News June 13th 2009

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New kit on show
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~1691878,00.html

Tax changes and a bigger subs bench needed
http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~1691431,00.html



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McCall gives Guiseley ace his big break



City have handed a fortnight's trial to non-league hot-shot James Hanson.

Stuart McCall has invited the 21-year-old to join the Bantams for the
opening couple of weeks of their pre-season, which begins on July 1.

Hanson netted 44 goals in the last two seasons for Guiseley
and got one against McCall's men in a friendly at Nethermoor 11 months ago.

And now the City chief has given the former Eccleshill United striker
the opportunity to prove he is worth a crack at the bigger stage.

McCall said: "James has been on our radar for a while.

"Obviously he was contracted to Guiseley last season and we tried to
get him down to play in a reserve game but work commitments wouldn't
allow it.

"He scored against us last year and since Christmas has hit a good vein
of form. Guiseley went on a good run and I think he was a main part of
that.

"We're giving him the opportunity to come and make a good impression.
Maybe his dream could come true.

"He plays in a three on the left a la Ian Ormondroyd. He's a strongish
boy, finishes well and can play pretty much anywhere in a forward area.

"He's on our doorstep and we'd be crazy not to have a look at him."

With City's first friendly against Burnley just ten days into
pre-season, Hanson could also get some game time to press his chance.

Kyle Nix turned a similar trial into a permanent contract two years ago
with a busy display against the Clarets after catching the eye in training.

McCall said: "Nixy came in and his fitness levels and enthusiasm made an
impression. That's what James will look to have to do.

"In years gone by, you'd get people in for the first week or so of
pre-season and all you'd see is their fitness. And not coming from a
full-time background, you don't expect them to be at the same level.

"But we will get the balls out as early as we can this time and James
will get his opportunity in a couple of games. Hopefully it goes well
for him."

McCall was alerted to Hanson's potential by Mark Ellis, who recently
left his coaching post with the UniBond League club to concentrate on
running City's under-16s alongside John Hendrie.

With the squeeze on City's resources for this term, McCall is willing to
scour non-league talent – though he admits that even part-timers could
be hit in the pocket if they signed on.

"I'll be honest, for some semi-pros like Jon McLaughlin who we got from
Harrogate Town, financially they would be better off playing with them
and working three days a week than actually playing for us.

"From a financial point of view, people do have mortgages to pay and
it's a tough one coming out of non-league football effectively on less
money. It's down to if they've got the ambition to make a go of it here.

"Some people say there are nuggets out there in the non-league and you
only have to look at how well Peterborough have done. But they paid
£500,000 to get those nuggets.

"We're talking here about going down further and looking at the likes of
Guisely. But if we pick up a gem from there it would be great.

"We're open to everything and trying to spread ourselves with the
resources we have to see every game we can.

"Obviously we're going to be a man down next season with Chris Casper
having gone. There'll be me, Wayne Jacobs, David Wetherall and Peter
Horne all trying to get out and see as many games as possible but when
most are on a Saturday, it can be difficult."


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http://www.clubfanzine.com/rochdale/v2.showNews.php?id=25122

Further news from Rochdale...

Simon Ramsden left the club [Rochdale] today after opting for a contract at
another club, believed to be Bradford City, which was "way out of our
financial restrictions."

The news comes as a blow, with Ramsden being one of the better players in
this Rochdale side since signing for Steve Parkin back in 2006.

Ramsden made 124 appearances for Dale, scoring six times, with most of his
goals coming against former club, Grimsby Town.


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BULLOCK AGREES NEW BRADFORD DEAL

Bradford City midfielder Lee Bullock is to stay on at Valley Parade for
another season after agreeing to a pay cut.

The 28-year-old, who joined from Hartlepool in January 2008, made 24
appearances last season despite four months out with a serious knee injury.

Manager Stuart McCall told the Telegraph & Argus: "He knows what we're after
and he's a good person to have around the squad."

"He won't dominate the middle of the park but he's effective at this level."

