L2 v Rochdale (A) W3-1 Feb 23rd 2010 / Signings

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Football League Two - KO 19:45
Rochdale      1 (1) - 3(1)    Bradford
Dagnall 45
                             Clarke 10
                                Threlfall 80
                                Evans 87
 
  At Spotland on 23-02-2010


Rochdale: Fielding ,Thomas Kennedy ,Wiseman ,Stanton ,Dawson ,Taylor ,Jones ,Atkinson (Haworth ,69 ) ,O'Grady

,Dagnall ,Obadeyi (Higginbotham ,59)
Subs not used: Toner,Arthur,McArdle,Jason Kennedy,Flynn,

Bradford: Glennon ,Ramsden ,Clarke ,Luke O'Brien ,Threlfall (Rehman ,88 ) ,Williams ,Flynn ,Bullock ,O'Neill

(Michael Boulding ,75 ) ,Evans ,Hanson
Subs not used Thorne,Osborne,McLaughlan,Bateson,Neilson,

Bookings: Obadeyi ,Stanton (Rochdale) Bullock (Bradford)

Referee: C Sarginson ()

TEAM STATS
Rochdale            Bradford
6(2)    Shots (on Goal)    11(3)
6    Fouls            13
7    Corner Kicks    6
1    Offsides    2
51%    Time of Poss.    49%
2    Yellow Cards    1
0    Red Cards    0
3    Saves            4



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T&A


How's that for starters as Threlfall proves an instant hit
7:00am Wednesday 24th February 2010
By Simon Parker

Rochdale 1 City 3

City went from zeroes to heroes in the space of three days with a stunning success against the leaders last night.

Few would have given them a prayer at Spotland after the Accrington loss.

But Peter Taylor's brilliant Bantams turned the table on its head with a result that would have wrecked every

betting slip.

It was hard-earned, fully-deserved – and clinched with two of the best strikes you will see all season.

The first came from debutant Robbie Threlfall, who provided a belting free-kick.

What's that about Taylor and his League Two Midas touch?

The second was another rocket finish, this time from Gareth Evans, who made sure of the points with three minutes

left.

Liverpool youngster Threlfall, the first of an expected rush of loan signings, had come straight in at left back.

But Luke O'Brien maintained his ever-present record in an advanced left midfield role as City lined up 4-5-1, with

James Hanson the lone striker. Michael Flynn set up as the most attacking midfielder.

The snow was swirling at kick-off, though the pitch, which had passed an afternoon inspection, looked no worse than

the one at Valley Parade.

City's travelling support was not surprisingly a lot down on Saturday – and nowhere near the 3,000 that made the

trip last season.

The visitors were heavy underdogs given current form but they had the first shot on goal, with Evans testing Frank

Fielding on the skidding surface.

And after ten minutes they had the first goal. Threlfall's corner was nodded goalwards by Lee Bullock and

Fielding's parry fell for Matt Clarke to ram home from eight yards out.

It was the first goal City had scored in nearly five hours of football – and no more than their bright start

warranted.

The strong wind behind them was certainly helping and Rochdale were caught out again as O'Brien got beyond Hanson

in the box and appealed unsuccessfully for a penalty.

But City were nearly undone from the resulting corner. O'Leary's miscontrol near halfway was seized on by Chris

O'Grady to send Gary Jones clear but the Rochdale skipper, with Clarke in hot pursuit, failed to keep his shot

down.

Taylor was getting his point across on the sidelines, leaving players in no doubt when they were doing something

wrong. But he must have been pleased with the response from the weekend.

Clarke was in the thick of it and flicked wide from another decent Threlfall corner.

Bullock picked up his ninth yellow card for a trip on Temitope Obadeyi and Matt Glennon had to be alive to turn

over Tom Kennedy's free-kick.

City continued to look sharp going forward. Bullock picked out Flynn's angled run and Hanson stretched to divert

his pass only inches wide.

Evans needed treatment after a collision with Fielding but it was leaders Rochdale who needed a chance to catch

their breath. O'Grady skied an effort on the resumption before Flynn showed him how it should be done with a

rasping half-volley on the turn which the keeper appeared to fingertip over, even though a goalkick was given.

The City fans were enjoying it as their team got stuck in. It was chalk and cheese compared with the Accrington

debacle.

Rochdale's wingers had swapped sides but Obadeyi's first involvement on the left was a booking for catching Evans

in the head.

Dale were pushing more as half-time approached – and City's previous good work was undone right on the break.

Annoyingly, it was another poor goal to add to the collection.

O'Grady used his strength to roll Steve Williams, who tried to win the ball instead of holding him up.

O'Grady supplied strike partner Chris Dagnall, who took a shot in his stride which wriggled under Glennon's body at

the near post. It was a soft way to cancel out all their previous efforts.

A half that had shown plenty of promise ended on a real bum note for the Bantams, and left them facing the prospect

of a second-half onslaught playing into the elements.

Thankfully the snow had eased by the restart, which began with a new yellow ball.

It soon settled into a predictable session of attack against defence as Rochdale chased a second goal. City needed

to start keeping the ball better.

Flynn won an early corner but referee Chris Sarginson rightly ignored shouts for handball against Nathan Stanton.

Dale countered and the tricky Obadeyi, now back on the right, cut inside O'Brien but saw his shot charged down.

Hanson did well to stoop and knock back Threlfall's hopeful pass and Evans unleashed an early strike that flew

wide.

Evans then picked out Hanson bursting into the box and he tried to play in Flynn but got too much on the ball.

Rochdale made the first sub on the hour with Obadeyi surprisingly withdrawn, although it has been a regular tactic

in recent games.

City escaped four minutes later from a corner. Will Atkinson's flick was missed by Dagnall coming in at the far

post and O'Grady scooped the ball over.

Then Scott Wiseman used his pace to zip past O'Brien to set up Dagnall for a tap-in, which Glennon just managed to

smother.

Bullock had an isolated chance for City but the bulk of the game was being played in their half.

Glennon had to time his dive perfectly to snaffle possession away from the sliding Dagnall.

But then, like Saturday, Hanson missed a glorious chance to put the Bantams back in front.

The big striker initially did well to latch on to Simon Ramsden's long pass and hold off Craig Dawson. Suddenly he

was goal-side just outside the six-yard box with only Fielding to beat – and jabbed the ball wide.

