Bradford City net £1 million Wembley windfall as Jones urges club to keep Parkinson (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

what else does he have to do?sign him up before we lose the best manager we have had since PJ!!!!!

I realise they've been really busy with the unprecedented amount of games there's been but surely, there can't be much more to it than - how much do you want Phil? X amount, plus the staff signed up and Doyle, Davies and Reidy given longer contracts. Done, sign here.

PP wants to be here, he wants to take us up through the leagues and he's aware of our financial situation. I can't see him making ridiculous demands.

Get him signed up ASAP.

As for the fictional underestimation of money made from the cup run, I can understand why they're doing it as the vultures will be hovering and the supporters will have higher expectations but Wembley alone will bring in £3m in profit.
The tickets range from £40-£92 and an average of £65 x 90,000 - 45% is £2.6m. Then there's TV money on top and sponsorship etc.

Village Bantam wrote:
I realise they've been really busy with the unprecedented amount of games there's been but surely, there can't be much more to it than - how much do you want Phil? X amount, plus the staff signed up and Doyle, Davies and Reidy given longer contracts. Done, sign here. PP wants to be here, he wants to take us up through the leagues and he's aware of our financial situation. I can't see him making ridiculous demands. Get him signed up ASAP. As for the fictional underestimation of money made from the cup run, I can understand why they're doing it as the vultures will be hovering and the supporters will have higher expectations but Wembley alone will bring in £3m in profit. The tickets range from £40-£92 and an average of £65 x 90,000 - 45% is £2.6m. Then there's TV money on top and sponsorship etc.

I agree Village Bantam - To make only £1 million from a show case Wembley final does seem low. We made £300,000 from 1 game at home versus Arsenal. 45% of gate receipts (i presume Swansea get the same and Wembley take 10%), then TV money (£160,00 from Sky for each game against Arsenal and AV) then there is the advertising, then the actual money from sponsors for getting to final. Surely that totals more than £1 million.
We dared to dream!............

Get him signed its a no brainer, He will be headhunted so tie him up and at least get some compo if he does go.

very curious.....

http://www.dailymail
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I'm sure P P will stay, he has created a quality team who have played some of the best Football for years at VP. Wemberley next month. Then Promotion still on the cards.

C'mon City!

Villa turned down 50% City now better off by £500.000. Give the Manager a new contract now.It does not take weeks and weeks ti sort this out get the job done now before it may become to late.

I hope the club sort it out soon. He obviously wants to stay and more importantly the players and fans want him to stay. (not sure about Shaun) He needs to know what he's got in terms of bargaining power when talking to future players .They might be reluctant to sign if they think he could be leaving.

On a diffrent but related topic:

I was rather disappointed to see that Mark Lawn is planning to fund the players a trip to Las Vegas at season's end for their efforts this season.

The players deserve every/all praise for the magnificent season they have given us. I would even say, that even if promotion is not achieved this season, City don't do much from now on till May 2013, I personally am satisfied with what has been one of the best in City's history.

A lot of money IS coming into the club and WILL come in to the club in the future and the players DESERVE ample reward for what they've done!

However despite NOT being a 25 year season ticket holde myselfr, I would like to say that if there's ANY spare money after the League Cup windfall has been banked I do think BCAFC owes a moral (perhaps not legal) debt to those people who paid some £thousands up front all those years ago only to find they had been misled and not only did they lose their money but also had to pay a sizeable annual amount to obtain a season ticket in every subsequent season.

From all the 'evidence' those same supporters did NOT turn aganst City but continued to 'pay up' each year.

Come on City, there's a 'wrong' here which has never been properly 'righted'.

When ALL the club's debts have been dealt with, 'PP' has been secured and the players too (within reason).

TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING!

Citygentleman1968 wrote:
very curious.....

http://www.dailymail

.co.uk/sport/footbal

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Indeed, cheers for that, I would have missed it having a general dislike for the Mail.

Makes you wonder what does go on in football in general sometimes doesn't it?

