2007–08 Bradford City A.F.C. season
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The 2007–08 season was the 105th season in Bradford City A.F.C.'s history, their 93rd in The Football League and 95th in the league system of English football. After finishing 22nd in League One during the 2006–07 season, Bradford City were relegated to League Two meaning the season would be their first in the bottom tier of The Football League since 1981–82. It was also Stuart McCall's first season as manager, after he was appointed the full-time successor to Colin Todd in May 2007. It covers a period from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008.
2007–08 season | |||
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Chairman | Mark Lawn Julian Rhodes | ||
Manager | Stuart McCall | ||
Football League Two | 10th | ||
FA Cup | Second Round | ||
League Cup | First Round | ||
Football League Trophy | First Round | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Peter Thorne (14) All: Peter Thorne (15) | ||
Highest home attendance | 15,510 (v Lincoln City, 26 December 2007) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 13,072 (v Barnet, 8 April 2008) 4,069 (v Chester City, FA Cup, 10 November 2007) | ||
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McCall brought in seven new signings in pre-season, as well as a number of loan players, but from September to November, the club failed to win in eight games, leaving them in 21st place in League Two. The club improved during the latter part of the season, finishing in 10th place, three places and 16 points outside the play-offs. Bradford also suffered first round exits in two of the cup competitions they entered, and lost in the second round of the FA Cup. Peter Thorne was the club's top goalscorer, recording 15 goals, 14 in the league and one in the FA Cup. The season also marked centre back David Wetherall's retirement after 304 league games with the club. Joe Colbeck was named player of the season, despite spending part of the season on loan at Darlington. The club's average attendance of 13,756 was the highest in the division.