Full back joins Bradford City in loan deal on day of frenzied Phil Parkinson speculation

8:00am Saturday 12th January 2013 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter

Ryan Dickson has joined City from Southampton until the end of the season Ryan Dickson has joined City from Southampton until the end of the season

Julian Rhodes today reiterated City’s desire to keep Phil Parkinson for the long run after the in-demand boss rejected interest from Blackpool.

More Valley Parade contract talks are planned next week with Parkinson, who yesterday bolstered his squad with Southampton left back Ryan Dickson.

The 26-year-old defender will make his debut against Oxford this afternoon after joining on loan for the rest of the season, which also covers the play-offs if needed.

But Dickson’s first training session was overshadowed by the speculation linking Parkinson with Blackpool, which was finally put to bed last night by the manager.

Joint-chairman Rhodes confirmed that the Seasiders had asked for permission to speak with the Bantams boss about the vacancy created by Michael Appleton’s sudden departure for Blackburn.

Rhodes said: “Blackpool approached us on Thursday afternoon and within half an hour we had told Phil of their interest. That was the right thing to do.

“He knew the kind of salary that was on offer and most people would have been tempted. We can’t compete with Championship sides when it comes to wages.

“I spoke to Phil and his representative and left it with them – and his people have come back and said he doesn’t want to go.

“We’re in the middle of contraction negotiations but hopefully in the next week or two we may be in a position to announce an extension.

“While we can’t offer Phil big rewards in League Two, we can do as he takes up the divisions. We want to finally have that stability of a long-term contract.”

Parkinson took training as usual yesterday – amid ridiculous internet rumours that he had walked out – and was presented with the Performance of the Week award by Sky for the 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Dickson also got his first feel of the place as he prepares to come straight in for James Meredith, whose illness is taking time to clear.

He has not featured for Saints in the Premier League this season but he has previously played for Brentford and had loan spells with Yeovil and Leyton Orient.

City number two Steve Parkin said: “Ryan’s a forward-thinking full back and we’re sure he’ll fit in nicely.

“He has been playing reserve-team football and games behind closed doors and there’s not an ounce of fat on him.

“Obviously we had a worry (at left back) because Mezza is still poorly. Curtis Good put in a hell of a performance there the other night but we were worried about his legs.

“Ryan’s a player we’ve always been aware of but, without being disrespectful, we never thought he would want to drop to our level coming from a Premier League club.

“But the lad absolutely jumped at the opportunity, which is the reaction you want to see.

“He’s obviously seen the Villa game on the TV and there were no qualms about coming up here and joining us. Phil’s delighted and it’s another good signing in a good week.”

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shoatsy says...
8:07am Sat 12 Jan 13

legend!!

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Meat Pie says...
8:18am Sat 12 Jan 13

Phil Parkinson - a true gentleman.

How rare to see such loyalty and integrity.

A fantastic boost for the whole club.

Brilliant news.

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lozkel says...
8:23am Sat 12 Jan 13

Meat Pie wrote:
Phil Parkinson - a true gentleman.

How rare to see such loyalty and integrity.

A fantastic boost for the whole club.

Brilliant news.
totally agree and he,s probably turning down a massive salary increase,just goes to show money is,nt everything

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KnightMcCall says...
8:30am Sat 12 Jan 13

Can we have some balance please. PP has rejected one approach. he has not yet committed his future to us and it would be weird to walk away when we have a genuine chance of a cup final. Lets see what happens shall we?

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ynotdunne says...
9:11am Sat 12 Jan 13

KnightMcCall wrote:
Can we have some balance please. PP has rejected one approach. he has not yet committed his future to us and it would be weird to walk away when we have a genuine chance of a cup final. Lets see what happens shall we?
Balance is
1, board yet again far too niaive, pp should have been signed up two months ago.
2,pp has told respected national journalists that he rebuffed Blackpool cos he is happy here and see's his position as a work in progress.
3,If he wanted to go Blackpool would be the likely place as he is keen to stay up north.

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Waynus1971 says...
9:32am Sat 12 Jan 13

I'm with Knight McCall on this one. PP has declined to work for Oyston at Blackpool, it hardly makes him a legend. Whilst his actions are commendable, didn't we have a similar situation a couple of seasons back?

City were doing ok with Taylor, even though the football was crap. We weren't charging up the leagues, but around Christmas, we weren't a million miles away. Newcastle came sniffing and Taylor knocked them back. Look how that finished!! I'm not suggesting their achievements should be compared, but their actions should be.

Imagine if we had given Taylor a huge contract on the back of Newcastle's approach? Let's see how we go, before we, the fans, start lavishing praise on him. In the meantime, offer respectable contracts to him and his backroom staff

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Beeceefcee says...
9:32am Sat 12 Jan 13

Great news! There must be something seriously wrong at Blackpool for Appleton to walk after 2 months and take his chance with the chicken factory owners at Blackburn. Heard on Talk Sports that Blackpool chairman likes to meddle. Parky as the freedom to make decisions with us.