Taylor sensed the game was there for the winning again and added Michael Boulding as an extra striker.

Threlfall suddenly cut through from nowhere, only to be taken down on the edge of the box by Stanton. Flynn

cheekily put the ball on the penalty spot but the foul was inside the D.

Threlfall took the free-kick – and bent a spectacular effort over the wall and in off the keeper and bar.

Technically it hit Fielding last but it would be incredibly harsh to deny the new boy a dream finish and his first

senior goal.

And City sealed it with three minutes left with an even better strike.

Hanson nodded O'Brien's angled cross into the path of Evans and from 20 yards he almost broke the net with a

screamer into the top corner.

One win doesn't change a season. But this was a night to savour.

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Taylor hails 'brilliant' triumph at league leaders
7:20am Wednesday 24th February 2010
By Simon Parker

Peter Taylor watched City stun leaders Rochdale and purred: There were so many good things out there.

The Bantams notched their first win under the new boss – and only their second in 11 games – with a shock 3-1

victory at Spotland.

Stunning goals from debutant Robbie Threlfall and Gareth Evans topped off Matt Clarke's early opener to earn lavish

praise from Taylor.

He said: "I'm absolutely delighted with them. They are really pleased with themselves, and quite rightly so.

"There were so many good things but most importantly they realised that they got the result through hard work and

togetherness."

City were full value for the win as they bounced back from the abject display at Accrington.

And they did not buckle after Rochdale equalised just before half-time.

Taylor added: "That would have knocked a few teams down but we got stronger.

"It's been a brilliant night and it was a different changing room afterwards.

"I'd told the boys that you've got to earn everything in football and they've done that."

Taylor still expects to have another couple more new faces in before the end of the week. But given last night's

rousing display, he is unlikely to make too many changes for the home game against Darlington on Saturday.

Evans admitted City had to buck their ideas up.

The striker said: "The way we played at Accrington wasn't good enough to say the least. There weren't any

performers on the park that really deserved to keep their shirt.

"But we've gone to the in-form side in the league and put in a fantastic team effort.

"There have been times when the opposition have scored and we've bowed down a bit but that didn't happen – maybe

that's testament to the new manager and the confidence he has instilled.

"We got everything we deserved. But now we want to build on it and start getting some more points on the board."

Midfielder Chris Brandon, who started at the weekend, was not even named in the squad.

Taylor said: "Robbie came in so I had to make one change. That was the change I decided to make."

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Dales's comments

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rochdale/8534068.stm?

Quote "We've got excellent players. We just came up against a good side in Bradford, a resolute side who came with

a game plan to contain us."

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Taylor: I want Jacobs to stay on

Peter Taylor sees Wayne Jacobs as his long-term No 2 at Valley Parade.

The new City boss is hoping to earn a deal at the club beyond the end
of the season.

He's a very good professional and a really honourable man and
hopefully he is as happy as I am with him

And if he does, Taylor will push for Jacobs to continue as his right-
hand man.

Jacobs is also out of contract in the summer and was facing an
uncertain future after Stuart McCall walked away a fortnight ago.

But Taylor has made it clear that he is very much part of his
management structure at City.

He said: "I'm definitely here for another 16 matches but hopefully
it can be a lot longer. And if it's down to me, Wayne Jacobs will be
here a lot longer.

"I know he was interested in the (manager's) job and quite rightly
so because he's been here a long time. As much as Wayne was
disappointed that he might have been overlooked on this occasion, he
has been absolutely first class with me.

"He's a very good professional and a really honourable man and
hopefully he is as happy as I am with him."

Junior Lewis, who has worked with Taylor at several clubs, will be
added to the coaching staff before the Darlington home game on
Saturday but Taylor stressed that Jacobs will always have a big say.

And he credited his assistant with the tactical ploy behind Tuesday's
stunning victory at leaders Rochdale.

Taylor said: "It was very important to me that Wayne stayed on and I
made that clear in my interview when we talked about the staff.

"He has been a great help with team selection. Before the Rochdale
game, he mentioned that he thought Michael Flynn could play in that
attacking position, which I wouldn't have known, and that was very
important to our performance."

Meanwhile, Taylor will ensure there is no slacking off in training as
City go from one extreme to the other by preparing to face rock-bottom
Darlo.

He said: "The players were determined on Monday and very determined
on Tuesday evening against the top team. Now we are playing the side
at the bottom but we've got to show the same desire."





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Mark McCammon and Gavin Grant sign for Bradford City

Bradford City have made a dual signing by bringing in Gillingham striker Mark McCammon on a one-month loan, as well

as winger Gavin Grant.

Former Millwall and Wycombe man Grant, 25, who arrives on non-contract terms, played for new Bradford boss Peter

Taylor last season at Adams Park.

And much-travelled 31-year-old McCammon comes in search of first team football, having not started a game in 2010.

"Going out on loan will be good for him," said Gills boss Mark Stimson.

"He needs games and, if he comes back fit in four weeks, that would be great.

"We want him sharp and scoring goals," Stimson told BBC Radio Kent. "Then he could come back because we might need

someone like him.

"Last season he stepped in and put in a good shift. At the moment he's frustrated, like all the other boys who are

not playing.

"He didn't want to drop down to League Two, but it might get his career back on track."

McCammon started his career at Cambridge and has also played for Charlton Athletic, Swindon Town, Brentford,

Millwall, Brighton, Bristol City and Doncaster Rovers.

He had also been a target for Bradford's League Two Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United.

But Millers boss Ronnie Moore told BBC Radio Sheffield: "Everything seemed fine, then we had a call late on from

the agent saying he'd had a change of mind and he's going to Bradford. It's disappointing for us.

"Is it the ground? Is there some other reason why he's not come? It disappoints you because I know they get 11,000

or whatever it is they've got in season ticket holders there. Maybe he's gone for that reason."

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He is also the player who was threatened with a knife by ex-City loanee
Moses Ashikodi:-

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/football_league/article1014967.ece

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City sign Grant

The Bantams have secured their second new player of the day with the
capture of Gavin Grant.

Following the earlier signing of Mark McCammon, Peter Taylor has made
Grant the third new face to arrive at the Coral Windows Stadium since
his appoint as manager just over a week ago.