Not that we're bothered about anything at the minute. Well, apart from signing up the management team and certain players who are on one year deals, who, if not this season, will definitely get us up next season (please let it be this)


PS

James Hanson, anyone :)

Forgive me guys, but am I just being thick or is £1 million from a show case Wembley final correct? 90,000 tickets (and lets say only £20 per ticket) that's £18 million in gate recents alone. Who the hell pockets all that? I've heard Capital One only give £100k to the winners and £50k to runners up, plus TV money, advertising etc. Really, £1 million only? - We dared to dream!

Swansea have got the ticket prices on there web site as follows
With the Swans on their way to Wembley, we can now confirm the ticket details for the Capital One Cup Final against Bradford City.
For the final, on Sunday, February 24, we have received an allocation of 32,401 tickets, with adult prices set at £40, £56, £72, £90 and a limited number at £100. Concessions are priced at £20, £28, £36, £45 and £50.
These tickets will be situated in the east end of the stadium, but exact seating location is to be confirmed.
So looks like we are getting the West end
Can't wait to be playing in Europe next year. Now lets put all that same effort ito the league. All the best for Saturday lads.

Citygentleman 1968, a maths tutor you are not. 90,000 tickets at an average of £20 is £1.8 million not £18 million.

City will get 45% of the gate receipts.

interesting to see the current score of the survey of a choice between winning the League Cup or promotion this season (clearly both would be ideal)
I see it as the League Cup, as it would be forever inscribed on City's honour's list & also include at least one trip into Europe & several if they reach the Europa League group stages, along with the financial & publicity benefits. Promotion would simply have to wait until next season, when, due to astute signings, the league title could be achievable.

Swansea get 32000 and city the same that is 64000 paying tickets. The capacity maybe 90000 but a lot if the rest will be non paying sponsers etc. Not sure what club Wembley have to pay but don't be surprised if 20000 don't pay nothing.

Still can't believe it is happening,things like this don't happen to Bradford do they. I keep breaking out into little giggles and big grins. Whatever happens now no one can take this day away from us. :)

ucc cavalier wrote:
Citygentleman 1968, a maths tutor you are not. 90,000 tickets at an average of £20 is £1.8 million not £18 million. City will get 45% of the gate receipts.

Oops....

But still, tickets will be much more than £20 a go....It just seems like a crap amount given it's a final.

Cityman23 wrote:
On a diffrent but related topic:

I was rather disappointed to see that Mark Lawn is planning to fund the players a trip to Las Vegas at season's end for their efforts this season.

The players deserve every/all praise for the magnificent season they have given us. I would even say, that even if promotion is not achieved this season, City don't do much from now on till May 2013, I personally am satisfied with what has been one of the best in City's history.

A lot of money IS coming into the club and WILL come in to the club in the future and the players DESERVE ample reward for what they've done!

However despite NOT being a 25 year season ticket holde myselfr, I would like to say that if there's ANY spare money after the League Cup windfall has been banked I do think BCAFC owes a moral (perhaps not legal) debt to those people who paid some £thousands up front all those years ago only to find they had been misled and not only did they lose their money but also had to pay a sizeable annual amount to obtain a season ticket in every subsequent season.

From all the 'evidence' those same supporters did NOT turn aganst City but continued to 'pay up' each year.

Come on City, there's a 'wrong' here which has never been properly 'righted'.

When ALL the club's debts have been dealt with, 'PP' has been secured and the players too (within reason).

TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING!

100 % SPOT ON!!!

Well done and congratulations Stu....

http://www.bbc.co.uk
/sport/0/football/21
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Not good, but if PP turned down Blackpool, then surely the same for Huddersfield...

http://www.bbc.co.uk
/sport/0/football/21
184105

gspot01 wrote:

Cityman23 wrote:
On a diffrent but related topic:

I was rather disappointed to see that Mark Lawn is planning to fund the players a trip to Las Vegas at season's end for their efforts this season.

The players deserve every/all praise for the magnificent season they have given us. I would even say, that even if promotion is not achieved this season, City don't do much from now on till May 2013, I personally am satisfied with what has been one of the best in City's history.

