Game info:
Rearranged: Bradford v Darlington , Tuesday Feb 17.
Gillingham game in doubt
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sportbcfc/sportbcfcheadlines/4101053.Bantams_game_under_threat/
Transfer Summary
=============
Summary
City have four players now loaned to the club for the remainder of this season. Nicky Law, Dean Furman, Zesh Rehman
and Steve Jones.
Chris O'Grady has returned to Oldham
Full Squad
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams2.sd?teamid=234
===========================
Bradford sign QPR defender Rehman
Rehman has only played four games this season, all at Blackpool
Bradford City have signed centre-back Zesh Rehman on loan from Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season.
The 25-year-old Pakistan captain can also play at right-back and could feature for the Bantams on Tuesday evening at
Bury.
Rehman told BBC Radio Leeds: "I spoke to the gaffer and chairman and I've been very impressed with their plans.
"This is a massive club, which shouldn't be in League Two. They should be in the Championship at least."
Rehman started his career at Fulham and has also played at Norwich and Brighton.
He spent time on loan at Rangers' Championship rivals Blackpool earlier this season and has not played since
Blackpool's win at Birmingham on 20 September.
Rehman added: "The fact the club are so open to the Asian community is a major thing for me too.
"I was invited up to the club to have a chat and have been really impressed with everything I've seen."
Rehman's arrival at Valley Parade has seen fellow defender Mark Bower go out on loan to League Two's bottom club
Luton Town.
The centre-back has only made on start this season for City and joins Luton for a month.
===========================
Bower heads to Luton
Mark Bower has left City for Luton on a one-month loan.
The club's longest-serving player has been restricted to just one start this season in the JP Trophy at Leeds.
His only league involvement was as a sub when Matt Clarke suffered cramp against Aldershot.
Clarke and skipper Graeme Lee have nailed down a regular partnership at the heart of City's defence, leaving Bower
stuck on the sidelines. He has been a sub for 19 games.
The arrival of Zesh Rehman for the rest of the season from QPR will make opportunities even harder to come by for
the Bradford-born defender.
Stuart McCall said: "Mark will go there with a positive attitude and get some games under his belt. But he's only
going for a month and we're certainly not closing the door on him."
Bower's temporary move to the Hatters runs until February 28. He will go straight into their squad to face
Bournemouth tomorrow night (Jan 27th).
===========================
Rehman hoping to prove a big draw
7:00am Tuesday 27th January 2009
Zesh Rehman believes his presence at City can attract more Asian fans to
Valley Parade.
But the QPR defender, who ignored other Championship interest to sign
for the rest of the season, insists he has dropped down two divisions
for football reasons.
Omar Khan, the club's new Asian ambassador, was involved in Rehman's
talks with City. The Pakistan national skipper appreciates the
significance of his arrival but said: "First and foremost I'm here to
play football.
"The most important thing is about what happens on the pitch. I've got
no problems with speaking to the community and helping in that way but
it's down to how I do in matches.
"I'm well aware of the Asian community around the club and hopefully I
can encourage more to come along. For me, football is the perfect
vehicle to bring communities together."
Birmingham-born Rehman became the first player of Asian origin to appear
in the Premiership when he made his Fulham debut at Liverpool in 2004.
He played for England from under-17s to under-20s before opting to
represent Pakistan at senior level.
With Rehman on board, City have allowed Mark Bower to join Luton on a
month's loan.
Rehman has worked under SEVEN different managers since joining QPR in
August 2006.
He admitted: "It is unsettling because you want stability at a club. I
had spells when I was a regular in the team, then a new manager would
come in with different ideas and his own players and change it all
round. It was hard to get established."
Rehman, who also had a frustrating loan spell at Blackpool, added: "I
was only prepared to drop down the leagues to play for this club.
"I spoke to the manager and chairmen and I know they want to get
Bradford back up to where they belong. I've been involved in relegation
battles in the past and it's nice to be joining a club pushing for
promotion – that's a good pressure to have."
Rehman, who goes straight into the squad at Bury tonight, is out of
contract in the summer.
Stuart McCall said: "Zesh has played at a good level and comes
recommended. With TJ (Moncur) going out, we were looking for somebody
who can play right back and in the middle."
