Are expectations too high for Bradford?
Jamie Raynor, Paul Hudson and former Bradford City player Mark Bower reflect on the 0-0 draw at Northampton Town and look ahead to Tuesday's Carabao Cup fixture against Championship side Blackburn Rovers (19:45 BST).
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