A lot of money IS coming into the club and WILL come in to the club in the future and the players DESERVE ample reward for what they've done!

However despite NOT being a 25 year season ticket holde myselfr, I would like to say that if there's ANY spare money after the League Cup windfall has been banked I do think BCAFC owes a moral (perhaps not legal) debt to those people who paid some £thousands up front all those years ago only to find they had been misled and not only did they lose their money but also had to pay a sizeable annual amount to obtain a season ticket in every subsequent season.

From all the 'evidence' those same supporters did NOT turn aganst City but continued to 'pay up' each year.

Come on City, there's a 'wrong' here which has never been properly 'righted'.

When ALL the club's debts have been dealt with, 'PP' has been secured and the players too (within reason).

TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING!

100 % SPOT ON!!!

It's a fair point Cityman but you are asking current players and Mark Lawn to put right the wrongs of someone else? Besides, the suggestion is that Mark Lawn is taking the players to Vegas rather than the club (that's how I read it anyway).

Citygentleman1968 wrote:
Not good, but if PP turned down Blackpool, then surely the same for Huddersfield...

http://www.bbc.co.uk

/sport/0/football/21

184105

Do you really think that PP would leave with a Wembley final pending? Rumours are that HT want Nigel Adkins.

NO ! NO! NO! After all the highs,raptures,homec
oming expectations, hero worship and adulations( i am still higher than my sixties expos) i now find that the club cannot have had the insight to make sure that the wycombe game goes ahead in front of a minimum 15,000 because of a pitch left uncovered. Even at my age after booking a London hotel and a show "the jersey boys" i was so much wanting to be down at V.P. to be part of history. If the club needs to spend £50,000 then they should pull out all the stops.

KnightMcCall wrote:

gspot01 wrote:

Cityman23 wrote:
On a diffrent but related topic:

I was rather disappointed to see that Mark Lawn is planning to fund the players a trip to Las Vegas at season's end for their efforts this season.

The players deserve every/all praise for the magnificent season they have given us. I would even say, that even if promotion is not achieved this season, City don't do much from now on till May 2013, I personally am satisfied with what has been one of the best in City's history.

A lot of money IS coming into the club and WILL come in to the club in the future and the players DESERVE ample reward for what they've done!

However despite NOT being a 25 year season ticket holde myselfr, I would like to say that if there's ANY spare money after the League Cup windfall has been banked I do think BCAFC owes a moral (perhaps not legal) debt to those people who paid some £thousands up front all those years ago only to find they had been misled and not only did they lose their money but also had to pay a sizeable annual amount to obtain a season ticket in every subsequent season.

From all the 'evidence' those same supporters did NOT turn aganst City but continued to 'pay up' each year.

Come on City, there's a 'wrong' here which has never been properly 'righted'.

When ALL the club's debts have been dealt with, 'PP' has been secured and the players too (within reason).

TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING!

100 % SPOT ON!!!

It's a fair point Cityman but you are asking current players and Mark Lawn to put right the wrongs of someone else? Besides, the suggestion is that Mark Lawn is taking the players to Vegas rather than the club (that's how I read it anyway).

would not cost much to right this wrong.
like he says, its a MORAL wrong rather than a legal one.
i would be happy with it.

I think somebody's sums are out.

80000 * say an average of £50 = £4m

45% of this = £1.8m

plus TV, etc will be well over £2m

bettyswollocks wrote:
I think somebody's sums are out.

80000 * say an average of £50 = £4m

45% of this = £1.8m

plus TV, etc will be well over £2m

But it isn't 80000 is it its 64000 rest will be corporate advertising etc. Not all will be paying is my point

audal wrote:
NO ! NO! NO! After all the highs,raptures,homec

oming expectations, hero worship and adulations( i am still higher than my sixties expos) i now find that the club cannot have had the insight to make sure that the wycombe game goes ahead in front of a minimum 15,000 because of a pitch left uncovered. Even at my age after booking a London hotel and a show "the jersey boys" i was so much wanting to be down at V.P. to be part of history. If the club needs to spend £50,000 then they should pull out all the stops.

