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Bradford City: Cut out the errors and we'll be flying - Flynn
Okay, but could be better. That is Welsh midfielder Michael Flynn's assessment of Bradford City's season so far.
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The experienced 29-year-old, now at his eighth professional club, feels City can be reasonably happy with what they've done over the first third of the campaign.
And he reckons a promotion push will be on the cards if the Bantams can eliminate the unforced errors and start turning close games into wins.
"If we had cut out a few mistakes, we would be higher up the table than we are," Flynn told Yorkshire Sport.
"There's a lot of good young players here and the aim is to keep going, put a few wins together and start climbing the table.
"We've got a few boys who have come up from non-league, a couple of players have come in from other clubs who are doing well, and we've got some players with a lot of experience, so it has the makings of a good team.
"We just need to string a few wins together."
Yesterday's visit of Accrington Stanley marked the start of a crucial spell which could prove pivotal in the Bantams' season, according to Flynn.
"We play Saturday, Tuesday Saturday and we'll have a lot better idea of where we're going to be this season after these games.
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"They are three games we can win. It will be tough, but if we do, great. If not, we'll have to start having a long look at ourselves.
"I think we could have had a few more points so far but, at the end of the day, we are where we are. We have got to get on with it and start picking up more wins."
Christmas is looming and Flynn knows that's when the true promotion contenders begin to emerge from the pack.
"It is a busy period coming up," he said. "It is the same for every football club, it can either make or break your season.
"We have got to make sure it makes our season and that, come January, we're right in the mix, giving ourselves every chance to get promoted."
City are chasing glory on two fronts, with a Johnstone's Paint Trophy northern area semi-final looming, away to Carlisle United. Win that and the area decider and a day at Wembley beckons but – according to Flynn – that can't become a distraction.
"At the moment, we can't even think about that," he stressed. "We have got a few games before that and, at the moment, Wembley is not on the agenda.
"The league is what is important, we want to get promoted. Wembley, if it comes, will be a nice bonus, but it's not at the forefront of
anyone's mind."
In the eight years since relegation from the Premiership, City have suffered more downs than ups, but Flynn is convinced they are heading in the right direction and belong at a higher level.
"It is a massive club," he said. "Every match-day at home, it feels like a Championship fixture.
"The club has got a good group of fans and brilliant support. There's 11-12,000 every week, which is great for a League Two club.
"As players, we have got to get it right on the pitch, keep climbing the table and get promoted.
"We have got the squad to do that, if we cut out the mistakes. Silly errors are costing us points, but the team is coming on and we have got to keep improving."
Flynn joined City in August, on a one-year deal, following a season-long stint at Huddersfield Town.
He began his Town career as a regular in the team, managed by Stan Ternant, but Lee Clark's appointment as boss saw him drop out of the side and he had a brief spell on loan at Darlington.
The switch to City has revitalised his career and he has been a fixture in Stuart McCall's team this season, to his own obvious satisfaction.
"It is nice to play every week," Flynn said. "As a footballer, that's all you want to do, play regularly. It is nice to be doing well at the moment, I am part of the team and if I can help anybody in the team, that's what I am willing to do.
"It has been a good move. The manager and staff work hard and everybody wants exactly the same thing, to get the club promoted. We are all pulling in the same direction."
Of League Two, he added: "It's very competitive, there are a lot of strong, physical teams. Notts County have spent a lot of money and they've got a very good squad, it's difficult, but if we want to be up at the top of the table, we can't expect it easy.
"Compared with last season, this league is a bit more physical, but in League One there was a bit more quality, just like there is in the Championship compared to League One and the Premiership compared to the Premiership.
"It is a progression, but everybody wants to play at the highest level they can.
"Huddersfield are doing really well at the moment and they are playing some good stuff, but at times we are playing just as well."
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