. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 09/01/2013 at 21:34 #40369 | |
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Signalhunter
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" said:" said:Peter, You have me beaten. AFAIK, I haven't even ridden in a FootEx! Nor would I want to.Though this thread has sparked a memory I'd completely forgotten - going to a match on a footex from Manchester as a Leyton Orient fan, on a train full of fans of some northern team for whom the train was chartered - we had a compartment to ourselves!Nearest I've ever been to a football match is the front carriage of a footex. Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 09/01/2013 at 22:46 #40371 | |
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Peter Bennet
5402 posts |
" said:" said:But is was 37157 xo ED (21 May 1983, 1Z69/1Z66 Aberdeen to Kings Park (return) via Hamilton) and from memory someone with a carriage key locked the door to keep the hooligans at bay - actually that reminds me we used to call them HoolExs." said:Peter, You have me beaten. AFAIK, I haven't even ridden in a FootEx! Nor would I want to.Though this thread has sparked a memory I'd completely forgotten - going to a match on a footex from Manchester as a Leyton Orient fan, on a train full of fans of some northern team for whom the train was chartered - we had a compartment to ourselves!Nearest I've ever been to a football match is the front carriage of a footex. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 10/01/2013 at 02:02 #40372 | |
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northroad
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" said:Hi allI'm only 10 minutes from Wembley via the North Circular on a good day I echo your sentiments though. Geoff Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 10/01/2013 at 09:28 #40379 | |
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Steam Buff
101 posts |
Last time Bradford City won a major English Cup was 1911 in the FA Cup final against Newcastle Utd - thats when Crystal Palace was the venue for the final (the replay was at Old Trafford) The current design of the FA cup was designed and manufactured by Fattorini's of Bradford in 1911 and won by Bradford City in the same year. This trophy still exists but is now too fragile to be used, so an exact replica was made by Toye, Kenning and Spencer and has been in use since the 1992 final. After Swansea beat Chelski in the first leg it could now be possible for a Bradford City verses Swansea final - now how many people predicted that at the start of the season. If Chelski does reach the final with Bradford City then to be honest we might lose big time but at least we would enjoy the experience. But we did beat Arsenal so we could have a chance. Last edited: 10/01/2013 at 09:34 by Steam Buff Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 10/01/2013 at 10:20 #40381 | |
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kbarber
1742 posts |
" said:" said:" said:Peter, You have me beaten. AFAIK, I haven't even ridden in a FootEx! Nor would I want to.Though this thread has sparked a memory I'd completely forgotten - going to a match on a footex from Manchester as a Leyton Orient fan, on a train full of fans of some northern team for whom the train was chartered - we had a compartment to ourselves!Nearest I've ever been to a football match is the front carriage of a footex. Likewise. But even though I don't know one end of a football from t'other, I have to admit Spurs were the source of a useful bit of Saturday overtime when I was a station manager. Fortunately(!!??) they weren't doing too well at the time so the crowds were sensibly small & well-behaved. Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 10/01/2013 at 11:11 #40382 | |
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Peter Bennet
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There used to be loads of overnight RugEx's to Edinburgh too, mainly from [different parts of] Wales I recall, for the International (proper Rugby) season. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 10/01/2013 at 12:01 #40384 | |
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northroad
872 posts |
[quote="Steam Buff" post=40379. After Swansea beat Chelski in the first leg it could now be possible for a Bradford City verses Swansea final - now how many people predicted that at the start of the season.[/quote] Being a Bradford Bulls supporter I would have that you more than most would know 'It's never over till the fat lady ............' Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 10/01/2013 at 12:47 #40385 | |
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Steam Buff
101 posts |
I am also a Bulls supporter but still follow Bradford City's results As said in original post I dont go to Valley Parade as still have memories of the Fire Disaster Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 10/01/2013 at 21:51 #40392 | |
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GeorgeUK
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Chelsea going through could mean Bradford in Europe next season.
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| Football is a funny old game 10/01/2013 at 22:39 #40393 | |
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Steam Buff
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" said:Chelsea going through could mean Bradford in Europe next season.According to BBC Sport and local paper the only way Bradford would play in europe is if they win the League Cup. It would be nice if we can play in Europe. Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 22/01/2013 at 23:06 #40812 | |
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Steam Buff
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We did it. Bradford City beat Aston Villa on aggregate and are now play at Wembley in the Final. We have beaten 3 premier league teams this season - thats more than QPR who are in the premier league. Lol Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 23/01/2013 at 00:15 #40813 | |
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northroad
872 posts |
OK, I hold my hand up and say I never thought it possible but it is a great achievement. Well done.....but hold on there where did the WE bit come into it....I thought you said you were a Rugby League supporter and had not been to Valley Parade in some 20 odd years. With an average gate of less than ten thousand there should be a few tickets to spare from their allocation for the final. Geoff Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 23/01/2013 at 00:22 #40814 | |
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Steam Buff
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" said:but hold on there where did the WE bit come into it....It was just a figure of speech. I meant We as in the city of Bradford Log in to reply |
| Football is a funny old game 23/01/2013 at 00:45 #40815 | |
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postal
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" said:OK, I hold my hand up and say I never thought it possible but it is a great achievement. Well done.....but hold on there where did the WE bit come into it....I thought you said you were a Rugby League supporter and had not been to Valley Parade in some 20 odd years. With an average gate of less than ten thousand there should be a few tickets to spare from their allocation for the final.At least there won't be competition for the tickets from all of the plastic supporters who never miss a match (as long as it's on Sky)! “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |