Graham Alexander believes opponents “respect” Bradford’s Valley Parade

Bradford City Manager Graham Alexander has made clear that opponents respect the fortress that Valley Parade has become in recent weeks.

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00:00According to manager Graham Alexander, Valley Parade is becoming something of a fortress for Bradford City at present.

00:07Yes, it has turned over the last 11 months since last March.

00:14I think we put little building blocks in place at that stage but the players have to go out and continue it.

00:22I think it's a place now that opposing teams will look at it with great respect

00:29and understand that it's not just about keeping the crowd quiet but also trying to beat a good team.

00:37That challenge has got to be maintained if we want to be successful this season

00:41so there's a lot more big games coming up at Valley Parade and we have to be up for it.

00:47Bradford City won 1-0 against Harrogate at the weekend, which was their seventh win in a row at Valley Parade

00:53and kept them within touching distance of the top three in League Two.