Bower is likely to start for Luton at Bournemouth but McCall stressed
City's longest-serving player still has a future at his home-town club.
"Mark's going there with a positive attitude to get some games under his
belt. He's only going for a month and we're not closing the door on him.
"You saw what happened with Joe (Colbeck) last season when he went out
on loan to Darlington."
City head to Gigg Lane in good spirits after their dramatic fightback at
Luton and McCall is looking forward to a tense promotion clash.
"I've been really pleased with our away form of late and if we can
maintain the level of our second-half performance, then we can go there
with confidence."
Steve Jones caused Luton trouble with his speed and may get another
chance up front. So loan signing Chris O'Grady, who spent a month at
Bury earlier in the season, could again miss out on even making the bench.
McCall said: "Chris has been an unfortunate victim of circumstances.
After his performance in the reserves against Leeds, I was seriously
considering starting him at Bournemouth but that was called off. Then he
was going to start in the last home game but he fell violently ill on
the Thursday night.
"We've got three lads in the squad in double figures and I wanted to get
Thorney back out there. And I tried something different up front to use
Jones with his pace.
"It's hard on Chris but we've got him for another couple of weeks and
I'm sure he will get his chance."
===========================
Jones extends stay with Bradford
Burnley midfielder Steve Jones has extended his loan spell with Bradford City until the end of the season.
The 32-year-old's original two-month stay with the Bantams was due to expire after Monday night's game with
Darlington at Valley Parade.
The Irishman originally joined City in November and has made 11 appearances for Stuart McCall's side.
Jones scored his first goal for Bradford in Saturday's 2-0 win over Grimsby Town.
Jones has also been on loan at Huddersfield Town this season
===========================
http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~1541898,00.html
O'GRADY BACK FROM BANTAMS LOAN
Striker Chris O'Grady is due back at Boundary Park today after his loan at Bradford City expired.
The bustling striker did not start a game for Stuart McCall's men but made two appearances from the substitutes'
bench.
He is expected to re-join the Latics squad and resume his battle for a place in the senior side when training
resumes later this week.
O'Grady - who signed from Rotherham United in the summer - has also spent time on loan at near neighbours Bury this
season.
===========================
Rearranged: Bradford v Darlington , Tuesday Feb 17.
Gillingham game in doubt
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sportbcfc/sportbcfcheadlines/4101053.Bantams_game_under_threat/
Transfer Summary
=============
Summary
City have four players now loaned to the club for the remainder of this season. Nicky Law, Dean Furman, Zesh Rehman
and Steve Jones.
Chris O'Grady has returned to Oldham
Full Squad
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams2.sd?teamid=234
===========================
Bradford sign QPR defender Rehman
Rehman has only played four games this season, all at Blackpool
Bradford City have signed centre-back Zesh Rehman on loan from Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season.
The 25-year-old Pakistan captain can also play at right-back and could feature for the Bantams on Tuesday evening at
Bury.
Rehman told BBC Radio Leeds: "I spoke to the gaffer and chairman and I've been very impressed with their plans.
"This is a massive club, which shouldn't be in League Two. They should be in the Championship at least."
Rehman started his career at Fulham and has also played at Norwich and Brighton.
He spent time on loan at Rangers' Championship rivals Blackpool earlier this season and has not played since
Blackpool's win at Birmingham on 20 September.
Rehman added: "The fact the club are so open to the Asian community is a major thing for me too.
"I was invited up to the club to have a chat and have been really impressed with everything I've seen."
Rehman's arrival at Valley Parade has seen fellow defender Mark Bower go out on loan to League Two's bottom club
Luton Town.
The centre-back has only made on start this season for City and joins Luton for a month.
===========================
Bower heads to Luton
Mark Bower has left City for Luton on a one-month loan.
The club's longest-serving player has been restricted to just one start this season in the JP Trophy at Leeds.
His only league involvement was as a sub when Matt Clarke suffered cramp against Aldershot.
Clarke and skipper Graeme Lee have nailed down a regular partnership at the heart of City's defence, leaving Bower
stuck on the sidelines. He has been a sub for 19 games.
The arrival of Zesh Rehman for the rest of the season from QPR will make opportunities even harder to come by for
the Bradford-born defender.
Stuart McCall said: "Mark will go there with a positive attitude and get some games under his belt. But he's only
going for a month and we're certainly not closing the door on him."
