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Stuart McCall was stepping up City's transfer trail today by meeting two potential signings.
The Bantams chief is keeping the identity of his targets under wraps as he looks to bring in around six new faces for next season but he insists his rebuilding plans are well underway.
McCall has already held talks with Huddersfield hitman Luke Beckett, who is currently away on holiday as he ponders City's interest.
Morecambe winger Garry Thompson and Mansfield striker Michael Boulding are also understood to be on the wanted list, though City will face stiff competition for both.
McCall said: "I'm encouraged with the way things are going but I'm not going to get carried away.
"You've got to give players time to make their decisions. Players who are of a good quality don't have to rush in to anything.
"The level of player we are looking for will have other clubs chasing them but the ones we are after would give us a really good shot at being in the top three.
"We've been doing a lot of work and hopefully some of the targets we've already spoken to have been convinced that this is the club for them.
"We're aiming high but realistically high. If we miss out on a couple then we'll at least have given it a right go but if we get them it will be a real eye-opener for people. We've got our foot in the door."
Thompson, who has ignored a lucrative deal to stay at Morecambe, is believed to be interesting League Two champions MK Dons as well as Darlington, while ambitious Boulding - also wanted by former club Grimsby - would love to step up to the Championship.
Beckett said: "I've been in and out of the team for both my seasons at Huddersfield and, at my age, I need regular football.
"Signing a three-year contract looked like the right move for me at the time but if I do leave the club, I'll probably look for a one-year deal and review things after that."
McCall has made one summer signing so far - Harrogate Town goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin - but he is not worried about being rushed into doing business.
"There are people away on holiday at this time or some we are eyeing up still playing in the play-offs," said the City boss.
"I could go out now and get a dozen new players but are they better than what we've got?
"Obviously there comes a time when you have to put a time scale on it and I would love to get one or two signed within the next few weeks.
"But it's not how quick they come, it's about making sure they are the right ones."
City will also be looking for a new physio as Steve Redmond, who has done the job for the last 13 years, has been told his contract will not be renewed at the end of the month.
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
4:06pm Mon 19 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
4:06pm Mon 19 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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LC, Bradford says...
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LC, Bradford says...
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ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
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ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
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ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
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tyker, midland road says...
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tyker, midland road says...
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tyker, midland road says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
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ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
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ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
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Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
5:09pm Sat 17 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
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Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
4:16pm Sat 17 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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tyker, midland road says...
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tyker, midland road says...
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tyker, midland road says...
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JM, Skipton says...
10:09am Sat 17 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:do you know mate - isn't about time that when you make a stupid assertion and pointless argument, like why everyone is apparently walking away from the club, when people argue back you just ignore and move onto another angle to abuse the club? You don't argue your points very well. If you really believe your own B.S, why not back up your arguments?
What about season ticket sales then, obviously not enough cash around to satisfy everybody. Like any good business look after the top of the pile first. Any advance on adult ticket sales so far of 4,634 - Come on J.M or Gentleman Jim you seem to more than me......
JM, Skipton says...
10:09am Sat 17 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:do you know mate - isn't about time that when you make a stupid assertion and pointless argument, like why everyone is apparently walking away from the club, when people argue back you just ignore and move onto another angle to abuse the club? You don't argue your points very well. If you really believe your own B.S, why not back up your arguments?
What about season ticket sales then, obviously not enough cash around to satisfy everybody. Like any good business look after the top of the pile first. Any advance on adult ticket sales so far of 4,634 - Come on J.M or Gentleman Jim you seem to more than me......
JM, Skipton says...
10:09am Sat 17 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:do you know mate - isn't about time that when you make a stupid assertion and pointless argument, like why everyone is apparently walking away from the club, when people argue back you just ignore and move onto another angle to abuse the club? You don't argue your points very well. If you really believe your own B.S, why not back up your arguments?
What about season ticket sales then, obviously not enough cash around to satisfy everybody. Like any good business look after the top of the pile first. Any advance on adult ticket sales so far of 4,634 - Come on J.M or Gentleman Jim you seem to more than me......
Peking Duck, Beijing, China says...
2:45am Sat 17 May 08
Peking Duck, Beijing, China says...
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Peking Duck, Beijing, China says...
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drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
10:36pm Fri 16 May 08
JM wrote:Take no notice shaun likes to wind passionate fans up does it all the time.
SHAUN wrote: As we have already seen, Stuarts coaching has been found to have more holes than JM from Skiptons vest (ps, "JM, who will you be wanting banned today"??) So we hold our breath in hope, that his recruitment skills will give us reason for hope........however everyone he has spoken to so far hasnt been busting his door down to sign!!!Not been busting down the door, well that's us screwed then. I feel jealous, having driven past the Darlington, Rochdale and Bournemouth grounds recently because there's a massive queue of players outside each of them banging on the door screaming "sign me sign me!" Here we go again, nice positive report about how City are in talks with players, aiming high and feeling confident. People like you have to spin it around and find some sort of negative - when there isnt one.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
10:36pm Fri 16 May 08
JM wrote:Take no notice shaun likes to wind passionate fans up does it all the time.
SHAUN wrote: As we have already seen, Stuarts coaching has been found to have more holes than JM from Skiptons vest (ps, "JM, who will you be wanting banned today"??) So we hold our breath in hope, that his recruitment skills will give us reason for hope........however everyone he has spoken to so far hasnt been busting his door down to sign!!!Not been busting down the door, well that's us screwed then. I feel jealous, having driven past the Darlington, Rochdale and Bournemouth grounds recently because there's a massive queue of players outside each of them banging on the door screaming "sign me sign me!" Here we go again, nice positive report about how City are in talks with players, aiming high and feeling confident. People like you have to spin it around and find some sort of negative - when there isnt one.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
10:36pm Fri 16 May 08
JM wrote:Take no notice shaun likes to wind passionate fans up does it all the time.
SHAUN wrote: As we have already seen, Stuarts coaching has been found to have more holes than JM from Skiptons vest (ps, "JM, who will you be wanting banned today"??) So we hold our breath in hope, that his recruitment skills will give us reason for hope........however everyone he has spoken to so far hasnt been busting his door down to sign!!!Not been busting down the door, well that's us screwed then. I feel jealous, having driven past the Darlington, Rochdale and Bournemouth grounds recently because there's a massive queue of players outside each of them banging on the door screaming "sign me sign me!" Here we go again, nice positive report about how City are in talks with players, aiming high and feeling confident. People like you have to spin it around and find some sort of negative - when there isnt one.
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:52pm Fri 16 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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jaffalaffa, having a pint says...
9:48pm Fri 16 May 08
jaffalaffa, having a pint says...
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jaffalaffa, having a pint says...
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albion, west riding says...
9:37pm Fri 16 May 08
Gentleman Jim wrote:Bit full of himself also.
A well balanced post, even if a bit overstated pete.
albion, west riding says...
9:37pm Fri 16 May 08
Gentleman Jim wrote:Bit full of himself also.
A well balanced post, even if a bit overstated pete.
albion, west riding says...
9:37pm Fri 16 May 08
Gentleman Jim wrote:Bit full of himself also.
A well balanced post, even if a bit overstated pete.
spikypete, guiseley says...
7:03pm Fri 16 May 08
spikypete, guiseley says...
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spikypete, guiseley says...
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Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
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Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
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Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
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Irish bantam, The Kop End says...
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Irish bantam, The Kop End says...
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Irish bantam, The Kop End says...
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spikypete, guiseley says...
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Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
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