Former Manchester United and Bradford City winger Lee Sharpe has backed his old club to mount a dramatic late surge and win the League Two title, tipping the Bantams to pip current leaders Walsall to top spot.
Sharpe Predicts Bradford Glory Under Alexander
Speaking to BetBrain, Sharpe – who played 30 times for Bradford between 1999 and 2002 during their Premier League and First Division campaigns – offered a passionate take on the club’s title chances, praising manager Graham Alexander and urging fans to believe in a strong finish.
“I think Bradford will have a late run at the title and win League Two,” he said. “They’re only a point behind Walsall now, so we’ll see what they’re made of when the pressure really starts to mount up. I have a feeling that Alexander and Bradford might just sneak it when everything’s said and done – I certainly hope they will!
“Looking forward, I think there’ll definitely be interest in Graham Alexander if Bradford go up; there always is with a promoted club. I’d like to think the club is big enough for him to stay, and that there’ll be resources at his disposal to improve the team in the summer, but there’s no doubt there’ll be suitors knocking on his door on behalf of other clubs.”
Sharpe, who also earned eight caps for England and remains a prominent pundit, brings a unique perspective as a player who experienced promotion battles during his time in the Football League and at the top level.
Form Guide Favouring the Bantams
Bradford’s recent form has given fans reason to dream. Unbeaten in their last six league matches, they’ve picked up 14 points from a possible 18 and are just one point off Walsall, who currently top the League Two table. Alexander’s side have struck a strong balance between defensive resilience and attacking intent, making them serious contenders as the season enters its final stretch.
Walsall, who have stumbled slightly in recent weeks, could face pressure from a resurgent Bradford outfit determined to secure automatic promotion rather than face the lottery of the play-offs.
With just a handful of fixtures remaining and momentum swinging in the Bantams’ favour, Sharpe’s comments will only fuel belief among the Valley Parade faithful that a title-winning campaign could be on the cards.
Writer’s View
Lee Sharpe’s words will resonate with Bradford supporters who’ve endured years of lower-league frustration. With momentum, form, and a manager like Graham Alexander steering the ship, the Bantams are peaking at just the right time. If they can hold their nerve and maintain pressure on Walsall, this could be a memorable finish to the League Two season – and perhaps a new beginning for a club desperate to return to former heights.
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