Personally in long run we will stand a better chance of three points not playing it as players will be mentally shattered. Would of been nice to give the team a great reception but would have been a bad time to play them. I'm sure they will gutted not to have the chance to play us and take advantage as Oxford did. Just deserts really though as a bit of rain and they called off our match with them when we were flying putting on free tickets for out fans, cheap travel and half their team were injured or suspended.

KnightMcCall wrote:

gspot01 wrote:

Cityman23 wrote:
On a diffrent but related topic:

I was rather disappointed to see that Mark Lawn is planning to fund the players a trip to Las Vegas at season's end for their efforts this season.

The players deserve every/all praise for the magnificent season they have given us. I would even say, that even if promotion is not achieved this season, City don't do much from now on till May 2013, I personally am satisfied with what has been one of the best in City's history.

A lot of money IS coming into the club and WILL come in to the club in the future and the players DESERVE ample reward for what they've done!

However despite NOT being a 25 year season ticket holde myselfr, I would like to say that if there's ANY spare money after the League Cup windfall has been banked I do think BCAFC owes a moral (perhaps not legal) debt to those people who paid some £thousands up front all those years ago only to find they had been misled and not only did they lose their money but also had to pay a sizeable annual amount to obtain a season ticket in every subsequent season.

From all the 'evidence' those same supporters did NOT turn aganst City but continued to 'pay up' each year.

Come on City, there's a 'wrong' here which has never been properly 'righted'.

When ALL the club's debts have been dealt with, 'PP' has been secured and the players too (within reason).

TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING!

100 % SPOT ON!!!

It's a fair point Cityman but you are asking current players and Mark Lawn to put right the wrongs of someone else? Besides, the suggestion is that Mark Lawn is taking the players to Vegas rather than the club (that's how I read it anyway).

I am unsure as to whether the money for the 'Las Vegas' trip is coming out of ML's own pocket or 'club money.' To be honest, since ML has put some of his own money into the club there may be a 'blurring'of the lines there.

You make a fair point about the 'sins of the previous management' ie Geoffrey Richmond (and that it may not be technically fair 'to visit' GR's wrongdoings on the present City management.

Yet, the 'moralty' of the situation has always bothered me. I have spoken to many 25 year season ticket buyers over the years and been struck with what a reasonable 'bunch' they are!

Most I feel have been stoical in accepting their 'lot' ie that they made a mistake in getting the 25 year package in the first place (and that the 'deal' was worthless) whilst still accepting that they have to pay 'something' each year for their season ticket.

Yet, in BCAFC's 'name' these people were encouaged to think it was a 'blue chip' deal which could be passed on to family members and NOT a risky share transaction-which is WHAT IT WAS!


None of these '25 years people' have ( in my experience) shown animosity to BCAFC and I have always felt (if financial times improved) THAT attitude deserved some positive 'reward' from the club.

We now seem in a better position financially ...and ..hopefully..THAT TIME HAS COME!

Could maybe strengthen team for the promotion push with this money.

Cityman23 wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

gspot01 wrote:

Cityman23 wrote:
On a diffrent but related topic:

I was rather disappointed to see that Mark Lawn is planning to fund the players a trip to Las Vegas at season's end for their efforts this season.

The players deserve every/all praise for the magnificent season they have given us. I would even say, that even if promotion is not achieved this season, City don't do much from now on till May 2013, I personally am satisfied with what has been one of the best in City's history.

A lot of money IS coming into the club and WILL come in to the club in the future and the players DESERVE ample reward for what they've done!

However despite NOT being a 25 year season ticket holde myselfr, I would like to say that if there's ANY spare money after the League Cup windfall has been banked I do think BCAFC owes a moral (perhaps not legal) debt to those people who paid some £thousands up front all those years ago only to find they had been misled and not only did they lose their money but also had to pay a sizeable annual amount to obtain a season ticket in every subsequent season.

From all the 'evidence' those same supporters did NOT turn aganst City but continued to 'pay up' each year.

Come on City, there's a 'wrong' here which has never been properly 'righted'.

