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FULL TIME Bradford 0 Swindon 0
5:04pm Saturday 5th May 2012 in STFC News By Andy Warren
An end of season salute from Di Canio.
SWINDON Town’s eventful 2011/2012 season ended with a 0-0 draw away at Bradford this afternoon.
In truth it was a tough afternoon for Town as they struggled to replicate the form which has seen them sweep all before them this season to win the League Two title, as Bradford enjoyed the majority of the possession and had the better chances.
But at the final whistle the 1,200 travelling supporters were still able to celebrate their success this season, as the Town players went over to the fans and lifted up manager Paolo Di Canio and threw him up in the air in celebration, before tossing their shirts into the crowd.
Back on the pitch, Nehki Wells and James Hanson caused problems for the Town back line all afternoon, while David Syers had a number of long range efforts.
Wes Foderingham made a number of good saves to keep the scores level, while Luke Rooney and John Bostock had long range efforts for Town.
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mscott001
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7:10pm Sat 5 May 12
Shiabah Red
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7:49pm Sat 5 May 12
who dat?
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8:45pm Sat 5 May 12
(Unlike the scum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!)
Nassingtonred
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8:47pm Sat 5 May 12
swidonpremiership
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9:01pm Sat 5 May 12
CirenRed
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9:08pm Sat 5 May 12
Anyone know what happened with the bunch who descended on that pub on the highstreet? Then an ambulance turned up but anyone know what actually happened?
therock4u
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9:48pm Sat 5 May 12
Well done to all at our club. Brilliant effort from everyone this year, and not forgetting those supporters who support the team on all those away games. you are true supporters.
Malkym
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10:03pm Sat 5 May 12
Thanks to Danny Wilson too! Why? Because only his bunch of tossers could balls up my accumulator by conceding a very late goal -so late it was almost too late -no wonder they missed automatic!
M-Y-O-B
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10:15pm Sat 5 May 12
mscott001 wrote:Nice comment, It's only right to respect another club's moment to show some unity.
From all Bradford City fans, thanks to all the Swindon fans for their response to the minute's silence for those who lost their lives in the Valley Parade fire. Hundreds of scarves held aloft and perfect silence. Truly class.
I also thought fair play to your stadium announcer for the welcome and congratulations as 'Champions' and the Bradford players for our team's 'guard of honour' on to the pitch.
Shame the game was a bit dire but you can't have it all!!!
TheDukeOfBanbury
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10:17pm Sat 5 May 12
mscott001 wrote:Respect to you my friend. My lads placed flowers on the memorial before the game. I stood reading the names of those who sadly are no longer with us. Young Children, Families and everyone else.
From all Bradford City fans, thanks to all the Swindon fans for their response to the minute's silence for those who lost their lives in the Valley Parade fire. Hundreds of scarves held aloft and perfect silence. Truly class.
Proud to hold my scarf up and had a tear in my eye.
A day that united football fans and proud to have been able to show my respect.
As for the football not the best game and lucky to come away with the point.
Good luck next season but today is for those fans of Bradford City Football Club.
Never Forgotton....RIP from STFC.
Rambo
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10:17pm Sat 5 May 12
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Oh, one other thing... the article claims STFC this season have "seen them sweep all before them"... Well thats 0-0s home and away against us, not much being swept there...
Oxon-Red
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10:26pm Sat 5 May 12
mscott001 wrote:Just got back. Thanks for the thanks, we had a similar tribute last week to Town fans that passed away during the season and the Scarves aloft 'a la Paolo' will possibly become a tradition among Town fans.
From all Bradford City fans, thanks to all the Swindon fans for their response to the minute's silence for those who lost their lives in the Valley Parade fire. Hundreds of scarves held aloft and perfect silence. Truly class.
Enjoyed the day, friendly atmosphere and nice to see your tribute to our players when they came onto the pitch.
We visited the club shop and had a look round the museum upstairs, really interesting insight into your club's history.
Good luck next season, your club deserves to be in a higher league.
COYMR
dreamofacleansheet2
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10:42pm Sat 5 May 12
We'll leave that to our Emperor talking about our players!
Devasted today is the last day of the season. Just can't wait for next season.
