Craig Roberts

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@JamieRaynor @BBCWYS Great servant, gave everything on/off the field and helped turn this club around with the likes of Cook, Walker, Patto, Smallwood etc. All understood what it needed to be a Bradford City player after some dark years of mediocrity on/off the field.

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@Alfiesimmo06 Only chance we have is getting them all out today or 9 down today with a very small deficit.

If they get 100 plus in front we will could be starting our innings in the 2nd session tomorrow so they’ll go through as shadows come and lights come on.

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

Crying out for a James
Anderson, Chris Woakes or Ollie Robinson type bowler.

All this planning 🤷‍♂️

Don’t see the Aussie batters gifting their wickets away like we have.

#Ashes

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@s_gordon86 Yes yardie junior!

[Talhah @bcafctalhah]

PROMOTION🏆

What a season it's been.

Can't put it into words - So here's a video instead

"𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩"
🎵 @samfendermusic - The Dying Light

Extra Footage: @AlfWalkerMedia @OfficialBantams @AroundGroundsss

#BCAFC

[Bradford Premier League @bclcricket]

There is an ECB Foundation course for people interested in becoming umpires @WoodlandsCC1 on December 14.
Full details and how to register can be found at. https://t.co/My7z0nqN6u

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@officialbantams @zac_hadi @Harry34974265 @bantamsacademy @TLDallasGroup 2 of the 3 (Harry & Gabe) came into the Development Centre at Southfield Grange at 15, just shows the value of them of having opportunities for late developers.

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@SharpyKev0604 @TheRootAcademy @worksopcollege A lot of these players who make CAG/Academy cricket are early adopters of the game. A high number come from private schools at the start as they have earlier access to coaching. Alternatively earlier birthdays in the school year (Q1-Q2s), skill will overtake early young power.

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@SharpyKev0604 @TheRootAcademy @worksopcollege Another great idea but the worry with that is, it’s the same players doing the rounds.

Talent ID needs to include those who may have been outside any flawed CAG/Academy setup/selections process - late developers, change of skillset, covid disruption, switch of sports etc

[Bradford City AFC @officialbantams]

On this day 39 years ago, 56 people travelled to Valley Parade and never returned.

Today, and every day, is for those we lost on 11th May 1985. 🎗️

#BCAFC

[UndercliffeCC1875 @UCC_1875]

Watt a week!

A busy week off the field with the delayed arrival of our overseas pro.

Fortunately we’ve been able to secure the return of Mark Watt who signs on for a 3rd spell at UCC. After 2 brief spells in 2019 & 2021 we are delighted to have Watty back on board.

#UTC

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@MugsyMolloy @PaulAmy375 The Bradford league should be very competitive this year, some strong overseas and a number of teams have strengthened.

Corey had 2 great seasons at B&B - seen he had a strong season back home for ND.

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@MugsyMolloy @PaulAmy375 Darcy Munro to Honley in Huddersfield League

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@cricketyorks @PSLCC @StarsBBL @VicStateCricket Very useful 👀

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@HorseWatcher11 Lovely jubbly!

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

No surprise! Joe Root batting like Joe Root scores a 💯

[Wisden @WisdenCricket]

Test hundred No.31 for Joe Root 💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

A superb knock under immense pressure 👏

#INDvENG

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

The penny has finally dropped, serious T20 batting lineup the Aussies now have, another WC heading to Australia?

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

Steve Smith just looks like a village slogger in T20 cricket - not his game! 🏏

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

Unfortunately the dismissal was the catalyst for a disastrous day for England. Should have been looking to bat long with the others batting around him.

Williamson is averaging 73.20 during the Bazball era, that tells you what works in the Test match arena on a consistent basis

[Test Match Special @bbctms]

Thoughts?

#BBCCricket #INDvENG

[Craig Roberts @caroberts76]

@GeorgeDobell1 One slight tweak for me. I’d bat Hartley above Rehan, looks more composed and clearer in his thought process.