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Beckett due for talks with Bantams

4:53pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

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By Simon Parker »

Luke Beckett is set to talk over a possible move to Valley Parade tomorrow.

Boss Stuart McCall was given permission to speak to the Huddersfield hitman, after City had an undisclosed offer accepted by their West Yorkshire rivals.

Joint-chairman Julian Rhodes confirmed: "Huddersfield have given us permission to speak to Beckett and Stuart will do that tomorrow."

The 31-year-old has another year left on his contract at the Galpharm but is not in new boss Stan Ternent's plans.

He also did not feature towards the end of last season and even appeared in a reserve game against City.

Beckett has been a prolific scorer in the lower divisions and was strongly linked with a move to the Bantams in 2006 but former boss Colin Todd opted to sign the recently-released Eddie Johnson instead.

McCall has made it clear that a new striker is one of his main summer priorities.

He currently has 15-goal top scorer Peter Thorne, Barry Conlon, Willy Topp and youngster Luke Medley but feels he needs more firepower.

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bantamator, Bingley says...
5:45pm Wed 7 May 08

Good signing in my opinion. Knows where the net is and will certainly get goals in League 2. Let's hope we can sort the wages.....

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bantamator, Bingley says...
5:45pm Wed 7 May 08

Good signing in my opinion. Knows where the net is and will certainly get goals in League 2. Let's hope we can sort the wages.....

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bantamator, Bingley says...
5:45pm Wed 7 May 08

Good signing in my opinion. Knows where the net is and will certainly get goals in League 2. Let's hope we can sort the wages.....

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bantamator, Bingley says...
5:45pm Wed 7 May 08

Good signing in my opinion. Knows where the net is and will certainly get goals in League 2. Let's hope we can sort the wages.....

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Globalman, Keighley says...
5:46pm Wed 7 May 08

If he does come then what a great signing that would be- and shows that SM really does mean business next season.

If LB does decide to come then that would be a great sign for other players to come as well.

C'mon lets fill VP for next season

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Globalman, Keighley says...
5:46pm Wed 7 May 08

If he does come then what a great signing that would be- and shows that SM really does mean business next season.

If LB does decide to come then that would be a great sign for other players to come as well.

C'mon lets fill VP for next season

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Globalman, Keighley says...
5:46pm Wed 7 May 08

If he does come then what a great signing that would be- and shows that SM really does mean business next season.

If LB does decide to come then that would be a great sign for other players to come as well.

C'mon lets fill VP for next season

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Globalman, Keighley says...
5:46pm Wed 7 May 08

If he does come then what a great signing that would be- and shows that SM really does mean business next season.

If LB does decide to come then that would be a great sign for other players to come as well.

C'mon lets fill VP for next season

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jamesh, Thackley says...
5:56pm Wed 7 May 08

Agreed,Ge would easy get over 15 from him,Plus Thorney with 20 this year,Plus Colbeck 10,Plus nix about 10,Plus daley about 8,Get topp a couple aswell then were laughing to league 1

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jamesh, Thackley says...
5:56pm Wed 7 May 08

Agreed,Ge would easy get over 15 from him,Plus Thorney with 20 this year,Plus Colbeck 10,Plus nix about 10,Plus daley about 8,Get topp a couple aswell then were laughing to league 1

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jamesh, Thackley says...
5:56pm Wed 7 May 08

Agreed,Ge would easy get over 15 from him,Plus Thorney with 20 this year,Plus Colbeck 10,Plus nix about 10,Plus daley about 8,Get topp a couple aswell then were laughing to league 1

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jamesh, Thackley says...
5:56pm Wed 7 May 08

Agreed,Ge would easy get over 15 from him,Plus Thorney with 20 this year,Plus Colbeck 10,Plus nix about 10,Plus daley about 8,Get topp a couple aswell then were laughing to league 1

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margheritaville, high seas says...
5:58pm Wed 7 May 08

Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?

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margheritaville, high seas says...
5:58pm Wed 7 May 08

Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?

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margheritaville, high seas says...
5:58pm Wed 7 May 08

Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?

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margheritaville, high seas says...
5:58pm Wed 7 May 08

Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?

