Fit-again Bradford City ace Jones happy as Gary!

7:00am Friday 26th October 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter

Gary Jones, right, is poised for a return to the City squad tomorrow after a six-game absence Gary Jones, right, is poised for a return to the City squad tomorrow after a six-game absence

Gary Jones has delighted City supporters – and his family – by declaring: I’m back.

The talismanic midfielder came through a full-on training session yesterday with no ill effects from the back injury that has sidelined him for over a month.

Now he is pushing for a return to the squad to face Burton tomorrow as City chase their third win in a week.

Seeing Jones back in the ranks will come as a great boost for the players and supporters. But his long-suffering family will arguably be the happiest to wave goodbye to Mr Grumpy.

Jones, who has missed the last six games, said: “It’s very rare that I’m out like I have been and that’s the main frustration.

“It’s got to me not playing and I go home and shout at the missus and the kids. I think they’ve noticed I’m a bit happier now!

“I love playing football and that’s all I want to do. Getting back on the training pitch was like being a kid in a sweet shop.

“I’m confident kicking balls and tackling and hopefully I’ll find myself in the squad sooner rather than later.

“I just want to get back on the football pitch. The team have been doing really well and I’ve got to force my way back.”

Jones joined the rest of the team at Northampton and went through a fitness session on the pitch before the game. Although he did not make the bench, the 35-year-old loved being part of the set-up again.

“It was great being back in that environment because you miss the camaraderie and banter with the lads. But above all we got three points which made it even better.

“I enjoyed being there to support the lads but I’m the world’s worst at watching a football game. I kick and head every ball.

Comments(11)

prince35 says...
7:57am Fri 26 Oct 12

Another selection headache for parky.

Report this post »

irish bantam says...
8:42am Fri 26 Oct 12

prince35 wrote:
Another selection headache for parky.
yes ....but a very good one !!

Report this post »

1 bingley bantam says...
10:18am Fri 26 Oct 12

prince35 wrote:
Another selection headache for parky.
Not so sure about the headache mate,more like when fit fit first name on the team sheet! welcome back Gary boy have we missed you.

Report this post »

COLATS says...
10:24am Fri 26 Oct 12

Get him straight back in the team, although I think we are just starting to adapt without him? Still he his class and gotta play your best team when fit. Sorry raven hill u have to step aside!

Report this post »

Meat Pie says...
11:10am Fri 26 Oct 12

I'd put him straight back in the team for tomorrow.

Report this post »

Prisoner Cell Block A says...
11:40am Fri 26 Oct 12

FIngers crossed, I'm making the trip anyway but would fancy us just a tad more with GJ back in the centre, although Ravenhill has improved game on game since coming back into the middle. He will feel a bit miffed if he is ousted but I'm afraid that GJ when fit has to play.

Report this post »

Bantam76 says...
1:22pm Fri 26 Oct 12

It's great to have the skipper back, I'm sure that as well as we've done without him, it will be a real boost to the lads on the field knowing he's there, and they can depend on him.

Maybe throwing him in from the start isn't the best idea, give him half an hour or a half, and see how it goes - a full on training session is one thing but nothing prepares you for the rigorous nature of a match like a match!

Great to have him back though... :-)
CTID

Report this post »

COLATS says...
3:02pm Fri 26 Oct 12

Play him from the off, then got the option of full ninety mins. I was on the sick last week but I had to do a full day on Monday? I was waiting for the sub at two o'clock???

Report this post »

Victor Clayton says...
4:52pm Fri 26 Oct 12

Bantam76 wrote:
It's great to have the skipper back, I'm sure that as well as we've done without him, it will be a real boost to the lads on the field knowing he's there, and they can depend on him. Maybe throwing him in from the start isn't the best idea, give him half an hour or a half, and see how it goes - a full on training session is one thing but nothing prepares you for the rigorous nature of a match like a match! Great to have him back though... :-) CTID
I agree, it makes sense. we play it tight in the first half and go for the win in the second - as usual.

Report this post »

bcfc1903 says...
6:36pm Fri 26 Oct 12

I agree, no way should Gary Jones play from the off, hopefully he'll be on the bench. The only change i can see from the team that started at Northampton will be either Hines or Connell for Wells. Good luck to the lads and supporters down at Burton tomorrow, hopefully a happy bunch of supporters and at least a point will be coming back to Bradford.

Report this post »

Victor Clayton says...
3:46pm Sat 27 Oct 12

Victor Clayton wrote:
Bantam76 wrote:
It's great to have the skipper back, I'm sure that as well as we've done without him, it will be a real boost to the lads on the field knowing he's there, and they can depend on him. Maybe throwing him in from the start isn't the best idea, give him half an hour or a half, and see how it goes - a full on training session is one thing but nothing prepares you for the rigorous nature of a match like a match! Great to have him back though... :-) CTID
I agree, it makes sense. we play it tight in the first half and go for the win in the second - as usual.
then again..........

Report this post »

click2find

Get Adobe Flash player
About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree