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McCall in no rush to tie up Beckett

5:27pm Friday 9th May 2008

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By Simon Parker »

Stuart McCall does not anticipate a quick decision from goals target Luke Beckett.

McCall held a 45-minute interview with the prolific striker after City had an offer accepted by Huddersfield.

The talks went well but the Bantams boss has told fans that it is likely to be some time before any deal is struck.

McCall said: "We had a good chat and we've both got to go away and discuss things. Luke needs to talk with his agent and Huddersfield, and me with our joint-chairmen.

"It's not as if we have to dive into this and rush anything through. We talked about a lot of things but I don't see anything being decided in the immediate future; it's an on-going issue.

"Luke is going away for a week's holiday and them I'm away as well so we will see what transpires."

McCall was unimpressed that news of City's approach for the frontman was made public. Huddersfield put out a statement on their website on Wednesday.

"I'm a little bit disappointed it's come out. It puts everyone under pressure with people asking what's going on. We went through the right channels before speaking to him; we met the requirements with his club and it's been a good discussion."

Beckett, who was Huddersfield's top scorer last season with 12, has another year left on his Galpharm contract but has been told he can leave by new boss Stan Ternent.

But City have made their first signing of the summer after snapping up goalkeeper Jonathan McLaughlin from Harrogate Town.

The 20-year-old had been training with City during the second half of the season under the eye of keeper coach Nigel Martyn.

He played for Harrogate Railway in their televised FA Cup tie against Mansfield in November - and was even tipped by Railway boss Vinnie Brockie as a future Scotland stopper.

McCall believes McLaughlin has the potential to provide strong back-up for the first-choice keeper he will have to bring in over the summer.

He said: "We've got him on board as a number two to push the number one.

"Jon has really improved under Nigel Martyn and he's had the experience of playing regular football at a good standard in the Conference North.

"He just wants the chance to have a go. Jon's made good progress playing part-time and if he can make the same strides stepping up to full-time then he could be a good goalkeeper."

Winger Sean Taylforth has also agreed to sign his new deal, leaving City only waiting on Luke Medley to put pen to paper.

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ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
6:39pm Fri 9 May 08

just hope someone else doesnt come in for him while he is away on holiday thought deal was a done deal

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ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
6:39pm Fri 9 May 08

just hope someone else doesnt come in for him while he is away on holiday thought deal was a done deal

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ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
6:39pm Fri 9 May 08

just hope someone else doesnt come in for him while he is away on holiday thought deal was a done deal

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tyker, midland road says...
6:47pm Fri 9 May 08

its not what is said but what is not!

he has been told by Town he can leaveso he can now tout himself to other clubs:City have had an offer accepted.

But it seems our value on his wages probably does not match his expectations and so he has gone away to think about it whilst still being paid by Town.

He is in no rush to sign for City obviously.


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tyker, midland road says...
6:47pm Fri 9 May 08

its not what is said but what is not!

he has been told by Town he can leaveso he can now tout himself to other clubs:City have had an offer accepted.

But it seems our value on his wages probably does not match his expectations and so he has gone away to think about it whilst still being paid by Town.

He is in no rush to sign for City obviously.


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tyker, midland road says...
6:47pm Fri 9 May 08

its not what is said but what is not!

he has been told by Town he can leaveso he can now tout himself to other clubs:City have had an offer accepted.

But it seems our value on his wages probably does not match his expectations and so he has gone away to think about it whilst still being paid by Town.

He is in no rush to sign for City obviously.


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skippy, says...
7:18pm Fri 9 May 08

tyker wrote:
its not what is said but what is not! he has been told by Town he can leaveso he can now tout himself to other clubs:City have had an offer accepted. But it seems our value on his wages probably does not match his expectations and so he has gone away to think about it whilst still being paid by Town. He is in no rush to sign for City obviously.
is anybody?

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skippy, says...
7:18pm Fri 9 May 08

tyker wrote:
its not what is said but what is not! he has been told by Town he can leaveso he can now tout himself to other clubs:City have had an offer accepted. But it seems our value on his wages probably does not match his expectations and so he has gone away to think about it whilst still being paid by Town. He is in no rush to sign for City obviously.
is anybody?

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skippy, says...
7:18pm Fri 9 May 08

tyker wrote:
its not what is said but what is not! he has been told by Town he can leaveso he can now tout himself to other clubs:City have had an offer accepted. But it seems our value on his wages probably does not match his expectations and so he has gone away to think about it whilst still being paid by Town. He is in no rush to sign for City obviously.
is anybody?

