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Filler joins Boro for keeps
6:40am Thursday 7th February 2008
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Young keeper Sam Filler has become the second City starlet to be snapped up by a Premier League club.
Filler, 18, has joined Middlesbrough in an undisclosed deal similar to the one that saw 14-year-old midfielder Andre Wisdom leave for Liverpool.
He has spent trial periods this season with Boro and Newcastle.
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
Joint-chairman Julian Rhodes said: "Keith Lamb (Boro chief executive) sent us an offer in October and Newcastle also expressed a very strong interest. But Middlesbrough recently came back in for him and doubled their original offer.
"This is another feather in the cap for our youth department."
First-year apprentice Filler has been sharing the youth-team goalkeeping duties with Matthew Convey, who City privately feel is the better goalkeeper. Convey played for the reserves against Port Vale on Tuesday.
Youth-team coach Jon Pepper said: "I think we're getting a reputation with the bigger clubs that we have decent players right through the levels. It's not surprising that Premiership scouts come and view what we have to offer.
"It's a great opportunity for these lads and we are getting rewarded for it.
"It's unfortunate the Bradford public haven't really seen them play but sometimes when Premiership clubs come in I don't think we're really in a position to stop them going unless they're in our first team."
Stuart McCall is hoping to have Eddie Johnson back in the ranks at training today.
The unlucky midfielder was stretchered off at Wrexham recently in his first game back from a two-month injury absence.
Johnson needed seven stitches in a shin wound, which were taken out on Monday.
McCall said: "Unfortunately Eddie had a bit of an infection with the stitches and was on antibiotics over the weekend.
"It's still a bit red and puffy but looking better and hopefully the strong antibiotics will clear it. We're looking at hopefully doing some work with him today and tomorrow and then possibly he will be in contention for the Bury game."
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tyker, midland road says...
8:10am Thu 7 Feb 08
mixed feelings about this one but these windfalls must be properly and fully reinvested in the youth programme.
The club have not, so far as I am aware, confirmed that funds from sales of youth team product will be WHOLLY re invested into the youth system.
perhaps we can have such a confirmation.
The club have not, so far as I am aware, confirmed that funds from sales of youth team product will be WHOLLY re invested into the youth system.
perhaps we can have such a confirmation.
tyker, midland road says...
8:10am Thu 7 Feb 08
mixed feelings about this one but these windfalls must be properly and fully reinvested in the youth programme.
The club have not, so far as I am aware, confirmed that funds from sales of youth team product will be WHOLLY re invested into the youth system.
perhaps we can have such a confirmation.
The club have not, so far as I am aware, confirmed that funds from sales of youth team product will be WHOLLY re invested into the youth system.
perhaps we can have such a confirmation.
tyker, midland road says...
8:10am Thu 7 Feb 08
mixed feelings about this one but these windfalls must be properly and fully reinvested in the youth programme.
The club have not, so far as I am aware, confirmed that funds from sales of youth team product will be WHOLLY re invested into the youth system.
perhaps we can have such a confirmation.
The club have not, so far as I am aware, confirmed that funds from sales of youth team product will be WHOLLY re invested into the youth system.
perhaps we can have such a confirmation.
Stan Jessop, Stan The Man--Majorca says...
9:13am Thu 7 Feb 08
I do not like what happens with our youth development players. I am given to understand, that there is nothing that can be done, to stop us becoming 'A Feeder Club'.The financial rewards for the Club, must far outweigh the rewards of developing a young Bradford City Squad.
The 'Busby Babes'(1958) have recently been remembered, on the 50th.Anniversary of that terrible Aircraft Accident. What would Man.Utd. have been like, if those young players had lived?. I will note all the names of the young players that we 'Sell On' to Premiere Clubs etc.; and hope that the financial rewards our Club receive,far outweigh the loss of their potential promotion winning abilities, for Bradford City AFC.
The 'Busby Babes'(1958) have recently been remembered, on the 50th.Anniversary of that terrible Aircraft Accident. What would Man.Utd. have been like, if those young players had lived?. I will note all the names of the young players that we 'Sell On' to Premiere Clubs etc.; and hope that the financial rewards our Club receive,far outweigh the loss of their potential promotion winning abilities, for Bradford City AFC.
Stan Jessop, Stan The Man--Majorca says...
9:13am Thu 7 Feb 08
I do not like what happens with our youth development players. I am given to understand, that there is nothing that can be done, to stop us becoming 'A Feeder Club'.The financial rewards for the Club, must far outweigh the rewards of developing a young Bradford City Squad.
The 'Busby Babes'(1958) have recently been remembered, on the 50th.Anniversary of that terrible Aircraft Accident. What would Man.Utd. have been like, if those young players had lived?. I will note all the names of the young players that we 'Sell On' to Premiere Clubs etc.; and hope that the financial rewards our Club receive,far outweigh the loss of their potential promotion winning abilities, for Bradford City AFC.
The 'Busby Babes'(1958) have recently been remembered, on the 50th.Anniversary of that terrible Aircraft Accident. What would Man.Utd. have been like, if those young players had lived?. I will note all the names of the young players that we 'Sell On' to Premiere Clubs etc.; and hope that the financial rewards our Club receive,far outweigh the loss of their potential promotion winning abilities, for Bradford City AFC.
Stan Jessop, Stan The Man--Majorca says...
9:13am Thu 7 Feb 08
I do not like what happens with our youth development players. I am given to understand, that there is nothing that can be done, to stop us becoming 'A Feeder Club'.The financial rewards for the Club, must far outweigh the rewards of developing a young Bradford City Squad.
The 'Busby Babes'(1958) have recently been remembered, on the 50th.Anniversary of that terrible Aircraft Accident. What would Man.Utd. have been like, if those young players had lived?. I will note all the names of the young players that we 'Sell On' to Premiere Clubs etc.; and hope that the financial rewards our Club receive,far outweigh the loss of their potential promotion winning abilities, for Bradford City AFC.
The 'Busby Babes'(1958) have recently been remembered, on the 50th.Anniversary of that terrible Aircraft Accident. What would Man.Utd. have been like, if those young players had lived?. I will note all the names of the young players that we 'Sell On' to Premiere Clubs etc.; and hope that the financial rewards our Club receive,far outweigh the loss of their potential promotion winning abilities, for Bradford City AFC.
Stan Jessop, Stan The Man--Majorca says...
9:13am Thu 7 Feb 08
I do not like what happens with our youth development players. I am given to understand, that there is nothing that can be done, to stop us becoming 'A Feeder Club'.The financial rewards for the Club, must far outweigh the rewards of developing a young Bradford City Squad.
The 'Busby Babes'(1958) have recently been remembered, on the 50th.Anniversary of that terrible Aircraft Accident. What would Man.Utd. have been like, if those young players had lived?. I will note all the names of the young players that we 'Sell On' to Premiere Clubs etc.; and hope that the financial rewards our Club receive,far outweigh the loss of their potential promotion winning abilities, for Bradford City AFC.
The 'Busby Babes'(1958) have recently been remembered, on the 50th.Anniversary of that terrible Aircraft Accident. What would Man.Utd. have been like, if those young players had lived?. I will note all the names of the young players that we 'Sell On' to Premiere Clubs etc.; and hope that the financial rewards our Club receive,far outweigh the loss of their potential promotion winning abilities, for Bradford City AFC.
Tony, Bradford says...
9:14am Thu 7 Feb 08
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
Tony, Bradford says...
9:14am Thu 7 Feb 08
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
Tony, Bradford says...
9:14am Thu 7 Feb 08
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
Tony, Bradford says...
9:14am Thu 7 Feb 08
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
tyker, midland road says...
9:24am Thu 7 Feb 08
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
the comment says it all here from the article:
First-year apprentice Filler has been sharing the youth-team goalkeeping duties with Matthew Convey, who City privately feel is the better goalkeeper. Convey played for the reserves against Port Vale on Tuesday .
so maybe City have sold someone they probably do not rate too highly!! it woudl not be the first or last time that a player of this age has been released or sold who then goes on to greatness!!
Doncaster let Kevin Keegan through their grasp and he ended up via Scunthorpe as a super star.
So maybe City have got a better keeper in hand but, the point is well made!
why sign someone on loan when we knew as long ago as October that we had someone well thought of by TWO premiership outfits!!
the comment says it all here from the article:
First-year apprentice Filler has been sharing the youth-team goalkeeping duties with Matthew Convey, who City privately feel is the better goalkeeper. Convey played for the reserves against Port Vale on Tuesday .
so maybe City have sold someone they probably do not rate too highly!! it woudl not be the first or last time that a player of this age has been released or sold who then goes on to greatness!!
Doncaster let Kevin Keegan through their grasp and he ended up via Scunthorpe as a super star.
So maybe City have got a better keeper in hand but, the point is well made!
why sign someone on loan when we knew as long ago as October that we had someone well thought of by TWO premiership outfits!!
tyker, midland road says...
9:24am Thu 7 Feb 08
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
the comment says it all here from the article:
First-year apprentice Filler has been sharing the youth-team goalkeeping duties with Matthew Convey, who City privately feel is the better goalkeeper. Convey played for the reserves against Port Vale on Tuesday .
so maybe City have sold someone they probably do not rate too highly!! it woudl not be the first or last time that a player of this age has been released or sold who then goes on to greatness!!
Doncaster let Kevin Keegan through their grasp and he ended up via Scunthorpe as a super star.
So maybe City have got a better keeper in hand but, the point is well made!
why sign someone on loan when we knew as long ago as October that we had someone well thought of by TWO premiership outfits!!
the comment says it all here from the article:
First-year apprentice Filler has been sharing the youth-team goalkeeping duties with Matthew Convey, who City privately feel is the better goalkeeper. Convey played for the reserves against Port Vale on Tuesday .
so maybe City have sold someone they probably do not rate too highly!! it woudl not be the first or last time that a player of this age has been released or sold who then goes on to greatness!!
Doncaster let Kevin Keegan through their grasp and he ended up via Scunthorpe as a super star.
So maybe City have got a better keeper in hand but, the point is well made!
why sign someone on loan when we knew as long ago as October that we had someone well thought of by TWO premiership outfits!!
tyker, midland road says...
9:24am Thu 7 Feb 08
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
the comment says it all here from the article:
First-year apprentice Filler has been sharing the youth-team goalkeeping duties with Matthew Convey, who City privately feel is the better goalkeeper. Convey played for the reserves against Port Vale on Tuesday .
so maybe City have sold someone they probably do not rate too highly!! it woudl not be the first or last time that a player of this age has been released or sold who then goes on to greatness!!
Doncaster let Kevin Keegan through their grasp and he ended up via Scunthorpe as a super star.
So maybe City have got a better keeper in hand but, the point is well made!
why sign someone on loan when we knew as long ago as October that we had someone well thought of by TWO premiership outfits!!
the comment says it all here from the article:
First-year apprentice Filler has been sharing the youth-team goalkeeping duties with Matthew Convey, who City privately feel is the better goalkeeper. Convey played for the reserves against Port Vale on Tuesday .
so maybe City have sold someone they probably do not rate too highly!! it woudl not be the first or last time that a player of this age has been released or sold who then goes on to greatness!!