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JM, Skipton says...
6:00pm Wed 7 May 08

Thorne, Conlon, Topp, Daley and now Beckett...the goals should flow!

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JM, Skipton says...
6:00pm Wed 7 May 08

Thorne, Conlon, Topp, Daley and now Beckett...the goals should flow!

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JM, Skipton says...
6:00pm Wed 7 May 08

Thorne, Conlon, Topp, Daley and now Beckett...the goals should flow!

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JM, Skipton says...
6:00pm Wed 7 May 08

Thorne, Conlon, Topp, Daley and now Beckett...the goals should flow!

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margheritaville, high seas says...
6:08pm Wed 7 May 08

lets hope so jamesh, but for daley to score eight we would need to create approx 80 chances in one season for Omar alone, not saying his finishing is bad.....

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margheritaville, high seas says...
6:08pm Wed 7 May 08

lets hope so jamesh, but for daley to score eight we would need to create approx 80 chances in one season for Omar alone, not saying his finishing is bad.....

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margheritaville, high seas says...
6:08pm Wed 7 May 08

lets hope so jamesh, but for daley to score eight we would need to create approx 80 chances in one season for Omar alone, not saying his finishing is bad.....

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margheritaville, high seas says...
6:08pm Wed 7 May 08

lets hope so jamesh, but for daley to score eight we would need to create approx 80 chances in one season for Omar alone, not saying his finishing is bad.....

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shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:43pm Wed 7 May 08

Am i right in saying were looking at signing both luke beckett and chris brandon from huddersfield or just the one any ideas anyone????? if so wow role on next season CTID..

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shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:43pm Wed 7 May 08

Am i right in saying were looking at signing both luke beckett and chris brandon from huddersfield or just the one any ideas anyone????? if so wow role on next season CTID..

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shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:43pm Wed 7 May 08

Am i right in saying were looking at signing both luke beckett and chris brandon from huddersfield or just the one any ideas anyone????? if so wow role on next season CTID..

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shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:43pm Wed 7 May 08

Am i right in saying were looking at signing both luke beckett and chris brandon from huddersfield or just the one any ideas anyone????? if so wow role on next season CTID..

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
7:01pm Wed 7 May 08

I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
7:01pm Wed 7 May 08

I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.

Report this post »

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
7:01pm Wed 7 May 08

I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.

Report this post »

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
7:01pm Wed 7 May 08

I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.

Report this post »

margheritaville, high seas says...
7:29pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!

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margheritaville, high seas says...
7:29pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!

Report this post »

margheritaville, high seas says...
7:29pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!

Report this post »

margheritaville, high seas says...
7:29pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!

Report this post »

richard, cleckheaton says...
7:41pm Wed 7 May 08

margheritaville wrote:
Mr Sensible wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.

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richard, cleckheaton says...
7:41pm Wed 7 May 08

margheritaville wrote:
Mr Sensible wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.

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richard, cleckheaton says...
7:41pm Wed 7 May 08

margheritaville wrote:
Mr Sensible wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.

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richard, cleckheaton says...
7:41pm Wed 7 May 08

margheritaville wrote:
Mr Sensible wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.

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Bredon Bantam, Wrose says...
7:48pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Mr Sensible,with comments like above, it begs the question have you considered changing your name from "Sensible" to "Incomprehensible".

I for one havent a clue what you are talking about !

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Bredon Bantam, Wrose says...
7:48pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Mr Sensible,with comments like above, it begs the question have you considered changing your name from "Sensible" to "Incomprehensible".

I for one havent a clue what you are talking about !

Report this post »

Bredon Bantam, Wrose says...
7:48pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Mr Sensible,with comments like above, it begs the question have you considered changing your name from "Sensible" to "Incomprehensible".

I for one havent a clue what you are talking about !

Report this post »

Bredon Bantam, Wrose says...
7:48pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Mr Sensible,with comments like above, it begs the question have you considered changing your name from "Sensible" to "Incomprehensible".

I for one havent a clue what you are talking about !

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margheritaville, high seas says...
7:49pm Wed 7 May 08

richard wrote:
margheritaville wrote:
Mr Sensible wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.
Just looked at some of his old posts rich and he usually does talk pish however this one made me giggle, why would we need Dwain when we have Omar! Just as fast with just as little ball sense! Maybe Omar should try track and field??

