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Rhodes sets double promotion target
6:50am Thursday 29th May 2008
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Ambitious Julian Rhodes today predicted City can be back in the Championship in two years.
The joint-chairman has thrown down a double challenge to Stuart McCall to win promotion - for the next two seasons!
Rhodes revealed that McCall's war chest has been increased for a full-on tilt at the top three and he believes the momentum of a successful promotion assault can carry them straight through League One.
He insisted: "Our realistic target is back-to-back promotions. That's why we're pushing the boat out this season and expanding the wage bill.
"We're looking at the top three this season and then the top two next, or at a minimum reaching the play-offs. We have to have a good season and Stuart knows that.
"But he's more disappointed than anybody about the slump last September and October which cost us. He's determined to put it right."
Rhodes believes City can use their impressive fan-base as the momentum to follow Hull's lead and shoot back up the divisions after years of misery.
"People might think Rhodes is off his rocker again but there's absolutely no reason why we can't get to the Championship very quickly and then be a force in that division," he said.
"We can emulate what Doncaster and, in particular, Hull have done. We're a similar size club to Hull, which may seem a strange thing to say considering they are in the Premier League and we're in League Two, but if you go back seven years, it was the reverse situation.
"In 2001, Hull were in administration and locked out of Boothferry Park. Then they moved into the new stadium, turnover went up from £2.5million to £10million and crowds from less than 3,000 to 18,000.
"Four years ago, they got promoted from League Two and here they are about to start a season in the Premier.
"Of course they managed it very well, first under Adam Pearson and now with Paul Duffen, but the stadium move was the catalyst. That provided the momentum.
"It's been proven that attendances improve dramatically because people want to go to a nice new stadium. When you just develop the one you've already got, as in our case, that doesn't happen.
"So we're looking at different means of doing that by building the fan-base with our season-ticket initiative. It's not easy in League Two but the fans have been magnificent.
"If we do go up with our cheap ticket policy we might get 15,000 season-ticket holders. That would give you a great basis for a good squad to do well in League One."
City are closing in on former Huddersfield midfielder Chris Brandon and Rhodes insists the quality on McCall's summer shopping list will justify his confidence.
"I'd like to think some of the players we do end up signing might make people sit up and take notice," he said.
"It's never easy because when you go for the better players there are always a whole host of clubs interested.
"That was the case with Garry Thompson. We were very close to getting him but he had the chance of joining a club in a higher division and playing the likes of Leeds and Leicester.
"He's 27 and has played most of his career in the Conference, so you can't blame him, but one or two others we are targeting will raise eyebrows."
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Bantam Forever, Bingley says...
7:44am Thu 29 May 08
Looking forward to people trying to turn this column into a negative one !
Bantam Forever, Bingley says...
7:44am Thu 29 May 08
Looking forward to people trying to turn this column into a negative one !
Woodface, Perth, Australia says...
7:52am Thu 29 May 08
Bantam Forever wrote:Yes! i agree, its great to have such optimism and plans coming from the Chairman.. I bought a Season ticket last week, but being 12,000 miles away will prove a bit difficult to see most home games! Any chance City could do a down under tour? lol! anyway all you fans, Get a ticket or else!...
Optimism - Its a good thing ! Onwards and upwards !! CTID Looking forward to people trying to turn this column into a negative one !
Woodface, Perth, Australia says...
7:52am Thu 29 May 08
Bantam Forever wrote:Yes! i agree, its great to have such optimism and plans coming from the Chairman.. I bought a Season ticket last week, but being 12,000 miles away will prove a bit difficult to see most home games! Any chance City could do a down under tour? lol! anyway all you fans, Get a ticket or else!...
Optimism - Its a good thing ! Onwards and upwards !! CTID Looking forward to people trying to turn this column into a negative one !
Woodface, Perth, Australia says...
7:52am Thu 29 May 08
Bantam Forever wrote:Yes! i agree, its great to have such optimism and plans coming from the Chairman.. I bought a Season ticket last week, but being 12,000 miles away will prove a bit difficult to see most home games! Any chance City could do a down under tour? lol! anyway all you fans, Get a ticket or else!...
Optimism - Its a good thing ! Onwards and upwards !! CTID Looking forward to people trying to turn this column into a negative one !
Clarkey, Bradford says...