Doncaster let Kevin Keegan through their grasp and he ended up via Scunthorpe as a super star.
So maybe City have got a better keeper in hand but, the point is well made!
why sign someone on loan when we knew as long ago as October that we had someone well thought of by TWO premiership outfits!!
tyker, midland road says...
9:24am Thu 7 Feb 08
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
the comment says it all here from the article:
First-year apprentice Filler has been sharing the youth-team goalkeeping duties with Matthew Convey, who City privately feel is the better goalkeeper. Convey played for the reserves against Port Vale on Tuesday .
so maybe City have sold someone they probably do not rate too highly!! it woudl not be the first or last time that a player of this age has been released or sold who then goes on to greatness!!
Doncaster let Kevin Keegan through their grasp and he ended up via Scunthorpe as a super star.
So maybe City have got a better keeper in hand but, the point is well made!
why sign someone on loan when we knew as long ago as October that we had someone well thought of by TWO premiership outfits!!
the comment says it all here from the article:
First-year apprentice Filler has been sharing the youth-team goalkeeping duties with Matthew Convey, who City privately feel is the better goalkeeper. Convey played for the reserves against Port Vale on Tuesday .
so maybe City have sold someone they probably do not rate too highly!! it woudl not be the first or last time that a player of this age has been released or sold who then goes on to greatness!!
Doncaster let Kevin Keegan through their grasp and he ended up via Scunthorpe as a super star.
So maybe City have got a better keeper in hand but, the point is well made!
why sign someone on loan when we knew as long ago as October that we had someone well thought of by TWO premiership outfits!!
Ali Baba, VP says...
9:28am Thu 7 Feb 08
Personally I think it is good news. We have developed young players in the past only for them to wilt and wither away in none league. It is great that Premiership clubs are taking notice of what our youth set up is about. This in turn may encourage more local youngster to get involved with City and be an incentive for the ones we currently have on board.
Better to get the money in the club than nothing.
Anyone know what figures we are talking about here.
Looks like the appointment of Dean Richards in the youth set up was a very positive one. Keep up the good work.
Better to get the money in the club than nothing.
Anyone know what figures we are talking about here.
Looks like the appointment of Dean Richards in the youth set up was a very positive one. Keep up the good work.
Ali Baba, VP says...
9:28am Thu 7 Feb 08
Personally I think it is good news. We have developed young players in the past only for them to wilt and wither away in none league. It is great that Premiership clubs are taking notice of what our youth set up is about. This in turn may encourage more local youngster to get involved with City and be an incentive for the ones we currently have on board.
Better to get the money in the club than nothing.
Anyone know what figures we are talking about here.
Looks like the appointment of Dean Richards in the youth set up was a very positive one. Keep up the good work.
Better to get the money in the club than nothing.
Anyone know what figures we are talking about here.
Looks like the appointment of Dean Richards in the youth set up was a very positive one. Keep up the good work.
Ali Baba, VP says...
9:28am Thu 7 Feb 08
Personally I think it is good news. We have developed young players in the past only for them to wilt and wither away in none league. It is great that Premiership clubs are taking notice of what our youth set up is about. This in turn may encourage more local youngster to get involved with City and be an incentive for the ones we currently have on board.
Better to get the money in the club than nothing.
Anyone know what figures we are talking about here.
Looks like the appointment of Dean Richards in the youth set up was a very positive one. Keep up the good work.
Better to get the money in the club than nothing.
Anyone know what figures we are talking about here.
Looks like the appointment of Dean Richards in the youth set up was a very positive one. Keep up the good work.
Ali Baba, VP says...
9:28am Thu 7 Feb 08
Personally I think it is good news. We have developed young players in the past only for them to wilt and wither away in none league. It is great that Premiership clubs are taking notice of what our youth set up is about. This in turn may encourage more local youngster to get involved with City and be an incentive for the ones we currently have on board.
Better to get the money in the club than nothing.
Anyone know what figures we are talking about here.
Looks like the appointment of Dean Richards in the youth set up was a very positive one. Keep up the good work.
Better to get the money in the club than nothing.
Anyone know what figures we are talking about here.
Looks like the appointment of Dean Richards in the youth set up was a very positive one. Keep up the good work.
Ali Baba, VP says...
9:39am Thu 7 Feb 08
Talking of Premiership clubs, thoughts go out to all involved in the Man U air disaster 50 years ago and the club.
Ali Baba, VP says...
9:39am Thu 7 Feb 08
Talking of Premiership clubs, thoughts go out to all involved in the Man U air disaster 50 years ago and the club.
Ali Baba, VP says...
9:39am Thu 7 Feb 08
Talking of Premiership clubs, thoughts go out to all involved in the Man U air disaster 50 years ago and the club.
Ali Baba, VP says...
9:39am Thu 7 Feb 08
Talking of Premiership clubs, thoughts go out to all involved in the Man U air disaster 50 years ago and the club.
Tony, Bradford says...
9:46am Thu 7 Feb 08
Tony wrote:We would have possibly got more money for him also because instead of selling a youth team player it would have been a player on the fringe of the first team.
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
Tony, Bradford says...
9:46am Thu 7 Feb 08
Tony wrote:We would have possibly got more money for him also because instead of selling a youth team player it would have been a player on the fringe of the first team.
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
Tony, Bradford says...
9:46am Thu 7 Feb 08
Tony wrote:We would have possibly got more money for him also because instead of selling a youth team player it would have been a player on the fringe of the first team.
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
Tony, Bradford says...
9:46am Thu 7 Feb 08
Tony wrote:We would have possibly got more money for him also because instead of selling a youth team player it would have been a player on the fringe of the first team.
With all the problems we have had with the goalkeeper position I can't understand why this kid hasn't at least been on the bench. He is after all only one year younger than Loach.
cpd293, harrogate says...
10:11am Thu 7 Feb 08
Just to add in that I have seen the City centre of excellence play as I am involved in the centre of excellence at Doncaster Rovers.
I can say that Bradford have some of the best youth teams in the yorkshire/humberside area and had some very promising players. Until city move up the league and can justify upgrading to a full academy set-up we will always lose our best players. To those clubs around us who have this set up, for example Sheff Utd, scum up the road and the north eastern teams.
I think this is a good move and shows we are developing the right players and in turn will encourage local lads to join city rather than scum up ther road or other teams with academy set ups because they know we will help develop them.
I can say that Bradford have some of the best youth teams in the yorkshire/humberside area and had some very promising players. Until city move up the league and can justify upgrading to a full academy set-up we will always lose our best players. To those clubs around us who have this set up, for example Sheff Utd, scum up the road and the north eastern teams.
I think this is a good move and shows we are developing the right players and in turn will encourage local lads to join city rather than scum up ther road or other teams with academy set ups because they know we will help develop them.
cpd293, harrogate says...
10:11am Thu 7 Feb 08
Just to add in that I have seen the City centre of excellence play as I am involved in the centre of excellence at Doncaster Rovers.
I can say that Bradford have some of the best youth teams in the yorkshire/humberside area and had some very promising players. Until city move up the league and can justify upgrading to a full academy set-up we will always lose our best players. To those clubs around us who have this set up, for example Sheff Utd, scum up the road and the north eastern teams.
I think this is a good move and shows we are developing the right players and in turn will encourage local lads to join city rather than scum up ther road or other teams with academy set ups because they know we will help develop them.
I can say that Bradford have some of the best youth teams in the yorkshire/humberside area and had some very promising players. Until city move up the league and can justify upgrading to a full academy set-up we will always lose our best players. To those clubs around us who have this set up, for example Sheff Utd, scum up the road and the north eastern teams.
I think this is a good move and shows we are developing the right players and in turn will encourage local lads to join city rather than scum up ther road or other teams with academy set ups because they know we will help develop them.
cpd293, harrogate says...
10:11am Thu 7 Feb 08
Just to add in that I have seen the City centre of excellence play as I am involved in the centre of excellence at Doncaster Rovers.
I can say that Bradford have some of the best youth teams in the yorkshire/humberside area and had some very promising players. Until city move up the league and can justify upgrading to a full academy set-up we will always lose our best players. To those clubs around us who have this set up, for example Sheff Utd, scum up the road and the north eastern teams.
I think this is a good move and shows we are developing the right players and in turn will encourage local lads to join city rather than scum up ther road or other teams with academy set ups because they know we will help develop them.
I can say that Bradford have some of the best youth teams in the yorkshire/humberside area and had some very promising players. Until city move up the league and can justify upgrading to a full academy set-up we will always lose our best players. To those clubs around us who have this set up, for example Sheff Utd, scum up the road and the north eastern teams.
I think this is a good move and shows we are developing the right players and in turn will encourage local lads to join city rather than scum up ther road or other teams with academy set ups because they know we will help develop them.
cpd293, harrogate says...
10:11am Thu 7 Feb 08
Just to add in that I have seen the City centre of excellence play as I am involved in the centre of excellence at Doncaster Rovers.
I can say that Bradford have some of the best youth teams in the yorkshire/humberside area and had some very promising players. Until city move up the league and can justify upgrading to a full academy set-up we will always lose our best players. To those clubs around us who have this set up, for example Sheff Utd, scum up the road and the north eastern teams.
I think this is a good move and shows we are developing the right players and in turn will encourage local lads to join city rather than scum up ther road or other teams with academy set ups because they know we will help develop them.
I can say that Bradford have some of the best youth teams in the yorkshire/humberside area and had some very promising players. Until city move up the league and can justify upgrading to a full academy set-up we will always lose our best players. To those clubs around us who have this set up, for example Sheff Utd, scum up the road and the north eastern teams.
I think this is a good move and shows we are developing the right players and in turn will encourage local lads to join city rather than scum up ther road or other teams with academy set ups because they know we will help develop them.
tyker, midland road says...
10:33am Thu 7 Feb 08
Talking of Premiership clubs, thoughts go out to all involved in the Man U air disaster 50 years ago and the club.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE!
A thought however.
Perhaps our fire and the Sheffield disaster had more long lasting impact on the whole world of football.
Football grounds in the UK had generally fallen into total disrepair and not fit for purpose-- bigger crowds,lower players wages etc had never resulted in genearl investment in stadia.
the fire sadly and tragically taught the world and especially the UK that things had to change and change for the better.
That fire and those,too many, who suferred should never be forgotten nor should their contribution in death and suffering to the improvements across the board we have seen in stadia etc.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE!
A thought however.
Perhaps our fire and the Sheffield disaster had more long lasting impact on the whole world of football.
Football grounds in the UK had generally fallen into total disrepair and not fit for purpose-- bigger crowds,lower players wages etc had never resulted in genearl investment in stadia.
the fire sadly and tragically taught the world and especially the UK that things had to change and change for the better.
That fire and those,too many, who suferred should never be forgotten nor should their contribution in death and suffering to the improvements across the board we have seen in stadia etc.
tyker, midland road says...
10:33am Thu 7 Feb 08
Talking of Premiership clubs, thoughts go out to all involved in the Man U air disaster 50 years ago and the club.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE!
