Michael Wood
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The artist formerly known as BfB
The Kübler-Ross model details 5 grief stages: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Lines between them blur, but "I don't want to talk to this man because he will not put things back to how they used to be before I was in grief" is a mix of anger and bargaining.
That is Mo Salah.
That is Mo Salah.
December 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The Kübler-Ross model details 5 grief stages: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Lines between them blur, but "I don't want to talk to this man because he will not put things back to how they used to be before I was in grief" is a mix of anger and bargaining.
That is Mo Salah.
That is Mo Salah.
Once again. If you score after 30 seconds, you have scored in the first minute.
If you clap when it says 4:00 - 4:59, you are clapping in the fifth minute.
If you clap when it says 4:00 - 4:59, you are clapping in the fifth minute.
November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Once again. If you score after 30 seconds, you have scored in the first minute.
If you clap when it says 4:00 - 4:59, you are clapping in the fifth minute.
If you clap when it says 4:00 - 4:59, you are clapping in the fifth minute.
I wrote a Football, www.boyfrombrazil.co.uk/2025/11/09/p...
In case you are wondering, Yes I have read Finnigan's Wake and No I did not understand it.
In case you are wondering, Yes I have read Finnigan's Wake and No I did not understand it.
BfB: Problems / Burton / Solutions
riverrun, past Eve and Adam’s, the success of 2025 for Bradford City came on the 8th of November when Burton Albion took a 2-1 win at Valley Parade seemingly by treating a trip to West Yorksh…
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November 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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In case you are wondering, Yes I have read Finnigan's Wake and No I did not understand it.
In case you are wondering, Yes I have read Finnigan's Wake and No I did not understand it.
If you are playing FM26 Beta, and complaining about it not being finished, then you are not the sort of person who should be beta testing software.
October 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
If you are playing FM26 Beta, and complaining about it not being finished, then you are not the sort of person who should be beta testing software.
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My sentences are running long, which is not the style I like for BfB, but there it is. Some thoughts on Newcastle United away.
My sentences are running long, which is not the style I like for BfB, but there it is. Some thoughts on Newcastle United away.
BfB: Cogs / Newcastle / Red Shift
Bradford City lost 4-1 to Newcastle United in the League Cup having had to change the way of playing which had seen City top of League One after twenty minutes of a match that was a long way out of…
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September 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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My sentences are running long, which is not the style I like for BfB, but there it is. Some thoughts on Newcastle United away.
My sentences are running long, which is not the style I like for BfB, but there it is. Some thoughts on Newcastle United away.
Great to see Liverpool FC celebrating the fact that Deuteranopia was eliminated last week with their change kit, which swapped their red for green.
September 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Great to see Liverpool FC celebrating the fact that Deuteranopia was eliminated last week with their change kit, which swapped their red for green.
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Something about Bradford City 3 Huddersfield Town 1, which I enjoyed.
Something about Bradford City 3 Huddersfield Town 1, which I enjoyed.
BfB: Shelley / Armitage / Bangs
Bradford City and Huddersfield Town have not played each other in a league game in eighteen years. The game at Valley Parade, which City will win 3-1, talks about the differences between the clubs,…
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September 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Something about Bradford City 3 Huddersfield Town 1, which I enjoyed.
Something about Bradford City 3 Huddersfield Town 1, which I enjoyed.
With Ange taking over at Nottingham Forest, you have to wonder which club will be appointing Lord Mandleson following his departure from the Labour front lines.
September 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
With Ange taking over at Nottingham Forest, you have to wonder which club will be appointing Lord Mandleson following his departure from the Labour front lines.
Crackpot Emails To Football Websites
+5
References some point you made over three years ago as if it is pertinent to the current discussion, when it isn't.
+10
Includes a link to where you said that point.
+15
The link says the opposite.
+5
References some point you made over three years ago as if it is pertinent to the current discussion, when it isn't.
+10
Includes a link to where you said that point.
+15
The link says the opposite.
September 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Crackpot Emails To Football Websites
+5
References some point you made over three years ago as if it is pertinent to the current discussion, when it isn't.
+10
Includes a link to where you said that point.
+15
The link says the opposite.
+5
References some point you made over three years ago as if it is pertinent to the current discussion, when it isn't.