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
9:06pm Fri 9 May 08

its obvious he's holding out to see if anybody else is going to come in for him and offer more money. Think i'd rather have Boulding from mansfield and f@#k the 'udders' scum off!!

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
9:06pm Fri 9 May 08

its obvious he's holding out to see if anybody else is going to come in for him and offer more money. Think i'd rather have Boulding from mansfield and f@#k the 'udders' scum off!!

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
9:06pm Fri 9 May 08

its obvious he's holding out to see if anybody else is going to come in for him and offer more money. Think i'd rather have Boulding from mansfield and f@#k the 'udders' scum off!!

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yorkbantam, Planet York says...
10:08pm Fri 9 May 08

Is any signing at City EVER straight forward? It's takes us weeks to be let down by a player then we sign the left over dross instead, it's frustrating!!!

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yorkbantam, Planet York says...
10:08pm Fri 9 May 08

Is any signing at City EVER straight forward? It's takes us weeks to be let down by a player then we sign the left over dross instead, it's frustrating!!!

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yorkbantam, Planet York says...
10:08pm Fri 9 May 08

Is any signing at City EVER straight forward? It's takes us weeks to be let down by a player then we sign the left over dross instead, it's frustrating!!!

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Darryl, BD2 says...
10:15pm Fri 9 May 08

yorkbantam wrote:
Is any signing at City EVER straight forward? It's takes us weeks to be let down by a player then we sign the left over dross instead, it's frustrating!!!
Even a club in the 4th tier of pro football can't hide from the media and the speedy medium of the t'internet, everyboby knows everthing etc etc, I'm sure other clubs are working in the same 'all your washing's hung out to dry' way. Fear not, we've started earlier than most, all will come good. CTID

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Darryl, BD2 says...
10:15pm Fri 9 May 08

yorkbantam wrote:
Is any signing at City EVER straight forward? It's takes us weeks to be let down by a player then we sign the left over dross instead, it's frustrating!!!
Even a club in the 4th tier of pro football can't hide from the media and the speedy medium of the t'internet, everyboby knows everthing etc etc, I'm sure other clubs are working in the same 'all your washing's hung out to dry' way. Fear not, we've started earlier than most, all will come good. CTID

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Darryl, BD2 says...
10:15pm Fri 9 May 08

yorkbantam wrote:
Is any signing at City EVER straight forward? It's takes us weeks to be let down by a player then we sign the left over dross instead, it's frustrating!!!
Even a club in the 4th tier of pro football can't hide from the media and the speedy medium of the t'internet, everyboby knows everthing etc etc, I'm sure other clubs are working in the same 'all your washing's hung out to dry' way. Fear not, we've started earlier than most, all will come good. CTID

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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
11:19pm Fri 9 May 08

Still not sure that LB's style of play is the right answer.
Is Skippy off the 'bush' yet?

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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
11:19pm Fri 9 May 08

Still not sure that LB's style of play is the right answer.
Is Skippy off the 'bush' yet?

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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
11:19pm Fri 9 May 08

Still not sure that LB's style of play is the right answer.
Is Skippy off the 'bush' yet?

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STM, Bratfud says...
7:56am Sat 10 May 08

Stan Ternent is a very astute/shrewd manager. Luke Beckett is another 'Older'(31/32) player that Ternent does not rate, in his plans for Huddersfield.

I feel Stuart is right to walk away from any deal at this stage of the 'Close' Season. There should be better, younger players, he can target, and must have in mind to sign for City.

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STM, Bratfud says...
7:56am Sat 10 May 08

Stan Ternent is a very astute/shrewd manager. Luke Beckett is another 'Older'(31/32) player that Ternent does not rate, in his plans for Huddersfield.

I feel Stuart is right to walk away from any deal at this stage of the 'Close' Season. There should be better, younger players, he can target, and must have in mind to sign for City.

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STM, Bratfud says...
7:56am Sat 10 May 08

Stan Ternent is a very astute/shrewd manager. Luke Beckett is another 'Older'(31/32) player that Ternent does not rate, in his plans for Huddersfield.

I feel Stuart is right to walk away from any deal at this stage of the 'Close' Season. There should be better, younger players, he can target, and must have in mind to sign for City.

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audal, lovell says...
10:26am Sat 10 May 08

another lower league player who cannot think without an agent. will it also be "please mr. agent can i go to the toilet"? i despair.

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audal, lovell says...
10:26am Sat 10 May 08

another lower league player who cannot think without an agent. will it also be "please mr. agent can i go to the toilet"? i despair.

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audal, lovell says...
10:26am Sat 10 May 08

another lower league player who cannot think without an agent. will it also be "please mr. agent can i go to the toilet"? i despair.

