CFML pre-season news #2010-06-19

Fixtures now available:

http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10266,00.html

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WILLIAMS AND BULLOCK SIGN DEALS

Bradford defender Steve Williams and midfielder Lee Bullock have signed new
contracts at Valley Parade.

Williams initially penned a one-year deal with the Bantams last summer, with
the option of a further year's extension.

But the League Two side were keen to keep him for a longer period and have
handed Williams a three-year deal.

Bullock has signed a new two-year deal which will keep him with the West
Yorkshire club until July 2012.

Bullock, who joined the club from Hartlepool in February 2007 following an
initial loan spell, made 45 appearances for the Bantams last season and was
a key member of their starting line-up.

Meanwhile, youngster Ryan Harrison has earned a place in the first-team
squad for next season by signing a one-year contract.

Goalkeeper Chris Elliott has agreed terms on a professional deal with the
club and will put pen to paper later this month.




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CITY CHIEF BACKS HOMEGROWN RULING

Bradford City manager Peter Taylor has welcomed the Football League's new
ruling to increase the number of 'homegrown' players at clubs.

The rule changes, which will see first-team squads restricted to 25 players
over the age of 21, of which 10 must be registered in domestic football for
three seasons before their 21st birthday, were approved by the 72 Football
League clubs at their annual general meeting in Malta earlier this week.

Taylor told the club's official website: "I think it's a good idea and I can
see why the Football League have moved to introduce it.

"I can understand why Premier League teams go for the best players in Spain
or France, but it restricts opportunities for young British players."

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ANTAMS MIDFIELDER PENS NEW DEAL

Bradford City midfielder Michael Flynn has given boss Peter Taylor a boost
by signing a new two-year contract at Valley Parade.

The 29-year-old has ended speculation about his future by committing himself
to Bradford until July 2012.

Flynn was a regular starter for the Bantams last season and impressed after
joining on a one-year deal in August 2009 following his release from
Huddersfield.

The Welshman's previous clubs include Wigan, Blackpool and Gillingham.

Defender Simon Ramsden is also set to sign a two-year contract extension
when he returns from his summer holiday.

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O'BRIEN SIGNS NEW BANTAMS DEAL

Bradford City defender Luke O'Brien has signed a new two-year contract at
Valley Parade ahead of the new League Two campaign.

The Halifax-born 21-year-old, who made 45 appearances for Bradford last
season, is the seventh Bantams player to agree to a new deal since the end
of the season.

Goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin, Michael Flynn, Leon Osborne, Lee Bullock, Steve
Williams and Ryan Harrison have all committed themselves to Peter Taylor's
squad in the last fortnight.