Grant has joined the football club on a non-contract basis until
further notice as he looks to work his way back into football.

A non-contract deal basically means Grant will not receive a salary
for his time with the Bantams.

He will now go straight into contention for Saturday's match with
Darlington.

Both Grant and McCammon were joined at the club by Junior Lewis as the
first team coach started his first official day at Valley Parade.

He has been out of the game since leaving Wycombe Wanderers in March
2009 due to personal reasons.

The powerful and athletic winger, who can also feature as a striker,
is renowned for his lighting pace and tricky wing play.

The London born attacker started his career with local non-league
outfit Tooting & Mitcham, scoring 10 goals in 16 matches.

Such form earned him a jump up to league football with Gillingham.

After spending a season at Priestfield, Grant moved to Londerers
Millwall on a free transfer in 2006.

During his time at the New Den, the 26 year old featured in loans
spells at Gray Athletic and Stevenage Borough, where he first played
under Peter Taylor.

Taylor was reunited with Grant at Wycombe Wanderers when the paceman
signed at two year deal at Adams Park in 2008.

Grant will wear squad number 31 during his time at Valley Parade


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Some interesting links about the new boy:-

 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article61072.ece

http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/4778266.Former_Wanderers_player_on_trial_for_murder/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gavin_Grant_%28footballer%29

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> Both Grant and McCammon were joined at the club by Junior Lewis as the
>first team coach started his first official day at Valley Parade.

Someone told me Lewis is married to Taylor's daughter!

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Taylor's first programme notes in City hotseat

Posted on: Fri 26 Feb 2010

*On the eve of his first home match in charge of the Bantams, Peter
Taylor's programme notes against Darlington are now available to view.*

"As soon as I found out there was a chance that Bradford were
interested in me, I was certainly interested in Bradford.

I was really enthusiastic to come here because of the potential of the
club.

There's no doubt it should be doing better than it is but you only have
to look at the size of the crowds it can attract. With a football club,
if you can do well and fill the stadium then you know it's a good club.


Following Stuart McCall is certainly not an easy thing to do. He is
quite rightly a legend at this club and a very respected figure.

But I couldn't wait to get up here and start work.

I love the enthusiasm of the fans but I would also like them to be a
bit patient as well. I know they are frustrated because this is a big
club that shouldn't be in the position we are in.

But if we can show a little bit of patience I think long term that will
help the players.

I've had two games to report since taking over and they couldn't have
been more different.

The first one at Accrington was a very poor performance, though I
wouldn't say it was down to lack of effort. More a lack of confidence maybe.


People get frustrated and it's the easiest thing to say the lads didn't
try. But that's wasn't the case - they want to do well and it just
didn't happen.

It was a poor performance that we were glad to get out the way.

Then incredibly we go to play the best team in the division and turn in
a terrific display.

There's no doubt in my mind that Rochdale will go up this season but I
thought we were magnificent. We showed great belief, togetherness and
desire and I couldn't have asked for any more.

I am still looking for new players and I will probably have brought in
a couple of new faces by this afternoon. But those players here now will
also be given every opportunity to impress me and show that they want to
be part of it as well.

The players were determined in training on Monday and very determined
on Tuesday evening against the top team.

Now we are playing the bottom team and we must show exactly the same
levels of determination and everything. You have to work for everything
in this game.

I must say I've been very pleased with the support I have had from
Wayne Jacobs.

When I asked about the staff during my interview, I can honestly say
that I wanted Wayne to stay as my assistant.

I know he was interested in the job and quite rightly so because he has
been here for a long time. As much as Wayne was disappointed that he
might have been overlooked on this occasion, it was very important to me
that he remained here.

He has been natural and absolutely first class with me and a great help
with team selection. Wayne mentioned to me before Rochdale that he
thought Michael Flynn could play in that attacking position which I
wouldn't have known. That type of thing is a big help.

Wayne is a very good professional and a really honourable man and I
hope he is as happy as I am working with him.

Junior Lewis, someone who I have worked with before, will be coming in
as a coach but Wayne is my assistant.

At the moment I'm here definitely for 16 matches but hopefully it will
be a lot longer. If that is the case, I would hope that Wayne Jacobs
will also be here a lot longer".

Enjoy the game



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(A) Rochdale, Tuesday February 23, 2010. K.O. 7:45PM.  (preview below)
(H) Darlington, Saturday February 27, 2010. K.O. 3:00PM.

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Coca-Cola League Two
Accrington (0) 2 Miles 54, 86
Bradford C (0) 0
Att: 3,396

Stats: Accrington - Bradford C
Possession: 54 - 46%
Shots on target: 6 - 1
Shots off target: 3 - 7
Fouls: 12 - 11
Corners: 2 - 1

Ref: Trevor Kettle (Rutland).
Yellow cards:
Accrington: Ryan (63 min.)
Bradford C: None

Accrington: 25. Ian Dunbavin, 26. Tom Lees, 5. Darran Kempson, 12. Phil
Edwards, 15. Dean Winnard, 6. Andrew Procter, 8. Luke Joyce, 11. Robert
Grant, 14. James Ryan, 19. Michael Symes, 7. John Miles.
SUBS: 1. Dean Bouzanis (GK), 9. Billy Kee, 16. Chris Turner, 17. Sean
McConville, 20. Peter Murphy, 24. Gary King, 31. Jonathan Flynn.

Bradford C: 40. Matthew Glennon, 2. Simon Ramsden, 3. Luke O'Brien, 5. Zesh
Rehman (83), 6. Matthew Clarke, 8. Lee Bullock, 4. Michael Flynn, 11. Chris
Brandon (60), 26. Scott Neilson (69), 9. Gareth Evans, 17. James Hanson.
SUBS: 13. Jon McLaughlin (GK), 10. Peter Thorne (83), 12. Steve Williams,
14. Michael Boulding (60), 16. Jonathan Bateson, 20. Leon Osborne (69), 25.
Steve O'Leary.

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Coca-Cola League Two
Accrington (0) 2 Miles 54, 86
Bradford C (0) 0
Att: 3,396

By Simon Parker (T&A)

Peter Taylor suffered a losing start this afternoon as City went down to
play-off chasers Accrington.

