Bradford City’s Antoni Sarcevic is hoping to recreate a special memory when his side take on Notts County at Valley Parade tonight.
Sarcevic will likely feature in the game after coming back from injury at the weekend, but he has a special reason for looking forward to the trip to Nottingham.
Sarcevic eyes repeat of promotion magic
The experienced midfielder, who has earned promotion from League Two five times in his career, fondly remembers scoring in Stockport’s title-clinching 5-2 win at Meadow Lane almost exactly a year ago. Now fit again after injury, Sarcevic is eager to make his mark for City as they push for their own end-of-season glory.
“Morecambe at home was to get promoted and then we went to Notts away to win the title. I set up a few and scored myself. I am getting on a bit now and these are the games I want to play in and remember. When I saw the atmosphere against Crewe, I was gutted because I thought, ‘this is why I signed for this club – to play in these atmospheres.’ I just can’t wait.”
City fans created a raucous atmosphere in the win over Crewe, and Sarcevic is determined to soak up the same kind of energy tonight. After a spell on the sidelines, he made his comeback as a substitute against Swindon and is pushing to start against Notts County.
Family excitement for big nights ahead
It’s not just Sarcevic who is keen to experience the buzz of Valley Parade under the lights. His eldest son was desperate to attend tonight’s late kick-off, but Sarcevic joked that he had to be the “mean dad” and insist it was too late for him, promising a trip to the upcoming Fleetwood game instead.
The midfielder admitted that after battling injuries, he cherishes opportunities to play in high-stakes matches. Having joined City with the ambition of tasting success, Sarcevic is hopeful of adding another promotion to his impressive record.
With the season entering its decisive phase, he believes celebrating success at a club like Bradford would rank highly among his many career highlights.
Writer’s view
Sarcevic’s passion for the big occasion shines through clearly. His winning mentality and experience of promotion campaigns could be priceless in the final run-in. If Bradford City can tap into that experience, another unforgettable night at Valley Parade could be just around the corner.