A thought however.
Perhaps our fire and the Sheffield disaster had more long lasting impact on the whole world of football.
Football grounds in the UK had generally fallen into total disrepair and not fit for purpose-- bigger crowds,lower players wages etc had never resulted in genearl investment in stadia.
the fire sadly and tragically taught the world and especially the UK that things had to change and change for the better.
That fire and those,too many, who suferred should never be forgotten nor should their contribution in death and suffering to the improvements across the board we have seen in stadia etc.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE!
A thought however.
Perhaps our fire and the Sheffield disaster had more long lasting impact on the whole world of football.
Football grounds in the UK had generally fallen into total disrepair and not fit for purpose-- bigger crowds,lower players wages etc had never resulted in genearl investment in stadia.
the fire sadly and tragically taught the world and especially the UK that things had to change and change for the better.
That fire and those,too many, who suferred should never be forgotten nor should their contribution in death and suffering to the improvements across the board we have seen in stadia etc.
tyker, midland road says...
10:33am Thu 7 Feb 08
Talking of Premiership clubs, thoughts go out to all involved in the Man U air disaster 50 years ago and the club.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE!
A thought however.
Perhaps our fire and the Sheffield disaster had more long lasting impact on the whole world of football.
Football grounds in the UK had generally fallen into total disrepair and not fit for purpose-- bigger crowds,lower players wages etc had never resulted in genearl investment in stadia.
the fire sadly and tragically taught the world and especially the UK that things had to change and change for the better.
That fire and those,too many, who suferred should never be forgotten nor should their contribution in death and suffering to the improvements across the board we have seen in stadia etc.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE!
A thought however.
Perhaps our fire and the Sheffield disaster had more long lasting impact on the whole world of football.
Football grounds in the UK had generally fallen into total disrepair and not fit for purpose-- bigger crowds,lower players wages etc had never resulted in genearl investment in stadia.
the fire sadly and tragically taught the world and especially the UK that things had to change and change for the better.
That fire and those,too many, who suferred should never be forgotten nor should their contribution in death and suffering to the improvements across the board we have seen in stadia etc.
tyker, midland road says...
10:33am Thu 7 Feb 08
Talking of Premiership clubs, thoughts go out to all involved in the Man U air disaster 50 years ago and the club.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE!
A thought however.
Perhaps our fire and the Sheffield disaster had more long lasting impact on the whole world of football.
Football grounds in the UK had generally fallen into total disrepair and not fit for purpose-- bigger crowds,lower players wages etc had never resulted in genearl investment in stadia.
the fire sadly and tragically taught the world and especially the UK that things had to change and change for the better.
That fire and those,too many, who suferred should never be forgotten nor should their contribution in death and suffering to the improvements across the board we have seen in stadia etc.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE!
A thought however.
Perhaps our fire and the Sheffield disaster had more long lasting impact on the whole world of football.
Football grounds in the UK had generally fallen into total disrepair and not fit for purpose-- bigger crowds,lower players wages etc had never resulted in genearl investment in stadia.
the fire sadly and tragically taught the world and especially the UK that things had to change and change for the better.
That fire and those,too many, who suferred should never be forgotten nor should their contribution in death and suffering to the improvements across the board we have seen in stadia etc.
tyker, midland road says...
10:41am Thu 7 Feb 08
Personally I think it is good news. We have developed young players in the past only for them to wilt and wither away in none league. It is great that Premiership clubs are taking notice of what our youth set up is about. This in turn may encourage more local youngster to get involved with City and be an incentive for the ones we currently have on board.
The football club have historically neglected the masses of local talent available playing in school teams, sunday leagures, junior leagues or whatever and this has been to our detriment.
GET YOUTH INVOLVED FROM AN EARLY AGE--give them the incentive, give their parents an incentive to carry and fetch them from training/learning seesions.
Get the professional players involved-- one night a week to start with at a local sports centre say:
bring you kids for a two hour get together with a couple of pros every week:Encapsulate youth and encourage them.make them pleased to be involved with claret and amber.
let's get the youth set up from a good base so it gets stronger: ok its no short term fix but.................
...... the future is claret and amber!!
importantly though get the local education department on board!!
The football club have historically neglected the masses of local talent available playing in school teams, sunday leagures, junior leagues or whatever and this has been to our detriment.
GET YOUTH INVOLVED FROM AN EARLY AGE--give them the incentive, give their parents an incentive to carry and fetch them from training/learning seesions.
Get the professional players involved-- one night a week to start with at a local sports centre say:
bring you kids for a two hour get together with a couple of pros every week:Encapsulate youth and encourage them.make them pleased to be involved with claret and amber.
let's get the youth set up from a good base so it gets stronger: ok its no short term fix but.................
...... the future is claret and amber!!
importantly though get the local education department on board!!
tyker, midland road says...
10:41am Thu 7 Feb 08
Personally I think it is good news. We have developed young players in the past only for them to wilt and wither away in none league. It is great that Premiership clubs are taking notice of what our youth set up is about. This in turn may encourage more local youngster to get involved with City and be an incentive for the ones we currently have on board.
The football club have historically neglected the masses of local talent available playing in school teams, sunday leagures, junior leagues or whatever and this has been to our detriment.
GET YOUTH INVOLVED FROM AN EARLY AGE--give them the incentive, give their parents an incentive to carry and fetch them from training/learning seesions.
Get the professional players involved-- one night a week to start with at a local sports centre say:
bring you kids for a two hour get together with a couple of pros every week:Encapsulate youth and encourage them.make them pleased to be involved with claret and amber.
let's get the youth set up from a good base so it gets stronger: ok its no short term fix but.................
...... the future is claret and amber!!
importantly though get the local education department on board!!
The football club have historically neglected the masses of local talent available playing in school teams, sunday leagures, junior leagues or whatever and this has been to our detriment.
GET YOUTH INVOLVED FROM AN EARLY AGE--give them the incentive, give their parents an incentive to carry and fetch them from training/learning seesions.
Get the professional players involved-- one night a week to start with at a local sports centre say:
bring you kids for a two hour get together with a couple of pros every week:Encapsulate youth and encourage them.make them pleased to be involved with claret and amber.
let's get the youth set up from a good base so it gets stronger: ok its no short term fix but.................
...... the future is claret and amber!!
importantly though get the local education department on board!!
tyker, midland road says...
10:41am Thu 7 Feb 08
Personally I think it is good news. We have developed young players in the past only for them to wilt and wither away in none league. It is great that Premiership clubs are taking notice of what our youth set up is about. This in turn may encourage more local youngster to get involved with City and be an incentive for the ones we currently have on board.
The football club have historically neglected the masses of local talent available playing in school teams, sunday leagures, junior leagues or whatever and this has been to our detriment.
GET YOUTH INVOLVED FROM AN EARLY AGE--give them the incentive, give their parents an incentive to carry and fetch them from training/learning seesions.
Get the professional players involved-- one night a week to start with at a local sports centre say:
bring you kids for a two hour get together with a couple of pros every week:Encapsulate youth and encourage them.make them pleased to be involved with claret and amber.
let's get the youth set up from a good base so it gets stronger: ok its no short term fix but.................
...... the future is claret and amber!!
importantly though get the local education department on board!!
The football club have historically neglected the masses of local talent available playing in school teams, sunday leagures, junior leagues or whatever and this has been to our detriment.
GET YOUTH INVOLVED FROM AN EARLY AGE--give them the incentive, give their parents an incentive to carry and fetch them from training/learning seesions.
Get the professional players involved-- one night a week to start with at a local sports centre say:
bring you kids for a two hour get together with a couple of pros every week:Encapsulate youth and encourage them.make them pleased to be involved with claret and amber.
let's get the youth set up from a good base so it gets stronger: ok its no short term fix but.................
...... the future is claret and amber!!
importantly though get the local education department on board!!
tyker, midland road says...
10:41am Thu 7 Feb 08
Personally I think it is good news. We have developed young players in the past only for them to wilt and wither away in none league. It is great that Premiership clubs are taking notice of what our youth set up is about. This in turn may encourage more local youngster to get involved with City and be an incentive for the ones we currently have on board.
The football club have historically neglected the masses of local talent available playing in school teams, sunday leagures, junior leagues or whatever and this has been to our detriment.
GET YOUTH INVOLVED FROM AN EARLY AGE--give them the incentive, give their parents an incentive to carry and fetch them from training/learning seesions.
Get the professional players involved-- one night a week to start with at a local sports centre say:
bring you kids for a two hour get together with a couple of pros every week:Encapsulate youth and encourage them.make them pleased to be involved with claret and amber.
let's get the youth set up from a good base so it gets stronger: ok its no short term fix but.................
...... the future is claret and amber!!
importantly though get the local education department on board!!
The football club have historically neglected the masses of local talent available playing in school teams, sunday leagures, junior leagues or whatever and this has been to our detriment.
GET YOUTH INVOLVED FROM AN EARLY AGE--give them the incentive, give their parents an incentive to carry and fetch them from training/learning seesions.
Get the professional players involved-- one night a week to start with at a local sports centre say:
bring you kids for a two hour get together with a couple of pros every week:Encapsulate youth and encourage them.make them pleased to be involved with claret and amber.
let's get the youth set up from a good base so it gets stronger: ok its no short term fix but.................
...... the future is claret and amber!!
importantly though get the local education department on board!!
Chris, Bradford says...
11:11am Thu 7 Feb 08
I have had him on Football Manager he is not that good, good business!! LOL
'Loachy for England'
'Loachy for England'
Chris, Bradford says...
11:11am Thu 7 Feb 08
I have had him on Football Manager he is not that good, good business!! LOL
'Loachy for England'
'Loachy for England'
Chris, Bradford says...
11:11am Thu 7 Feb 08
I have had him on Football Manager he is not that good, good business!! LOL
'Loachy for England'
'Loachy for England'
Chris, Bradford says...
11:11am Thu 7 Feb 08
I have had him on Football Manager he is not that good, good business!! LOL
'Loachy for England'
'Loachy for England'
Big Mal, Bradford says...
11:59am Thu 7 Feb 08
.. the big question is...how much did we get?
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR!
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR!
Big Mal, Bradford says...
11:59am Thu 7 Feb 08
.. the big question is...how much did we get?
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR!
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR!
Big Mal, Bradford says...
11:59am Thu 7 Feb 08
.. the big question is...how much did we get?
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR!
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR!
Big Mal, Bradford says...
11:59am Thu 7 Feb 08
.. the big question is...how much did we get?
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR!
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR!
tyker, midland road says...
12:06pm Thu 7 Feb 08
the big question is...how much did we get?
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR
I agree with you on most things but not on this.
Keep transfer and wages deals confidential at all times-its better for all concerned.
Do we want other clubs knowing how much spare cash (there's a joke) we may have available.
Keep it quiet and invest it wisely in the youth set up--
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR
I agree with you on most things but not on this.
Keep transfer and wages deals confidential at all times-its better for all concerned.
Do we want other clubs knowing how much spare cash (there's a joke) we may have available.
