Michael Duff has praised Bradford City for the “intensity” of their 7-0 first round win over Marine in the 2026-27 FA Cup.
Braces from Nick Powell and Adam Phillips plus goals from Matthew Pennington, Will Swan and George Lapslie saw Duff’s Bantams comfortably cruise past Marine at Valley Parade to end the National League North’s FA Cup adventures.
Speaking to bradfordcityafc.com post-match, Duff praised his team for their intense performance from start to finish despite facing a sixth-tier team at home.
“I thought it was a good performance from minute one. The most pleasing part for me was the first 10 minutes.
“I know we scored in the ninth minute, but even before then, the intensity, the pressure we put on and the way we moved the ball were really good.
“You cannot turn your nose up at scoring seven goals in a professional football match. It is not easy against any opposition.
“The last 10 minutes looked the same as the first 10 minutes, which is a compliment to the team.”
Lapslie in particular was singled out by Duff for scoring his first goal of the season in just his eighth appearance of the campaign.
“He gives you everything. He is low maintenance and never moans. He comes in and loves playing football.
“I am really pleased for him. He was disappointed to miss the penalty, but getting his goal afterwards was great.
“It is a timely reminder we know what George is, how good he is and the quality he has. His character is probably his best trait.”
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