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James, Cullingworth says...
10:52am Sat 10 May 08

STM wrote:
Stan Ternent is a very astute/shrewd manager. Luke Beckett is another 'Older'(31/32) player that Ternent does not rate, in his plans for Huddersfield. I feel Stuart is right to walk away from any deal at this stage of the 'Close' Season. There should be better, younger players, he can target, and must have in mind to sign for City.
Nobody has walked away from anything.

The deal might be sealed and delivered in 2 weeks time, or it may not, but nobody has walked away from negotiations just yet.

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James, Cullingworth says...
10:52am Sat 10 May 08

STM wrote:
Stan Ternent is a very astute/shrewd manager. Luke Beckett is another 'Older'(31/32) player that Ternent does not rate, in his plans for Huddersfield. I feel Stuart is right to walk away from any deal at this stage of the 'Close' Season. There should be better, younger players, he can target, and must have in mind to sign for City.
Nobody has walked away from anything.

The deal might be sealed and delivered in 2 weeks time, or it may not, but nobody has walked away from negotiations just yet.

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James, Cullingworth says...
10:52am Sat 10 May 08

STM wrote:
Stan Ternent is a very astute/shrewd manager. Luke Beckett is another 'Older'(31/32) player that Ternent does not rate, in his plans for Huddersfield. I feel Stuart is right to walk away from any deal at this stage of the 'Close' Season. There should be better, younger players, he can target, and must have in mind to sign for City.
Nobody has walked away from anything.

The deal might be sealed and delivered in 2 weeks time, or it may not, but nobody has walked away from negotiations just yet.

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D.J.L., Torrevieja,Spain. says...
2:08pm Sat 10 May 08

i think he will be a good signing and has proved himself in the division,the only thing that bothers me is the fact that he is being released,not a lot of clubs let their leading scorer go so the only thing to me is that he isnt ternants cup of tea,but i do believe he would be good for our promotion push next season and if he does sign i think the only way is up,just like yazoo.

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D.J.L., Torrevieja,Spain. says...
2:08pm Sat 10 May 08

i think he will be a good signing and has proved himself in the division,the only thing that bothers me is the fact that he is being released,not a lot of clubs let their leading scorer go so the only thing to me is that he isnt ternants cup of tea,but i do believe he would be good for our promotion push next season and if he does sign i think the only way is up,just like yazoo.

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D.J.L., Torrevieja,Spain. says...
2:08pm Sat 10 May 08

i think he will be a good signing and has proved himself in the division,the only thing that bothers me is the fact that he is being released,not a lot of clubs let their leading scorer go so the only thing to me is that he isnt ternants cup of tea,but i do believe he would be good for our promotion push next season and if he does sign i think the only way is up,just like yazoo.

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SHAUN, richmond says...
2:11pm Sat 10 May 08

Whats all this Andy Cole stuff???
Surely if hes signed it would have been published to get season tickets up!!

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SHAUN, richmond says...
2:11pm Sat 10 May 08

Whats all this Andy Cole stuff???
Surely if hes signed it would have been published to get season tickets up!!

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SHAUN, richmond says...
2:11pm Sat 10 May 08

Whats all this Andy Cole stuff???
Surely if hes signed it would have been published to get season tickets up!!

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skippy, says...
3:17pm Sat 10 May 08

jaffalaffa wrote:
Still not sure that LB's style of play is the right answer. Is Skippy off the 'bush' yet?
no im stuck in the bush in a deep hole

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skippy, says...
3:17pm Sat 10 May 08

jaffalaffa wrote:
Still not sure that LB's style of play is the right answer. Is Skippy off the 'bush' yet?
no im stuck in the bush in a deep hole

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skippy, says...
3:17pm Sat 10 May 08

jaffalaffa wrote:
Still not sure that LB's style of play is the right answer. Is Skippy off the 'bush' yet?
no im stuck in the bush in a deep hole

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STM, Bratfud says...
4:48pm Sat 10 May 08

Apolgies to 'James,Cullingworth' You are absolutely correct. I should have written'Stuart is right to reconsider any deal, at this stage of the 'Close' Season.

Thank you for your opinion, and correction.

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STM, Bratfud says...
4:48pm Sat 10 May 08

Apolgies to 'James,Cullingworth' You are absolutely correct. I should have written'Stuart is right to reconsider any deal, at this stage of the 'Close' Season.

Thank you for your opinion, and correction.

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STM, Bratfud says...
4:48pm Sat 10 May 08

Apolgies to 'James,Cullingworth' You are absolutely correct. I should have written'Stuart is right to reconsider any deal, at this stage of the 'Close' Season.

