The Bantams have won all five games since losing their 15-goal leading scorer to a season-ending injury at Barrow on New Year's Day. Cook's exit just a few minutes into 2025 dealt a massive blow to Alexander's plans – but his team have responded in magnificent fashion. Four straight league victories have lifted them into the play-off spots ahead of tomorrow's clash at fellow high-flyers Wimbledon and City are also through to next week's Vertu Trophy quarter-finals.
Alexander said: "It's probably shone the light on more players and the team as a whole. That's the biggest thing for me. "I don't want any individual to overpower the importance of the team or the squad.
That's vital for us. "I get it that from the outside that might be a perception that people have (of being a one-man team). There's maybe a percentage that's a bit more respectful of the group.
"It's not me thinking like that. I think the players have been great but we've got to continue to do that. "We're talking one month, so let's make sure it's two, three and.
.. Simon Parker.
