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Action replay 2000: Bradford City 1 Leeds United 2
David O'Leary's verbal assault on Michael Bridges was an irregular reaction to the striker's winning goals in a West Yorkshire derby between Leeds United and Bradford City.
Valley Parade, Sunday, March 12, 2000
Premier League
"He drives me mad," said O'Leary. "He loves scoring goals but it's his touch which bothers me. It's okay having a decent first touch but his second one usually finds the opposition.
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"He's alright for a 4.25million player and he's a talent, but he's got a long way to go."
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Bridges' brace at Valley Parade saw off the challenge of Bradford, producing a crucial result on a weekend when Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal – the clubs rivalling Leeds for Champions League qualification in the Premiership – all dropped points.
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Bridges scored in the 12th minute, unmarked as Ian Harte swung a free-kick into City's box, and he put the match beyond Bradford's reach in the second half by turning home Alan Smith's unselfish pass on the edge of the six-yard box.
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Peter Beagrie pulled a goal back with a screaming free-kick but Leeds held on.
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United: Martyn, Kelly, Haaland, Radebe, Harte, Bakke, Bowyer, McPhail (Hopkin 73), Wilcox, Smith, Bridges (Huckerby 90). Subs (not used): Robinson, Duberry, Maybury.
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