Will be speaking with Graham Alexander and Aden Baldwin shortly ahead of Saturday’s trip to Crewe. Updates, as ever, to follow. #bcafc @BBCWYS

Five changes from Rotherham. Walker, Byrne, Benn, Smallwood and Cook come in. Doyle, Oduor, Smith, Evans and Diabate drop to the bench. Baldwin, Pattison and Richards back in the #bcafc @BBCWYS

Sunny Morecambe #bcafc

Stefan Rupp issues open letter: ▪️ Pledges investment and more funds ‘again’ for Jan window ▪️ Desire remains for the club to own VP, but ‘not quite where I would like us to be’ ▪️ Further plans for VP improvement over next two years ▪️ Will be at VP in December #bcafc @BBCWYS

Alexander pre-Morecambe: ▪️ Full team news, with players returning ▪️ Prospect of a third round tie not adding any extra significance to Morecambe game ▪️ Second January window meeting plans ▪️ Modern day recruitment dynamic an aid #bcafc @BBCWYS www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

“If it’s something we need, and one of those two players can fill that, then that’s an opportunity for us.” Graham Alexander on how closely Bradford City are monitoring Sam Stubbs and Adam Wilson, and whether they’ll be a part of the January window discussions. #bcafc

Alexander says second recruitment meeting ahead of Jan will be taking place after the press conference today. Reiterates need to be fluid in approach, given injuries. Expects to see specific player targets presented today, following first meeting two weeks ago. #bcafc @BBCWYS

Alex Pattison + Aden Baldwin back in full training this week. Antoni Sarcevic + Ciaran Kelly took part in spells. Lewis Richards also trained, but Alexander says they will continue to assess his injury. Doesn’t sound like any of the five will feature this Saturday. #bcafc @BBCWYS

Chatting with Clarke Oduor and Graham Alexander shortly, ahead of this Saturday’s FA Cup second round tie at Morecambe. Updates to follow. #bcafc @BBCWYS

Game OFF. Pitch deemed unplayable due to heavy snowfall over night and subsequent rainfall. #bcafc @BBCWYS

Valley Parade pitch inspection to take place at 10.30 - with surrounding areas being taken into consideration, City say. #bcafc @BBCWYS

Chat with Jamie Walker: ▪️ Still defines himself as a 10 ▪️ Challenging 'injury prone' narrative ▪️ Why he spoke about mental health challenges ▪️ Wanting to prolong stay at the club ▪️ Bradford City affinity a close second to Hearts love #bcafc @BBCWYS www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Alexander pre-Accrington: ▪️ Sarcevic, Baldwin + Pattison nearing return ▪️ Shepherd being assessed, Richards booked in for appointment, Kavanagh available ▪️ Pointon growth in last year ▪️ Wait continues for second striker spot to be grabbed #bcafc www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Pattison and Baldwin back in training for the first time today. Not in contention for Saturday. Sarcevic expected back next week. #bcafc

Speaking with Jamie Walker and Graham Alexander shortly ahead of Saturday’s visit of Accrington Stanley. Walker making his 100th Bradford City appearance last night. Updates to follow. #bcafc

Sit down with David Sharpe: ▪️ Assessing muscle injury volume ▪️ Pushing for new/improved training ground ▪️ January window plans ▪️ More goals a recruitment priority ▪️ New contract talks stance ▪️ Acadmey/pathway vision ▪️ Much more… #bcafc bbc.in/4fRZ1wa

“There’ll be investment. We’ve had those conversations.” My thanks to Bradford City head of football operations to sitting down with us on BBC Radio Leeds. Plenty up for discussion, not least January investment. Listen in full: bbc.in/4fRZ1wa #bcafc

Just finished a 30min sit down chat with Bradford City head of football operations David Sharpe. January window, budget investment, current injury situation and season ambitions all discussed. Hear it first, in full on BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Sounds from 6pm. #bcafc #bbcfootball

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Since the start of the 2019/20 season, Bradford City have conceded the 3rd most goals in League Two (39) after the 85th minute. Colchester have conceded the most with 48, Swindon are second most with 40. With thanks to Stats Perform for the stat. #bcafc

Post-match interview with Graham Alexander, after Bradford City concede late at Colchester to surrender 1-0 lead. #bcafc bbc.in/4g93D1h

Two changes. Shepherd and Sanderson in for Oliver and Kavanagh, who drop to the bench. Evans back on the bench. Pointon makes his 50th Bradford City appearance. #bcafc

Not so blue sky for a first post on here… nevertheless, giving it a go #bcafc