8:23am Thu 29 May 08
Yes! i agree, its great to have such optimism and plans coming from the Chairman.. I bought a Season ticket last week, but being 12,000 miles away will prove a bit difficult to see most home games! Any chance City could do a down under tour? lol! anyway all you fans, Get a ticket or else!...
Im going down under myself in January but still had to get my season ticket even tho i will miss the promotion push. We are gunna do it this season, UP THE BANTAMS!
Clarkey, Bradford says...
8:23am Thu 29 May 08
Yes! i agree, its great to have such optimism and plans coming from the Chairman.. I bought a Season ticket last week, but being 12,000 miles away will prove a bit difficult to see most home games! Any chance City could do a down under tour? lol! anyway all you fans, Get a ticket or else!...
Im going down under myself in January but still had to get my season ticket even tho i will miss the promotion push. We are gunna do it this season, UP THE BANTAMS!
Clarkey, Bradford says...
8:23am Thu 29 May 08
Yes! i agree, its great to have such optimism and plans coming from the Chairman.. I bought a Season ticket last week, but being 12,000 miles away will prove a bit difficult to see most home games! Any chance City could do a down under tour? lol! anyway all you fans, Get a ticket or else!...
Im going down under myself in January but still had to get my season ticket even tho i will miss the promotion push. We are gunna do it this season, UP THE BANTAMS!
STM, Bratfud says...
8:54am Thu 29 May 08
"I'd like to think some of the players we do end up signing might make people sit up and take notice," he said.
To date(29-05-08)our BCFC Web Site shows 5368 ADULT Season Tickets SOLD.
In view of the above quotes from Julian, we now have greater incentives, for MORE potential Supporters, to buy their Season Tickets @ £150.;--- before the June 15 DEADLINE!.
(Premier Clubs are asking £500-£700 for their Season Tickets!.)
STM, Bratfud says...
8:54am Thu 29 May 08
"I'd like to think some of the players we do end up signing might make people sit up and take notice," he said.
To date(29-05-08)our BCFC Web Site shows 5368 ADULT Season Tickets SOLD.
In view of the above quotes from Julian, we now have greater incentives, for MORE potential Supporters, to buy their Season Tickets @ £150.;--- before the June 15 DEADLINE!.
(Premier Clubs are asking £500-£700 for their Season Tickets!.)
STM, Bratfud says...
8:54am Thu 29 May 08
"I'd like to think some of the players we do end up signing might make people sit up and take notice," he said.
To date(29-05-08)our BCFC Web Site shows 5368 ADULT Season Tickets SOLD.
In view of the above quotes from Julian, we now have greater incentives, for MORE potential Supporters, to buy their Season Tickets @ £150.;--- before the June 15 DEADLINE!.
(Premier Clubs are asking £500-£700 for their Season Tickets!.)
STM, Bratfud says...
9:10am Thu 29 May 08
If we cleaned up and improved our Stadium, would that attract more potential Supporters?.At the moment, we would be enhancing the 'OWNERS'PENSION ASSETS.
How I wish we could 'BUY BACK' our Stadium, and start to improve certain areas, eg.The Dressing Rooms.
I hope Supporters will be allowed to see The Dressing Rooms, on our 'OPEN DAY/WEEKEND'(JUNE15/
16),to witness their poor condition.
STM, Bratfud says...
9:10am Thu 29 May 08
If we cleaned up and improved our Stadium, would that attract more potential Supporters?.At the moment, we would be enhancing the 'OWNERS'PENSION ASSETS.
How I wish we could 'BUY BACK' our Stadium, and start to improve certain areas, eg.The Dressing Rooms.
I hope Supporters will be allowed to see The Dressing Rooms, on our 'OPEN DAY/WEEKEND'(JUNE15/
16),to witness their poor condition.
STM, Bratfud says...
9:10am Thu 29 May 08
If we cleaned up and improved our Stadium, would that attract more potential Supporters?.At the moment, we would be enhancing the 'OWNERS'PENSION ASSETS.
How I wish we could 'BUY BACK' our Stadium, and start to improve certain areas, eg.The Dressing Rooms.
I hope Supporters will be allowed to see The Dressing Rooms, on our 'OPEN DAY/WEEKEND'(JUNE15/
16),to witness their poor condition.
paul, camberley surrey says...