A travelling army of nearly 2,000 away fans packed into the tiny Crown
Ground hoping to see a new start under the new boss.

Instead, they saw a poor performance on a poor pitch - and could have no
complaints that Stanley took the points.

The first half had been a tedious repeat of Grimsby. Chris Brandon, recalled
to the starting line-up, had two efforts off target and Bobby Grant volleyed
wide for Accrington but there was little quality on show on a tricky pitch.

City had a glorious chance to break the deadlock straight after the
re-start. Simon Ramsden's free-kick fell to James Hanson four yards out but
somehow he put the ball over.

It was a big miss and City paid the price after 54 minutes. The assistant
referee's flag stayed down for once, allowing Accrington winger John Miles
to run through and beat Matt Glennon.

Miles almost had a second when Ramsden tripped on the ball but Glennon beat
out his shot.

Substitute Michael Boulding volleyed over and Matt Clarke couldn't direct
his header when City finally won their first corner after 73 minutes.

And Miles made sure of the home points with three minutes left, finishing
Michael Symes' low cross from a tight angle.

Taylor knows he has got his hands full.



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Taylor to act after admitting: We need new blood

Peter Taylor will have a new coach and possibly a new player on board
for tomorrow's daunting trip to leaders Rochdale.

The City boss is ready to start putting plans in place after
witnessing the dispiriting defeat at Accrington.

I have been around a little bit so I've got some players in mind.
Looking at us, we do need some

He is looking at two loan signings this week and could have one signed
up in time for an immediate debut at Spotland.

Taylor said: "I have been around a little bit so I've got some
players in mind. Look-ing at us, we do need some.

"We might have a chance of one of them before the next game.

"I really wanted to have a look first of all because it was the first
time I've seen some of the players in action."

Junior Lewis, Taylor's former No 2 at Wycombe, is expected to be at
Apperley Bridge today after joining the coaching staff. It is the
seventh time they will have worked together.

Taylor added: "Junior's been out of work since so he will come up
until the end of the season as well. He's just here as a coach and
Wayne (Jacobs) will still be my assistant.

"He'll be fine. I know he can help explain to Wayne the type of
things I look for."

City slipped another place to 18th after being sunk by two second-half
John Miles goals at the Crown Ground in front of nearly 2,000 away fans.

Taylor was bitterly disappointed by the flat display.

"We started with a good tempo but didn't show enough quality," he
said. "The pitch was awkward but there were certain times where we
should have looked to play the ball and didn't take that advantage.

"We've probably dropped our standard too many match days and this
was one of them.

"If that happens too many times, you lose confidence. It's going to
be a difficult time for the boys but they've just got to grind out
some results.

"They need to keep working hard and try to lead by example.

"I thought (Michael) Flynn and (Lee) Bullock were very good and
pushed on like good leaders. But we needed a few more of them."

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http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,  ... 02,00.html

Skysports.com understands Bradford City have snapped up Liverpool full-
back Robbie Threlfall on an initial month-long loan.

Threlfall has been in fine form for Liverpool's reserve side this
season and has now secured the chance to build up his first-team
experience at Bradford.

The 21-year-old had a stint at Northampton Town at the start of the
campaign and will now sample League Two football for the second time
this season.

New Bantams boss Peter Taylor confirmed he has been looking to bring
in loan signings after taking charge at Valley Parade last week.

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Bradford City boss pays tribute to Accrington Stanley
11:32am Monday 22nd February 2010
By Matt Donlan

FORMER top boss Peter Taylor says that John Coleman doesn't get anywhere near enough credit for the job he has done at Accrington Stanley.

Coleman came out on top in his battle with former England caretaker manager Taylor as Stanley strolled past Bradford City 2-0 in a poor game at the Crown Ground.

It was Taylor's first game in charge of the fallen West Yorkshire giants and, while he was fulsome in his praise of Coleman and Stanley, he was not exactly over impressed with his new charges.

The Bantams who were totally out-muscled and outclassed by the Reds, who got their promotion push back on track after a shaky start to February.

"I am fairly sure Accrington will say both goals were well worked but both goals were bad ones to give away and were stoppable," said Taylor.

"But this is a hard place to play and Accrington are a very good team, make no mistake about that.

"John Coleman has them well organised and they do not get the credit they deserve."


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Rochdale v Bradford

Published: Monday, 22 February 2010, 3:59PM

No worries for Dale

Rochdale manager Keith Hill has no fresh concerns ahead of the League Two leaders` home clash with Bradford.

Dale host the Bantams aiming to record their third successive win at Spotland following victories against Crewe and Dagenham.

Saturday`s win against the Daggers saw defender Nathan Stanton shake off a thigh injury to be passed fit and play the full 90 minutes.

He looks certain to retain his starting berth alongside Craig Dawson at the heart of the defence.

And Hill has no other worries as his men bid to move a step closer towards securing the club`s first promotion since 1969.

The Spotland boss said: "We don't fear the word promotion because we've accepted the challenge of being in top spot. We've just decided to embrace it."

New Bradford boss Peter Taylor could hand a debut to Robbie Threlfall.

The full-back has joined on an initial month-long loan deal from Liverpool and will go straight into the squad at Spotland as Taylor looks for victory in his second game in charge of the Bantams.

Taylor could opt to shuffle his pack after Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Accrington but he will definitely be without the services of Omar Daley and James O'Brien.

Daley is still a few weeks away from a return from a hamstring problem, while O'Brien continues his recovery from a nose operation.

The struggling Bantams will be looking to overturn a poor run of form that has seen them win just one of their seven league games since the turn of the year.

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Taylor gets Bantams job

Official confirmation
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Daily Mail
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Former England boss Peter Taylor named new boss of League Two Bradford City

Peter Taylor has been named as the new Bradford City manager after agreeing a three month contract at the League

Two club.

The former England, Leicester City and Hull City boss has signed a deal until the end of the season with a view to

making the move long term in the summer.

Taylor, 57, has been out of work since being sacked by Wycombe Wanderers in October following their poor start to

the season.

But the Bantams have broken the bank to offer him a return to management in the wake of Stuart McCall's decision to

stand down last week.

Taylor has beaten competition from Peter Jackson, Iain Dowie, Steve Cotterill and former favourite Dean Windass to

land the job as McCall's replacement.



