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Parkinson: Bradford fans will remember this for long time

Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson believes they've made history with victory at Chelsea.

The Bantams bundled Chelsea out of the FA Cup by scoring four goals at Stamford Bridge.

"It's incredible, especially after being two down," he said on BBC Radio Five. "The lads are absolutely bouncing in that dressing room and what they've done today will be remembered for a very long time - not just in Bradford but all around the country.

"When we got to Wembley (for 2013 League Cup final) by getting the result at Villa Park, it was a day we'll never forget, and we've had some terrific ones, but playing the league leaders and one of the best teams in Europe and scoring four goals... That's going to take some beating.

"The first 20 minutes I was pleased. I thought we did well. We conceded a goal from a set-play and then we gifted them a second, but obviously getting that goal and coming in just 1-0 down and still being in the game was so important.

"We played with so much belief kicking towards out fans in the second half. We really took the game to them and for long periods I thought we were the better team. We had a few moments when we were chasing the game but in general we played really well and I couldn't be prouder."

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