10:17am Thu 29 May 08
paul, camberley surrey says...
10:17am Thu 29 May 08
paul, camberley surrey says...
10:17am Thu 29 May 08
Henley B, Timbukthree says...
10:53am Thu 29 May 08
Henley B, Timbukthree says...
10:53am Thu 29 May 08
Henley B, Timbukthree says...
10:53am Thu 29 May 08
Darryl, BD2 says...
11:23am Thu 29 May 08
Now all we need is this to encourage a surge of season ticket purchases before the Mid June deadline, come on City fans, join the rest of us in seeing our team succeed once more. CTID
Darryl, BD2 says...
11:23am Thu 29 May 08
Now all we need is this to encourage a surge of season ticket purchases before the Mid June deadline, come on City fans, join the rest of us in seeing our team succeed once more. CTID
Darryl, BD2 says...
11:23am Thu 29 May 08
Now all we need is this to encourage a surge of season ticket purchases before the Mid June deadline, come on City fans, join the rest of us in seeing our team succeed once more. CTID
Sydney Bantam, Sydney says...
11:25am Thu 29 May 08
Woodface wrote:what a great idea,City having a pre season tour down under,you lot back in sunny Bradford take it for granted having the mighty bantams on your doorstep.CTID
Bantam Forever wrote: Optimism - Its a good thing ! Onwards and upwards !! CTID Looking forward to people trying to turn this column into a negative one !Yes! i agree, its great to have such optimism and plans coming from the Chairman.. I bought a Season ticket last week, but being 12,000 miles away will prove a bit difficult to see most home games! Any chance City could do a down under tour? lol! anyway all you fans, Get a ticket or else!...
Sydney Bantam, Sydney says...
11:25am Thu 29 May 08
Woodface wrote:what a great idea,City having a pre season tour down under,you lot back in sunny Bradford take it for granted having the mighty bantams on your doorstep.CTID
Bantam Forever wrote: Optimism - Its a good thing ! Onwards and upwards !! CTID Looking forward to people trying to turn this column into a negative one !Yes! i agree, its great to have such optimism and plans coming from the Chairman.. I bought a Season ticket last week, but being 12,000 miles away will prove a bit difficult to see most home games! Any chance City could do a down under tour? lol! anyway all you fans, Get a ticket or else!...
Sydney Bantam, Sydney says...
11:25am Thu 29 May 08
Woodface wrote:what a great idea,City having a pre season tour down under,you lot back in sunny Bradford take it for granted having the mighty bantams on your doorstep.CTID
Bantam Forever wrote: Optimism - Its a good thing ! Onwards and upwards !! CTID Looking forward to people trying to turn this column into a negative one !Yes! i agree, its great to have such optimism and plans coming from the Chairman.. I bought a Season ticket last week, but being 12,000 miles away will prove a bit difficult to see most home games! Any chance City could do a down under tour? lol! anyway all you fans, Get a ticket or else!...
Chris, Bradford says...
12:20pm Thu 29 May 08
Chris, Bradford says...
12:20pm Thu 29 May 08
Chris, Bradford says...
12:20pm Thu 29 May 08
skippy, says...
12:20pm Thu 29 May 08
Henley B wrote:you are dreaming or youve taken an overdose of optimism tablets wait while the effects wear off and you will realise you are talking about bradford city who have to get out of the basement first and it might not happen next season.
YES, that's the way.... there is NO REASON why not, realistically Premiership is a dream but Championship? Too right, City are a big enough outfit to stand up and be counted in that company. UP THE BANTAMS!
skippy, says...
12:20pm Thu 29 May 08
Henley B wrote:you are dreaming or youve taken an overdose of optimism tablets wait while the effects wear off and you will realise you are talking about bradford city who have to get out of the basement first and it might not happen next season.
YES, that's the way.... there is NO REASON why not, realistically Premiership is a dream but Championship? Too right, City are a big enough outfit to stand up and be counted in that company. UP THE BANTAMS!
skippy, says...
12:20pm Thu 29 May 08
Henley B wrote:you are dreaming or youve taken an overdose of optimism tablets wait while the effects wear off and you will realise you are talking about bradford city who have to get out of the basement first and it might not happen next season.
