Bradford City left frustrated by another postponed home game

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MATT Derbyshire groaned as he passed through the back of the Valley Parade press box. By the time Mansfield visit Valley Parade on February 4, providing the weather behaves itself by then, City will have played on only two Saturday afternoons since November 19. “I understand the frustrations of the fans as well but, believe me, we are just as frustrated,” said City keeper Lewis, “We just want to play. Valley Parade referee Will Finnie called time on City’s game at midday with freezing fog enveloping the stadium. Pictures on social media showing Valley Parade in bright sunshine just added to the general angst at another unwanted empty Saturday on the calendar.
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