January 16 2003

Crystal Palace

Bradford City chairman Gordon Gibb has hit back at Simon Jordan's comments about the recent postponed game.

Jordan accused Bradford of being "wholly irresponsible" after the match between the two sides last weekend was called off just a few hours before as he felt Bradford knew it was never going to take place.

Gibb told the Bradford Telegraph & Argus: "Simon Jordan is living proof that people shouldn't open up their mouths and let their belly rumble.

"He should check out all the facts of the matter because it is entirely incorrect what he has said.

"But I'm secretly pleased about his comments which will resonate through the club. I'm sure they will act as a great motivating factor.

"What was always going to be a tight game against Palace will be even tighter.

"We've now been given even more incentive to go out and give his team a good hiding."

The rescheduled match will take place on February 19.