Thank you for your opinion, and correction.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
6:34pm Sat 10 May 08

Can't buy or offer what you have not got for players. You need money to get players of any ability to sign, even the one's who are nearing the end of their career and need all they can. Come on lads get down there and buy them season tickets even management can't get teir holiday spending money until you hand over your cash. I understand there is a good chance of getting some money into City at Christmas, the Alhambra want the first team squad for the panto.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
6:34pm Sat 10 May 08

Can't buy or offer what you have not got for players. You need money to get players of any ability to sign, even the one's who are nearing the end of their career and need all they can. Come on lads get down there and buy them season tickets even management can't get teir holiday spending money until you hand over your cash. I understand there is a good chance of getting some money into City at Christmas, the Alhambra want the first team squad for the panto.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
6:34pm Sat 10 May 08

Can't buy or offer what you have not got for players. You need money to get players of any ability to sign, even the one's who are nearing the end of their career and need all they can. Come on lads get down there and buy them season tickets even management can't get teir holiday spending money until you hand over your cash. I understand there is a good chance of getting some money into City at Christmas, the Alhambra want the first team squad for the panto.

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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
7:06pm Sat 10 May 08

Mr sensillybell should know as he is the rear end of the panto horse!!

Seroiusly not sure that Beckett is the answer, with Bazza on the books. Someone sharper more pace to link up with Thorne would be my choice..

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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
7:06pm Sat 10 May 08

Mr sensillybell should know as he is the rear end of the panto horse!!

Seroiusly not sure that Beckett is the answer, with Bazza on the books. Someone sharper more pace to link up with Thorne would be my choice..

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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
7:06pm Sat 10 May 08

Mr sensillybell should know as he is the rear end of the panto horse!!

Seroiusly not sure that Beckett is the answer, with Bazza on the books. Someone sharper more pace to link up with Thorne would be my choice..

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Chris, Bradford says...
7:50pm Sat 10 May 08

Your hilarious sensible, not! how do you come up with so much drivel all the time it is beyond me,

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Chris, Bradford says...
7:50pm Sat 10 May 08

Your hilarious sensible, not! how do you come up with so much drivel all the time it is beyond me,

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Chris, Bradford says...
7:50pm Sat 10 May 08

Your hilarious sensible, not! how do you come up with so much drivel all the time it is beyond me,

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:19pm Sat 10 May 08

Jaffalaffa and Chris. Watch the space and you will see who is correct. I appreciate it is very hard to get the truth over to some people but perhaps we could start by you realising and accepting that this is a Telegraph and Argus site and not Bradford City Supporters Club. Free Speech like the tickets, get on down before they are all gone.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:19pm Sat 10 May 08

Jaffalaffa and Chris. Watch the space and you will see who is correct. I appreciate it is very hard to get the truth over to some people but perhaps we could start by you realising and accepting that this is a Telegraph and Argus site and not Bradford City Supporters Club. Free Speech like the tickets, get on down before they are all gone.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:19pm Sat 10 May 08

Jaffalaffa and Chris. Watch the space and you will see who is correct. I appreciate it is very hard to get the truth over to some people but perhaps we could start by you realising and accepting that this is a Telegraph and Argus site and not Bradford City Supporters Club. Free Speech like the tickets, get on down before they are all gone.

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
9:42pm Sat 10 May 08

mr senseless your a C*%T!!! NOW FCUK OFF

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
9:42pm Sat 10 May 08

mr senseless your a C*%T!!! NOW FCUK OFF

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
9:42pm Sat 10 May 08

mr senseless your a C*%T!!! NOW FCUK OFF

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spikypete, guiseley says...
9:54pm Sat 10 May 08

Quite right Sensible, you are entitled to air your opinions because we have free speech. However you must acknowledge that your opinion will be challenged by people who dont agree, such as me..

I haven't seen you make a post that has been either truthful, factual, or quite frankly even informative.

You seem to turn the wording of the article into a negative, using ambiguity and suggestive language to get your point across.

Just so you know, not every Chairman is intent on mismanaging this club. Even GR wanted to make city a success, it just got silly! Now I suggest that you produce facts to back up your claims or ADMIT you are just being devil's advocate in something you have little knowledge of.

Btw never seen Luke Beckett play so I cant judge. Good goal record at this level. Hudders Family fans say that his knees are buggered tho. Who to believe eh?

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spikypete, guiseley says...
9:54pm Sat 10 May 08

Quite right Sensible, you are entitled to air your opinions because we have free speech. However you must acknowledge that your opinion will be challenged by people who dont agree, such as me..