When ALL the club's debts have been dealt with, 'PP' has been secured and the players too (within reason).

TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING!

100 % SPOT ON!!!

It's a fair point Cityman but you are asking current players and Mark Lawn to put right the wrongs of someone else? Besides, the suggestion is that Mark Lawn is taking the players to Vegas rather than the club (that's how I read it anyway).

I am unsure as to whether the money for the 'Las Vegas' trip is coming out of ML's own pocket or 'club money.' To be honest, since ML has put some of his own money into the club there may be a 'blurring'of the lines there.

You make a fair point about the 'sins of the previous management' ie Geoffrey Richmond (and that it may not be technically fair 'to visit' GR's wrongdoings on the present City management.

Yet, the 'moralty' of the situation has always bothered me. I have spoken to many 25 year season ticket buyers over the years and been struck with what a reasonable 'bunch' they are!

Most I feel have been stoical in accepting their 'lot' ie that they made a mistake in getting the 25 year package in the first place (and that the 'deal' was worthless) whilst still accepting that they have to pay 'something' each year for their season ticket.

Yet, in BCAFC's 'name' these people were encouaged to think it was a 'blue chip' deal which could be passed on to family members and NOT a risky share transaction-which is WHAT IT WAS!


None of these '25 years people' have ( in my experience) shown animosity to BCAFC and I have always felt (if financial times improved) THAT attitude deserved some positive 'reward' from the club.

We now seem in a better position financially ...and ..hopefully..THAT TIME HAS COME!

I take your point Cityman; it would be an excellent gesture from the club to a very loyal bunch of fans.

Cityman23 wrote:
On a diffrent but related topic: I was rather disappointed to see that Mark Lawn is planning to fund the players a trip to Las Vegas at season's end for their efforts this season. The players deserve every/all praise for the magnificent season they have given us. I would even say, that even if promotion is not achieved this season, City don't do much from now on till May 2013, I personally am satisfied with what has been one of the best in City's history. A lot of money IS coming into the club and WILL come in to the club in the future and the players DESERVE ample reward for what they've done! However despite NOT being a 25 year season ticket holde myselfr, I would like to say that if there's ANY spare money after the League Cup windfall has been banked I do think BCAFC owes a moral (perhaps not legal) debt to those people who paid some £thousands up front all those years ago only to find they had been misled and not only did they lose their money but also had to pay a sizeable annual amount to obtain a season ticket in every subsequent season. From all the 'evidence' those same supporters did NOT turn aganst City but continued to 'pay up' each year. Come on City, there's a 'wrong' here which has never been properly 'righted'. When ALL the club's debts have been dealt with, 'PP' has been secured and the players too (within reason). TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING!

I was one of the 25 year season ticket holders. I dont want any money back!!.
I was daft enough to give it (more money than sense). Promises given then not kept......Its the world over!.
I would prefer using the money to buy back the ground......I hear Mr Gibb would be open to a NEW APPROACH!!....Just dont send Rhodes!!.
As for Parky and a new contract??.....SIGN HIM UP!!....Nobody has given Parky more stick than me.....WELL...just like the 25 Year season tickets....WHAT DO I KNOW!!.

PP did not set the world alight when he came just a good job he was given time to turn it around, Too many clubs get shut too early with little or no improvement.

P P can't go, if he did who would he take with him?

Then we would back where we started. Proping up the League is not an option.

Mark Lawn has said somewhere that there is enough brass to cover the next 2 years.

He can't let all that has built up this Club just fall to bits.

The 25 year season ticket holders have been made offers every season since the admin period to upgrade at good rates. Come on you can't have it both ways move on get over it stop trying to grind the same old axe. We are please we have dedicated fans willing to help the club but you are p*ssing in the wind now.

KnightMcCall wrote:

Cityman23 wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:

gspot01 wrote:

Cityman23 wrote:
On a diffrent but related topic:

I was rather disappointed to see that Mark Lawn is planning to fund the players a trip to Las Vegas at season's end for their efforts this season.

