The Mayor Of Simpleton Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 3-1 up after the first-leg of their League Cup Semi Final against Aston Villa! A fantastic result for a club that's been in the doldrums for so long, and only recently had its immediate future threatened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Yes but a Bradford City v Swansea final, I ask you, what sort of crowd will there be at Wembley for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Urchin Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 It will be full 35000 from each side plus all your neutrals and ponces. Bradford are a big club potentially and Swansea will pull crowds to Wembley for their first visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Eastside Urchin - Do you really think so, I'm not so sure, anyway I still think that it will be an Aston Villa v Chelsea final, I certainly hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mayor Of Simpleton Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 It'll sell out, and it's what football is all about. Swindon Town managed to take thousands down to Wembley in 1969, and they were then only a Third Division side. It's a chance for one of Bradford's players to go down in history, just like Don Rogers did over 40 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Swindon in 1969 was a different kettle of fish altogether as it's only an hour from London and football and travel was much cheaper in those days, people in Bradford and Swansea haven't got two ha'pennys to rub together thanks to broken Britain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missunderstood Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Swindon in 1969 was a different kettle of fish altogether as it's only an hour from London and football and travel was much cheaper in those days, people in Bradford and Swansea haven't got two ha'pennys to rub together thanks to broken Britain I went to that match and although all the accolades went to Don Rodgers the best player in the pitch, by a mile, was the Swindon GK (Peter Downsborough). After the game supporters from both clubs hit the west end and there was a great atmosphere and no hatred or violence whatsoever. I also remember the Swindon supporters seem to know far more of the best clubs and drinking holes than Londoners born and bred. Hope the two underdogs manage to reach the final to prove that a massive bank balance isn't the only recipe for success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I remember the 1969 League Cup Final like it was yesterday, I didn't attend but my dad took me to the Leicester v Man City FA Cup Final two months later, much was made of the hallowed Wembley turf that day wasn't it and Swindon adapted to the conditions far better than Arsenal did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missunderstood Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I remember the 1969 League Cup Final like it was yesterday, I didn't attend but my dad took me to the Leicester v Man City FA Cup Final two months later, much was made of the hallowed Wembley turf that day wasn't it and Swindon adapted to the conditions far better than Arsenal did. If I remember correctly, unbelievably there was a horsey event held on the pitch a few days before, and that coupled with a lot of rain meant the pitch was almost unplayable. The normally dependable Ian Ure had a nightmare afternoon and was responsible for two of Swindon's goals. My abiding memory though is of the wonderful sportsmanship and camaraderie shown by both sets of supporters, and its a shame that the hooliganism that crept into football a few years later followed by the greed is good premiership has transformed the game into the ugly thing it is today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mayor Of Simpleton Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 I went to that match and although all the accolades went to Don Rodgers the best player in the pitch, by a mile, was the Swindon GK (Peter Downsborough). After the game supporters from both clubs hit the west end and there was a great atmosphere and no hatred or violence whatsoever. I also remember the Swindon supporters seem to know far more of the best clubs and drinking holes than Londoners born and bred. Hope the two underdogs manage to reach the final to prove that a massive bank balance isn't the only recipe for success. You're quite right there Alan. Peter Downsborough had an amazing game for Swindon Town that day. This mini-documentary might be of interest: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Laurel Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 congrats to Bradford..being a fourth tier team and reaching league final cup it's a big success... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Yes but a Bradford City v Swansea final, I ask you, what sort of crowd will there be at Wembley for that! I bet there's no more than 60,000 at Wembley for the Final Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I see the chickens came home to roost today didn't they which is why I championed a Chelsea v Aston Villa Final, it would have been far more competitive and entertaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Urchin Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 What was the attendance?? For me,the whole build up etc was much better than the usual stuff when premier league scumbag big boys are involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 What was the attendance?? I bet there's no more than 60,000 at Wembley for the Final You would lose that bet 82,597 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missunderstood Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I see the chickens came home to roost today didn't they which is why I championed a Chelsea v Aston Villa Final, it would have been far more competitive and entertaining I thought today's final proved there is still romance in football, and dreams can come true. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of a match played in the right spirit and as far as I know, no nastiness from either set of supporters. Well done to all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Urchin Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Personally I thought it was a great occasion but it was spoilt as a spectacle by Bradford just seemingly happy to be on the pitch. I know they are 4 divisions lower but I felt they didn't do themselves justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mayor Of Simpleton Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 The scoreline was very harsh on Bradford City, but well done to Swansea City on becoming only the second Welsh side to win silverware at Wembley. Let's not forget that 10 years ago, it was Bradford City who were in the Premiership whilst Swansea City were struggling to survive both on and off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Urchin Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I don't think the scoreline was harsh,should of been more and I expected more from Bradford despite them being in the 4th tier of English football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 but it was spoilt as a spectacle by Bradford just seemingly happy to be on the pitch That’s exactly my point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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