In this episode of the Width of a Post podcast, hosts Jason , Tim, and Alex discuss the upcoming season for Bradford City, reflecting on the club's summer changes, including new player signings and stadium developments. They analyse the squad's depth, the implications of Richie Smallwood's departure, and the expectations surrounding manager Graham Alexander's contract situation. The conversation also touches on the challenges of competing in League One and the importance of maintaining momentum as the season begins.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the New Season

01:55 New Stadium Developments and Fan Reactions

04:34 Squad Rotation and Managerial Strategies

11:05 Challenges of League One and Squad Depth

20:30 Recruitment Strategy and Player Profiles

25:44 The Departure of Richie Smallwood

36:41 Budget Expectations and Ambitions

55:33 Graham Alexander's Contract Situation and Future

01:05:32 Anticipation for the New Season

It finally happened. Tim, Jason and Alex reconvene for the agony and the ecstasy of Fleetwood at home, as City somehow get over the line and into League One.

To note, everyone's audio failed at some point, apologies about that. As always, please send all feedback, comments and requests for refunds to [email protected]

Onwards to League One!

City are top of the league at this time of the season for the first time in 40 years, and Jason, Tim and Alex combat vertigo to recap Saturday's big win at home against Crewe, as well as look forward to the run-in.

Before that, they focus on the bigger news of the day: chicken imposters.

Tim's under the weather like much of the City squad. He reconvenes with Alex and Jason after one of the first blank midweeks in months. City's charge is fading slightly, but they still have a chance to finally escape the division. The team discuss their prospects, and in the final section they definitively answer who from the 2012-13 team would get into the current team and vice versa.

Jason, Tim and Alex reconvene in the New Year to discuss a prosperous festive period for City where they earned 10 points from 4 games. They look forward to the January window and the glut of attacking midfielders joining the club, before finishing up with your tales of woe from arriving late or leaving early!

DISCLAIMER: This was recorded before the news of Andy Cook's injury was confirmed.

Jason, Tim, and Alex return to look back over the first part of Bradford City's season ahead of this week's FA Cup break. After their 2-1 home defeat against Doncaster on Saturday, City fall back to the edge of the playoffs again. Is this their ceiling or is the more to come? Jason also laments the lost tapes where he claims to have beaten Tim in a Bradford City quiz.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome!

02:19 Reaction to the Doncaster game

24:01 The season so far

53:45 Looking forwards

01:02:11 Your questions!

Jason and Alex return to cast their eye over City's first month of the season. After the 2-1 win at home to Carlisle, City sit in the play offs. But do they have enough about them to finally break through?

NB: Audio a bit flaky in places, but salvaged as best as we could. All complaints should be directed to [email protected]

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome!

02:35 Carlisle at home and early impressions

27:22 State of the Squad

41:15 Parkinson 2.0?

55:20 Andy Cook and his legacy at Valley Parade

The amazing Tom McDermott steps in to guest host the podcast this week as Jason clearly has something better to be doing.

Tom joins Tim and Alex to preview the new Bradford City season. Ahead of Saturday's first game, the guys touch on the ins and outs in the squad, expectations for the new season, and look forward to the opener on Saturday against the MK Dons. We also have a bonus section at the end to go through your thoughts heading into this new season!

Optimism is flowing with a season not yet off the rails so make sure to enjoy before we play any actual games and reality sets in!

00:00 Hello and Welcome to the Width of a Post Podcast!

02:06 Have City improved since the end of last season?

14:20 Is Graham Alexander heading into a make or break year?

22:29 Tim talks about Bobby Pointon for a while

25:34 Expectations for the ownership?

31:33 What is going to happen with Jake Young?

37:54 How will City go against the MK Dons this weekend?

44:23 IS THIS FINALLY OUR YEAR?!

50:54 Your thoughts!

Jason and Tim reconvene to discuss the latest at Valley Parade

They touch on the challenges they seem to face getting the most out of their most important player, before casting their eye to the club’s dwindling play off prospects. Jason and Tim finishing up answering some of your questions, including the form of Tyreik Wright, the atmosphere in the ground, and tidal patterns.

Timestamps

(00:00) Hello and Welcome to the Width of a Post Podcast!

(01:15) Reaction to the Doncaster game

(08:55) The need for multiple Gilliei

(15:42) Getting the best out of Andy Cook

(23:36) Play off prospects

(30:04) Your questions!