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margheritaville, high seas says...
7:49pm Wed 7 May 08

richard wrote:
margheritaville wrote:
Mr Sensible wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.
Just looked at some of his old posts rich and he usually does talk pish however this one made me giggle, why would we need Dwain when we have Omar! Just as fast with just as little ball sense! Maybe Omar should try track and field??

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margheritaville, high seas says...
7:49pm Wed 7 May 08

richard wrote:
margheritaville wrote:
Mr Sensible wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.
Just looked at some of his old posts rich and he usually does talk pish however this one made me giggle, why would we need Dwain when we have Omar! Just as fast with just as little ball sense! Maybe Omar should try track and field??

Report this post »

margheritaville, high seas says...
7:49pm Wed 7 May 08

richard wrote:
margheritaville wrote:
Mr Sensible wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.
Just looked at some of his old posts rich and he usually does talk pish however this one made me giggle, why would we need Dwain when we have Omar! Just as fast with just as little ball sense! Maybe Omar should try track and field??

Report this post »

son1jacob, cullingworth says...
7:51pm Wed 7 May 08

My god what a signing he would be i was gutted we didnt get him 2 years ago.The goals he could in this league 20 plus easy combine that with Thorne???.Would be amazed if we can agree a wage with him though.
Not actually seen him play much in the flesh anyone know more about his game other then goals? could he combine with Thorne?.

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son1jacob, cullingworth says...
7:51pm Wed 7 May 08

My god what a signing he would be i was gutted we didnt get him 2 years ago.The goals he could in this league 20 plus easy combine that with Thorne???.Would be amazed if we can agree a wage with him though.
Not actually seen him play much in the flesh anyone know more about his game other then goals? could he combine with Thorne?.

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son1jacob, cullingworth says...
7:51pm Wed 7 May 08

My god what a signing he would be i was gutted we didnt get him 2 years ago.The goals he could in this league 20 plus easy combine that with Thorne???.Would be amazed if we can agree a wage with him though.
Not actually seen him play much in the flesh anyone know more about his game other then goals? could he combine with Thorne?.

Report this post »

son1jacob, cullingworth says...
7:51pm Wed 7 May 08

My god what a signing he would be i was gutted we didnt get him 2 years ago.The goals he could in this league 20 plus easy combine that with Thorne???.Would be amazed if we can agree a wage with him though.
Not actually seen him play much in the flesh anyone know more about his game other then goals? could he combine with Thorne?.

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keeponclucking, bradford says...
8:10pm Wed 7 May 08

Hope we manage to land Beckett,his goalscoring record is excellent at this level & if he can strike up a partnership with Thorne we will be formidable up front. Good move by Stuart to get in there quick before the dust has even settled on last season.My only concern attacking wise is that we don't seem to have anyone who can cross a ball. Daley,Colbeck & Nix all need to improve vastly in that department.Also despite Weatheralls valiant efforts the back four looked totally out of sorts last season.Some of the goals we were conceding were pretty poor & sometimes even comical.Still,I get the impression from the early flurry of transfer speculation that Stuart,having found his managerial feet,is going for it big style next season...bring it on!

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keeponclucking, bradford says...
8:10pm Wed 7 May 08

Hope we manage to land Beckett,his goalscoring record is excellent at this level & if he can strike up a partnership with Thorne we will be formidable up front. Good move by Stuart to get in there quick before the dust has even settled on last season.My only concern attacking wise is that we don't seem to have anyone who can cross a ball. Daley,Colbeck & Nix all need to improve vastly in that department.Also despite Weatheralls valiant efforts the back four looked totally out of sorts last season.Some of the goals we were conceding were pretty poor & sometimes even comical.Still,I get the impression from the early flurry of transfer speculation that Stuart,having found his managerial feet,is going for it big style next season...bring it on!