Keep it quiet and invest it wisely in the youth set up--
tyker, midland road says...
12:06pm Thu 7 Feb 08
the big question is...how much did we get?
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR
I agree with you on most things but not on this.
Keep transfer and wages deals confidential at all times-its better for all concerned.
Do we want other clubs knowing how much spare cash (there's a joke) we may have available.
Keep it quiet and invest it wisely in the youth set up--
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR
I agree with you on most things but not on this.
Keep transfer and wages deals confidential at all times-its better for all concerned.
Do we want other clubs knowing how much spare cash (there's a joke) we may have available.
Keep it quiet and invest it wisely in the youth set up--
tyker, midland road says...
12:06pm Thu 7 Feb 08
the big question is...how much did we get?
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR
I agree with you on most things but not on this.
Keep transfer and wages deals confidential at all times-its better for all concerned.
Do we want other clubs knowing how much spare cash (there's a joke) we may have available.
Keep it quiet and invest it wisely in the youth set up--
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR
I agree with you on most things but not on this.
Keep transfer and wages deals confidential at all times-its better for all concerned.
Do we want other clubs knowing how much spare cash (there's a joke) we may have available.
Keep it quiet and invest it wisely in the youth set up--
tyker, midland road says...
12:06pm Thu 7 Feb 08
the big question is...how much did we get?
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR
I agree with you on most things but not on this.
Keep transfer and wages deals confidential at all times-its better for all concerned.
Do we want other clubs knowing how much spare cash (there's a joke) we may have available.
Keep it quiet and invest it wisely in the youth set up--
All of a sudden these deals have become "Secret Squirrel". Come on, share the dtails with us ML/JR
I agree with you on most things but not on this.
Keep transfer and wages deals confidential at all times-its better for all concerned.
Do we want other clubs knowing how much spare cash (there's a joke) we may have available.
Keep it quiet and invest it wisely in the youth set up--
Chris, Bradford says...
1:45pm Thu 7 Feb 08
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
Chris, Bradford says...
1:45pm Thu 7 Feb 08
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
Chris, Bradford says...
1:45pm Thu 7 Feb 08
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
Chris, Bradford says...
1:45pm Thu 7 Feb 08
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
LeagueJunkie, Lost says...
2:14pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Same as everything that comes out of Bradford City, average or rubbish.
LeagueJunkie, Lost says...
2:14pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Same as everything that comes out of Bradford City, average or rubbish.
LeagueJunkie, Lost says...
2:14pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Same as everything that comes out of Bradford City, average or rubbish.
LeagueJunkie, Lost says...
2:14pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Same as everything that comes out of Bradford City, average or rubbish.
D.J.L., Torrevieja,Spain. says...
2:29pm Thu 7 Feb 08
city r getting a bit like burnley were in the 70,s,with our youth set up,it is good to know our youth policy is producing these fine prospects,i dont think we would be letting these lads go say if we were in the championship or the premiership,we have to keep solvent and steady after what our club has been through,although i now live in spain,i still follow city as avidly since i 1st went to see them play in 1969,and i think our supporters are fantastic in their loyalty,and stu is doing a good job.
D.J.L., Torrevieja,Spain. says...
2:29pm Thu 7 Feb 08
city r getting a bit like burnley were in the 70,s,with our youth set up,it is good to know our youth policy is producing these fine prospects,i dont think we would be letting these lads go say if we were in the championship or the premiership,we have to keep solvent and steady after what our club has been through,although i now live in spain,i still follow city as avidly since i 1st went to see them play in 1969,and i think our supporters are fantastic in their loyalty,and stu is doing a good job.
D.J.L., Torrevieja,Spain. says...
2:29pm Thu 7 Feb 08
city r getting a bit like burnley were in the 70,s,with our youth set up,it is good to know our youth policy is producing these fine prospects,i dont think we would be letting these lads go say if we were in the championship or the premiership,we have to keep solvent and steady after what our club has been through,although i now live in spain,i still follow city as avidly since i 1st went to see them play in 1969,and i think our supporters are fantastic in their loyalty,and stu is doing a good job.
D.J.L., Torrevieja,Spain. says...
2:29pm Thu 7 Feb 08
city r getting a bit like burnley were in the 70,s,with our youth set up,it is good to know our youth policy is producing these fine prospects,i dont think we would be letting these lads go say if we were in the championship or the premiership,we have to keep solvent and steady after what our club has been through,although i now live in spain,i still follow city as avidly since i 1st went to see them play in 1969,and i think our supporters are fantastic in their loyalty,and stu is doing a good job.
JOHNBOYES2, BRADFORD says...
2:42pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Good News, well at least at planet Ali its good news.
City wont have received a fee for this player and it would appear the most promising youngsters are being cherry picked by the big boys , seems we are doing all the hard work and then they are swooping to take them away.
I would like to see more of our youngsters given a chance ,Tom Penford seems to have added to Stuart's selection problems with two very good performances since he has come back , I hope he keeps his place on Saturday and should Eddie Johnson be fit , stick him on the bench.
Hopefully the hype surrounding Sean Taylforth will prove to be true and after the rest of the season with Droylsden maybe another one Stuart is considering for next year.
However all is not lost this time around, two more wins on the bounce and peoples attention might start drifting to a possible play off place.
City wont have received a fee for this player and it would appear the most promising youngsters are being cherry picked by the big boys , seems we are doing all the hard work and then they are swooping to take them away.
I would like to see more of our youngsters given a chance ,Tom Penford seems to have added to Stuart's selection problems with two very good performances since he has come back , I hope he keeps his place on Saturday and should Eddie Johnson be fit , stick him on the bench.
Hopefully the hype surrounding Sean Taylforth will prove to be true and after the rest of the season with Droylsden maybe another one Stuart is considering for next year.
However all is not lost this time around, two more wins on the bounce and peoples attention might start drifting to a possible play off place.
JOHNBOYES2, BRADFORD says...
2:42pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Good News, well at least at planet Ali its good news.
City wont have received a fee for this player and it would appear the most promising youngsters are being cherry picked by the big boys , seems we are doing all the hard work and then they are swooping to take them away.
I would like to see more of our youngsters given a chance ,Tom Penford seems to have added to Stuart's selection problems with two very good performances since he has come back , I hope he keeps his place on Saturday and should Eddie Johnson be fit , stick him on the bench.
Hopefully the hype surrounding Sean Taylforth will prove to be true and after the rest of the season with Droylsden maybe another one Stuart is considering for next year.
However all is not lost this time around, two more wins on the bounce and peoples attention might start drifting to a possible play off place.
City wont have received a fee for this player and it would appear the most promising youngsters are being cherry picked by the big boys , seems we are doing all the hard work and then they are swooping to take them away.
I would like to see more of our youngsters given a chance ,Tom Penford seems to have added to Stuart's selection problems with two very good performances since he has come back , I hope he keeps his place on Saturday and should Eddie Johnson be fit , stick him on the bench.
Hopefully the hype surrounding Sean Taylforth will prove to be true and after the rest of the season with Droylsden maybe another one Stuart is considering for next year.
However all is not lost this time around, two more wins on the bounce and peoples attention might start drifting to a possible play off place.
JOHNBOYES2, BRADFORD says...
2:42pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Good News, well at least at planet Ali its good news.
City wont have received a fee for this player and it would appear the most promising youngsters are being cherry picked by the big boys , seems we are doing all the hard work and then they are swooping to take them away.
I would like to see more of our youngsters given a chance ,Tom Penford seems to have added to Stuart's selection problems with two very good performances since he has come back , I hope he keeps his place on Saturday and should Eddie Johnson be fit , stick him on the bench.
Hopefully the hype surrounding Sean Taylforth will prove to be true and after the rest of the season with Droylsden maybe another one Stuart is considering for next year.
However all is not lost this time around, two more wins on the bounce and peoples attention might start drifting to a possible play off place.
City wont have received a fee for this player and it would appear the most promising youngsters are being cherry picked by the big boys , seems we are doing all the hard work and then they are swooping to take them away.
I would like to see more of our youngsters given a chance ,Tom Penford seems to have added to Stuart's selection problems with two very good performances since he has come back , I hope he keeps his place on Saturday and should Eddie Johnson be fit , stick him on the bench.
Hopefully the hype surrounding Sean Taylforth will prove to be true and after the rest of the season with Droylsden maybe another one Stuart is considering for next year.
However all is not lost this time around, two more wins on the bounce and peoples attention might start drifting to a possible play off place.
JOHNBOYES2, BRADFORD says...
2:42pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Good News, well at least at planet Ali its good news.
City wont have received a fee for this player and it would appear the most promising youngsters are being cherry picked by the big boys , seems we are doing all the hard work and then they are swooping to take them away.
I would like to see more of our youngsters given a chance ,Tom Penford seems to have added to Stuart's selection problems with two very good performances since he has come back , I hope he keeps his place on Saturday and should Eddie Johnson be fit , stick him on the bench.
Hopefully the hype surrounding Sean Taylforth will prove to be true and after the rest of the season with Droylsden maybe another one Stuart is considering for next year.
However all is not lost this time around, two more wins on the bounce and peoples attention might start drifting to a possible play off place.
City wont have received a fee for this player and it would appear the most promising youngsters are being cherry picked by the big boys , seems we are doing all the hard work and then they are swooping to take them away.
I would like to see more of our youngsters given a chance ,Tom Penford seems to have added to Stuart's selection problems with two very good performances since he has come back , I hope he keeps his place on Saturday and should Eddie Johnson be fit , stick him on the bench.
Hopefully the hype surrounding Sean Taylforth will prove to be true and after the rest of the season with Droylsden maybe another one Stuart is considering for next year.
However all is not lost this time around, two more wins on the bounce and peoples attention might start drifting to a possible play off place.
tyker, midland road says...
3:01pm Thu 7 Feb 08
quote
City wont have received a fee for this player
so maybe you know that the report and statement are factually incorrect!!!!
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
City wont have received a fee for this player
so maybe you know that the report and statement are factually incorrect!!!!
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
tyker, midland road says...
3:01pm Thu 7 Feb 08
quote
City wont have received a fee for this player
so maybe you know that the report and statement are factually incorrect!!!!
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
City wont have received a fee for this player
so maybe you know that the report and statement are factually incorrect!!!!
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
tyker, midland road says...
3:01pm Thu 7 Feb 08
quote
City wont have received a fee for this player
so maybe you know that the report and statement are factually incorrect!!!!
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
City wont have received a fee for this player
so maybe you know that the report and statement are factually incorrect!!!!
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
tyker, midland road says...
3:01pm Thu 7 Feb 08
quote
City wont have received a fee for this player
so maybe you know that the report and statement are factually incorrect!!!!
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
City wont have received a fee for this player
so maybe you know that the report and statement are factually incorrect!!!!
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
Ali Baba, VP says...
3:19pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Now there is an idea if I get bored with this name... Planet Ali Wood. Wouldn't mind but Ali is not my real name at all.