Back to back promotions coming. Watching the birth of a managerial legend.
Jightymoe
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10:43pm Sat 5 May 12
The thing that hit home to me regarding the memorial was the number of duplicate family names on it. Really, really sad.
There are few things in life more poignant than thousands of people in the same place being silent. Was glad to be a part of it.
mf04ndl
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10:44pm Sat 5 May 12
Oxon-Red
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10:52pm Sat 5 May 12
Strange back four today with McEveley partnering Flint and Caddis on the wrong side in the first half. We never built properly from the back.
Felt sorry for Nathan Thompson, who I suspect the changes allowed to fit in, as he was smashed after about 15 minutes and was forced to go off shortly after.
Great to see the "win a Pro-Contract" player, Chris Smith, getting a chance today (well done Paolo). Probably came on a bit earlier than expected but did okay and seemed to adjust better in the second half when played on the other side.
Brilliant support again today and the players "Stand Up for the Champions" will live in the memory for many years :-)
Actually looking forward to the break but I am not sure how long that will last !
COYMR
swidonpremiership
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10:53pm Sat 5 May 12
Another clean sheet now gives us the best defence in English professional football at 0.696 goals conceeded per game
Even if Joe Hart keeps 2 clean sheets Man City will be second with 0.710
Q for the stat fans - has this ever been achieved by STFC before ????
Papa686
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11:02pm Sat 5 May 12
mf04ndl
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11:10pm Sat 5 May 12
dreamofacleansheet2
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11:23pm Sat 5 May 12
madterrier
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11:29pm Sat 5 May 12
Malkym wrote:You bet on a Danny Wilson team not bottling promotion at the end??! Sorry about your accumulator, but the man has form.
Well done lads - have a great break.
Thanks to Danny Wilson too! Why? Because only his bunch of tossers could balls up my accumulator by conceding a very late goal -so late it was almost too late -no wonder they missed automatic!
madterrier
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11:32pm Sat 5 May 12
Rambo wrote:we'll just brush those two games under the carpet
Bradford fan here. Well done and good luck. And just to reiterate, thanks for the respect shown for the fire victims.
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Oh, one other thing... the article claims STFC this season have "seen them sweep all before them"... Well thats 0-0s home and away against us, not much being swept there...
towiered
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12:13am Sun 6 May 12
zznewyork
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1:24am Sun 6 May 12
Rambo wrote:rambo,ty,the swindon fans are the best they deserve the respect.
Bradford fan here. Well done and good luck. And just to reiterate, thanks for the respect shown for the fire victims. . Oh, one other thing... the article claims STFC this season have "seen them sweep all before them"... Well thats 0-0s home and away against us, not much being swept there...
re, the sweeping, my friend you use the whole season,not just a dirty bit in the corner( not calling you dirty,btw)so after all the sweeping we did,it was worn out so we used a duster for our last game.
Good luck,youve been through some hard times as have we,you will get it back.
Papa686
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8:39am Sun 6 May 12
towiered wrote:Exactly.
The 5% 'scrouts' you refer to Papa686 must have been a school outing for Class 6C and judging by the embarrassing behaviour from these Danny Dyer wannabes it would be better for all if in future they just concentrated in handing their home work in not only on time but with joined up hand writing.
The national anthem singing was dreadful.
Anyways, Swindon Town are going up again!
Rambo
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12:12pm Sun 6 May 12
Pinehurstred
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1:01pm Sun 6 May 12
Papa686 wrote:Whats wrong with signing the National Anthem...?
towiered wrote:Exactly.
The 5% 'scrouts' you refer to Papa686 must have been a school outing for Class 6C and judging by the embarrassing behaviour from these Danny Dyer wannabes it would be better for all if in future they just concentrated in handing their home work in not only on time but with joined up hand writing.
The national anthem singing was dreadful.
Anyways, Swindon Town are going up again!
Pinehurstred says...
5:37pm Sat 5 May 12
Paolo being lifted in2 the air nut the players is special...
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1.200 SWINDON TOWN fans at Bradford..
WHAT MORE CAN ANYONE SAY ABOUT ARE FANTASTIC FANS..
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