Photography by Derek Smith
(www.scun-pics.co.uk)

The new year's eve mascots keep themselves warm.

Peter Beagrie fires this free kick over the City crossbar.

Andy Keogh out-jumps David Wetherall.

Peter Beagrie fires in a half-volley....

....and the Bantams' Ricketts secures the ball at the second attempt.

Andy Keogh's shot is well saved by Ricketts.

Neil MacKenzie breaks into the Bradford penalty area.

Despite being well marked, Peter Beagrie gets free to get a shot at the City goal.

Ian Baraclough builds another Iron attack.

Neil MacKenzie's shot is blocked.

David Wetherall blocks Billy Sharp's strike.

Donovan Ricketts parries Taylor's shot.

In the ensuing scramble, Matt Sparrow battles to get to the ball....

....only to see his effort go wide of the far post.

Billy Sharp keeps the pressure on the Bradford defence.

Matt Sparrow's volley is blocked by Wetherall.

Steve Torpey battles to try and force a late winner.

Cleveland Taylor challenges in the air with Steven Schumacher....

....and comes out of the challenge needing stitches to his cheek.