I have been writing for BfB since 2003, but after the site took a break in 2006 its previous content is no longer available.
Here are some of my personal highlights of articles I’ve contributed, covering April 2007-September 2009.
April 2007 – Chesterfield 3 Bradford City 0 match report
How does it feel to be relegated? Relief was the overriding emotion after leaving Saltergate after a poor City side were well beaten by Chesterfield to confirm the drop.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2007/04/a-day-of-gloom-a-lifetime-of-joy/
July 2007 – the price is right
City’s season ticket initiative comes off, and some overdue praise of chairmen Julian Rhodes is due.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2007/07/the-price-is-right/
July 2007 – Harrogate Town 0 Bradford City 1 match report
The delights and oddities of pre-season friendlies.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2007/07/football-is-back/
September 2007 – Lincoln City 1 Bradford City 2 match report
One of my all time favourite City matches, what a night.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2007/09/strength-on-the-road/
October 2007 – Bradford City 0 Darlington 0 match report
A miserable run of five successive defeats is ended with a draw that should have been a win.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2007/10/point-made/
February 2008 – Macclesfield 0 Bradford City 1 match report
City made it four wins from six, but the warnings signs for a subsequent drop in form were there.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2008/02/avoiding-the-brown-stuff/
March 2008 – Darlington 1 Bradford City 3 match report
City came from a goal down to win in thrilling circumstances, prompting foolish optimism that a play off spot is still possible…
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2008/03/bazilliant/
April 2008 – Rochdale 2 Bradford City 1 match report
…foolish optimism that was extinguished three days later at Spotland. Oh well it was fun while it lasted.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2008/04/le-foiled/
June 2008 – The silly season
New signings are taking a while to come through and people are getting mad, including me.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2008/06/the-silly-season/
September 2008 – Bradford City 4 Exeter 1 match report
Perhaps the best match report I’ve written so far.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2008/09/flying-colours-bradford-city-4-exeter-city-1/
September 2008 – Message Board debates
After two of BfB’s main writers managed to upset some folk with some strong views, I simply had to join in.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2008/09/good-supporterbad-supporter-debate-part-three/
January 2009 – Luton 3 Bradford City 3 match report
One of the craziest games I have ever attended, writing this report was a joy.
February 2009 – Our home
City announce they are considering leaving Valley Parade and moving to Odsal, my argument was not to give up on our beloved home…
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/02/its-our-home/
February 2009 – Bradford City 1 Wycombe Wanderers 0 match report
…and a few days later reflected on another great afternoon inside the old stadium as City defeated promotion rivals Wycome.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/02/all-heart-%E2%80%93-bradford-city-1-wycombe-wanderers/
February 2009 – Counting to ten
After a bad defeat City come under for some strong criticism and I’m not happy. Following this piece, the Bradford City reporter for the Telegraph & Argus, Simon Parker, emailed me to say he agreed with this piece.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/02/counting-to-ten/
March 2009 – Rochdale 3 Bradford City 0 match report
A miserable match for City, which was to lead to several others
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/03/another-bad-repeat/
April 2009 – Alan and Stuart
Alan Shearer takes over at Newcastle, so I compare club legends and the different stages they are at.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/04/alan-and-stuart/
April 2009 – the budget issue
City announce the big earning players will have to leave and that Stuart will have a lower transfer budget for next season, but I argue it might not be the end of the world some fear.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/04/the-budget-announcement-should-not-spell-doom-and-gloom/
July 2009 – how full is the glass?
A report on a supporters’ forum which sparked controversy after.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/07/how-full-is-the-glass/
August 2009 – what should happen next?
After a bad start to the season, the pressure was growing at Valley Parade.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/08/what-should-happen-next/
November 2009 – the moment
Following a thrilling JPT win over Port Vale, an account of simply enjoying the spectacle.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/11/the-moment/
December 2009 – end of the ride
The JPT run ended in the Quarter Finals at Carlisle, my match report of the 3-0 loss looked at the overall adventure.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/12/end-of-the-ride/
December 2009 – A decade of decline, misery and still existing
A look back at a memorably bad decade for City.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2009/12/a-decade-of-decline-misery-and-still-existing/
January 2010 – McCall and the never-ending cycle
As City manager Stuart McCall’s future was in doubt, my assessment of the situation.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2010/01/mccall-and-the-never-ending-cycle/
February 2010 – We’ve gotta fight (fight, fight, fight, fight) fight for this love as Bradford City travel to leaders Rochdale
A stirring preview of a game we appeared to have no chance of winning, but did.
March 2010 – City keep their heads as others lose theirs
Match report of a dramatic win away at Rotherham.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2010/03/city-keep-their-heads-as-others-lose-theirs/
April 2010 – Saying our goodbyes
A preview of the final home game of the season, at home to Northampton, that looked ahead at the long City-less summer.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2010/04/saying-our-goodbyes/
August 2010 – Could the City Gent be banned from Valley Parade?
An account of controversy involving the City Gent facing a ban for negative comments. The ban never occured.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2010/08/could-the-city-gent-be-banned-from-valley-parade/
September 2010 – When there’s no end in sight
Match report of an especially miserable home defeat to Port Vale.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2010/09/when-theres-no-end-in-sight/
October 2010 – the wrong man
As manager Peter Taylor comes under pressure, a look at the flaws of short-term thinking.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2010/10/the-wrong-man/
November 2010 – What is a derby match as Leeds United argue they have no local rivals
Article on the rivalry – or lack of one – between City and Leeds.
http://www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2010/11/what-is-a-derby-match-as-leeds-united-argue-they-have-no-local-rivals/