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T&A

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Taylor gets Bantams job

6:22pm Tuesday 16th February 2010

By Simon Parker

Peter Taylor has been offered the City job.

The 57-year-old former England under-21 boss is expected to take up the post in the morning and will be in charge

for the rest of the season. It is understood he pipped Martin Allen for the chance to succeed Stuart McCall.

Full story in tomorrow's T&A
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Taylor on grass roots footy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efAD3l80z44&feature=channel

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Taylors management stats
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http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/Bradford-City39s-potential-excites-Peter.6078036.jp

By Richard Sutcliffe
EXCLUSIVE

PETER TAYLOR last night insisted Bradford City boast the same
potential as his former club Hull City.
The 57-year-old will today sign a short-term contract to remain at
Valley Parade until the end of the season.

However, Taylor, who led Hull to back-to-back promotions from the
basement division and laid the foundations for their tilt at the
Premier League, is already targeting an extended stay at Valley Parade.

Speaking exclusively to the Yorkshire Post after arriving in the
county late last night, the former England Under-21 manager said:
"This is a club with a lot of potential and that is a big attraction
for me.

"I remember what happened at Hull when I went in there (in 2002) with
the club sitting 18th in the bottom division.

"We went on to enjoy a lot of success and I see similar potential here
at Bradford. Certainly, if we can go on a run then there is a
potential of putting bums on seats.

"I still believe we can do something this year. But if that does not
prove to be the case, then definitely next year.

"The potential here is huge and I want to tap into that. It is why I
am looking well beyond this season.

"I agreed with the two chairmen at my interview that an appointment
until the end of the season made sense.

"But I am hoping that both chairmen and myself will be looking much
longer term than that."

City have endured another hugely frustrating season and sit 16th in
the League Two table, well adrift of the play-off places.

Despite that, Taylor is adamant there is still plenty to play for in
the final 17 games – starting at Accrington Stanley on Saturday.

He added: "People might think there is not a lot left to play for
season but that is why I think the play-offs are a brilliant idea.

"They gives teams a chance, even when by rights their season should be
dead and buried.

"I am certainly not coming here thinking we cannot go on a run where
we win three or four games.

"Football can be strange like that. Unfortunately, the team have not
been performing but sometimes a change can make all the difference."

Bradford spent four days either side of the weekend interviewing the
12 prospective candidates bidding to be Stuart McCall's successor.

Former City striker Dean Windass and caretaker manager Wayne Jacobs
were the final two to be grilled yesterday before the board whittled
the dozen names down to a final shortlist of three.
After a short discussion between Rhodes and Lawn, the decision was
taken during the afternoon to hand Taylor the reins at Valley Parade.

He is understood to have impressed the board at interview last Friday
afternoon. Taylor then went to the trouble of making a follow-up
telephone call on his return journey to Essex to suggest two players
who could be brought in to improve City's mis-firing team.

On the appointment until the end of the season when the board will sit
down and decide on a permanent successor to McCall, joint chairman
Lawn said: "We have basically gone for a proven track record as Peter
has done it twice in this division with Wycombe and Hull.

"He will come in until May and that gives both Peter and ourselves a
chance to look at each other.

"Peter wants to be here next season and we want him to be successful
so it suits all parties.

"The standard of application was really high and the vast majority
were very professional in their presentations. It was a strong field
that Peter headed."

Taylor beat off fierce competition from Peter Jackson, Russell Slade,
Martin Allen, Jim Magilton and Steve Cotterill.

The deal means Bradford have secured a manager with a pedigree of
getting clubs promoted from the basement division.
Taylor, a former England international who played four times under Don
Revie in 1976 despite playing for Third Division Crystal Palace at the
time, led Hull up in 2004 and repeated the trick with Wycombe last term.
His CV also boasts a trio of promotion successes from the third tier -
Gillingham in 2000 via the play-offs, Brighton as champions in 2002
and Hull three years later.

richard.sutcliffe@ypn.co.uk

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Taylor's track record sways City board

7:00am Wednesday 17th February 2010

By Simon Parker

Peter Taylor today began work as City's new boss for the next 18 games.

The former England under-21 coach this morning signed a short-term deal until the end of May, with a view to extending it if results go well.

But it also allows City to keep their options open in the summer – with reported interest from a couple of managers currently at other clubs.

Joint-chairman Mark Lawn said: "Peter is a very professional man and we've gone for him because of his track record.

"The three-month spell gives us the chance to look at each other so it's good for both parties.

"If Peter proves himself, I'm sure we will be talking about a longer-term contract. But it does mean we can look at others.

"We have been approached by other people who are still under contract and asked if we wanted to talk to them.

"Obviously Bradford City do our business properly so we won't be doing that until the summer.

"We had asked their clubs for permission which was refused. But if they want to come and speak to us in the summer, when they are out of contract, the opportunity is there.

"But myself and Julian (Rhodes) are very excited about Peter Taylor joining us. His calibre is there for all to see and he cannot wait to get stuck into it."

While Stuart McC-all arrived as a hot-seat rookie, 57-year-old Taylor brings with him a wealth of experience.

City will be the eighth league club on his managerial CV, which spans almost a quarter of a century since his first job at Dartford in the Southern League.

He can also boast five promotions – a total for the English game that can only be topped by Dave Bassett.

Taylor, who has managed in all four divisions, also had two very successful spells in charge of England under-21s. He even had one game in charge of the senior side on a caretaker basis, giving David Beckham his captaincy debut against Italy in 2000.

But he is best known in Yorkshire for winning back-to-back promotions with Hull, kick-starting their unlikely charge from the basement division to the Premier League. He also took Wycombe up from League Two a year ago.

Lawn and Rhodes had whittled down the shortlist to two yesterday afternoon after the final round of interviews with Dean Windass and Wayne Jacobs. Martin Allen is understood to be the other candidate who ran Taylor close.

Taylor, sacked by Wycombe in October, faces a tough start with successive away games against Accrington on Saturday and then leaders Rochdale.

He had been repeatedly linked with Notts County. And last week his name was even in the hat for the vacant national job in Nigeria alongside Guus Hiddink.

But the challenge of lifting City from the doldrums – and the parallels with Hull – excites him and he was due to get straight down to business.

