Bradford City fears for James Meredith

1:10pm Monday 14th January 2013 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter

City full back James Meredith is "very ill" with glandular fever City full back James Meredith is "very ill" with glandular fever

James Meredith is suffering from glandular fever, Phil Parkinson revealed this afternoon.

And the City boss fears the left back, one of the best performers of the campaign, could possibly miss the rest of the season.

Meredith spent the weekend in hospital and Parkinson admitted: "We don't know how severe a strain it is, whether he is out for the season or just a few weeks.

"We're waiting to hear from the doctor but he's been in hospital because he is very ill."

Ryan Dickson arrived last week on loan from Southampton as cover.

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rattusrattus says...
1:34pm Mon 14 Jan 13

Get well soon James! Good job we signed Dickson.

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Dancinfeet says...
2:09pm Mon 14 Jan 13

Going to be a massive loss for the run in but more importantly hope he is back to full health soon. Get well soon James. Ps possible player of season so far.

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bcfc1903 says...
2:16pm Mon 14 Jan 13

Good luck James...you've been superb this season for BCFC...all the best mate....and get well soon!!!!!!!! from all Bradford City fans and especially the Carroll and Gaffey families.

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We shout with pride....we'll never hide....Claret and Amber!!!!!

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lawsonio123 says...
2:39pm Mon 14 Jan 13

Wishing you a speedy recovery James I am sure that goes for all the Fans Very Good Luck to you.

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tyker2 says...
3:00pm Mon 14 Jan 13

long job to get fit:look to the start of next season now for fitness to be proved

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tyker2 says...
3:00pm Mon 14 Jan 13

long job to get fit:look to the start of next season now for fitness to be proved

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audal says...
4:27pm Mon 14 Jan 13

I was going to post something different but having read about another injury/illness i feel the need to question the medical backing at the club, maybe i am wrong but we must be the worst team in the lower leagues to not overcome any problems. Good god man(sic) players played year in year out missing a hand full of games only(check the handbooks for the 50/60/70/80's) now it is three games and a cold and your out.

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rattusrattus says...
4:40pm Mon 14 Jan 13

audal wrote:
I was going to post something different but having read about another injury/illness i feel the need to question the medical backing at the club, maybe i am wrong but we must be the worst team in the lower leagues to not overcome any problems. Good god man(sic) players played year in year out missing a hand full of games only(check the handbooks for the 50/60/70/80's) now it is three games and a cold and your out.
A friend of mine had what Meredith is suffering from and had to take 6 months off work.So we'll be lucky to get him back this season.Fingers crossed for him!

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balbrigganfc says...
4:49pm Mon 14 Jan 13

Lets hope he makes a speedy recovery, all the best Balbriggan FC

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Pablo says...
6:07pm Mon 14 Jan 13

A major blow. A very nasty illness to contract. It took my daughter two years to fully recover.

I recall Lee Sharpe suffering from it and he was never the same player again.

We've had terrible luck with illness and injuries and Meredith will be a big loss as he's been such a consistent performer. Let's hope he's got a mild strain and will be back before the season ends.

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tinytoonster says...
8:19pm Mon 14 Jan 13

its funny that this story as come out, i got told at the villa game that meredith and parky had fallen out and he would not play for them again this season?
the same guy told me andy gray was coming back before it happened and he usually gets a lot of info early.
Mmm, strange?

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Birky_Neil says...
9:01pm Mon 14 Jan 13

tinytoonster wrote:
its funny that this story as come out, i got told at the villa game that meredith and parky had fallen out and he would not play for them again this season?
the same guy told me andy gray was coming back before it happened and he usually gets a lot of info early.
Mmm, strange?
Well a friend of mine who knows Meredith said everytime he sees him he is drunk!
Maybe that's why Parky has fallen out with him!
Who knows but even if it is true the guy has been my favourite player so far this season.
Maybe he needs to look after himself some more as this virus is due to being run down.
Lee Sharpe had it and he was a right party boy at united.

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derrie-t- says...
10:22pm Mon 14 Jan 13

Birky_Neil wrote:
tinytoonster wrote: its funny that this story as come out, i got told at the villa game that meredith and parky had fallen out and he would not play for them again this season? the same guy told me andy gray was coming back before it happened and he usually gets a lot of info early. Mmm, strange?
Well a friend of mine who knows Meredith said everytime he sees him he is drunk! Maybe that's why Parky has fallen out with him! Who knows but even if it is true the guy has been my favourite player so far this season. Maybe he needs to look after himself some more as this virus is due to being run down. Lee Sharpe had it and he was a right party boy at united.
talking about rumours, heard today from a friend who knows a bradford city physio that nahki is leaving to go to wolves, obviously i dont want to believe it and hope its absoute tripe but theres always that sinking feeling hm

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fatbloke says...
12:21am Tue 15 Jan 13

mcardle player of season for me or McHugh if he only earns whats I have been old, what a star

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Bradford1903 says...
1:31am Tue 15 Jan 13

Wishing James a speedy recovery.

If he is out for the rest of the season, then with Oliver already ruled out for the campaign, and Davies out long term, you start to feel we are cursed.

All in the same position as well, if there are 3 better defenders in this division, then I would like to see them.

As for the JPT then I would be quite happy to go out, as the last thing we need is another 2 legged tie.

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nowt fresh says...
11:04am Tue 15 Jan 13

tinytoonster wrote:
its funny that this story as come out, i got told at the villa game that meredith and parky had fallen out and he would not play for them again this season? the same guy told me andy gray was coming back before it happened and he usually gets a lot of info early. Mmm, strange?
So Bradford City are claiming he has a major medical problem that can potentially keep him out the rest of the season, when it's realy a tiff between player and manager, does anyone think Bradford City would have gone to press with the above glandular fever story when it could be dealt with internally..!!

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tyker2 says...
11:40am Tue 15 Jan 13

what is the problem here?

: Australian, footballer, drink.?

fall out with Parky?

City lying about glandular fever?

goodness me the the conspirationalists are out in force today

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AbbieBeautement says...
5:31am Fri 18 Jan 13

Actually; to still all rumours James has spent the past two weeks with an inability to stand, which immediately diminishes any chance of him being intoxicated. Furthermore, with high fever and strong symptoms of glandular fever he has been getting as much rest as possible, wishing for a speedy recovery. I should know- I'm the one looking after him.

What you don't see with your eyes, don't witness with your mouth.

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nowt fresh says...
2:43pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Well said AbbieBeautement, there really are some FOOLS on here..!! yes you know who you are.

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