I haven't seen you make a post that has been either truthful, factual, or quite frankly even informative.

You seem to turn the wording of the article into a negative, using ambiguity and suggestive language to get your point across.

Just so you know, not every Chairman is intent on mismanaging this club. Even GR wanted to make city a success, it just got silly! Now I suggest that you produce facts to back up your claims or ADMIT you are just being devil's advocate in something you have little knowledge of.

Btw never seen Luke Beckett play so I cant judge. Good goal record at this level. Hudders Family fans say that his knees are buggered tho. Who to believe eh?

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spikypete, guiseley says...
9:54pm Sat 10 May 08

Quite right Sensible, you are entitled to air your opinions because we have free speech. However you must acknowledge that your opinion will be challenged by people who dont agree, such as me..

I haven't seen you make a post that has been either truthful, factual, or quite frankly even informative.

You seem to turn the wording of the article into a negative, using ambiguity and suggestive language to get your point across.

Just so you know, not every Chairman is intent on mismanaging this club. Even GR wanted to make city a success, it just got silly! Now I suggest that you produce facts to back up your claims or ADMIT you are just being devil's advocate in something you have little knowledge of.

Btw never seen Luke Beckett play so I cant judge. Good goal record at this level. Hudders Family fans say that his knees are buggered tho. Who to believe eh?

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
10:01pm Sat 10 May 08

Yeah i don't no too much about LB, think id rather we got somebody else. But if Mcgod thinks he's the man and we get him 'crippled or not crippled' then lets hope he does the job.

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
10:01pm Sat 10 May 08

Yeah i don't no too much about LB, think id rather we got somebody else. But if Mcgod thinks he's the man and we get him 'crippled or not crippled' then lets hope he does the job.

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
10:01pm Sat 10 May 08

Yeah i don't no too much about LB, think id rather we got somebody else. But if Mcgod thinks he's the man and we get him 'crippled or not crippled' then lets hope he does the job.

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
10:03pm Sat 10 May 08

Yeah i don't no too much about LB, think id rather we got somebody else. But if Mcgod thinks he's the man and we get him 'crippled or not crippled' then lets hope he does the job.

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
10:03pm Sat 10 May 08

Yeah i don't no too much about LB, think id rather we got somebody else. But if Mcgod thinks he's the man and we get him 'crippled or not crippled' then lets hope he does the job.

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Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
10:03pm Sat 10 May 08

Yeah i don't no too much about LB, think id rather we got somebody else. But if Mcgod thinks he's the man and we get him 'crippled or not crippled' then lets hope he does the job.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:26am Sun 11 May 08

Bantam & Bull. It is afact that when you are loosing it one reverts to obscene language and shows one's real character. It's now McGod. don't you mean O'God. You are a bit like the City, all talk and no action. Can't you see that all the talk is a sales gimick aimed at a certain type of person.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:26am Sun 11 May 08

Bantam & Bull. It is afact that when you are loosing it one reverts to obscene language and shows one's real character. It's now McGod. don't you mean O'God. You are a bit like the City, all talk and no action. Can't you see that all the talk is a sales gimick aimed at a certain type of person.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:26am Sun 11 May 08

Bantam & Bull. It is afact that when you are loosing it one reverts to obscene language and shows one's real character. It's now McGod. don't you mean O'God. You are a bit like the City, all talk and no action. Can't you see that all the talk is a sales gimick aimed at a certain type of person.

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skippy, says...
9:36am Sun 11 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Bantam & Bull. It is afact that when you are loosing it one reverts to obscene language and shows one's real character. It's now McGod. don't you mean O'God. You are a bit like the City, all talk and no action. Can't you see that all the talk is a sales gimick aimed at a certain type of person.
do you mean woody?

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skippy, says...
9:36am Sun 11 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Bantam & Bull. It is afact that when you are loosing it one reverts to obscene language and shows one's real character. It's now McGod. don't you mean O'God. You are a bit like the City, all talk and no action. Can't you see that all the talk is a sales gimick aimed at a certain type of person.
do you mean woody?

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skippy, says...
9:36am Sun 11 May 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Bantam & Bull. It is afact that when you are loosing it one reverts to obscene language and shows one's real character. It's now McGod. don't you mean O'God. You are a bit like the City, all talk and no action. Can't you see that all the talk is a sales gimick aimed at a certain type of person.
do you mean woody?

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spikypete, guiseley says...
11:22am Sun 11 May 08

Yeah Sensible its aimed at supporters of Bradford City football club. Thats the people they are aiming their 'sales gimmicks' at