Got to disagree with your comment about not getting any type of fee Johnboyes2. There is no guarantee that these players will make it, so as long as we are getting some money in for some youngsters then why not. IF they don't make it at these clubs, they can always come back a more complete player. McCall doesn't know what is round the corner, he may be manager for the next 20 years, he maybe gone come the summer, so as much as a manager goes on about the future and potential, he will be more interested in what is available to him now and round the corner.
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
Got to disagree with your comment about not getting any type of fee Johnboyes2. There is no guarantee that these players will make it, so as long as we are getting some money in for some youngsters then why not. IF they don't make it at these clubs, they can always come back a more complete player. McCall doesn't know what is round the corner, he may be manager for the next 20 years, he maybe gone come the summer, so as much as a manager goes on about the future and potential, he will be more interested in what is available to him now and round the corner.
Ali Baba, VP says...
3:19pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Now there is an idea if I get bored with this name... Planet Ali Wood. Wouldn't mind but Ali is not my real name at all.
Got to disagree with your comment about not getting any type of fee Johnboyes2. There is no guarantee that these players will make it, so as long as we are getting some money in for some youngsters then why not. IF they don't make it at these clubs, they can always come back a more complete player. McCall doesn't know what is round the corner, he may be manager for the next 20 years, he maybe gone come the summer, so as much as a manager goes on about the future and potential, he will be more interested in what is available to him now and round the corner.
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
Got to disagree with your comment about not getting any type of fee Johnboyes2. There is no guarantee that these players will make it, so as long as we are getting some money in for some youngsters then why not. IF they don't make it at these clubs, they can always come back a more complete player. McCall doesn't know what is round the corner, he may be manager for the next 20 years, he maybe gone come the summer, so as much as a manager goes on about the future and potential, he will be more interested in what is available to him now and round the corner.
Ali Baba, VP says...
3:19pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Now there is an idea if I get bored with this name... Planet Ali Wood. Wouldn't mind but Ali is not my real name at all.
Got to disagree with your comment about not getting any type of fee Johnboyes2. There is no guarantee that these players will make it, so as long as we are getting some money in for some youngsters then why not. IF they don't make it at these clubs, they can always come back a more complete player. McCall doesn't know what is round the corner, he may be manager for the next 20 years, he maybe gone come the summer, so as much as a manager goes on about the future and potential, he will be more interested in what is available to him now and round the corner.
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
Got to disagree with your comment about not getting any type of fee Johnboyes2. There is no guarantee that these players will make it, so as long as we are getting some money in for some youngsters then why not. IF they don't make it at these clubs, they can always come back a more complete player. McCall doesn't know what is round the corner, he may be manager for the next 20 years, he maybe gone come the summer, so as much as a manager goes on about the future and potential, he will be more interested in what is available to him now and round the corner.
Ali Baba, VP says...
3:19pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Now there is an idea if I get bored with this name... Planet Ali Wood. Wouldn't mind but Ali is not my real name at all.
Got to disagree with your comment about not getting any type of fee Johnboyes2. There is no guarantee that these players will make it, so as long as we are getting some money in for some youngsters then why not. IF they don't make it at these clubs, they can always come back a more complete player. McCall doesn't know what is round the corner, he may be manager for the next 20 years, he maybe gone come the summer, so as much as a manager goes on about the future and potential, he will be more interested in what is available to him now and round the corner.
City will receive an upfront payment with further amounts tied in to his future progress.
Got to disagree with your comment about not getting any type of fee Johnboyes2. There is no guarantee that these players will make it, so as long as we are getting some money in for some youngsters then why not. IF they don't make it at these clubs, they can always come back a more complete player. McCall doesn't know what is round the corner, he may be manager for the next 20 years, he maybe gone come the summer, so as much as a manager goes on about the future and potential, he will be more interested in what is available to him now and round the corner.
shaun, richmond says...
3:36pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Why have we not seen this kid in the team instead of Calamity Don??
The reason we dont get told the fee is because its so small!
The reason we dont get told the fee is because its so small!
shaun, richmond says...
3:36pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Why have we not seen this kid in the team instead of Calamity Don??
The reason we dont get told the fee is because its so small!
The reason we dont get told the fee is because its so small!
shaun, richmond says...
3:36pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Why have we not seen this kid in the team instead of Calamity Don??
The reason we dont get told the fee is because its so small!
The reason we dont get told the fee is because its so small!
shaun, richmond says...
3:36pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Why have we not seen this kid in the team instead of Calamity Don??
The reason we dont get told the fee is because its so small!
The reason we dont get told the fee is because its so small!
bdsixer, odsal says...
7:36pm Thu 7 Feb 08
good to hear another young city talent has now left the club for a fee from what i have heard very recently it is highly unlikely that any of the money will be going to youth development in fact they have been told they must become self funding by next season therefor i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
bdsixer, odsal says...
7:36pm Thu 7 Feb 08
good to hear another young city talent has now left the club for a fee from what i have heard very recently it is highly unlikely that any of the money will be going to youth development in fact they have been told they must become self funding by next season therefor i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
bdsixer, odsal says...
7:36pm Thu 7 Feb 08
good to hear another young city talent has now left the club for a fee from what i have heard very recently it is highly unlikely that any of the money will be going to youth development in fact they have been told they must become self funding by next season therefor i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
bdsixer, odsal says...
7:36pm Thu 7 Feb 08
good to hear another young city talent has now left the club for a fee from what i have heard very recently it is highly unlikely that any of the money will be going to youth development in fact they have been told they must become self funding by next season therefor i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
Big Mal, Bradford says...
7:39pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Chris wrote:Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away.
I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
Big Mal, Bradford says...
7:39pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Chris wrote:Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away.
I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
Big Mal, Bradford says...
7:39pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Chris wrote:Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away.
I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
Big Mal, Bradford says...
7:39pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Chris wrote:Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away.
I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
tyker, midland road says...
8:10pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
does it matter to us as supporters--do we not trust the directors to do the best deals for the club--if we do not then its all a waste of time!! are sales of youth players supposed to go into the general pot for transfers or simply to keep the club financially viable?
i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
why challenge HORNE--HE IS JUST A PAID EMPLOYEE WITH NO CLOUT!
why should they substantial or substantiate a fact --- its your fact anyway so may just be an irrelevance.
Are the club going to disband the youth set up--its always a possibility but with two sales which are bringing in something I doubt it.
I also doubt that the best product of our youth policy ever will approve of it either.
does it matter to us as supporters--do we not trust the directors to do the best deals for the club--if we do not then its all a waste of time!! are sales of youth players supposed to go into the general pot for transfers or simply to keep the club financially viable?
i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
why challenge HORNE--HE IS JUST A PAID EMPLOYEE WITH NO CLOUT!
why should they substantial or substantiate a fact --- its your fact anyway so may just be an irrelevance.
Are the club going to disband the youth set up--its always a possibility but with two sales which are bringing in something I doubt it.
I also doubt that the best product of our youth policy ever will approve of it either.
tyker, midland road says...
8:10pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
does it matter to us as supporters--do we not trust the directors to do the best deals for the club--if we do not then its all a waste of time!! are sales of youth players supposed to go into the general pot for transfers or simply to keep the club financially viable?
i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
why challenge HORNE--HE IS JUST A PAID EMPLOYEE WITH NO CLOUT!
why should they substantial or substantiate a fact --- its your fact anyway so may just be an irrelevance.
Are the club going to disband the youth set up--its always a possibility but with two sales which are bringing in something I doubt it.
I also doubt that the best product of our youth policy ever will approve of it either.
does it matter to us as supporters--do we not trust the directors to do the best deals for the club--if we do not then its all a waste of time!! are sales of youth players supposed to go into the general pot for transfers or simply to keep the club financially viable?
i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
why challenge HORNE--HE IS JUST A PAID EMPLOYEE WITH NO CLOUT!
why should they substantial or substantiate a fact --- its your fact anyway so may just be an irrelevance.
Are the club going to disband the youth set up--its always a possibility but with two sales which are bringing in something I doubt it.
I also doubt that the best product of our youth policy ever will approve of it either.
tyker, midland road says...
8:10pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
does it matter to us as supporters--do we not trust the directors to do the best deals for the club--if we do not then its all a waste of time!! are sales of youth players supposed to go into the general pot for transfers or simply to keep the club financially viable?
i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
why challenge HORNE--HE IS JUST A PAID EMPLOYEE WITH NO CLOUT!
why should they substantial or substantiate a fact --- its your fact anyway so may just be an irrelevance.
Are the club going to disband the youth set up--its always a possibility but with two sales which are bringing in something I doubt it.
I also doubt that the best product of our youth policy ever will approve of it either.
does it matter to us as supporters--do we not trust the directors to do the best deals for the club--if we do not then its all a waste of time!! are sales of youth players supposed to go into the general pot for transfers or simply to keep the club financially viable?
i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
why challenge HORNE--HE IS JUST A PAID EMPLOYEE WITH NO CLOUT!
why should they substantial or substantiate a fact --- its your fact anyway so may just be an irrelevance.
Are the club going to disband the youth set up--its always a possibility but with two sales which are bringing in something I doubt it.
I also doubt that the best product of our youth policy ever will approve of it either.
tyker, midland road says...
8:10pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
does it matter to us as supporters--do we not trust the directors to do the best deals for the club--if we do not then its all a waste of time!! are sales of youth players supposed to go into the general pot for transfers or simply to keep the club financially viable?
i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
why challenge HORNE--HE IS JUST A PAID EMPLOYEE WITH NO CLOUT!
why should they substantial or substantiate a fact --- its your fact anyway so may just be an irrelevance.
Are the club going to disband the youth set up--its always a possibility but with two sales which are bringing in something I doubt it.
I also doubt that the best product of our youth policy ever will approve of it either.
does it matter to us as supporters--do we not trust the directors to do the best deals for the club--if we do not then its all a waste of time!! are sales of youth players supposed to go into the general pot for transfers or simply to keep the club financially viable?
i challenge either mr horne or mr lawn to either substantial or deny publicly these two points actual facts or figures would be nice yours a concerned fan
why challenge HORNE--HE IS JUST A PAID EMPLOYEE WITH NO CLOUT!
why should they substantial or substantiate a fact --- its your fact anyway so may just be an irrelevance.
Are the club going to disband the youth set up--its always a possibility but with two sales which are bringing in something I doubt it.
I also doubt that the best product of our youth policy ever will approve of it either.
bdsixer, odsal says...
8:41pm Thu 7 Feb 08
some parents entrust their kids football future into the hands of bradford city and im sure they would like to know if a possible future lack of financial input by the club is likely to impair their kids chances of becoming a pro footballer are my questions too much to ask lets be transparent thats all im asking or am i being out of order
bdsixer, odsal says...
8:41pm Thu 7 Feb 08
some parents entrust their kids football future into the hands of bradford city and im sure they would like to know if a possible future lack of financial input by the club is likely to impair their kids chances of becoming a pro footballer are my questions too much to ask lets be transparent thats all im asking or am i being out of order
bdsixer, odsal says...
