PJ's management stats
http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=1025
Sky sports interview
http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,26691,12602_6786574,00.html
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/8878592.Jackson_given_Bradford_City_job_for_now/
Jackson given Bradford City job for now
1:37pm Sunday 27th February 2011
By Simon Parker
Peter Jackson was this afternoon appointed City's interim manager.
The former Bantams skipper, who has previously managed Huddersfield and Lincoln, takes charge on a week-to-week contract while interviews for the vacancy go ahead.
He will be assisted by David Wetherall.
Wayne Jacobs and Junior Lewis have been placed on gardening leave following Peter Taylor's departure Saturday.
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Peter Jackson revealed he did not sleep for two days after getting the call to take over City.
It ended his 18-month isolation from the game which followed the axe at Lincoln in 2009.
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http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/News/0,,10307~2305255,00.html?
The funeral of former Wolves defender Dean Richards will take place at 11am on Friday at Bradford Cathedral.
Richards' family have asked that instead of flowers, people should make a donation to St Gemma's Hospice, Harrogate Road, Leeds.
http://www.st-gemma.co.uk/donation.html
A tribute made prior to kick off of Sunday's game between Wolves and Tottenham at Molineux (4pm kick off).
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http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/8878716.I_m_playing_for_keeps__says_interim_Bradford_City_manager_Jackson/
I'm playing for keeps, says interim Bradford City manager Peter Jackson
7:00am Monday 28th February 2011
By Simon Parker
Peter Jackson set to work with City today and declared: This is a huge honour.
The former Bantams skipper has been handed the home-town job he has long coveted on a temporary basis.
And Jackson is ready to give it everything to push City back up the table – and earn the hot-seat post for keeps.
City have had over 40 applications to succeed Peter Taylor and will whittle that down to a shortlist of around a dozen.
Jackson, who watched Saturday's win over Stockport from the 1911 Club, cannot wait for the chance to stake his claim.
He said: "I spoke to Mark Lawn late last week and I know the position. I'm coming in on a week-to-week basis but I'm hopeful it will lead to a longer deal.
"Mark and the board have got a lot of confidence in me and I'm really looking forward to it.
"When you are born in Bradford and have captained the team, you want to be manager as well. It's a really big honour.
"It has been frustrating being out of football. I've set up my own business in the meantime but as soon as this became available, I was straight on the phone."
David Wetherall will help Jackson at training this morning but a new assistant could be announced quickly.
The players were called in to Valley Parade yesterday to meet their new boss, who has been out of management since being sacked by Lincoln in September 2009.
Jackson added: "Saturday's result was a major boost. It was a must-win game and to come back like they did in the second half showed tremendous spirit.
"Stockport played extremely well but it was so important that we won the game, especially with two of the hardest back-to-back matches against Gillingham and Rotherham coming up in the space of four days.
"It could have been a disaster if we'd lost but we got the victory in the end.
"We're not out of the relegation situation yet but hopefully we can rise to the challenge of facing two sides in the play-offs."
Jackson has no plans to add any fresh faces to a squad he admits is "top heavy".
He added: "I'm hoping to liven them up. I'm not saying we need to bring three or four players in – there will be no wholesale changes.
"It's just getting them to stick together and perform to pull ourselves away from where we are at the moment.
"I think the players have under-achieved this season with the quality there in the side. You've got a group of players in the bottom seven when they probably should be in the top seven."
Wayne Jacobs and Junior Lewis have both been placed on gardening leave following Taylor's departure.
Lawn said: "Peter seems to get the best out of his players wherever he has been.
"If he keeps winning then he will have a good chance. He's in the seat now so it's up to him."
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http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/8885562.Wetherall_provides_support_to_Jackson_at_Bradford_City/
(Summary of article)
David Wetherall expects to be in the dugout at Gillingham on Saturday.
Peter Jackson has sounded out a couple of possible candidates about assisting him at the City helm.
But Wetherall is likely to still be in the post for the next game – and Jackson has given him his full backing.
Jackson said: "I can't speak highly enough of Dave. A certain person let me down at the weekend so straight away we had an excellent chat and he agreed to help me.
"I've known him a long time and can trust him totally. He is a thorough professional. "
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http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/8885062.McCall_s_pain_over_Wayne_as_Valley_Parade_exit_beckons/
Former Bradford City boss McCall hails Jacobs' 'remarkable' work behind the scenes
7:40am Thursday 3rd March 2011
By Simon Parker
Stuart McCall today revealed his pain over the "sad" way Wayne Jacobs is leaving Valley Parade.
Jacobs has been put on gardening leave but, with his contract up at the end of the season, it is unlikely he will be involved again.
McCall, who brought back his close pal to City in 2007 as number two, feels it is a harsh exit for a loyal stalwart.