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keeponclucking, bradford says...
8:10pm Wed 7 May 08

Hope we manage to land Beckett,his goalscoring record is excellent at this level & if he can strike up a partnership with Thorne we will be formidable up front. Good move by Stuart to get in there quick before the dust has even settled on last season.My only concern attacking wise is that we don't seem to have anyone who can cross a ball. Daley,Colbeck & Nix all need to improve vastly in that department.Also despite Weatheralls valiant efforts the back four looked totally out of sorts last season.Some of the goals we were conceding were pretty poor & sometimes even comical.Still,I get the impression from the early flurry of transfer speculation that Stuart,having found his managerial feet,is going for it big style next season...bring it on!

Report this post »

keeponclucking, bradford says...
8:10pm Wed 7 May 08

Hope we manage to land Beckett,his goalscoring record is excellent at this level & if he can strike up a partnership with Thorne we will be formidable up front. Good move by Stuart to get in there quick before the dust has even settled on last season.My only concern attacking wise is that we don't seem to have anyone who can cross a ball. Daley,Colbeck & Nix all need to improve vastly in that department.Also despite Weatheralls valiant efforts the back four looked totally out of sorts last season.Some of the goals we were conceding were pretty poor & sometimes even comical.Still,I get the impression from the early flurry of transfer speculation that Stuart,having found his managerial feet,is going for it big style next season...bring it on!

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SHAUN, richmond says...
8:15pm Wed 7 May 08

margheritaville wrote:
Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!

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SHAUN, richmond says...
8:15pm Wed 7 May 08

margheritaville wrote:
Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!

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SHAUN, richmond says...
8:15pm Wed 7 May 08

margheritaville wrote:
Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!

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SHAUN, richmond says...
8:15pm Wed 7 May 08

margheritaville wrote:
Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!

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albion, west riding says...
8:53pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
What as club doctor?
"here you are Mr Conlon, two of these should see you through 90 minutes."

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albion, west riding says...
8:53pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
What as club doctor?
"here you are Mr Conlon, two of these should see you through 90 minutes."

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albion, west riding says...
8:53pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
What as club doctor?
"here you are Mr Conlon, two of these should see you through 90 minutes."

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albion, west riding says...
8:53pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
What as club doctor?
"here you are Mr Conlon, two of these should see you through 90 minutes."

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
8:58pm Wed 7 May 08

SHAUN wrote:
margheritaville wrote: Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!
these short term contracts worked for us with nix, it means big Bazza needs to work hard for first half of the season if he wants to earn a contract till the end of it. keeping him on his toes, not thinking i've already earnt a full year and take it abit easier. now please stop moaning!!!

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
8:58pm Wed 7 May 08

SHAUN wrote:
margheritaville wrote: Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!
these short term contracts worked for us with nix, it means big Bazza needs to work hard for first half of the season if he wants to earn a contract till the end of it. keeping him on his toes, not thinking i've already earnt a full year and take it abit easier. now please stop moaning!!!

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
8:58pm Wed 7 May 08

SHAUN wrote:
margheritaville wrote: Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!
these short term contracts worked for us with nix, it means big Bazza needs to work hard for first half of the season if he wants to earn a contract till the end of it. keeping him on his toes, not thinking i've already earnt a full year and take it abit easier. now please stop moaning!!!

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
8:58pm Wed 7 May 08

SHAUN wrote:
margheritaville wrote: Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!
these short term contracts worked for us with nix, it means big Bazza needs to work hard for first half of the season if he wants to earn a contract till the end of it. keeping him on his toes, not thinking i've already earnt a full year and take it abit easier. now please stop moaning!!!

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bertarni, bradford says...
9:33pm Wed 7 May 08

what is the number of people that have bought adult season tickets now?
Does anybody know? i for one am looking forwards to next season

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bertarni, bradford says...
9:33pm Wed 7 May 08

what is the number of people that have bought adult season tickets now?
Does anybody know? i for one am looking forwards to next season

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bertarni, bradford says...
9:33pm Wed 7 May 08

what is the number of people that have bought adult season tickets now?
Does anybody know? i for one am looking forwards to next season

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bertarni, bradford says...
9:33pm Wed 7 May 08

what is the number of people that have bought adult season tickets now?
Does anybody know? i for one am looking forwards to next season

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drakeman, 2 mins from anywhere says...
11:07pm Wed 7 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
this is about rugby league he tryed out for a super league team but was turned down so might try his hand at football.
he wanted a £60,000 per year contract hope this helps