8:41pm Thu 7 Feb 08
some parents entrust their kids football future into the hands of bradford city and im sure they would like to know if a possible future lack of financial input by the club is likely to impair their kids chances of becoming a pro footballer are my questions too much to ask lets be transparent thats all im asking or am i being out of order
bdsixer, odsal says...
8:41pm Thu 7 Feb 08
some parents entrust their kids football future into the hands of bradford city and im sure they would like to know if a possible future lack of financial input by the club is likely to impair their kids chances of becoming a pro footballer are my questions too much to ask lets be transparent thats all im asking or am i being out of order
ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
9:14pm Thu 7 Feb 08
dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave.
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
9:14pm Thu 7 Feb 08
dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave.
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
9:14pm Thu 7 Feb 08
dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave.
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
9:14pm Thu 7 Feb 08
dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave.
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
J0539H, Bradford says...
10:38pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal?
Chris wrote:Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away.
I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids.
However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.
J0539H, Bradford says...
10:38pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal?
Chris wrote:Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away.
I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids.
However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.
J0539H, Bradford says...
10:38pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal?
Chris wrote:Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away.
I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids.
However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.
J0539H, Bradford says...
10:38pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal?
Chris wrote:Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK.
I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.
If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away.
I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids.
However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.
bradford4eva, Ikley says...
10:39pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Dean Richards! You want to look at the main guys in the Youth set; Jon Pepper and Pete Horne. Two guys giving 150% for the club finding and coaching these young players. Bradford City and the players who become successful should thank these people and not take them for granted for all the work they put in and probably get paid crap!
bradford4eva, Ikley says...
10:39pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Dean Richards! You want to look at the main guys in the Youth set; Jon Pepper and Pete Horne. Two guys giving 150% for the club finding and coaching these young players. Bradford City and the players who become successful should thank these people and not take them for granted for all the work they put in and probably get paid crap!
bradford4eva, Ikley says...
10:39pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Dean Richards! You want to look at the main guys in the Youth set; Jon Pepper and Pete Horne. Two guys giving 150% for the club finding and coaching these young players. Bradford City and the players who become successful should thank these people and not take them for granted for all the work they put in and probably get paid crap!
bradford4eva, Ikley says...
10:39pm Thu 7 Feb 08
Dean Richards! You want to look at the main guys in the Youth set; Jon Pepper and Pete Horne. Two guys giving 150% for the club finding and coaching these young players. Bradford City and the players who become successful should thank these people and not take them for granted for all the work they put in and probably get paid crap!
J0539H, Bradford says...
10:57pm Thu 7 Feb 08
ricky76 wrote:I agree entirely with the above comments.
dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave.
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
With regard to the player, I have heard a rumour from a friend that works at City, we are set to sign a player called Marcus Bean from Blackpool. Apparently they signed him from QPR but never got a chance. He has played a few games for Rotherham on loan this season. We are supposed to be bringing him in on loan until the end of the season, with a view to offering him a permanent deal. He is about 5ft 11in and will apparently contest the midfield role with Bullock.
J0539H, Bradford says...
10:57pm Thu 7 Feb 08
ricky76 wrote:I agree entirely with the above comments.
dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave.
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
With regard to the player, I have heard a rumour from a friend that works at City, we are set to sign a player called Marcus Bean from Blackpool. Apparently they signed him from QPR but never got a chance. He has played a few games for Rotherham on loan this season. We are supposed to be bringing him in on loan until the end of the season, with a view to offering him a permanent deal. He is about 5ft 11in and will apparently contest the midfield role with Bullock.
J0539H, Bradford says...
10:57pm Thu 7 Feb 08
ricky76 wrote:I agree entirely with the above comments.
dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave.
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
With regard to the player, I have heard a rumour from a friend that works at City, we are set to sign a player called Marcus Bean from Blackpool. Apparently they signed him from QPR but never got a chance. He has played a few games for Rotherham on loan this season. We are supposed to be bringing him in on loan until the end of the season, with a view to offering him a permanent deal. He is about 5ft 11in and will apparently contest the midfield role with Bullock.
J0539H, Bradford says...
10:57pm Thu 7 Feb 08
ricky76 wrote:I agree entirely with the above comments.
dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave.
also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it is
With regard to the player, I have heard a rumour from a friend that works at City, we are set to sign a player called Marcus Bean from Blackpool. Apparently they signed him from QPR but never got a chance. He has played a few games for Rotherham on loan this season. We are supposed to be bringing him in on loan until the end of the season, with a view to offering him a permanent deal. He is about 5ft 11in and will apparently contest the midfield role with Bullock.
andy, bradford says...
6:29am Fri 8 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:could be true about marcus bean,his contract at blackpool runs out in july 2008,does this mean we could get this lad on a freebie??
ricky76 wrote: dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave. also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it isI agree entirely with the above comments. With regard to the player, I have heard a rumour from a friend that works at City, we are set to sign a player called Marcus Bean from Blackpool. Apparently they signed him from QPR but never got a chance. He has played a few games for Rotherham on loan this season. We are supposed to be bringing him in on loan until the end of the season, with a view to offering him a permanent deal. He is about 5ft 11in and will apparently contest the midfield role with Bullock.
andy, bradford says...
6:29am Fri 8 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:could be true about marcus bean,his contract at blackpool runs out in july 2008,does this mean we could get this lad on a freebie??
ricky76 wrote: dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave. also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it isI agree entirely with the above comments. With regard to the player, I have heard a rumour from a friend that works at City, we are set to sign a player called Marcus Bean from Blackpool. Apparently they signed him from QPR but never got a chance. He has played a few games for Rotherham on loan this season. We are supposed to be bringing him in on loan until the end of the season, with a view to offering him a permanent deal. He is about 5ft 11in and will apparently contest the midfield role with Bullock.
andy, bradford says...
6:29am Fri 8 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:could be true about marcus bean,his contract at blackpool runs out in july 2008,does this mean we could get this lad on a freebie??
ricky76 wrote: dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave. also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it isI agree entirely with the above comments. With regard to the player, I have heard a rumour from a friend that works at City, we are set to sign a player called Marcus Bean from Blackpool. Apparently they signed him from QPR but never got a chance. He has played a few games for Rotherham on loan this season. We are supposed to be bringing him in on loan until the end of the season, with a view to offering him a permanent deal. He is about 5ft 11in and will apparently contest the midfield role with Bullock.
andy, bradford says...
6:29am Fri 8 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:could be true about marcus bean,his contract at blackpool runs out in july 2008,does this mean we could get this lad on a freebie??
ricky76 wrote: dont know what the deal is with this keeper being sold to boro but the lad that went liverpool i am sure i read in a tabloid that depending on his success the deal could be worth around 1.25 million with 100000 upfront if this is the case and the boro deal is something similar surely city cant afford to turn these fees down at the present moment until we have moved back up the leagues and as much as i wish these young lads the best of luck who is to say they will make the grade therefore to me this sounds like city may have got the better deal and if city prefer the other keeper who is still at city surely you can understand why the young lad as been allowed to leave. also does anyone know the midfielder city are meant to be signing on friday morning heard it is a player from championship club on loan with view to signing full time in summer anyone else heard or know who it isI agree entirely with the above comments. With regard to the player, I have heard a rumour from a friend that works at City, we are set to sign a player called Marcus Bean from Blackpool. Apparently they signed him from QPR but never got a chance. He has played a few games for Rotherham on loan this season. We are supposed to be bringing him in on loan until the end of the season, with a view to offering him a permanent deal. He is about 5ft 11in and will apparently contest the midfield role with Bullock.
tyker, midland road says...
10:03am Fri 8 Feb 08
just a final thought, clubs like us can only thrive and prosper as Crewe have done for years in two ways: firstly having a great youth team set up whereby we can act as a feeder club producing quality players with good character. that will, in time, create trust from larger clubs to whom we sell to be prepared to loan their youngsters for experience to us and or sell their youngsters who cannot make premiership grade to us for relatively modest fees or nowt.
secondly there are very few clubs who maintain consistency in their management team--too many chop and change when things go awry with often devastating effect.
I have not been a great fan of SM AND WJ this season and perhaps I was too harsh getting caught up in the hype and expectancy--these two were expected to produce an innediate silk purse from a sow's ear and all that.
However it appears to me that the management team are beginning to mold the club as they want to see it and to start to move forward from a stable platform. I have criticed Lawn before but again that was, in hindsight, too hasty. It appears that the club is slowly beginning to be turned around for the better.
Financial security allied to complete trust betwen board and management will, with the tremendous support and desire of the supporters, move this club forward positively. Not as fast as some would hope but forward.
Perhaps the club could start repairing bridges with the local authority now through its youth team and its success.
the future is clear--its claret and amber.
secondly there are very few clubs who maintain consistency in their management team--too many chop and change when things go awry with often devastating effect.
I have not been a great fan of SM AND WJ this season and perhaps I was too harsh getting caught up in the hype and expectancy--these two were expected to produce an innediate silk purse from a sow's ear and all that.
However it appears to me that the management team are beginning to mold the club as they want to see it and to start to move forward from a stable platform. I have criticed Lawn before but again that was, in hindsight, too hasty. It appears that the club is slowly beginning to be turned around for the better.
Financial security allied to complete trust betwen board and management will, with the tremendous support and desire of the supporters, move this club forward positively. Not as fast as some would hope but forward.
Perhaps the club could start repairing bridges with the local authority now through its youth team and its success.
the future is clear--its claret and amber.
tyker, midland road says...
10:03am Fri 8 Feb 08
just a final thought, clubs like us can only thrive and prosper as Crewe have done for years in two ways: firstly having a great youth team set up whereby we can act as a feeder club producing quality players with good character. that will, in time, create trust from larger clubs to whom we sell to be prepared to loan their youngsters for experience to us and or sell their youngsters who cannot make premiership grade to us for relatively modest fees or nowt.
secondly there are very few clubs who maintain consistency in their management team--too many chop and change when things go awry with often devastating effect.
I have not been a great fan of SM AND WJ this season and perhaps I was too harsh getting caught up in the hype and expectancy--these two were expected to produce an innediate silk purse from a sow's ear and all that.
However it appears to me that the management team are beginning to mold the club as they want to see it and to start to move forward from a stable platform. I have criticed Lawn before but again that was, in hindsight, too hasty. It appears that the club is slowly beginning to be turned around for the better.
Financial security allied to complete trust betwen board and management will, with the tremendous support and desire of the supporters, move this club forward positively. Not as fast as some would hope but forward.
Perhaps the club could start repairing bridges with the local authority now through its youth team and its success.
the future is clear--its claret and amber.
secondly there are very few clubs who maintain consistency in their management team--too many chop and change when things go awry with often devastating effect.
I have not been a great fan of SM AND WJ this season and perhaps I was too harsh getting caught up in the hype and expectancy--these two were expected to produce an innediate silk purse from a sow's ear and all that.
However it appears to me that the management team are beginning to mold the club as they want to see it and to start to move forward from a stable platform. I have criticed Lawn before but again that was, in hindsight, too hasty. It appears that the club is slowly beginning to be turned around for the better.
Financial security allied to complete trust betwen board and management will, with the tremendous support and desire of the supporters, move this club forward positively. Not as fast as some would hope but forward.