Bower's temporary move to the Hatters runs until February 28. He will go straight into their squad to face
Bournemouth tomorrow night (Jan 27th).
===========================
Rehman hoping to prove a big draw
7:00am Tuesday 27th January 2009
Zesh Rehman believes his presence at City can attract more Asian fans to
Valley Parade.
But the QPR defender, who ignored other Championship interest to sign
for the rest of the season, insists he has dropped down two divisions
for football reasons.
Omar Khan, the club's new Asian ambassador, was involved in Rehman's
talks with City. The Pakistan national skipper appreciates the
significance of his arrival but said: "First and foremost I'm here to
play football.
"The most important thing is about what happens on the pitch. I've got
no problems with speaking to the community and helping in that way but
it's down to how I do in matches.
"I'm well aware of the Asian community around the club and hopefully I
can encourage more to come along. For me, football is the perfect
vehicle to bring communities together."
Birmingham-born Rehman became the first player of Asian origin to appear
in the Premiership when he made his Fulham debut at Liverpool in 2004.
He played for England from under-17s to under-20s before opting to
represent Pakistan at senior level.
With Rehman on board, City have allowed Mark Bower to join Luton on a
month's loan.
Rehman has worked under SEVEN different managers since joining QPR in
August 2006.
He admitted: "It is unsettling because you want stability at a club. I
had spells when I was a regular in the team, then a new manager would
come in with different ideas and his own players and change it all
round. It was hard to get established."
Rehman, who also had a frustrating loan spell at Blackpool, added: "I
was only prepared to drop down the leagues to play for this club.
"I spoke to the manager and chairmen and I know they want to get
Bradford back up to where they belong. I've been involved in relegation
battles in the past and it's nice to be joining a club pushing for
promotion – that's a good pressure to have."
Rehman, who goes straight into the squad at Bury tonight, is out of
contract in the summer.
Stuart McCall said: "Zesh has played at a good level and comes
recommended. With TJ (Moncur) going out, we were looking for somebody
who can play right back and in the middle."
Bower is likely to start for Luton at Bournemouth but McCall stressed
City's longest-serving player still has a future at his home-town club.
"Mark's going there with a positive attitude to get some games under his
belt. He's only going for a month and we're not closing the door on him.
"You saw what happened with Joe (Colbeck) last season when he went out
on loan to Darlington."
City head to Gigg Lane in good spirits after their dramatic fightback at
Luton and McCall is looking forward to a tense promotion clash.
"I've been really pleased with our away form of late and if we can
maintain the level of our second-half performance, then we can go there
with confidence."
Steve Jones caused Luton trouble with his speed and may get another
chance up front. So loan signing Chris O'Grady, who spent a month at
Bury earlier in the season, could again miss out on even making the bench.
McCall said: "Chris has been an unfortunate victim of circumstances.
After his performance in the reserves against Leeds, I was seriously
considering starting him at Bournemouth but that was called off. Then he
was going to start in the last home game but he fell violently ill on
the Thursday night.
"We've got three lads in the squad in double figures and I wanted to get
Thorney back out there. And I tried something different up front to use
Jones with his pace.
"It's hard on Chris but we've got him for another couple of weeks and
I'm sure he will get his chance."
===========================
Jones extends stay with Bradford
Burnley midfielder Steve Jones has extended his loan spell with Bradford City until the end of the season.
The 32-year-old's original two-month stay with the Bantams was due to expire after Monday night's game with
Darlington at Valley Parade.
The Irishman originally joined City in November and has made 11 appearances for Stuart McCall's side.
Jones scored his first goal for Bradford in Saturday's 2-0 win over Grimsby Town.
Jones has also been on loan at Huddersfield Town this season
===========================
http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~1541898,00.html
O'GRADY BACK FROM BANTAMS LOAN
Striker Chris O'Grady is due back at Boundary Park today after his loan at Bradford City expired.
The bustling striker did not start a game for Stuart McCall's men but made two appearances from the substitutes'
bench.
He is expected to re-join the Latics squad and resume his battle for a place in the senior side when training
resumes later this week.
O'Grady - who signed from Rotherham United in the summer - has also spent time on loan at near neighbours Bury this
season.
===========================
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