Wednesday is usually a day off for the City players. But they came in today to meet the new manager, who was then taking them for training at Apperley Bridge.

There is no immediate talk of Taylor bringing in his own backroom staff. He has asked Jacobs to stay on and assist him.

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McCall's reign is over

5:54pm Saturday 6th February 2010


By Simon Parker »


Stuart McCall's 133-game reign as City boss is over.

McCall will officially step down on Monday when he meets joint-chairman Julian Rhodes.

But the Bantams legend has made it clear that his mind is made up.

Speaking after today's 1-0 home loss to Bury, McCall said: "It's time for somebody else to come in and take up the

reins and hopefully do well.

"I've been very fortunate as a player to have had two great spells here. I've been very fortunate to have the

career I've had.

"I've been honoured to be here and the support I've had from everyone has been fantastic.

"Today would have been a defining line in the season for me. If we had beaten Bury, the dream of making seventh

place would have been on.

"The form has been okay, the results haven't been good enough. It's just not meant to be.

"It's really hard because I came with hopes and aspirations of fulfilling a lot of people's dreams."


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Coca-Cola League Two
Bradford C (0) 0
Bury (0) 1 Morrell 52
Att: 11,965

PROBABLE FAREWELL GESTURE FROM McCALL

Stuart McCall's reign as City boss was in doubt after another home defeat
this afternoon.

McCall deliberately went to every stand at the final whistle to applaud the
supporters. It looked very much a gesture of farewell.

Andy Morrell's 52nd-minute strike earned promotion-chasing Bury a league
double over the Bantams. It also stretched City's run without a Valley
Parade win to seven games.

Now the spotlight is back on McCall after the Bantams failed to build on
last week's dramatic victory over Torquay.

City certainly battled away against their high-riding opponents as they had
done at Gigg Lane a few weeks ago.

They also had the chances to fight back from Morrell's strike after the
defence had been opened up by Stephen Dawson.

Gareth Evans went close three times, Zesh Rehman - playing at right back -
volleyed straight at keeper Wayne Brown and Luke O'Brien lashed narrowly
over.

Then deep into stoppage time, Peter Thorne flashed a free header agonisingly
wide.

McCall had asked for the backing of the fans - and made a point of walking
around the pitch to clap the stands afterwards.

It was the most obvious sign that his time is coming to a close.




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SM texted the Football League Show, as on BBC last
night. After the League 2 games as usual Lizzie read out the fans comments and she
said "We start with a manager who we absolutely, categorically know was the real
McCoy. Stuart McCall has texted in ...".
They knew it really was him as they called back to check (when he also confirmed things
where not looking good and he had a meeting with the chairman on Monday). His sms
was to say he'd "just like to thank the unbelievable support i've received from the fans at
bradford, unfortunately it was just not meant to be ... "

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McCall gone but he will never be forgotten

6:10pm Sunday 7th February 2010

By Simon Parker

Julian Rhodes was at a wedding and missed Saturday's game.

But tomorrow morning he will be back at Valley Parade to witness the end of a match he hoped would be made in

heaven.

Stuart McCall and City seemed the perfect marriage when Rhodes unveiled his man in May 2007.

With City facing their first season in the bottom tier for a quarter of a century, fortunes were at their lowest

ebb.

Step forward a club legend to take the helm; a man with claret and amber in his veins.

The fairy tale would have seen McCall lead City out of the wilderness and back up the divisions. He would have been

manager ad infinitum.

Reality, in the gnarled old world of League Two, doesn't work like that.

McCall discovered that within nine minutes of his first kick-off as Macclesfield gatecrashed the opening-day

celebration. Opposing teams did not cower in the Valley Parade limelight – most seemed to bask in it.

So 132 games later it ended with Andy Morrell, a real warrior at this level, breaking City's resistance in front of

the Bradford End.

There was a symmetry about McCall's final league record. From 119 games, he had won 43 and lost the same. Hardly

the stuff of legend.

Yet nobody put in more work or more hours for "their" club than McCall.

He would watch and rewatch match DVDs long into the early hours; sometimes breaking up family get-togethers or

nights out to rush back and study them one more time.

Yes, he was very well paid by bottom division standards, even allowing for the pay cut he voluntarily took during

last summer's belt- tightening exercise.

But City certainly got their pound of flesh from a guy who was so desperate to reward the fans for their support.

It was more than a job; it was his club and his people – and he felt personally responsible.

McCall would read every letter that landed on his desk and reply to them personally. The only time he got others to

help out was because of the sheer weight of mail that arrived in the wake of last season's U-turn to stay on. That

was a decision prompted by the overwhelming public response. His public.

The quit threat at Bournemouth was no empty gesture to attract sympathy and easy headlines. It came from the heart

– like everything he did.

McCall was always acutely aware of public opinion. He could relate to all levels of the club from the boardroom to

the young lads in the school of excellence.

Unlike several predecessors, he would take a keen interest in every age group and knew many of the players by name.

Nothing was beneath him.

But it has been no smooth ride. His relationship with Mark Lawn has become strained to the point where they have

barely communicated in months.

Suggestions from above that he should bring in the know-how of an older head in his coaching staff have been

rebuffed.

McCall is very much his own man and will leave Valley Parade on his own terms. But he remains a man of the Bradford

people and that will never change.

Who else would text the BBC's Football League show late on a Saturday night to personally thank the fans?

McCall will always care what people think. And that's why people will always care deeply for McCall.


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From the Official BCFC Website...

Bradford City Football Club have released the following statement:

Stuart McCall has today left his post as manager of Bradford City.

The decision was felt to be in the best interests of all parties following a run of disappointing results that have

left the club in 16th place in the League Two table.

The club would like to place on record its appreciation for Stuart's efforts as manager over the past two years and

seven months.During this time he has worked tirelessly and no one is more disappointed that his endeavours have not

been rewarded with more success on the field than Stuart himself.

Stuart will always have a special place in the hearts of our fans for the dedication and passion he has

consistently shown to Bradford City, starting with two highly successful spells as a player with the club.No one

could have anticipated the overwhelming response to the season ticket campaign of 2007/2008.This great achievement

illustrated the huge regard Stuart is held in by everyone connected with the club.His place in some of the most

memorable times in the club's history is assured.

