Crawley brawl leaves Bradford City with big problems

Phil Parkinson and Steve Evans have both had their say on last night’s ill-tempered Bradford City versus Crawley Town clash which descended into a brawl at the final whistle.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Mar 2012, 14:59 BST

Three Bradford players - Andrew Davies, Luke Oliver and goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin - were sent off by referee Ian Williamson who also showed red cards to Crawley pair Kyle McFadzean and substitute Claude Davis.

Parkinson said: “The referee seems very clear in his mind what went on and that is the reason he took the action he did in the dressing rooms.

“Until I see the DVD it is difficult to comment but the sendings-off leave us with lots of problems, to say the least.”

Crawley manager Steve Evans said: “I only saw the Bradford player Andrew Davies run towards my players and throw a punch. I think it was handbags, with a lot of pushing and shoving, but it was disappointing to see.”

For the full story read tomorrow’s Yorkshire Post.