YES, that's the way.... there is NO REASON why not, realistically Premiership is a dream but Championship? Too right, City are a big enough outfit to stand up and be counted in that company. UP THE BANTAMS!
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
12:38pm Thu 29 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
12:38pm Thu 29 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
12:38pm Thu 29 May 08
Darryl, BD2 says...
12:47pm Thu 29 May 08
Gentleman Jim wrote:I'm feeling VERY worried right now...3 bed semi: CHECK. Rusty BBQ: CHECK. Sight of the ground: CHECK....are you stalking me Gentleman Jim!!?!! Haha. CTID
I'll swap a 3 bed semi with a rusty barbecue and sight of the ground from BD2 for either of your places in Oz and settle for 'net commentary.
Darryl, BD2 says...
12:47pm Thu 29 May 08
Gentleman Jim wrote:I'm feeling VERY worried right now...3 bed semi: CHECK. Rusty BBQ: CHECK. Sight of the ground: CHECK....are you stalking me Gentleman Jim!!?!! Haha. CTID
I'll swap a 3 bed semi with a rusty barbecue and sight of the ground from BD2 for either of your places in Oz and settle for 'net commentary.
Darryl, BD2 says...
12:47pm Thu 29 May 08
Gentleman Jim wrote:I'm feeling VERY worried right now...3 bed semi: CHECK. Rusty BBQ: CHECK. Sight of the ground: CHECK....are you stalking me Gentleman Jim!!?!! Haha. CTID
I'll swap a 3 bed semi with a rusty barbecue and sight of the ground from BD2 for either of your places in Oz and settle for 'net commentary.
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
1:55pm Thu 29 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
1:55pm Thu 29 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
1:55pm Thu 29 May 08
The Russian, Brizzal says...
2:00pm Thu 29 May 08
The Russian, Brizzal says...
2:00pm Thu 29 May 08
The Russian, Brizzal says...
2:00pm Thu 29 May 08
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
2:07pm Thu 29 May 08
Darryl wrote:Could have been worse Darryl. He could have said, "rust bullet hole". Now if you had said "check" to that, I would have been worried!
Gentleman Jim wrote: I'll swap a 3 bed semi with a rusty barbecue and sight of the ground from BD2 for either of your places in Oz and settle for 'net commentary.I'm feeling VERY worried right now...3 bed semi: CHECK. Rusty BBQ: CHECK. Sight of the ground: CHECK....are you stalking me Gentleman Jim!!?!! Haha. CTID
Great interview Rhodes. Can't wait to see who the other players are that <cCall has targetted. With the increased size of the war chest, the signings might just shut up b-wildered, Shaun and sensible once and for all.
IF ONLY!
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
2:07pm Thu 29 May 08
Darryl wrote:Could have been worse Darryl. He could have said, "rust bullet hole". Now if you had said "check" to that, I would have been worried!
Gentleman Jim wrote: I'll swap a 3 bed semi with a rusty barbecue and sight of the ground from BD2 for either of your places in Oz and settle for 'net commentary.I'm feeling VERY worried right now...3 bed semi: CHECK. Rusty BBQ: CHECK. Sight of the ground: CHECK....are you stalking me Gentleman Jim!!?!! Haha. CTID
Great interview Rhodes. Can't wait to see who the other players are that <cCall has targetted. With the increased size of the war chest, the signings might just shut up b-wildered, Shaun and sensible once and for all.
IF ONLY!
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
2:07pm Thu 29 May 08
Darryl wrote:Could have been worse Darryl. He could have said, "rust bullet hole". Now if you had said "check" to that, I would have been worried!
Gentleman Jim wrote: I'll swap a 3 bed semi with a rusty barbecue and sight of the ground from BD2 for either of your places in Oz and settle for 'net commentary.I'm feeling VERY worried right now...3 bed semi: CHECK. Rusty BBQ: CHECK. Sight of the ground: CHECK....are you stalking me Gentleman Jim!!?!! Haha. CTID
Great interview Rhodes. Can't wait to see who the other players are that <cCall has targetted. With the increased size of the war chest, the signings might just shut up b-wildered, Shaun and sensible once and for all.
IF ONLY!
tyker, midland road says...
2:10pm Thu 29 May 08
tyker, midland road says...
2:10pm Thu 29 May 08
tyker, midland road says...