The Board would like to thank Stuart who, in recognition of the financial position of the club, has accepted a

settlement in lieu of the remaining period of his contract that is reasonable, affordable and by no means as much

as he could have been entitled to.This is because Stuart wants the club's finances to be as strong as possible in

order to achieve the ambition of climbing back up the Football League.

The club will now seek to appoint a new manager to help us to achieve this ambition and reward the loyalty of the

fans, including the 6,800 who have already purchased season tickets for the 2010/2011 campaign.



JACOBS OVERSEAS TRAINING

Bradford City Football Club can confirm Wayne Jacobs took charge of first
team training today (Monday 8 February 2010) following the departure of
Stuart McCall.

Jacobs has been asked to look after first team affairs and oversee training
until further notice.

The football club would like to confirm that no decision has currently been
made over the managerial position at the Coral Windows Stadium.

No one person has been appointed as acting manager for this season or even
for this Saturday's fixture against Grimsby Town at this moment in time.

The football club will not be making any further comment on this matter at
this moment.

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Any names leaping out? - this is so up to date McCall is already on the list
- Source = http://www.leaguemanagers.com

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L2 v Bury (h) L0-1 Feb 6th 2010 : MCCALL TO QUIT MONDAY

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McCall's reign is over

5:54pm Saturday 6th February 2010


By Simon Parker »


Stuart McCall's 133-game reign as City boss is over.

McCall will officially step down on Monday when he meets joint-chairman Julian Rhodes.

But the Bantams legend has made it clear that his mind is made up.

Speaking after today's 1-0 home loss to Bury, McCall said: "It's time for somebody else to come in and take up the reins and hopefully do well.

"I've been very fortunate as a player to have had two great spells here. I've been very fortunate to have the career I've had.

"I've been honoured to be here and the support I've had from everyone has been fantastic.

"Today would have been a defining line in the season for me. If we had beaten Bury, the dream of making seventh place would have been on.

"The form has been okay, the results haven't been good enough. It's just not meant to be.

"It's really hard because I came with hopes and aspirations of fulfilling a lot of people's dreams."


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Coca-Cola League Two
Bradford C (0) 0
Bury (0) 1 Morrell 52
Att: 11,965

PROBABLE FAREWELL GESTURE FROM McCALL

Stuart McCall's reign as City boss was in doubt after another home defeat
this afternoon.

McCall deliberately went to every stand at the final whistle to applaud the
supporters. It looked very much a gesture of farewell.

Andy Morrell's 52nd-minute strike earned promotion-chasing Bury a league
double over the Bantams. It also stretched City's run without a Valley
Parade win to seven games.

Now the spotlight is back on McCall after the Bantams failed to build on
last week's dramatic victory over Torquay.

City certainly battled away against their high-riding opponents as they had
done at Gigg Lane a few weeks ago.

They also had the chances to fight back from Morrell's strike after the
defence had been opened up by Stephen Dawson.

Gareth Evans went close three times, Zesh Rehman - playing at right back -
volleyed straight at keeper Wayne Brown and Luke O'Brien lashed narrowly
over.

Then deep into stoppage time, Peter Thorne flashed a free header agonisingly
wide.

McCall had asked for the backing of the fans - and made a point of walking
around the pitch to clap the stands afterwards.

It was the most obvious sign that his time is coming to a close.



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L2 v Torquay Utd (a) W2-1 Jan 30th 2010

Next match: (H) Bury, Saturday, February 6, 2010. K.O. 3:00PM.


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Torquay: Poke ,Charnock ,Robertson ,Smith ,Mansell ,Wroe ,Stevens ,Thompson ,Zebroski ,Benyon ,Rendell (O'Kane ,61)
Subs not used: Bevan,Carayol,Ellis,Nicholson,Cox,Haldin,

Bradford: Glennon ,Ramsden ,Clarke ,Luke O'Brien ,Williams (Evans ,46 ) ,Flynn ,Daley ,Bullock ,Brandon (Rehman

,46) ,Neilson (Thorne ,77 ) ,Michael Boulding
Subs not used Rory Boulding,McLaughlan,Bateson,O'Neill,

Bookings:
Benyon ,Zebroski (Torquay)
Clarke ,Ramsden ,Williams (Bradford)

Attendance: 2592


Referee: R East (England)



TEAM STATS
Torquay / Bradford
14(8) Shots (on Goal) 7(4)
15 Fouls 18
5 Corner Kicks 7
3 Offsides 5
52% Time of Poss. 48%
2 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
3 Saves 8






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Coca-Cola League Two
Torquay Utd (1) 1 Robertson 15
Bradford C (0) 2 Evans 82, 90+3.
Att: 2,592

By Simon Parker (T&A)

Gareth Evans grabbed a late double to earn City a dramatic victory - and
save Stuart McCall's job.

The manager's position was hanging by a thread after a game in which his
side had been second best for long periods.

Torquay should have been out of sight before substitute Evans equalised
seven minutes from time with his first goal since November 14.

A draw would still probably not have been enough for his under-pressure
boss.

But City - and Evans - were not finished and the striker rammed home the
winner in stoppage time to provoke wild scenes among the away players and
fans.

City's brittle confidence was shattered just 15 minutes in.

Matt Glennon stretched to turn Elliot Benyon's curling shot past the far
post but City failed to deal with the resulting corner. How often have we
said that?

The ball dropped to big defender Chris Robertson who had all the time in the
world to smash home from ten yards.

McCall had opted for an attacking 4-2-1-3 formation but there was a
desperation about their play. It took them nearly half an hour to register
the first shot.

City had no height up front at all but too many balls were still hit long
and high, only to be gobbled up by the Torquay central defenders.

The home side were far more dangerous and lively winger Danny Stevens should
have made it two after 36 minutes from Chris Zebroski's low cross.

City, who had a good backing for such a long trek, were fortunate to go into
the break only 1-0 down.

McCall threw the dice with two half-time substitutions. Zesh Rehman, hooked
at the interval at Lincoln, came on for the struggling Steve Williams and
Evans replaced Chris Brandon as City went 4-4-2.

But Torquay still threatened to increase their tally. Scott Rendell and
Kieran Charnock both went close and Simon Ramsden cleared off the line from
Stevens.

You couldn't see a way back. But City dug deep, cranked up the pressure and
Evans emerged the hero.

