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This preview was written by Brian Judson
The following is a tabulation of all our results against Bradford City. As
can be seen, we had not played Bradford City in the old First Division
since they were relegated from that Division at the conclusion of season
1921-22, prior to our match at Valley Parade earlier this season.
Previous Results
Div H A
1909-10 1 0-0 1-5
1910-11 1 2-0 0-3
1911-12 1 2-3 0-3
1912-13 1 2-1 1-3
1913-14 1 0-0 1-2
1914-15 1 0-0 2-2
1920-21 1 2-0 0-2
1921-22 1 1-0 4-0
1929-30 2 1-1 2-0
1930-31 2 3-1 0-2
1931-32 2 1-5 0-2
1932-33 2 1-1 1-0
1935-36 2 4-0 1-0
1936-37 2 5-1 2-2
Prem Pl W D L For-Ag Pts
Home 0 0 0 0 0-0 0
Away 1 0 1 0 1-1 1
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Total (Prem) 1 0 1 0 1-1 1
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Football Lge
Home (Div 1) 8 4 3 1 9-4 11
Away (Div 1) 8 1 1 6 9-20 4
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Total (Div 1) 16 5 4 7 18-24 15
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Football Lge
Home (Div 2) 6 3 2 1 15-9 8
Away (Div 2) 6 3 1 2 6-6 7
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Total (Div 2) 12 6 3 3 21-15 15
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Total (Prem) 1 0 1 0 1-1 1
Total (Div 1) 16 5 4 7 18-24 15
Total (Div 2) 12 6 3 3 21-15 15
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Grand Total 29 11 8 10 40-40 31
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There have been other meetings with Bradford City. The following results
are our Cup games with them :
FA Cup
Season Rd H/A Result Goalscorers
1920-21 2 H 4-0 Seed 3, Banks
1969-70 3 A 2-2 Greaves, Morgan
3R H 5-0 Pearce 2, Greaves 2, Morgan
1988-89 3 A 0-1
FL Cup
Season Rd H/A Result Goalscorers
1990-91 3 H 2-1 Gascoigne Stewart
This weekend, we play the return match with Bradford City. When we played
them last September, we dominated the match and should have thrashed them
out of sight. However, we displayed the faults that have been all too
common this season in that we were shot shy in front of the Bantams' goal
and showed an alarming lack of concentration in the dying seconds of the
game. Chris Perry headed us into a 76th minute lead, which looked likely
to be sufficient to ensure we grabbed all three points at stake. But
McCall headed an equaliser deep into added time as Spurs thought they had
done enough.
Since then, Bradford City have been deeply involved in the relegation
scrap that is now turning on the outcome of which of three clubs (Bradford
City, Derby County or Southampton) are going to accompany Sheffield
Wednesday and Watford in the big drop. The Bantams and the Rams are level
on points and separated only by goal difference. The Bantams have been
poor travellers whereas the Rams have been unable to win their home
matches. Bradford City still have to play Southampton (8th April) and
Derby County (22nd April) at Valley Parade. I think it is likely those two
games will more or less settle the relegation issue. The Bantams must win
both of them if they are to have any hopes for survival.
Unlike Watford, who have not spent very heavily to strengthen their squad,
which is largely why the Hornets are unlikely to survive, Bradford City
have cast their net far and wide. Their most recent signing has been
Cadete, who once played for Celtic. But they also have veteran players
such as the much travelled Dean Saunders and Peter Beagrie and Stuart
McCall, who won honours for Everton and Rangers. In Paul Jewell, Bradford
City have one of the most promising young managers in the game. I am
confident we will see more of him, perhaps with a bigger club before too
long.
And how do I see tomorrow's match? Spurs have now almost a fully fit squad
for the first time this season. The only casualty at present is Tim
Sherwood, who has now had his much-needed operation to cure his
long-standing groin problem. We shall not be able to offer the excuse of
injuries disrupting the team in the event of another home defeat. However,
providing we score at an early stage to settle our nerves and then
maintain the necessary concentration, I feel sure we can win tomorrow's
match. However, I would again remind readers that Spurs have a long
history of losing to relegation strugglers so don't raise your hopes in
expectation of a goal feast.
As ever, please get behind the team and support them, even if your
particularly disliked player is playing badly. COME ON YOU SPURS!
Cheers, Brian
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