Perhaps the club could start repairing bridges with the local authority now through its youth team and its success.
the future is clear--its claret and amber.
tyker, midland road says...
10:03am Fri 8 Feb 08
just a final thought, clubs like us can only thrive and prosper as Crewe have done for years in two ways: firstly having a great youth team set up whereby we can act as a feeder club producing quality players with good character. that will, in time, create trust from larger clubs to whom we sell to be prepared to loan their youngsters for experience to us and or sell their youngsters who cannot make premiership grade to us for relatively modest fees or nowt.
secondly there are very few clubs who maintain consistency in their management team--too many chop and change when things go awry with often devastating effect.
I have not been a great fan of SM AND WJ this season and perhaps I was too harsh getting caught up in the hype and expectancy--these two were expected to produce an innediate silk purse from a sow's ear and all that.
However it appears to me that the management team are beginning to mold the club as they want to see it and to start to move forward from a stable platform. I have criticed Lawn before but again that was, in hindsight, too hasty. It appears that the club is slowly beginning to be turned around for the better.
Financial security allied to complete trust betwen board and management will, with the tremendous support and desire of the supporters, move this club forward positively. Not as fast as some would hope but forward.
Perhaps the club could start repairing bridges with the local authority now through its youth team and its success.
the future is clear--its claret and amber.
secondly there are very few clubs who maintain consistency in their management team--too many chop and change when things go awry with often devastating effect.
I have not been a great fan of SM AND WJ this season and perhaps I was too harsh getting caught up in the hype and expectancy--these two were expected to produce an innediate silk purse from a sow's ear and all that.
However it appears to me that the management team are beginning to mold the club as they want to see it and to start to move forward from a stable platform. I have criticed Lawn before but again that was, in hindsight, too hasty. It appears that the club is slowly beginning to be turned around for the better.
Financial security allied to complete trust betwen board and management will, with the tremendous support and desire of the supporters, move this club forward positively. Not as fast as some would hope but forward.
Perhaps the club could start repairing bridges with the local authority now through its youth team and its success.
the future is clear--its claret and amber.
tyker, midland road says...
10:03am Fri 8 Feb 08
just a final thought, clubs like us can only thrive and prosper as Crewe have done for years in two ways: firstly having a great youth team set up whereby we can act as a feeder club producing quality players with good character. that will, in time, create trust from larger clubs to whom we sell to be prepared to loan their youngsters for experience to us and or sell their youngsters who cannot make premiership grade to us for relatively modest fees or nowt.
secondly there are very few clubs who maintain consistency in their management team--too many chop and change when things go awry with often devastating effect.
I have not been a great fan of SM AND WJ this season and perhaps I was too harsh getting caught up in the hype and expectancy--these two were expected to produce an innediate silk purse from a sow's ear and all that.
However it appears to me that the management team are beginning to mold the club as they want to see it and to start to move forward from a stable platform. I have criticed Lawn before but again that was, in hindsight, too hasty. It appears that the club is slowly beginning to be turned around for the better.
Financial security allied to complete trust betwen board and management will, with the tremendous support and desire of the supporters, move this club forward positively. Not as fast as some would hope but forward.
Perhaps the club could start repairing bridges with the local authority now through its youth team and its success.
the future is clear--its claret and amber.
secondly there are very few clubs who maintain consistency in their management team--too many chop and change when things go awry with often devastating effect.
I have not been a great fan of SM AND WJ this season and perhaps I was too harsh getting caught up in the hype and expectancy--these two were expected to produce an innediate silk purse from a sow's ear and all that.
However it appears to me that the management team are beginning to mold the club as they want to see it and to start to move forward from a stable platform. I have criticed Lawn before but again that was, in hindsight, too hasty. It appears that the club is slowly beginning to be turned around for the better.
Financial security allied to complete trust betwen board and management will, with the tremendous support and desire of the supporters, move this club forward positively. Not as fast as some would hope but forward.
Perhaps the club could start repairing bridges with the local authority now through its youth team and its success.
the future is clear--its claret and amber.
thirsty, bratfud says...
10:45am Fri 8 Feb 08
hmm. 18 yr old kid approached by premiership even if he is playing weekly in Div 4 you all serioulsy telling me the lad is not going to want to go.in this day and age the club cannot stand in the way of a player leaving
thirsty, bratfud says...
10:45am Fri 8 Feb 08
hmm. 18 yr old kid approached by premiership even if he is playing weekly in Div 4 you all serioulsy telling me the lad is not going to want to go.in this day and age the club cannot stand in the way of a player leaving
thirsty, bratfud says...
10:45am Fri 8 Feb 08
hmm. 18 yr old kid approached by premiership even if he is playing weekly in Div 4 you all serioulsy telling me the lad is not going to want to go.in this day and age the club cannot stand in the way of a player leaving
thirsty, bratfud says...
10:45am Fri 8 Feb 08
hmm. 18 yr old kid approached by premiership even if he is playing weekly in Div 4 you all serioulsy telling me the lad is not going to want to go.in this day and age the club cannot stand in the way of a player leaving
bdsixer, odsal says...
11:39am Fri 8 Feb 08
if the club are to keep prospering from our youth system it would be silly to expect them to do it on less financial support each year as i am lead to believe has been the case this year and next give the C.o.E management team a chance to to keep up the good work
bdsixer, odsal says...
11:39am Fri 8 Feb 08
if the club are to keep prospering from our youth system it would be silly to expect them to do it on less financial support each year as i am lead to believe has been the case this year and next give the C.o.E management team a chance to to keep up the good work
bdsixer, odsal says...
11:39am Fri 8 Feb 08
if the club are to keep prospering from our youth system it would be silly to expect them to do it on less financial support each year as i am lead to believe has been the case this year and next give the C.o.E management team a chance to to keep up the good work
bdsixer, odsal says...
11:39am Fri 8 Feb 08
if the club are to keep prospering from our youth system it would be silly to expect them to do it on less financial support each year as i am lead to believe has been the case this year and next give the C.o.E management team a chance to to keep up the good work
Big Mal, Bradford says...
12:31pm Fri 8 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post!
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
We have an academy.
We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee.....
Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H!
What's the return?
Where's the logic?
What's the future?
What a joke!
Big Mal, Bradford says...
12:31pm Fri 8 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post!
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
We have an academy.
We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee.....
Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H!
What's the return?
Where's the logic?
What's the future?
What a joke!
Big Mal, Bradford says...
12:31pm Fri 8 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post!
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
We have an academy.
We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee.....
Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H!
What's the return?
Where's the logic?
What's the future?
What a joke!
Big Mal, Bradford says...
12:31pm Fri 8 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post!
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
We have an academy.
We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee.....
Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H!
What's the return?
Where's the logic?
What's the future?
What a joke!
cs, says...
12:41pm Fri 8 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
cs, says...
12:41pm Fri 8 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
cs, says...
12:41pm Fri 8 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
cs, says...
12:41pm Fri 8 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
Laddys, Leeds says...
2:23pm Fri 8 Feb 08
Wel dun big lad! Dis guy is da best playa bradford hav ever produced and is definately englands nxt number 1! e is potentially worldclass and bradford hav made a huge mistake!
Laddys
Laddys
Laddys, Leeds says...
2:23pm Fri 8 Feb 08
Wel dun big lad! Dis guy is da best playa bradford hav ever produced and is definately englands nxt number 1! e is potentially worldclass and bradford hav made a huge mistake!
Laddys
Laddys
Laddys, Leeds says...
2:23pm Fri 8 Feb 08
Wel dun big lad! Dis guy is da best playa bradford hav ever produced and is definately englands nxt number 1! e is potentially worldclass and bradford hav made a huge mistake!
Laddys
Laddys
Laddys, Leeds says...
2:23pm Fri 8 Feb 08
Wel dun big lad! Dis guy is da best playa bradford hav ever produced and is definately englands nxt number 1! e is potentially worldclass and bradford hav made a huge mistake!
Laddys
Laddys
J0539H, Bradford says...
12:47am Sat 9 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:How is it a 'nonsense post'? It is happening, so that in it self makes it a FACT; hardly nonsense!
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post!
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
We have an academy.
We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee.....
Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H!
What's the return?
Where's the logic?
What's the future?
What a joke!
Secondly, any 'business' has to start with next to nothing. As an example, you run a second hand car lot, but some rust buckets, sell them on for a profit and reinvest that money to but some better cars. After a while (usually a few years), you can afford to replace the cars you are selling without using new collateral. That is when you can start making big profits.
The same basis can be said about our academy. In the infant stages (and let's face it, our academy is still relatively new), it needs a lot of investment. Money the club cannot really afford. We find 2/3 gems and sell them on for decent money. This money is then reinvested into the academy to try to 'find' another 2/3 players with similar talent. The money we are getting for the players, should fund the academy for a couple of seasons. After a while, we hope that we can keep these players as the money from the previous batch of kids sold, would be funding the academy. Ever heard the saying 'speculate to accumulate'?
You may not agree with this idea, but that is what City are doing, so to call it nonsense, is ......erm.....nonsen
se.
J0539H, Bradford says...
12:47am Sat 9 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:How is it a 'nonsense post'? It is happening, so that in it self makes it a FACT; hardly nonsense!
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post!
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
We have an academy.
We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee.....
Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H!
What's the return?
Where's the logic?
What's the future?
What a joke!
Secondly, any 'business' has to start with next to nothing. As an example, you run a second hand car lot, but some rust buckets, sell them on for a profit and reinvest that money to but some better cars. After a while (usually a few years), you can afford to replace the cars you are selling without using new collateral. That is when you can start making big profits.
The same basis can be said about our academy. In the infant stages (and let's face it, our academy is still relatively new), it needs a lot of investment. Money the club cannot really afford. We find 2/3 gems and sell them on for decent money. This money is then reinvested into the academy to try to 'find' another 2/3 players with similar talent. The money we are getting for the players, should fund the academy for a couple of seasons. After a while, we hope that we can keep these players as the money from the previous batch of kids sold, would be funding the academy. Ever heard the saying 'speculate to accumulate'?
You may not agree with this idea, but that is what City are doing, so to call it nonsense, is ......erm.....nonsen
se.
J0539H, Bradford says...
12:47am Sat 9 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:How is it a 'nonsense post'? It is happening, so that in it self makes it a FACT; hardly nonsense!
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post!
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
We have an academy.
We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee.....
Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H!
What's the return?
Where's the logic?
What's the future?
What a joke!
Secondly, any 'business' has to start with next to nothing. As an example, you run a second hand car lot, but some rust buckets, sell them on for a profit and reinvest that money to but some better cars. After a while (usually a few years), you can afford to replace the cars you are selling without using new collateral. That is when you can start making big profits.
The same basis can be said about our academy. In the infant stages (and let's face it, our academy is still relatively new), it needs a lot of investment. Money the club cannot really afford. We find 2/3 gems and sell them on for decent money. This money is then reinvested into the academy to try to 'find' another 2/3 players with similar talent. The money we are getting for the players, should fund the academy for a couple of seasons. After a while, we hope that we can keep these players as the money from the previous batch of kids sold, would be funding the academy. Ever heard the saying 'speculate to accumulate'?