McCall said: "Nobody has a God-given right to stay at the club but I find it very sad news.
"Wayne thoroughly understands how football is and he'll lick his wounds. I'm sure he will be back but it's not a nice way to bow out after all the time and energy he gave.
"People don't realise the amount he has put in behind the scenes for that club. He'd get all sorts of help for nothing.
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http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/8882781.Bradford_City_sticking_together_for_Gillingham_trip/
Bradford City sticking together for Gillingham trip
7:10am Wednesday 2nd March 2011
By Simon Parker
Peter Jackson will make sure there is no north/south divide in his City squad.
The interim chief is preaching togetherness in the ranks ahead of Saturday's testing trip to Gillingham.
Jackson has inherited a dressing room from Peter Taylor with a sizeable contingent of southern-based players.
But he insists there will be no geographical splits by allowing anyone to make their own arrangements for the weekend.
Jackson said: "Everybody will travel to Gillingham together and come back here together. Nobody will be stopping down or taking their cars separately.
"So far the players have done everything I've asked. I've just come in and everybody wants to impress.
"I can't sense any kind of rift but it's important that the squad bond together.
"That's what is behind the breakfast club we are doing here in the morning. We'll also all have lunch together.
"If the team goes anywhere, then we all go. That's what builds team spirit. I've managed some average teams but in terms of spirit we've achieved a lot."
Jackson fielded a powerful reserve side against Port Vale last night as he assesses his options.
The size of the 28-man squad has taken him by surprise but he will keep drumming in the message about the team ethic.
Jackson said: "I remember the side that won the (Third Division) championship here in 1985. We never knew we were beaten.
"We could be 2-0 down with five minutes to go and everyone still thought we would win.
"But that sense of togetherness takes time over a long period. It's not going to just happen in the couple of days that I've been here.
"I'm not a miracle worker. I've just told the players how important that bond can be.
"They have let themselves down as a group this season. Self-belief will have taken a knock.
"That's why collectively and individually I'm looking to build them up again."
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Opinions
http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/columnists/john-helm/2011/03/02/sheffield-united-preston-north-end-and-bradford-city-managers-in-football-lottery-john-helm-column-86081-28259777/
If the link is too long click on 'John Helm' at http://www.examiner.co.uk
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Feb 25th
ACCRINGTON Stanley have received an enquiry from Bradford City for John Coleman – and they will allow their manager to talk to the Bantams.
Stanley chief executive Rob Heys said: "A tentative enquiry has been made but it is speculative at this stage, with them obviously losing a manager. We would allow John to talk to them, I think that would only be fair, but obviously we'd be hopeful of persuading him to stay. I think we have the better chance of promotion.
and then ....
March 3rd
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/accrington_stanley/9412969.stm
Accrington boss John Coleman says he would have been interested in speaking to Bradford City ... however compensation appears to have been a stumbling block.
Feb 28th
ABBOTT HAS NO INTEREST IN BRADFORD CITY JOB
(extract)
Carlisle United boss Greg Abbott today insisted he had no interest in making
an emotional return to Bradford City.
"I want to go to Wembley with Carlisle United," was Abbott's reply when the
Bradford vacancy was put to him.
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LIVERPOOL SNAP UP A THIRD BANTAMS TEENAGER
By Simon Parker (T&A)
Another City starlet is on his way to Liverpool.
The Bantams have agreed a deal for 14-year-old Nial Heaton to head to
Anfield.
Centre back Heaton, from Pudsey, will become the third of the Valley Parade
young guns to join Liverpool and the latest in a growing list of home
developed players to leave for bigger clubs.
Calum Pilkington signed for Liverpool from the same age group last season
while City are eagerly tracking the progress of England age-group
international Andre Wisdom since his move there three years ago.
Fabian Delph and Tom Cleverley are the leading lights in an on-going exodus
of young talent, which City need as part of their self-financing policy
within the youth department.
Head of youth David Wetherall said: "We have to be realistic about the
situation. Part of the success for us is producing players of this quality
that benefit the football club financially.
"We are trying to get ourselves in a situation where we no longer have a
real need to sell but it's difficult to stand in players' way when clubs
such as Liverpool come knocking.
"Although myself and Pete (Horne) are obviously disappointed that these
players won't be wearing the claret and amber, we've a sense of pride that
clubs with the quality of Liverpool are interested in them.
"We've got clubs who are interested in other players as well."
John Hendrie's son Luke is currently with Manchester United. Ben Gordon and
Danny Ward have also come through the City system before signing elsewhere.
Each deal is structured on a development basis so that City receive payments
to match the progress of the youngsters. It is understood that will also
apply with Heaton, who joined the club in the summer of 2009 after a
successful trial.
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