Support of Bradford fans 'humbling' says Stuart (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Support of Bradford fans 'humbling' says Stuart
1:51pm Thursday 30th April 2009 in
Stuart McCall is STAYING as Bradford City boss.
McCall today confirmed that he had made up his mind to continue after two weeks of soul-searching.
He said: "The Monday after Dagenham I was almost certainly gone. But I've spoken to a lot of people since to get a level of perspective and the support I've received from the fans has been humbling.
"It's been an emotional time but to top it off and sway my mind was the club's decision to cut back the budget. I didn't want to be seen as walking away from the challenge.
"Since last Monday it's ebbed and flowed but meeting Mark (Lawn) and Julian (Rhodes) made my mind up."
Comments(21)
emu999
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2:06pm Thu 30 Apr 09
bazzathetyke
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2:10pm Thu 30 Apr 09
He basically failed to do his job.In the real world he would be the proud owner of a brand new p45.
He let us down and we kiss his backside and beg him to stay.
bazzathetyke
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2:10pm Thu 30 Apr 09
He basically failed to do his job.In the real world he would be the proud owner of a brand new p45.
He let us down and we kiss his backside and beg him to stay.
Dugoutboy
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2:27pm Thu 30 Apr 09
CITY GENTS SUPPORTERS CLUB
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2:39pm Thu 30 Apr 09
philgrogan
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3:13pm Thu 30 Apr 09
How weak has his quit statment made him look ?
Old Peculiar
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3:31pm Thu 30 Apr 09
But no more Mr Nice Guy Stuart, we need young grafters who're as committed as you are. I'll be putting the leccy money on us getting promoted next year !!
Stan the Fan
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3:37pm Thu 30 Apr 09
Great news for all Avenue fans!
spanglishbull.uk
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3:45pm Thu 30 Apr 09
Wow,what a surprise,where would he have got another job.Next season,mid table again.Says it all for the boards ambition,same old mediocrity.
darkwatch
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5:10pm Thu 30 Apr 09
t'old man
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5:10pm Thu 30 Apr 09
CITY GENTS SUPPORTERS CLUB wrote:yes they will be falling over themselves to take a pay cut and come to Bradford.... I thought it was the football that saw them fail to reach the play offs ??
You are indeed a Legend! As our banner said " Rome wasn't built in a day!" Chin up now Stuart, and go out and get players that really want to play for this club as much as you did! There are a few already within the present squad, and a few of the loanees that would also do an excellent job here. If you can get them to see the bigger picture and accept a smaller wage for the time being, they are the likes of Furman, Law, and Rehman, they would be rewarded in future years with the success that should be heading the way of BCFC! Lets let the football now do the talking, instead of all the off-field politics!
c/pot
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5:28pm Thu 30 Apr 09
darkwatch wrote:At last Waynus tells the truth.
i am sorry but I have little knowledge of football. Could someone please explain to me why it is that it is always the manager that gets the blame. Surely it must be down to the players who failed miserably on the pitch. I apoligise that I have so little knowledge of the game. This is not a joke, I really would appreciate an answer. Thanks
albion
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5:42pm Thu 30 Apr 09
darkwatch wrote:The manager signs the players, is responsible for their coaching, positions them on the field and instructs them before the match and at half-time, it is also his responsibility to get them performing to their full potential.
i am sorry but I have little knowledge of football. Could someone please explain to me why it is that it is always the manager that gets the blame. Surely it must be down to the players who failed miserably on the pitch. I apoligise that I have so little knowledge of the game. This is not a joke, I really would appreciate an answer. Thanks
spacewagon
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5:44pm Thu 30 Apr 09
Then they need to beef up the scouting , so that we do not land with the sort of dross we picked up last summer. A mix of honest pros and young ambitious kids would be ideal.
keeponclucking
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5:48pm Thu 30 Apr 09
bazzathetyke wrote:For crying out loud stop moaning. He made a rash statement about getting promoted in 2 years. He has not completely failed in his job but the players have.Did you think he had failed in his job when we were in a play off spot from the first kick of the season until Feb21st? It's basically the same set of players so I would say they are the ones that have let us down in the last 5th of the season. Some folk are so impatient for success.Lest we forget the club have been crippled by a succession of relegations & financial mismanagement since the days of the Premier League. It's going to be a long road back to the better days so if you are one of our 'glory hunter supporters' I suggest you stay away for a while.
Great news? He basically failed to do his job.In the real world he would be the proud owner of a brand new p45. He let us down and we kiss his backside and beg him to stay.
Dandy Rathtub
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7:37pm Thu 30 Apr 09
Up with the partridge
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10:21pm Thu 30 Apr 09
CITY GENTS SUPPORTERS CLUB
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11:42pm Thu 30 Apr 09
5:10pm Thu 30 Apr 09
CITY GENTS SUPPORTERS CLUB wrote:
You are indeed a Legend! As our banner said " Rome wasn't built in a day!" Chin up now Stuart, and go out and get players that really want to play for this club as much as you did! There are a few already within the present squad, and a few of the loanees that would also do an excellent job here. If you can get them to see the bigger picture and accept a smaller wage for the time being, they are the likes of Furman, Law, and Rehman, they would be rewarded in future years with the success that should be heading the way of BCFC! Lets let the football now do the talking, instead of all the off-field politics!
yes they will be falling over themselves to take a pay cut and come to Bradford.... I thought it was the football that saw them fail to reach the play offs ??
It was the football that failed!
New players inc those mentioned...
1. If they don't want to play for us, we don't want them!
2.If they don't want to take a reduced wage, we can't afford them!
3.Its not a matter of taking a pay cut to come to BCFC, we make an offer, if they don't like it they don't sign!
4.There are more players out there than there is players needed by clubs, are there is some gems out there!
5.If there present clubs wanted them they would have already extended their contracts or offered a new one!
If the players are hungry enough to play for this club, they will be willing to play on a smaller wage!
its johnny
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11:29am Fri 1 May 09
Also with the current climate and unemployment on the rise i think he doesnt want to be on the dole lol
bazzathetyke
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1:22pm Fri 1 May 09
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frenchbantam says...
2:03pm Thu 30 Apr 09