+10
Includes a link to where you said that point.
+15
The link says the opposite.
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I wrote something about Bradford City's ambition, and about if you can see Goole from Queensbury in Bradford.
I wrote something about Bradford City's ambition, and about if you can see Goole from Queensbury in Bradford.
BfB: Estuary / Ambition / Sea
Bradford City have made two statement victories in three days, leading to a musing on the club’s ambition as the club sign former Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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I wrote something about Bradford City's ambition, and about if you can see Goole from Queensbury in Bradford.
I wrote something about Bradford City's ambition, and about if you can see Goole from Queensbury in Bradford.
"Why don't Newcastle sign Toney or Mitrovic from the Saudi Leagues?"
The same reason Prince George will not marry Grand Duchess Sophia of Turin. Because she's met him.
The same reason Prince George will not marry Grand Duchess Sophia of Turin. Because she's met him.
August 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
"Why don't Newcastle sign Toney or Mitrovic from the Saudi Leagues?"
The same reason Prince George will not marry Grand Duchess Sophia of Turin. Because she's met him.
The same reason Prince George will not marry Grand Duchess Sophia of Turin. Because she's met him.
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Today is rubbish, but I wrote an article about spending money on high potential players.
It is not a Bradford City article.
Today is rubbish, but I wrote an article about spending money on high potential players.
It is not a Bradford City article.
August 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Today is rubbish, but I wrote an article about spending money on high potential players.
It is not a Bradford City article.
Today is rubbish, but I wrote an article about spending money on high potential players.
It is not a Bradford City article.
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Some reflections on Bradford City forgetting to be new to League One in the 2-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers yesterday.
Some reflections on Bradford City forgetting to be new to League One in the 2-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers yesterday.
BfB: Opening / 0+6 / Skipping
Bradford City opened their League One campaign with a deceptive win over Wycombe Wanderers which seemed to miss out the parts where City get up to speed with a new division and go straight to winni…
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August 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Some reflections on Bradford City forgetting to be new to League One in the 2-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers yesterday.
Some reflections on Bradford City forgetting to be new to League One in the 2-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers yesterday.
I will have "no specific responsibilities" for the minute before the kick-off at Valley Parade today.
August 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I will have "no specific responsibilities" for the minute before the kick-off at Valley Parade today.
@liberopodcast.bsky.social people, when talking about José and his decline at Chelsea look back to the game in January before Eva Carneiro where they went out to Bradford City.
His behaviour after up there with Trump in terms of joining in with City's celebrations. Jon Stead talks about him walking
His behaviour after up there with Trump in terms of joining in with City's celebrations. Jon Stead talks about him walking
August 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
@liberopodcast.bsky.social people, when talking about José and his decline at Chelsea look back to the game in January before Eva Carneiro where they went out to Bradford City.
His behaviour after up there with Trump in terms of joining in with City's celebrations. Jon Stead talks about him walking
His behaviour after up there with Trump in terms of joining in with City's celebrations. Jon Stead talks about him walking
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BfB: I don't think Bradford City will be relegated this season, but if they are, this will be why.
BfB: I don't think Bradford City will be relegated this season, but if they are, this will be why.
BfB: Preview / Cornerstone / If
City’s 2025/26 season depends on the four cornerstones of management, which Graham Alexander builds on. These are: Rotation, Variety in Selection, Home Form, and Momentum. Given the success o…
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July 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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BfB: I don't think Bradford City will be relegated this season, but if they are, this will be why.
BfB: I don't think Bradford City will be relegated this season, but if they are, this will be why.
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I'm not trying to upset Crystal Palace fans, but shouldn't we point out that multi-club ownership models are really bad for football rather than just feeling sorry for someone for falling foul of the rules around them?
I'm not trying to upset Crystal Palace fans, but shouldn't we point out that multi-club ownership models are really bad for football rather than just feeling sorry for someone for falling foul of the rules around them?
BfB: Palace / Owners / Ideas
Crystal Palace do not deserve to be removed from the Europa League for breaking rules around multi-club ownership but we need to remember that multi-club ownership is a bad thing for the game, shou…
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July 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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I'm not trying to upset Crystal Palace fans, but shouldn't we point out that multi-club ownership models are really bad for football rather than just feeling sorry for someone for falling foul of the rules around them?
