The Width of a Post Podcast

Jason and Alex convene to discuss City's return to form against Doncaster, January's ins and outs, and look forward to Saturday's upcoming playoff battle with Luton

Jason, Tim and Alex return to discuss City's dispiriting defeat at Huddersfield, and look forward to the rest of the January window, and a massive game at Lincoln on TuesdayRead more at widthofapost.comA derby day to forget puts Bradford City’s resilience to the testhttps://widthofapost.com/2026/01/24/a-derby-day-to-forget-puts-bradford-citys-resilience-to-the-test/What is an underdog anyway?: A definitive ranking of City's Stones Performances (from 2014)https://widthofapost.com/2014/10/24/what-is-an-underdog-anyway/

Jason, Tim and Alex return to cover the litany of transfer ins and outs this week, including the end of an era with Andy Cook leaving to join City. They also touch on the upcoming season-defining fixtures, with Cardiff looming on SaturdayWidth of a Post highlights this week:Saying goodbye to Andy Cook, a modern-day Bradford City iconA fond farewell to a Bradford City promotion hero as Alex Pattison moves to WalsallBrad Halliday and the Price of Progress https://widthofapost.com/2026/01/14/brad-halliday-and-the-price-of-progress/

Tim, Jason and Alex reconvene to discuss City's recent uptick in form, whether their promotion run is for real, and look forward to January

Jason and Alex discuss City's 1-0 win over Exeter, their first league win in two months. How sustainable is it, and are we already seeing the plans for January begin to emerge?

Jason and Alex reconvene to discuss City's breathless 0-0 draw at Bolton and discuss whether they have re-found their pizzazz

Jason and Alex reconvene to discuss City's home defeat to Burton, some of the challenges they are working through in the balance of the team, and the team selection, Bobby's penalty and some world class timewasters

Tim, Jason and Alex return to discuss City's mini-slump, expectations for the rest of the season, Graham Alexander and the worst goals you have ever seen.

Jason and Alex regroup after Saturday's 2-2 barn(sley)storming draw at Valley Parade, which included one of the best goals we've ever seen from Reyes Cleary. They touch on that wonder goal, City's continued excellent performance and look forward to two upcoming big games against Stevenage and Lincoln

Jason and Tim discuss Blackpool, Newcastle and being top of the league.

The team return for a look back upon City's first month in League One, starting with the 3-1 home win over Huddersfield. They talk standout players, the outstanding coaching of the team and favourite City atmospheres.

Jason and Alex return to touch quickly on City's Transfer Window, Andy Cook's glorious return in Tuesday's Jonny Paint win over Grimsby, and a look forward to Saturday's big game at Doncaster.

Tim and Alex reconvene to discuss City's goalless draw away Sixfields. They reflect on City's performance in a game in which they probably shaded (between two poor teams), the strength of the defence and the decision to put white numbers on sky blue shirtsChapters00:00 Introduction and Game Overview01:53 Defensive Strengths and Attacking Struggles06:14 Midfield Dynamics and Decision Making09:56 Player Performances and Set Pieces12:22 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches

In this episode of the Width of a Post podcast, hosts Alex and Jason discuss City's opening day 2-1 victory over Wycombe. They reflect on the team's performance, standout players, and tactical approaches, while also considering the implications for the season ahead. Chapters00:00 Season Kickoff: Reflections on the First Game02:49 Player Performances: Standouts and Surprises05:42 Tactical Analysis: Wycombe's Approach and City’s Strategy08:45 Leadership and Team Dynamics: New Roles and Responsibilities11:46 Looking Ahead: Future Matches and Squad Changes

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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the New Season01:55 New Stadium Developments and Fan Reactions04:34 Squad Rotation and Managerial Strategies11:05 Challenges of League One and Squad Depth20:30 Recruitment Strategy and Player Profiles25:44 The Departure of Richie Smallwood36:41 Budget Expectations and Ambitions55:33 Graham Alexander's Contract Situation and Future01:05:32 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 tim@widthofapost.comOnwards 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!