2:10pm Thu 29 May 08
Chris, Bradford says...
2:20pm Thu 29 May 08
Wonder if it works like on Football Manager lol, if he selects the biggest wage budget he must achieve promotion lol.
Chris, Bradford says...
2:20pm Thu 29 May 08
Wonder if it works like on Football Manager lol, if he selects the biggest wage budget he must achieve promotion lol.
Chris, Bradford says...
2:20pm Thu 29 May 08
Wonder if it works like on Football Manager lol, if he selects the biggest wage budget he must achieve promotion lol.
EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
2:33pm Thu 29 May 08
The one thing we have got now, which we haven't had since Jags, is a management team who will sweat Claret & Amber for the cause. I'd suspect that Macca would be the first to admit that anything less than a top 3 finish would be a travesty. So wild statements from the boardroom aside, I reckon McGod & Co will have already set their own benchmarks for the coming season, and it won't involve slumming it at this level for another year.
WE probably live on same street Darryl. I'm just at Bolton Junction, or at least close by, won't give exacts but I can hear the pub and smell the madras cooking from Curry Cottage as was.
Am an Eccy lad myself. My parents live on the Pendragons but I was 'dragged up' on the Normans! Am a Bradford exile now, living in Guiseley - oh how the silence in the pubs on Sunday was golden!! - but never forget my Bantam roots!
EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
2:33pm Thu 29 May 08
The one thing we have got now, which we haven't had since Jags, is a management team who will sweat Claret & Amber for the cause. I'd suspect that Macca would be the first to admit that anything less than a top 3 finish would be a travesty. So wild statements from the boardroom aside, I reckon McGod & Co will have already set their own benchmarks for the coming season, and it won't involve slumming it at this level for another year.
WE probably live on same street Darryl. I'm just at Bolton Junction, or at least close by, won't give exacts but I can hear the pub and smell the madras cooking from Curry Cottage as was.
Am an Eccy lad myself. My parents live on the Pendragons but I was 'dragged up' on the Normans! Am a Bradford exile now, living in Guiseley - oh how the silence in the pubs on Sunday was golden!! - but never forget my Bantam roots!
EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
2:33pm Thu 29 May 08
The one thing we have got now, which we haven't had since Jags, is a management team who will sweat Claret & Amber for the cause. I'd suspect that Macca would be the first to admit that anything less than a top 3 finish would be a travesty. So wild statements from the boardroom aside, I reckon McGod & Co will have already set their own benchmarks for the coming season, and it won't involve slumming it at this level for another year.
WE probably live on same street Darryl. I'm just at Bolton Junction, or at least close by, won't give exacts but I can hear the pub and smell the madras cooking from Curry Cottage as was.
Am an Eccy lad myself. My parents live on the Pendragons but I was 'dragged up' on the Normans! Am a Bradford exile now, living in Guiseley - oh how the silence in the pubs on Sunday was golden!! - but never forget my Bantam roots!
EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
2:44pm Thu 29 May 08
D'oh!
EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
2:44pm Thu 29 May 08
D'oh!
EMB Bantam, Guiseley says...
2:44pm Thu 29 May 08
D'oh!
Darryl, BD2 says...
2:46pm Thu 29 May 08
Moving swiftly on, I'm waiting with baited breath for the signings to materialise, and have faith that we will have a stronger starting XI, stronger squad, and better chance of promotion this coming season, I can't wait for it to start. CTID
Darryl, BD2 says...
2:46pm Thu 29 May 08
Moving swiftly on, I'm waiting with baited breath for the signings to materialise, and have faith that we will have a stronger starting XI, stronger squad, and better chance of promotion this coming season, I can't wait for it to start. CTID
Darryl, BD2 says...
2:46pm Thu 29 May 08
Moving swiftly on, I'm waiting with baited breath for the signings to materialise, and have faith that we will have a stronger starting XI, stronger squad, and better chance of promotion this coming season, I can't wait for it to start. CTID
Big Man, Wetherby says...
2:52pm Thu 29 May 08
Big Man, Wetherby says...
2:52pm Thu 29 May 08
Big Man, Wetherby says...
2:52pm Thu 29 May 08
Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
3:47pm Thu 29 May 08
If Rhodes told you the moon was made of cheese your claret and amber tinted glasses would have you believe him.
