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Simon Parker

Bradford

Chief Sports Writer at Telegraph and Argus

Chief sports writer @Bradford_TandA covering Bradford City #bcafc since 2000. Pompey through and through, Yorkshire living - loves greyhounds ....

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  • 22 hours ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Simon Parker

    George Lapslie has been an unused sub for the last two games (Image: Thomas Gadd) GRAHAM Alexander has spelled out why he chose to leave George Lapslie on the bench and play Romoney Crichlow in midfield at Chesterfield. The City boss replaced Antoni Sarcevic with the centre half towards the end of Monday’s 3-3 draw. Sarcevic, who is still building up match minutes following his hamstring injury, had also made way for defender Aden Baldwin during the Notts County game.

  • 1 day ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Simon Parker

    Brandon Khela went off at Chesterfield after complaining of illness (Image: Tom Pearson) BRANDON Khela is back in contention for the Doncaster derby after feeling ill in Monday’s game. But there is not such good news with Ciaran Kelly, whose ankle injury is likely to keep him out for the rest of the campaign. Graham Alexander this afternoon confirmed that Khela has recovered from the problem which left him feeling drained of energy at half-time in City’s 3-3 draw at Chesterfield.

  • 1 day ago | yahoo.com | Simon Parker

    As I entered a valley of decades-old vineyards, kitchen gardens and lush meadows, just 30 minutes east of Cape Town International Airport, the air smelled green and sweet. Rooibos-meets-Shiraz, with a hint of manure. I collected warm eggs from a fleet of roaming egg-mobiles; nifty contraptions used to transport hens from one patch of fresh pasture to the next. Soil fertilisation, the way nature intended.

  • 1 day ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Simon Parker

    Andy Cook has scored in City's last two visits to Doncaster - where they also won twice in 2015 with Devante Cole, bottom right, celebrating a quickfire goal (Image: Thomas Gadd) IF ONLY City could get Andy Cook back on that pitch. It’s been something that every fan would love to see ever since the number nine’s season was cruelly cut short just a handful of minutes into the new year. But even more so this weekend as the promotion chase hits fever pitch.

  • 1 day ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Simon Parker

    Sam Walker has no chance with Jenson Metcalfe's opening goal for Chesterfield just before half-time in Monday's dramatic 3-3 draw (Image: Thomas Gadd) SAM Walker has called for cool heads from City in the promotion cauldron at Doncaster. The Bantams are building up to a huge Yorkshire derby with the new leaders, who will go up with a victory. The stakes remain just as high for Graham Alexander’s men after throwing away victory in stoppage time at Chesterfield.

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Simon Parker
Simon Parker @ParkerTandA
8 Apr 25

🔴🟡“I had to prove myself all over again. There was a new manager and new shape – that I didn’t quite fit in" A catch-up with #bcafc old boy Harry Chapman as Barnet rip up the National League 💬 @Bradford_TandA (PS: I'm still not really here 🏖️) https://t.co/N56jUuq4rD

Simon Parker
Simon Parker @ParkerTandA
7 Apr 25

🔴🟡"It’s no good me just ignoring it and talking about Saturday’s win" #bcafc are a very different animal away from fortress VP ... and Graham Alexander knows that has got to change after hitting top spot ⤵️ @Bradford_TandA https://t.co/zIHzcvZLqO

Simon Parker
Simon Parker @ParkerTandA
6 Apr 25

Super Sunday 😉

Southampton FC
Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC

Today’s result confirms our place in the Championship next season. https://t.co/Dt3NqqkoIt