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Beeceefcee says...
9:32am Sat 12 Jan 13

Great news! There must be something seriously wrong at Blackpool for Appleton to walk after 2 months and take his chance with the chicken factory owners at Blackburn. Heard on Talk Sports that Blackpool chairman likes to meddle. Parky as the freedom to make decisions with us.

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Bingban says...
10:36am Sat 12 Jan 13

I see the knives are still on the kitchen table. Com'on lads, there are 17 major trophies/promotions in the English leagues and we are still in for three. We have a hard workng, talented, honest and loyal manager who has got contacts, tactical awareness and clearly motivational skills. The best CV in my time supporting City. And whats more he adds a little luck.
No one is perfect - even the mouth Sir AF. PP has a very long way to go at VP before I start to doubt. I only hope you lot dont drive him out
CTID

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COLATS says...
11:17am Sat 12 Jan 13

Well done parky give him two year contract ??? Good look Ryan your joining a great set of players hope u can slip straight in to the left back spot til merridith is back? I don't normally like centre backs playing full back, not enough going forward. But must say Goode looked good??? But did,nt have much chance to venture over the half way line against villa.

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lawsonio123 says...
11:47am Sat 12 Jan 13

It is now up to the Directors to give this LOYAL Man a fair and honest deal and no doult that is what they will do.Let us all wish both the Manager and the Board the Best of Luck as they attempt to get City up the Divisions

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Beeceefcee says...
12:24pm Sat 12 Jan 13

Waynus1971 wrote:
I'm with Knight McCall on this one. PP has declined to work for Oyston at Blackpool, it hardly makes him a legend. Whilst his actions are commendable, didn't we have a similar situation a couple of seasons back?

City were doing ok with Taylor, even though the football was crap. We weren't charging up the leagues, but around Christmas, we weren't a million miles away. Newcastle came sniffing and Taylor knocked them back. Look how that finished!! I'm not suggesting their achievements should be compared, but their actions should be.

Imagine if we had given Taylor a huge contract on the back of Newcastle's approach? Let's see how we go, before we, the fans, start lavishing praise on him. In the meantime, offer respectable contracts to him and his backroom staff
Do these people support City or they fake Leeds fans?

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KnightMcCall says...
12:49pm Sat 12 Jan 13

Beeceefcee wrote:
Waynus1971 wrote:
I'm with Knight McCall on this one. PP has declined to work for Oyston at Blackpool, it hardly makes him a legend. Whilst his actions are commendable, didn't we have a similar situation a couple of seasons back?

City were doing ok with Taylor, even though the football was crap. We weren't charging up the leagues, but around Christmas, we weren't a million miles away. Newcastle came sniffing and Taylor knocked them back. Look how that finished!! I'm not suggesting their achievements should be compared, but their actions should be.

Imagine if we had given Taylor a huge contract on the back of Newcastle's approach? Let's see how we go, before we, the fans, start lavishing praise on him. In the meantime, offer respectable contracts to him and his backroom staff
Do these people support City or they fake Leeds fans?
Club comes first bcfc. Pp is doing a good job but dont kid yourself that anyone controls PPs future. He stays with my full support but he would buck a massive trend to stay for a long time. He has said no to one club. He hasnt (as yet) signed a deal to stay any longer than this season. Lets see what happens.



other clubs decide they want him.

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KnightMcCall says...
12:56pm Sat 12 Jan 13

Beeceefcee wrote:
Waynus1971 wrote:
I'm with Knight McCall on this one. PP has declined to work for Oyston at Blackpool, it hardly makes him a legend. Whilst his actions are commendable, didn't we have a similar situation a couple of seasons back?

City were doing ok with Taylor, even though the football was crap. We weren't charging up the leagues, but around Christmas, we weren't a million miles away. Newcastle came sniffing and Taylor knocked them back. Look how that finished!! I'm not suggesting their achievements should be compared, but their actions should be.

Imagine if we had given Taylor a huge contract on the back of Newcastle's approach? Let's see how we go, before we, the fans, start lavishing praise on him. In the meantime, offer respectable contracts to him and his backroom staff
Do these people support City or they fake Leeds fans?
By the way, i am definitely a " fake leeds fan". CTID.

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Bradford1903 says...
1:23pm Sat 12 Jan 13

I think the key word today is focus. It would perhaps be easy to get distracted by our cup heroics, and the speculation over Parky, but we desperately need the 3 points.

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gspot01 says...
1:33pm Sat 12 Jan 13

A friend of mine lives in the same village as Parky and Parky himself has told him how happy he is at City and loves working so close to home after spending many a year away from his family whilst working in London. Surely he will have a bob or 2 from previous jobs so money wont be his main desire when measuring against family benefits etc.
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I fully expect him to sign a long contract and build a legacy at our club.

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balbrigganfc says...
2:54pm Sat 12 Jan 13

As previously predicted City would sign more players, you heard it here first, nobody makes predictions like me, nobody, come on you Bantams, ctid

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balbrigganfc says...
2:54pm Sat 12 Jan 13

As previously predicted City would sign more players, you heard it here first, nobody makes predictions like me, nobody, come on you Bantams, ctid

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