Graham Alexander felt Bradford showed their true identity after replacing Walsall at the top of League Two.
Bobby Pointon and Calum Kavanagh scored in a 2-0 win over Crewe – their 12th victory in the last 13 home games.
Pointon’s opener came after just 12 seconds – the quickest at Valley Parade since December 2000 when Ledley King scored inside 10 seconds for Tottenham.
City manager Alexander said: “That was more like us. I felt we let ourselves down at Port Vale on Tuesday.
“I have to keep reminding the players of what our identity is as a team and what’s got us success and we showed that today from minute one.
“The goal was so early I wondered if that might change our performance. I was interested to see if we’d sit back and try to manage it.
“But we didn’t, we kept going and were really aggressive. We stayed on the press and had other opportunities and it didn’t detract from our performance after that.
“It’s where we are in four weeks’ time. We have to keep our eye on just the next game.
“I know it’s going to be difficult. I don’t know if we got a little bit carried away after the last home game and winning 4-1.
“That might have lingered and then we didn’t win the next two games. Enjoy today but on Monday we have to be back to work.”
Crewe had not even touched the ball when Pointon put City ahead, scoring the rebound after Kavanagh hit the post.
The visitors had the chance to level when Aden Baldwin handled in the box but Sam Walker saved Ryan Cooney’s penalty. They also had an Omar Bogle effort ruled out for offside.
Bradford had opportunities to extend their lead before Kavanagh made sure late on.
Crewe manager Lee Bell was unhappy that his side had been caught cold.
He said: “You always lose games of football if you’re not ready when the opposition kick off and we weren’t ready. They weren’t in the correct positions that they should be – two of them weren’t even looking.
“There were people messing with their socks, people dropping off – it didn’t look anything like they expected what was coming. That shouldn’t be the case.
“Ultimately, that’s cost us the game. It’s tough enough as it is coming here.
“We’ve battled back into the game and the lad’s made a good save from the penalty. At half-time we were 1-0 down and they hadn’t really done anything.
“Obviously they’ve scored again when we’re going for it a little bit but ultimately it’s how we started the game before we even kicked a ball that cost us.”
Let's start our Daily Laugh today.Poor Man Utd Napoli step up talks over Darwin Nunez deal Man City's Cherki wants Man Utd revenge This is why Trent can speak Spanish How are there 2 Mbappes? Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t retiring anytime soon. This is what football is all about. Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!(Credit: Justtoonit, originaltrollfootball)...
Ruben Amorim and Manchester United might have an advantage in the race for Frankfurt's standout attacker Hugo Ekitike as he attracts Prem interestMan Utd might have an advantage in the race for Hugo EkitikeManchester United might have an advantage in the race for Frankfurt standout Hugo Ekitike.The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with United, Chelsea and ...
KYLE WALKER has agreed to join Everton on a one-year deal. The England right-back has been locked in talks with Toffees chiefs since his return from his loan spell at AC Milan. Kyle Walker is bringing the curtain down on his glorious Man City careerEverton and current club Manchester City will now thrash out whether it is a permanent deal or just a 12-month loan while he sees out the remainder of ...
Chelsea have enquired about Lyon sensation Malick Fofana as they continue to look for Jadon Sancho's replacement.Chelsea eye move for Lyon's FofanaBlues looking for Sancho's replacementChelsea face LAFC in Club World Cup on MondayWHAT HAPPENED?Per The Athletic, the Blues have made a verbal enquiry about 20-year-old Lyon winger Fofana as they look to bolster their squad in the summer transfer windo...
Everton keen to rival Fenerbahce for WalkerPer journalist Mike McGrath, Everton have shown interest in signing Kyle Walker after the Manchester City star failed to secure an AC Milan move.Last week, reports emerged in the Turkish media that Fenerbahce are keen on signing the veteran full-back as Jose Mourinho is aiming to bolster his squad ahead of the new season. Fenerbahce have even formally sub...
Arsenal, Man Utd ask Real Madrid to name Brahim priceArsenal and Manchester United have sounded out Real Madrid over a price for Brahim Diaz.The former Manchester City midfielder has attracted enquiries from both Premier League giants, says Okdiario.For his part, Brahim is settled in Madrid, though there is concern inside his camp over the imminent arrival of Franco Mastantuono from River Plate.Th...
DONE DEAL: Celta Vigo sign permanently Ilaix from RB LeipzigCelta Vigo have signed permanently Iliax Moriba from RB Leipzig.The midfielder had spent last season on-loan with Celta, which have now decided to sign him permanently from RBL for a fee of €6m.Celta announced today: "RC Celta has exercised the purchase option agreed upon last summer with RB Leipzig and has completed its second sign...
Japhet Tanganga's Millwall contract includes a modest £1.2m release clause (Image: Getty)Crystal Palace are interested in signing Japhet Tanganga from south London rivals Millwall. But the Eagles' pursuit of the defender will depend on the sale of Marc Guehi, who is once again attracting interest from some of the Premier League's top sides.Tanganga has spent the past 18 months at The Den, ini...
Andre Onana is set to remain Man Utd's starting goalkeeper (Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)Andre Onana is poised to remain as Manchester United's first-choice goalkeeper next season. Despite the Reds' boss Ruben Amorim desiring a new No. 1, seeking a replacement for Onana isn't high on the agenda as United focus on revamping a squad that ended up in 15th place last season.United had an...
Jack Grealish has been left out of Man City's Club World Cup squad (Image: Getty)Liverpool could play an important role in saving Jack Grealish from his Manchester City nightmare this summer. The former Aston Villa talisman has been left out of Pep Guardiola's Club World Cup squad and put up for sale, with City hoping to recoup some of the £100million they paid four years ago, or at least eas...
- 1 Jack Grealish set to leave Man City this summer
- 2 PSG vs Atletico Madrid Prediction 16 June 2025
- 3 Laura Woods gives update on post-pregnancy body
- 4 Chloe Kelly enjoys sun-kissed holiday as Arsenal star rests before Euro 2025
- 5 DONE DEAL: Marseille confirm CJ Egan-Riley signing from Burnley
- 6 'If you want to understand, it's really obvious' – USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino responds to Christian Pulisic, eager to move past off-field drama
- 7 Tottenham make 'mega £70m bid for Bryan Mbeumo' as Man Utd fear hijack
- 8 Transfer news & rumours LIVE
- 9 Daily Laugh - Liverpool are spending big
- 10 Portugal and France play out draw to start U21 Euro campaign