You may not agree with this idea, but that is what City are doing, so to call it nonsense, is ......erm.....nonsen
se.
J0539H, Bradford says...
12:47am Sat 9 Feb 08
Big Mal wrote:How is it a 'nonsense post'? It is happening, so that in it self makes it a FACT; hardly nonsense!
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post!
Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
We have an academy.
We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee.....
Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H!
What's the return?
Where's the logic?
What's the future?
What a joke!
Secondly, any 'business' has to start with next to nothing. As an example, you run a second hand car lot, but some rust buckets, sell them on for a profit and reinvest that money to but some better cars. After a while (usually a few years), you can afford to replace the cars you are selling without using new collateral. That is when you can start making big profits.
The same basis can be said about our academy. In the infant stages (and let's face it, our academy is still relatively new), it needs a lot of investment. Money the club cannot really afford. We find 2/3 gems and sell them on for decent money. This money is then reinvested into the academy to try to 'find' another 2/3 players with similar talent. The money we are getting for the players, should fund the academy for a couple of seasons. After a while, we hope that we can keep these players as the money from the previous batch of kids sold, would be funding the academy. Ever heard the saying 'speculate to accumulate'?
You may not agree with this idea, but that is what City are doing, so to call it nonsense, is ......erm.....nonsen
se.
J0539H, Bradford says...
1:01am Sat 9 Feb 08
cs wrote:cs, when you were calling yourself 'b-wildered', you will remember that you came on these boards and posted some good comments. In fact a few people even recommended you expose your suggestions to the board. However, since you came back from your 'holiday home in Florida', you have become a bitter twisted man. Why????
Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
You obviously have something against me (I don't know why or when it started), but really it needs to stop. You are just making an **** out of yourself.
If you have a point worth sharing, please do so as it used to be a joy to read. Now it is just a chore trying to skip past your moaning and constant bickering just to read people's opinions on the article in question (which never seems to mention WJ, but you do!) Why is that? What do you have against the fella?
Let's get back to the light hearted comments and interesting debates you used to post and call off the rotweiller, AKA Albion.
J0539H, Bradford says...
1:01am Sat 9 Feb 08
cs wrote:cs, when you were calling yourself 'b-wildered', you will remember that you came on these boards and posted some good comments. In fact a few people even recommended you expose your suggestions to the board. However, since you came back from your 'holiday home in Florida', you have become a bitter twisted man. Why????
Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
You obviously have something against me (I don't know why or when it started), but really it needs to stop. You are just making an **** out of yourself.
If you have a point worth sharing, please do so as it used to be a joy to read. Now it is just a chore trying to skip past your moaning and constant bickering just to read people's opinions on the article in question (which never seems to mention WJ, but you do!) Why is that? What do you have against the fella?
Let's get back to the light hearted comments and interesting debates you used to post and call off the rotweiller, AKA Albion.
J0539H, Bradford says...
1:01am Sat 9 Feb 08
cs wrote:cs, when you were calling yourself 'b-wildered', you will remember that you came on these boards and posted some good comments. In fact a few people even recommended you expose your suggestions to the board. However, since you came back from your 'holiday home in Florida', you have become a bitter twisted man. Why????
Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
You obviously have something against me (I don't know why or when it started), but really it needs to stop. You are just making an **** out of yourself.
If you have a point worth sharing, please do so as it used to be a joy to read. Now it is just a chore trying to skip past your moaning and constant bickering just to read people's opinions on the article in question (which never seems to mention WJ, but you do!) Why is that? What do you have against the fella?
Let's get back to the light hearted comments and interesting debates you used to post and call off the rotweiller, AKA Albion.
J0539H, Bradford says...
1:01am Sat 9 Feb 08
cs wrote:cs, when you were calling yourself 'b-wildered', you will remember that you came on these boards and posted some good comments. In fact a few people even recommended you expose your suggestions to the board. However, since you came back from your 'holiday home in Florida', you have become a bitter twisted man. Why????
Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.
J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
You obviously have something against me (I don't know why or when it started), but really it needs to stop. You are just making an **** out of yourself.
If you have a point worth sharing, please do so as it used to be a joy to read. Now it is just a chore trying to skip past your moaning and constant bickering just to read people's opinions on the article in question (which never seems to mention WJ, but you do!) Why is that? What do you have against the fella?
Let's get back to the light hearted comments and interesting debates you used to post and call off the rotweiller, AKA Albion.
bdsixer, odsal says...
1:19pm Sat 9 Feb 08
may i point out that bradford city do not have an academy system but a centre of excellence and there is a great difference mainly training facilities, staffing levels all of which cost far more money than bradford city are prepared to invest in fact city want to cut the running costs of the youth system next year .to me that sounds like it will be highly unlikely any of the recent money we have received will be going else where
bdsixer, odsal says...
1:19pm Sat 9 Feb 08
may i point out that bradford city do not have an academy system but a centre of excellence and there is a great difference mainly training facilities, staffing levels all of which cost far more money than bradford city are prepared to invest in fact city want to cut the running costs of the youth system next year .to me that sounds like it will be highly unlikely any of the recent money we have received will be going else where
bdsixer, odsal says...
1:19pm Sat 9 Feb 08
may i point out that bradford city do not have an academy system but a centre of excellence and there is a great difference mainly training facilities, staffing levels all of which cost far more money than bradford city are prepared to invest in fact city want to cut the running costs of the youth system next year .to me that sounds like it will be highly unlikely any of the recent money we have received will be going else where
bdsixer, odsal says...
1:19pm Sat 9 Feb 08
may i point out that bradford city do not have an academy system but a centre of excellence and there is a great difference mainly training facilities, staffing levels all of which cost far more money than bradford city are prepared to invest in fact city want to cut the running costs of the youth system next year .to me that sounds like it will be highly unlikely any of the recent money we have received will be going else where
bdsixer, odsal says...
1:22pm Sat 9 Feb 08
sos i meant highly likely
bdsixer, odsal says...
1:22pm Sat 9 Feb 08
sos i meant highly likely
bdsixer, odsal says...
1:22pm Sat 9 Feb 08
sos i meant highly likely
bdsixer, odsal says...
1:22pm Sat 9 Feb 08
sos i meant highly likely
cs, says...
5:23pm Sat 9 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:tut tut a might touchy arent we,maybe its you whose b-wildered
cs wrote:cs, when you were calling yourself 'b-wildered', you will remember that you came on these boards and posted some good comments. In fact a few people even recommended you expose your suggestions to the board. However, since you came back from your 'holiday home in Florida', you have become a bitter twisted man. Why???? You obviously have something against me (I don't know why or when it started), but really it needs to stop. You are just making an **** out of yourself. If you have a point worth sharing, please do so as it used to be a joy to read. Now it is just a chore trying to skip past your moaning and constant bickering just to read people's opinions on the article in question (which never seems to mention WJ, but you do!) Why is that? What do you have against the fella? Let's get back to the light hearted comments and interesting debates you used to post and call off the rotweiller, AKA Albion.Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
cs, says...
5:23pm Sat 9 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:tut tut a might touchy arent we,maybe its you whose b-wildered
cs wrote:cs, when you were calling yourself 'b-wildered', you will remember that you came on these boards and posted some good comments. In fact a few people even recommended you expose your suggestions to the board. However, since you came back from your 'holiday home in Florida', you have become a bitter twisted man. Why???? You obviously have something against me (I don't know why or when it started), but really it needs to stop. You are just making an **** out of yourself. If you have a point worth sharing, please do so as it used to be a joy to read. Now it is just a chore trying to skip past your moaning and constant bickering just to read people's opinions on the article in question (which never seems to mention WJ, but you do!) Why is that? What do you have against the fella? Let's get back to the light hearted comments and interesting debates you used to post and call off the rotweiller, AKA Albion.Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
cs, says...
5:23pm Sat 9 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:tut tut a might touchy arent we,maybe its you whose b-wildered
cs wrote:cs, when you were calling yourself 'b-wildered', you will remember that you came on these boards and posted some good comments. In fact a few people even recommended you expose your suggestions to the board. However, since you came back from your 'holiday home in Florida', you have become a bitter twisted man. Why???? You obviously have something against me (I don't know why or when it started), but really it needs to stop. You are just making an **** out of yourself. If you have a point worth sharing, please do so as it used to be a joy to read. Now it is just a chore trying to skip past your moaning and constant bickering just to read people's opinions on the article in question (which never seems to mention WJ, but you do!) Why is that? What do you have against the fella? Let's get back to the light hearted comments and interesting debates you used to post and call off the rotweiller, AKA Albion.Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
cs, says...
5:23pm Sat 9 Feb 08
J0539H wrote:tut tut a might touchy arent we,maybe its you whose b-wildered
cs wrote:cs, when you were calling yourself 'b-wildered', you will remember that you came on these boards and posted some good comments. In fact a few people even recommended you expose your suggestions to the board. However, since you came back from your 'holiday home in Florida', you have become a bitter twisted man. Why???? You obviously have something against me (I don't know why or when it started), but really it needs to stop. You are just making an **** out of yourself. If you have a point worth sharing, please do so as it used to be a joy to read. Now it is just a chore trying to skip past your moaning and constant bickering just to read people's opinions on the article in question (which never seems to mention WJ, but you do!) Why is that? What do you have against the fella? Let's get back to the light hearted comments and interesting debates you used to post and call off the rotweiller, AKA Albion.Big Mal wrote:jo539h is a joke.J0539H wrote:Well then, we're wasting our time. What a nonsense post! We have an academy. We sell our best players and reinvest the fee to create more talent to sell and reinvest the fee to create our best players, to sell, to reinvest the fee..... Ain't I glad you're not running the Youth Policy, JO539H! What's the return? Where's the logic? What's the future? What a joke!Big Mal wrote:Always the optimist eh, Big Mal? Why would we nuture talent, sell them on for peanuts and then sign players like Brown and Medley? Lawn is a businessman so you can be sure we will have got a good deal for both kids. However, like I have said before, all the money has been earmarked for the academy. We said this had to be self funded and that is exactly what we are doing. If we bring through a talented player and sell him, that money can be reinvested into the next batch of players, thereby keeping the academy self funded. That is how is works at our level. We can't afford to keep ploughing money into an academy with our finances being so fragile.Chris wrote: I agree with Tyker. Hope Big Mal your not suggesting its kept secret for dodgy reasons? Remember these guys single handedly together kept the sinking ship floating and cleared the debts.Quite simply, if we know what the deal is and the cash is substantial enough to strengthen the squad in the summer, that's OK. If it's a pittance then we're mugs for nurturing young talent and giving them away. I fear the answer is the latter. If it is, then our youth policy is a waste of time and will never bear fruit as we'll be left with the run of the mill players.
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tyker, midland road says...
8:10am Thu 7 Feb 08
The club have not, so far as I am aware, confirmed that funds from sales of youth team product will be WHOLLY re invested into the youth system.
perhaps we can have such a confirmation.