He added: "And if we're trying to go a little bit younger next season, his
experience of playing at this level and the one above will be invaluable."

Bullock was out of action from September to January last season with knee
ligament damage but returned towards the latter end of the campaign.

"We're really pleased that he's signing and believe he can have a good
season if he keeps clear of injury," McCall added.

The Bradford manager is also in discussions with defender Zesh Rehman over a
permanent transfer from QPR.

Rehman, the 25-year-old Pakistan captain, has already indicated he would
like to stay at Valley Parade after his loan there last season. He has since
been released from Loftus Road.

The club is also waiting on decisions from Matt Clarke, Joe Colbeck, Luke
O'Brien and Leon Osborne as to whether they will accept new terms.

McCall said: "Joe's on holiday but has indicated he wants to stay. I don't
think it's a financial thing with him so hopefully we can sort it out.

"Being the younger element, Joe, OB and Leon have been offered increases but
Clarke is another who would have to take a reduction.

"But hopefully they want to play here and are making those noises."


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LEEDS DENY DELPH SWITCH REPORTS

Leeds have dismissed reports that teenage midfielder Fabian Delph is poised
to complete a £4million move to Premier League side Everton.

Delph, 19, linked with a host of Premier League clubs following an
impressive first season in Simon Grayson's side, is reported to have opted
for a switch to Goodison Park ahead of Manchester United, Fulham and
Sunderland.

But Leeds chief executive Shaun Harvey said: "Despite the speculation, there
have been no offers for Fab since the end of the season.

"At this stage of the year speculation is always rife, although it's never
helpful."

Delph, who made 51 appearances during his breakthrough season, signed a new
four-year contract at Elland Road in September.

He won his first England Under-21 cap against the Czech Republic in November
and scooped his club's players' player of the year, young player of the year
and goal of the season awards.




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MATTHEW CLARKE SIGNS NEW DEAL

Giant defender Matthew Clarke has become the latest Bantam to commit his
future to the club by signing a new one year contract.

Clarke's decision to stay on comes fresh off the back of news that team mate
Lee Bullock is also staying at the Coral Windows Stadium next season.

Both players will now make up part of a Stuart McCall squad aiming for
promotion to Coca-Cola League 1 this forthcoming season.

At the heart of the Bantams defence last season Clarke was City's third
highest appearance maker, making 45 starts for McCall's side in all
competitions.


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Law: 'No-one had ambition like Rotherham'
Posted on: Fri 12 Jun 2009

'No-one had ambition like Rotherham United' were the words of Nicky Law after he
spurned opportunities from other clubs to sign for the Millers.

Rotherham swooped for Law's signature yesterday with the 21-year-old signing a
two-year deal with the Millers after he was transfer listed by Sheffield United.

Law spent the majority of last season on loan with Yorkshire rivals Bradford
City and he revealed that the Bantams were one of several clubs who tried to
sign him:

"I have spoken to a few teams in this league and some in higher divisions but
no-one had ambition like Rotherham United," Law told www.themillers.co.uk.

"The Manager is very ambitious and he tells that me that the other players are
ambitious too. I want to play at a higher level and I think that I have the best
chance of doing that here."

Law added: "I had a really good season at Bradford but unfortunately from a team
perspective it petered out towards the end of the season. I said no to Bradford
which was a huge decision because I know how popular I was with the fans. The
Manager Stuart McCall was absolutely fantastic to me and I will be forever
grateful to him and that made the decision even harder but hopefully I made the
right choice."

Law graduated through the Blades Academy and made his first team breakthrough in
a League Cup tie in 2005, when he came on as a substitute against Reading. He
made a handful of appearances for the Blades in the Premier League, which
included a full first team debut against Manchester United.

In February 2006 he moved out on loan to Yeovil Town where he made six
appearances before signing for Bradford for his first loan stint in October 2007.

He moved to Valley Parade again in October 2008 and played over 30 games as the
Bantams narrowly missed out on the League Two play-offs.






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