Oldham v Bradford: Parkinson wants Bantams to maintain high standards against every opponent

PHIL PARKINSON is calling on his Bradford City side to repeat last week’s cup heroics when taking on Oldham Athletic in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy tonight.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Sep 2014, 07:48 BST
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson.Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson.
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson.

The Bantams are still on a high after knocking out derby rivals Leeds United in dramatic fashion six days ago at Valley Parade.

James Hanson netted the late winner against Leeds and then got on the scoresheet again on Saturday in a 2-0 win over Rochdale in the league.

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Parkinson said: “We want to keep standards high whether we are playing Leeds United in the Capital One Cup, Rochdale in the league or Oldham in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.

“We have set high standards recently and we want to maintain them.

“Hopefully, those same high standards will be enough to get us through against Oldham.”

Gary Liddle will sit out tonight’s tie with Matthew Dolan due to step in, while Aaron Mclean and Mark Yeates could be handed starting roles.

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Meanwhile, Ben Williams has signed a deal to remain at Valley Parade until the end of 2014.

The vastly experienced 32-year-old, on a non-contract basis with the club since the summer, has made two appearances this season, in the Capital Cup wins over Morecambe and Leeds United.

Last six games: Oldham Athletic DLLDLW, Bradford City WDWLWW.

Referee: S Mathieson (Cheshire).

Last time: Oldham Athletic 1 Bradford City 1; December 1, 2013; League One.

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