City's first win since December 5 was a massive one for everyone. But for
one man more than most.


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McCALL ACCEPTS FORTUNATE VICTORY

Bradford City boss Stuart McCall admitted his side were fortunate to come
away with all three points following their 2-1 win over Torquay.

Bantams substitute Gareth Evans hammered home a stoppage-time winner after
skipper Simon Ramsden's deep free-kick was knocked down.

Evans had already equalised in the 82nd minute after United took an early
lead through central defender Chris Robertson.

McCall said: "There is no doubt that we rode our luck but I am fed up this
season with how many times I have said we have been unfortunate so it makes
a welcome change. We should have more points than we have got but, as you
can imagine, it's a happy, happy dressing room.

"It's been frustrating. Sometimes you need a result to play a little more at
ease. Hopefully this result can help us play with a little more confidence.
It's a welcome three points.

"We need to win three out of the next four if we want any chance of making
the play-offs. One result is fantastic but we have got to build on that now
against Bury next week."

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Next 4 games are

(H) Bury
(H) Grimsby
(A) Accrington
(A) Rochdale


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  McCall thanks Evans for saving his job
Mon Feb 1, 2010 1:37 am (PST)


Relieved Stuart McCall dodged a bullet and then urged City to use
Saturday's smash-and-grab win at Torquay as a turning point.

The board were ready to pull the trigger on McCall's reign if the
Bantams failed to take three points from the Devon strugglers.

But two late goals from Gareth Evans – the second in stoppage time
– saw City steal their first victory since early December.

McCall admitted his side, who were outplayed for most of the game, had
ridden their luck but deserved the break.

He said: "It's not before time because we've come away from so
many games this season when we've not got what we deserved.

"The longer you go on a run that we've been having, naturally the
confidence and sparkle isn't going to be there.

"We just needed something to give us that bit of belief because
it's such a big part of football.

"You saw the dressing room afterwards and would think we'd won the
cup. Everyone was so pleased for myself and for each other.

"It's only three points but it could be the most important three
points of the season for what it does to the belief of the players and
supporters."

Evans, who had not scored since November, said the players were
desperate to ease the heat on McCall.

The striker added: "The gaffer's been fantastic to me since I
joined the club and I'll do anything in my power to keep him in a job.

"Hopefully those two goals have helped him and we can get rid of all
the demons now and make something of our season."

McCall knows he is still under pressure but has vowed to keep on
fighting. He said: "I'll always do what's best for the club. We
needed to win and if we hadn't done, who knows what might have
happened.

"But I still believe that if we get all the players back and the
confidence levels rise, things will run for us.

"There are still another 20 games to go and who knows what lies
ahead. I've seen teams go on great runs from nowhere.

"We've got to take all the confidence out of this and hopefully
come out next Saturday against Bury in front of a believing crowd."
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Hanson on road to recovery
6:50am Tuesday 2nd February 2010

James Hanson hopes to give Stuart McCall another timely boost by returning to training.

City's top scorer has missed the last three games with a torn muscle in his back.

But he is making steady progress and could be in contention to rejoin the rest of the squad ahead of Saturday's

home clash with Bury – though that game may come too soon for him.

McCall said: "We've missed James's physical presence recently but hopefully he'll be back training with us at the

back end of the week.

"Things are looking a bit brighter on that side for us. We've got Peter Thorne coming back, Steven O'Leary's

training, and Omar (Daley) has got through his second full game and looked stronger as it went on.

"I will probably have a difficult decision to make next game with all the players available but that's a nice

problem to have."

McCall's own future remains up in the air but the dramatic comeback win over Torquay has raised spirits around

Valley Parade.

"You could see afterwards that everyone got a huge lift," he added. "They didn't look like a team with nothing to

play for the rest of the season.

"We should have had more points up to now with the way we've performed. We should be just up above mid-table.

"Taking only one point from 15 before Saturday made that very, very difficult but we've got to take the belief from

that win into the rest of our games.

"We've got two home matches coming up and we know we need an upturn in form there but I'm sure everyone will be

bright and bubbly in training this week."



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From the Official BCFC Website...

O'LEARY EXTENDS HIS STAY
Posted on: Tue 02 Feb 2010

Steven O'Leary has today tied himself down to the Bantams until the end of
the season after signing a fresh contract extension.

The Irish midfielder only signed a new short term deal a month ago, but that
was due to expire this week.

O'Leary's new contract will now see him stay at the Coral Windows Stadium
until at least the end of this current campaign and allow him to focus
on gaining a place in Stuart McCall's starting line up.

He is now fully recovered from the fractured toe that had put a halt on his
Bantams career and was named among the substitutes for City's match at
Torquay United last weekend.

The former Luton and Hereford midfielder originally signed for the Bantams
on a six month deal back in August after impressing while on trial with the
club.

He made his full debut for Bradford in City's first home match of the season
against Port Vale, but broke down injured in the warm up for the following
match with Lincoln and had to pull out of the starting line-up.

O'Leary hasn't featured since for the Bantams, but was given a further one
month deal to enable him to prove his fitness at the turn of the year.

With O'Leary's month contract due to expire this Wednesday, McCall moved
quickly to sort out the Irishman's future with the Bantams.

O'Leary will now be in contention for Bradford's weekend match with Bury at
Valley Parade.




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HANSON DEAL SETTLED BY TRIBUNAL

By Simon Parker (T&A)

James Hanson's transfer fee from Guiseley has finally been settled by
tribunal.

Six months of haggling over the Bradford City striker's worth was brought to
an end by a league panel in Manchester today.

The final figure is thought to be around £7,500, with a 25% sell-on clause
for the non-leaguers should Hanson move on from Valley Parade. City have
also promised to play a pre-season friendly at Nethermoor.

The deal is similar to that which the Bantams got from Barnet for Luke
Medley following an independent hearing.

Joint-chairman Julian Rhodes, who attended the tribunal alongside Hanson,
said: "What they were awarded was very similar to what we had offered.

"We are happy with the verdict and I hope that Guiseley feel the same. We
would like to think that we can retain our good relationship with them.

"We're glad that the matter has finally been resolved and it will be nice to
move forward."

It was the first instance of a part-time club ever taking a league side to a
tribunal.




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