Gulible till you die ;)
Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
3:47pm Thu 29 May 08
If Rhodes told you the moon was made of cheese your claret and amber tinted glasses would have you believe him.
Gulible till you die ;)
Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
3:47pm Thu 29 May 08
If Rhodes told you the moon was made of cheese your claret and amber tinted glasses would have you believe him.
Gulible till you die ;)
Henley B, Timbukthree says...
3:50pm Thu 29 May 08
skippy wrote:Skippy .... we're allowed the optimism, surely without you and your mates negative 'theories' just for once yeh? If you don't want to join in with the MAJORITY of true fans, DON'T. I know it's BCFC, we've seen it before, basement to premiership, why not again? Why not next year to start the climb? Who will the other clubs in our league be intimidated by? CITY. You watch.
Henley B wrote:you are dreaming or youve taken an overdose of optimism tablets wait while the effects wear off and you will realise you are talking about bradford city who have to get out of the basement first and it might not happen next season.
YES, that's the way.... there is NO REASON why not, realistically Premiership is a dream but Championship? Too right, City are a big enough outfit to stand up and be counted in that company. UP THE BANTAMS!
Henley B, Timbukthree says...
3:50pm Thu 29 May 08
skippy wrote:Skippy .... we're allowed the optimism, surely without you and your mates negative 'theories' just for once yeh? If you don't want to join in with the MAJORITY of true fans, DON'T. I know it's BCFC, we've seen it before, basement to premiership, why not again? Why not next year to start the climb? Who will the other clubs in our league be intimidated by? CITY. You watch.
Henley B wrote:you are dreaming or youve taken an overdose of optimism tablets wait while the effects wear off and you will realise you are talking about bradford city who have to get out of the basement first and it might not happen next season.
YES, that's the way.... there is NO REASON why not, realistically Premiership is a dream but Championship? Too right, City are a big enough outfit to stand up and be counted in that company. UP THE BANTAMS!
Henley B, Timbukthree says...
3:50pm Thu 29 May 08
skippy wrote:Skippy .... we're allowed the optimism, surely without you and your mates negative 'theories' just for once yeh? If you don't want to join in with the MAJORITY of true fans, DON'T. I know it's BCFC, we've seen it before, basement to premiership, why not again? Why not next year to start the climb? Who will the other clubs in our league be intimidated by? CITY. You watch.
Henley B wrote:you are dreaming or youve taken an overdose of optimism tablets wait while the effects wear off and you will realise you are talking about bradford city who have to get out of the basement first and it might not happen next season.
YES, that's the way.... there is NO REASON why not, realistically Premiership is a dream but Championship? Too right, City are a big enough outfit to stand up and be counted in that company. UP THE BANTAMS!
boparob, Bradford says...
4:05pm Thu 29 May 08
Say it as it is wrote:Whatever you say senseless....
There is more chance of Gordon Brown still being in 10 downing street than Bradford City being in the Championship in 2 years time. If Rhodes told you the moon was made of cheese your claret and amber tinted glasses would have you believe him. Gulible till you die ;)
boparob, Bradford says...
4:05pm Thu 29 May 08
Say it as it is wrote:Whatever you say senseless....
There is more chance of Gordon Brown still being in 10 downing street than Bradford City being in the Championship in 2 years time. If Rhodes told you the moon was made of cheese your claret and amber tinted glasses would have you believe him. Gulible till you die ;)
boparob, Bradford says...
4:05pm Thu 29 May 08
Say it as it is wrote:Whatever you say senseless....
There is more chance of Gordon Brown still being in 10 downing street than Bradford City being in the Championship in 2 years time. If Rhodes told you the moon was made of cheese your claret and amber tinted glasses would have you believe him. Gulible till you die ;)
Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
4:13pm Thu 29 May 08
boparob wrote:Want to put your wallet where your mouth is?
Say it as it is wrote: There is more chance of Gordon Brown still being in 10 downing street than Bradford City being in the Championship in 2 years time. If Rhodes told you the moon was made of cheese your claret and amber tinted glasses would have you believe him. Gulible till you die ;)Whatever you say senseless....
BCFC will not be in the Championship in 2 years time, unless league 2 is rebranded as such.
Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
4:13pm Thu 29 May 08
boparob wrote:Want to put your wallet where your mouth is?
