Peter Taylor is to part company with city by mutual consent

Peter Taylor is to part company with city by mutual consent after Saturday's home game with Stockport



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Taylor: The time was right
Posted on: Thu 24 Feb 2011

Outgoing City boss Peter Taylor believes now was the right time for him to depart from the football club after just over a year in charge.

The former England Under 21's manager is contracted to the football club until the end of this season, but he will now leave at the weekend after a season of struggle.

Taylor spoke to the waiting media on Thursday to give his views on the situation.

He said: "I have agreed to leave the football club after Saturday's game.

"I've taken into consideration the events of Tuesday's match and I just feel it will be more helpful now if I move aside.

"It is in the best interests of the players, football club and everybody else.

"I had a good meeting with one of the Joint-Chairman, Julian Rhodes, on Wednesday. It was a very helpful, very productive and respective meeting.

"We had a tremendous chat and I'm really impressed with Julian and Mark Lawn. They've been very supportive.

"Now it was just the best time to go for everybody's sake. Bradford City is more important than any individual."

Taylor will take the reins for 54th and final time as Bantams manager on Saturday when the Hatters arrive at the Coral Windows Stadium.

Despite his forthcoming departure, Taylor admits he still has strong feelings for the football club and he is desperate to end on a high.

He said: "I love the football club, I have really enjoyed my time here and I don't want to see it struggle.

"I am desperate to finish off with a win on Saturday because the football club means a lot to me.

"I have only been here a year, but I have really loved it here. I have loved the feeling around here.

"It is a really good club and I am really disappointed that we just haven't been more success during my time here.

"I really hope the fans turn up and really support the players on Saturday. It is a massive game for the football club and we will be doing everything possible to try and win it."



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Joint-Chairman gives his reaction
Posted on: Thu 24 Feb 2011

Bradford City Joint-Chairman Mark Lawn spoke openly this afternoon about Peter Taylor leaving the football club and Saturday's huge fixture with Stockport County.

It was confirmed on Thursday afternoon that Taylor would be leaving his position as First Team Manager after this weekend's home clash with the Hatters.

Mr Lawn said: "After discussions with Julian (Rhodes) on Wednesday, Peter has decided that it is best for the football club if he leaves by mutual consent.

"I think Peter appreciates that some of the negativity around the club has been transferred to the players and that is not helping things on the pitch.

"We will begin interviews for the managerial position from the start of next week and we are asking that any interested parties to apply to Bradford City Football Club.

"We will have an open mind when it comes to new applicants. We will not be ruling out any type of manager, old or new.

We will also be open to appointing either a manager on a short-term or long-term basis - it just depends on the situation.

"We just want to see someone who will impress us enough to get the job, whoever that may be, but this whole process has to be done smoothly, professionally and it has to be done right."

Despite today's announcement, Taylor's upcoming departure from the football club will still struggle to dilute the importance of this weekend's vital match.

Lawn says that the club and it's fans must now come together to help Taylor make it winning farewell to his time at the Coral Windows Stadium as City take on fellow strugglers Stockport.

He added "The focus now must be on the football club heading into Saturday's match.

"We know we are in a relegation battle at the moment and Saturday's match is a huge fixture for this football club.

"Peter and his coaching staff will be fully focused on securing a victory from that game and they will be leaving all the other stuff to Julian and myself.

"I hope on Saturday the fans will appreciate Peter's decision to stay on until after the weekend to help the side in such a crucial fixture and they give him and the players their support.

"Peter is an extremely professional man and we have no doubts that he will be trying his upmost to secure a win for this club on Saturday.

"I urge supporters to take advantage of the special £1.00 admission offer that is currently running and come to the ground on Saturday and support the team.

"Bradford City are a football club like any other - we can get relegated just like any other team. We need all our fans to join together and help support the football club."



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City offer entry for £1.00
Posted on: Thu 24 Feb 2011

The football club can now confirm that ALL City supporters will be able to bring friends and family to Saturday's crucial home fixture with Stockport County for ONLY £1.00 each.

This amazing offer, which was originally only available to Season Ticket holders, has now been made open to every single Bradford City supporter due to high levels of interest.

One pound match tickets will be available from 9:00am this morning (Thursday) from the Bantams Ticket Office until 12noon on matchday (Saturday 26 February 2011).

Supporters can purchase as many tickets as they like for £1.00 each - there are no limits. Supporters can purchase 1 ticket for £1.00, 10 tickets for £10.00 or even 100 tickets for £100.00.

After consultations with the Police, it has been decided that unfortunately supporters will be unable to purchase match tickets on the turnstiles on the day.

The offer is open to all parts of the Coral Windows Stadium, including the Bantams Bar and Supporters' Suites in the Co-Operative Main Stand.

The £1.00 special offer tickets will be unavailable on the Bantams Ticketing Website though.

For more information, please ring (01274) 773355.



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TAYLOR TELLS RADIO LEEDS

Bradford City manager Peter Taylor tells BBC Radio Leeds the Bantams fans'
reaction to him during their 1-0 defeat by Chesterfield made up his mind to
leave.

Radio link:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/9406774.stm