Bradford City and Huddersfield Town players make welcome return to Yorkshire Post Team of the Week

SEVEN clubs are represented in our latest Yorkshire Post Team of the Week - and it has been a good one for Bradford City, Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough in particular.
Huddersfield's Duane Holmes, centre, celebrates making it 3-1 against Swansea City (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)Huddersfield's Duane Holmes, centre, celebrates making it 3-1 against Swansea City (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Huddersfield's Duane Holmes, centre, celebrates making it 3-1 against Swansea City (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Here’s our latest XI in 4-4-2 formation:

Goalkeeper

Brad Collins (Barnsley)

Leeds United's Liam Cooper (left) against Wolverhampton Wanderers' Fabio Silva (Picture: PA)Leeds United's Liam Cooper (left) against Wolverhampton Wanderers' Fabio Silva (Picture: PA)
Leeds United's Liam Cooper (left) against Wolverhampton Wanderers' Fabio Silva (Picture: PA)

A steady and reassuring presence at Ashton Gate and was decisive in his duties as Barnsley signed off a fine week with another victory.

Defence

Aaron Rowe (Huddersfield Town)

Carried on from where he left off at Boro with another dynamic display and played a big part in two Town goals on a bountiful day against Swansea. A real talent.

Bradford City's Callum Cooke (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)Bradford City's Callum Cooke (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)
Bradford City's Callum Cooke (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Liam Cooper (Leeds United)

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How he did not score at Wolves is anyone’s guess after latching onto three set-pieces from Raphinha. Solid at the back in his defensive duties and marshalled the backline well and distributed intelligently.

Niall Canavan (Bradford City)

Looks a very shrewd signing with the one-time City ball-boy delivering a commanding performance in well-organised Bantams backline who shone at Cheltenham.

Doncaster Rovers' James Coppinger celebrates scoring their side's equaliser (Picture: PA)Doncaster Rovers' James Coppinger celebrates scoring their side's equaliser (Picture: PA)
Doncaster Rovers' James Coppinger celebrates scoring their side's equaliser (Picture: PA)

Dael Fry (Middlesbrough)

It was easy to see where Neil Warnock rates him so highly at Reading. Kept Lucas Joao under lock and key and helped set up Boro’s opener. A powerhouse display from a key Boro player.

Midfield

Duane Holmes (Huddersfield Town)

Huddersfield Town manager Carlos Corberan (Picture: PA)Huddersfield Town manager Carlos Corberan (Picture: PA)
Huddersfield Town manager Carlos Corberan (Picture: PA)

Seven days on from Wycombe, Holmes had a day to savour and caused Swansea all manner of problems. Scored two outstanding goals, with his second being simply stunning.

Sam Morsy (Middlesbrough)

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His performance was such that he earned a round of applause from his team-mates after Boro’s win at Reading. Covered every blade of grass, according to Neil Warnock.

Callum Cooke (Bradford City)

At the heartbeat of another vibrant City performance and set up both their goals at Cheltenham. Another fine contribution.

James Coppinger (Doncaster Rovers)

Team of the Week (Graphic: Graeme Bandeira)Team of the Week (Graphic: Graeme Bandeira)
Team of the Week (Graphic: Graeme Bandeira)

What can you say…

The script was written for ‘Copps’ on the day Rovers wore the all-gold kit that he and his sons designed. Another glorious moment in his Keepmoat career was provided by virtue of a wonderful late leveller.

Forwards

Mallik Wilks (Hull City)

Eventful day for the Tigers striker, who scored two clinical headed goals and gave away a controversial penalty.

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A huge player for Hull and has grabbed five goals in his past two league matches. Outstanding.

Andy Cook (Bradford City)

Off and running with City after bagging two goals in their victory at Cheltenham and showed what he brings to the party as the Bantams bandwagon continues apace.

Manager/head coach: Carlos Corberan (Huddersfield Town).

Just when he needed a win, he pulled out an absolute thumper of a victory.

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