Say it as it is wrote: There is more chance of Gordon Brown still being in 10 downing street than Bradford City being in the Championship in 2 years time. If Rhodes told you the moon was made of cheese your claret and amber tinted glasses would have you believe him. Gulible till you die ;)Whatever you say senseless....
BCFC will not be in the Championship in 2 years time, unless league 2 is rebranded as such.
Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
4:13pm Thu 29 May 08
boparob wrote:Want to put your wallet where your mouth is?
Say it as it is wrote: There is more chance of Gordon Brown still being in 10 downing street than Bradford City being in the Championship in 2 years time. If Rhodes told you the moon was made of cheese your claret and amber tinted glasses would have you believe him. Gulible till you die ;)Whatever you say senseless....
BCFC will not be in the Championship in 2 years time, unless league 2 is rebranded as such.
peanut4, Darlington says...
6:20pm Thu 29 May 08
peanut4, Darlington says...
6:20pm Thu 29 May 08
peanut4, Darlington says...
6:20pm Thu 29 May 08
SHAUN, richmond says...
6:28pm Thu 29 May 08
looks like a bit of pressure for the Chuckle Bros......Quick Wayne get back from Benidorm quick!!! You and big Chuckle are actually expected to perform from now on!!
SHAUN, richmond says...
6:28pm Thu 29 May 08
looks like a bit of pressure for the Chuckle Bros......Quick Wayne get back from Benidorm quick!!! You and big Chuckle are actually expected to perform from now on!!
SHAUN, richmond says...
6:28pm Thu 29 May 08
looks like a bit of pressure for the Chuckle Bros......Quick Wayne get back from Benidorm quick!!! You and big Chuckle are actually expected to perform from now on!!
Oxford Bantam, Oxford says...
6:58pm Thu 29 May 08
SHAUN wrote:Tit.
Hello, Hello!! looks like a bit of pressure for the Chuckle Bros......Quick Wayne get back from Benidorm quick!!! You and big Chuckle are actually expected to perform from now on!!
Oxford Bantam, Oxford says...
6:58pm Thu 29 May 08
SHAUN wrote:Tit.
Hello, Hello!! looks like a bit of pressure for the Chuckle Bros......Quick Wayne get back from Benidorm quick!!! You and big Chuckle are actually expected to perform from now on!!
Oxford Bantam, Oxford says...
6:58pm Thu 29 May 08
SHAUN wrote:Tit.
Hello, Hello!! looks like a bit of pressure for the Chuckle Bros......Quick Wayne get back from Benidorm quick!!! You and big Chuckle are actually expected to perform from now on!!
jaffalaffa, Harden today says...
7:01pm Thu 29 May 08
jaffalaffa, Harden today says...
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jaffalaffa, Harden today says...
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andy, bradford says...
7:05pm Thu 29 May 08
Joined: 01 Sep 2007
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Location: Bristol
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When it happens I will be glad. Until he signs it's a crock of s**t.
I attended a Premiership 'signing' as press some years ago. Photos in the morning with the 'new signing' and his name on the shirt. By lunchtime his agent had found him 5,000 a week more and he walked out without even touching a piece of paper. Hence no new 'signing' and a wasted trip ooop North. Plus a great dollop of horse sh1t on the face of the club.
HIS THIS THE SAME GUY BET IT IS???
andy, bradford says...
7:05pm Thu 29 May 08
Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Posts: 254
Location: Bristol
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:
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When it happens I will be glad. Until he signs it's a crock of s**t.
I attended a Premiership 'signing' as press some years ago. Photos in the morning with the 'new signing' and his name on the shirt. By lunchtime his agent had found him 5,000 a week more and he walked out without even touching a piece of paper. Hence no new 'signing' and a wasted trip ooop North. Plus a great dollop of horse sh1t on the face of the club.
HIS THIS THE SAME GUY BET IT IS???
andy, bradford says...
7:05pm Thu 29 May 08
Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Posts: 254
Location: Bristol
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:
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When it happens I will be glad. Until he signs it's a crock of s**t.
I attended a Premiership 'signing' as press some years ago. Photos in the morning with the 'new signing' and his name on the shirt. By lunchtime his agent had found him 5,000 a week more and he walked out without even touching a piece of paper. Hence no new 'signing' and a wasted trip ooop North. Plus a great dollop of horse sh1t on the face of the club.