I'm not trying to upset Crystal Palace fans, but shouldn't we point out that multi-club ownership models are really bad for football rather than just feeling sorry for someone for falling foul of the rules around them?
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BfB: The Summer after Sarcevic's 90+6 goal that gave promotion, while behind the scenes the Football Governance Bill takes steps to solve problems with bad owners and bad business which have been dogging the game for decades.
BfB: The Summer after Sarcevic's 90+6 goal that gave promotion, while behind the scenes the Football Governance Bill takes steps to solve problems with bad owners and bad business which have been dogging the game for decades.
Summer / Sarcevic / Possibility
Bradford City reflect on the Summer after Sarcevic’s 90+6 goal that gave promotion, and think about a season in League One without captain Richie Smallwood, while behind the scenes the Footba…
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July 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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BfB: The Summer after Sarcevic's 90+6 goal that gave promotion, while behind the scenes the Football Governance Bill takes steps to solve problems with bad owners and bad business which have been dogging the game for decades.
BfB: The Summer after Sarcevic's 90+6 goal that gave promotion, while behind the scenes the Football Governance Bill takes steps to solve problems with bad owners and bad business which have been dogging the game for decades.
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BfB: Some thoughts about Malmo starting the Champions League campaign and the way that formations fit around players.
BfB: Some thoughts about Malmo starting the Champions League campaign and the way that formations fit around players.
BfB: Relationalism / Ten / Future
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July 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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BfB: Some thoughts about Malmo starting the Champions League campaign and the way that formations fit around players.
BfB: Some thoughts about Malmo starting the Champions League campaign and the way that formations fit around players.
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BfB: Some thoughts about the idea that you can ever find who the best football club in the world is, and how looking for that cheapens the clubs, leagues and people involved in the search.
BfB: Some thoughts about the idea that you can ever find who the best football club in the world is, and how looking for that cheapens the clubs, leagues and people involved in the search.
BfB: Best / World / Paris
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July 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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BfB: Some thoughts about the idea that you can ever find who the best football club in the world is, and how looking for that cheapens the clubs, leagues and people involved in the search.
BfB: Some thoughts about the idea that you can ever find who the best football club in the world is, and how looking for that cheapens the clubs, leagues and people involved in the search.
The thing about Maradona, to someone who was 12 at the Hand of God, is he caused you to ask a question which English 12 year olds probably get to asking sooner or later, which is "Why do they hate us?"
Now, the handball was creating, obvs, but the answer to why Maradona felt it was justified...
Now, the handball was creating, obvs, but the answer to why Maradona felt it was justified...
June 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The thing about Maradona, to someone who was 12 at the Hand of God, is he caused you to ask a question which English 12 year olds probably get to asking sooner or later, which is "Why do they hate us?"
Now, the handball was creating, obvs, but the answer to why Maradona felt it was justified...
Now, the handball was creating, obvs, but the answer to why Maradona felt it was justified...
I need a man, and that man, is a George Honeyman. The out of contract ceiling raising signing which should be animating Bradford City in the summer.
But what do I know?
But what do I know?
June 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I need a man, and that man, is a George Honeyman. The out of contract ceiling raising signing which should be animating Bradford City in the summer.
But what do I know?
But what do I know?
England need to stop treating friendly games like testimonials, and qualifiers like friendly games.
June 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
England need to stop treating friendly games like testimonials, and qualifiers like friendly games.
We need to get over the idea that Declan Rice must be transitioned to a role where England are strong from one where we need him.
Had Peter Beardsley wanted to play more like Gary Lineker he would have been told no, because we have Gary Lineker for that.
Rice can, and should, play six for England.
Had Peter Beardsley wanted to play more like Gary Lineker he would have been told no, because we have Gary Lineker for that.
Rice can, and should, play six for England.
June 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We need to get over the idea that Declan Rice must be transitioned to a role where England are strong from one where we need him.
Had Peter Beardsley wanted to play more like Gary Lineker he would have been told no, because we have Gary Lineker for that.
Rice can, and should, play six for England.
Had Peter Beardsley wanted to play more like Gary Lineker he would have been told no, because we have Gary Lineker for that.
Rice can, and should, play six for England.