No Bradford City fan could fail to be swept up in the enthusiasm which came with the appointment of Stuart McCall in 2007. While the optimism waned, it never vanished under City's most loved son until his final few days and even then it was with more than a tinge of sadness. The same cannot be said for his successor, Peter Taylor. He was supposedly the perfect appointment with a raft of promotions under his belt. But City never got going under Taylor, and the inconsistent results were matched by the turgid football on offer. Comparisons to John Docherty were even thrown in his direction.
So Julian Rhodes and Mark Lawn were always going to have a difficult job in finding a successor. While interviews continue to name a permanent manager, the man filling in is doing his very best to keep it. Peter Jackson has - in just two games - brought the buzz back to Valley Parade. He gave an all-action performance himself on Tuesday, gave the fans a win over a Ronnie Moore side and has been making all the right noises in the press.
Jackson might not be the most perfect of appointments and his credentials will come under scrutiny both in the board room and among fans. So, it's refreshing that he has brought in an experienced and respected number two in Colin Cooper. It's definitely an intriguing selection and shows some more long-term thinking than the initial interim appointment.
Jackson now has more time to put his name on the manager's door full-time with "two or three" more games starting with Morecambe today. Whatever Jackson's strengths as manager are and whatever the thoughts of the fans on his appointment are, at least he has brought some much needed buzz back to our club.
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