The players deserve every/all praise for the magnificent season they have given us. I would even say, that even if promotion is not achieved this season, City don't do much from now on till May 2013, I personally am satisfied with what has been one of the best in City's history.

A lot of money IS coming into the club and WILL come in to the club in the future and the players DESERVE ample reward for what they've done!

However despite NOT being a 25 year season ticket holde myselfr, I would like to say that if there's ANY spare money after the League Cup windfall has been banked I do think BCAFC owes a moral (perhaps not legal) debt to those people who paid some £thousands up front all those years ago only to find they had been misled and not only did they lose their money but also had to pay a sizeable annual amount to obtain a season ticket in every subsequent season.

From all the 'evidence' those same supporters did NOT turn aganst City but continued to 'pay up' each year.

Come on City, there's a 'wrong' here which has never been properly 'righted'.

When ALL the club's debts have been dealt with, 'PP' has been secured and the players too (within reason).

TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING!

100 % SPOT ON!!!

It's a fair point Cityman but you are asking current players and Mark Lawn to put right the wrongs of someone else? Besides, the suggestion is that Mark Lawn is taking the players to Vegas rather than the club (that's how I read it anyway).

I am unsure as to whether the money for the 'Las Vegas' trip is coming out of ML's own pocket or 'club money.' To be honest, since ML has put some of his own money into the club there may be a 'blurring'of the lines there.

You make a fair point about the 'sins of the previous management' ie Geoffrey Richmond (and that it may not be technically fair 'to visit' GR's wrongdoings on the present City management.

Yet, the 'moralty' of the situation has always bothered me. I have spoken to many 25 year season ticket buyers over the years and been struck with what a reasonable 'bunch' they are!

Most I feel have been stoical in accepting their 'lot' ie that they made a mistake in getting the 25 year package in the first place (and that the 'deal' was worthless) whilst still accepting that they have to pay 'something' each year for their season ticket.

Yet, in BCAFC's 'name' these people were encouaged to think it was a 'blue chip' deal which could be passed on to family members and NOT a risky share transaction-which is WHAT IT WAS!


None of these '25 years people' have ( in my experience) shown animosity to BCAFC and I have always felt (if financial times improved) THAT attitude deserved some positive 'reward' from the club.

We now seem in a better position financially ...and ..hopefully..THAT TIME HAS COME!

I take your point Cityman; it would be an excellent gesture from the club to a very loyal bunch of fans.

I agree, time to right the wrong.

shaun from richmond wrote:

Cityman23 wrote:
On a diffrent but related topic: I was rather disappointed to see that Mark Lawn is planning to fund the players a trip to Las Vegas at season's end for their efforts this season. The players deserve every/all praise for the magnificent season they have given us. I would even say, that even if promotion is not achieved this season, City don't do much from now on till May 2013, I personally am satisfied with what has been one of the best in City's history. A lot of money IS coming into the club and WILL come in to the club in the future and the players DESERVE ample reward for what they've done! However despite NOT being a 25 year season ticket holde myselfr, I would like to say that if there's ANY spare money after the League Cup windfall has been banked I do think BCAFC owes a moral (perhaps not legal) debt to those people who paid some £thousands up front all those years ago only to find they had been misled and not only did they lose their money but also had to pay a sizeable annual amount to obtain a season ticket in every subsequent season. From all the 'evidence' those same supporters did NOT turn aganst City but continued to 'pay up' each year. Come on City, there's a 'wrong' here which has never been properly 'righted'. When ALL the club's debts have been dealt with, 'PP' has been secured and the players too (within reason). TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING!

I was one of the 25 year season ticket holders. I dont want any money back!!.
I was daft enough to give it (more money than sense). Promises given then not kept......Its the world over!.
I would prefer using the money to buy back the ground......I hear Mr Gibb would be open to a NEW APPROACH!!....Just dont send Rhodes!!.
As for Parky and a new contract??.....SIGN HIM UP!!....Nobody has given Parky more stick than me.....WELL...just like the 25 Year season tickets....WHAT DO I KNOW!!.

Totally agree Shaun glad to see you in the Parkinson fan club!!!