HIS THIS THE SAME GUY BET IT IS???
Big Mal, Bradford says...
8:10pm Thu 29 May 08
As we discovered early last season, the talking is done on the field, not off it.
It's all well and good having transfer targets but I'll be interested how many of that list we actually sign. Somehow, if they're that good, I don't think they'll be busting a gut to join us.
Big Mal, Bradford says...
8:10pm Thu 29 May 08
As we discovered early last season, the talking is done on the field, not off it.
It's all well and good having transfer targets but I'll be interested how many of that list we actually sign. Somehow, if they're that good, I don't think they'll be busting a gut to join us.
Big Mal, Bradford says...
8:10pm Thu 29 May 08
As we discovered early last season, the talking is done on the field, not off it.
It's all well and good having transfer targets but I'll be interested how many of that list we actually sign. Somehow, if they're that good, I don't think they'll be busting a gut to join us.
superman, Bradford says...
8:35pm Thu 29 May 08
superman, Bradford says...
8:35pm Thu 29 May 08
superman, Bradford says...
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Dav, Bradford says...
10:03pm Thu 29 May 08
Dav, Bradford says...
10:03pm Thu 29 May 08
Dav, Bradford says...
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Henley B, Timbukthree says...
10:09pm Thu 29 May 08
superman wrote:Haha yeh but we're already outta league one (had to get it in before the idiots did).
F*ck the doubters and the losers who love to try bring us down there probobly leeds scum annoyed at yet another failed promotion attempt. Championship in two years is a possibility, well be out of league one before the scum anyway! CTID.
Now, any thing's possible, yes we really do need to be playing LUFC next year. IF they can have a season like this, we won't be as they'll be up, but here's hoping. I would love to be amongst 20000 City fans at Bellend Rd next year - oh yeh and to beat 'em too will be the ultimate laugh.
Henley B, Timbukthree says...
10:09pm Thu 29 May 08
superman wrote:Haha yeh but we're already outta league one (had to get it in before the idiots did).
F*ck the doubters and the losers who love to try bring us down there probobly leeds scum annoyed at yet another failed promotion attempt. Championship in two years is a possibility, well be out of league one before the scum anyway! CTID.
Now, any thing's possible, yes we really do need to be playing LUFC next year. IF they can have a season like this, we won't be as they'll be up, but here's hoping. I would love to be amongst 20000 City fans at Bellend Rd next year - oh yeh and to beat 'em too will be the ultimate laugh.
Henley B, Timbukthree says...
10:09pm Thu 29 May 08
superman wrote:Haha yeh but we're already outta league one (had to get it in before the idiots did).
F*ck the doubters and the losers who love to try bring us down there probobly leeds scum annoyed at yet another failed promotion attempt. Championship in two years is a possibility, well be out of league one before the scum anyway! CTID.
Now, any thing's possible, yes we really do need to be playing LUFC next year. IF they can have a season like this, we won't be as they'll be up, but here's hoping. I would love to be amongst 20000 City fans at Bellend Rd next year - oh yeh and to beat 'em too will be the ultimate laugh.
goalkeeper, bradford says...
10:30pm Thu 29 May 08
goalkeeper, bradford says...
10:30pm Thu 29 May 08
goalkeeper, bradford says...
10:30pm Thu 29 May 08
James, Cullingworth says...
11:22pm Thu 29 May 08
Lets get this clear, he's not made any promises just stated his ambitions for this club and there's absolutley nothing wrong with that.
What would people prefer; a chairman in charge with ambition or one without? I know which I prefer!
We had the 4th highest wage budget last season, now it's been increased and there's no MK Dons or Posh to compete with this time around. Attracting the better calibre players for this level of football should be a real posibility for this club. Hopefully McCall can get them in.
Come one city
James, Cullingworth says...
11:22pm Thu 29 May 08
Lets get this clear, he's not made any promises just stated his ambitions for this club and there's absolutley nothing wrong with that.
What would people prefer; a chairman in charge with ambition or one without? I know which I prefer!
We had the 4th highest wage budget last season, now it's been increased and there's no MK Dons or Posh to compete with this time around. Attracting the better calibre players for this level of football should be a real posibility for this club. Hopefully McCall can get them in.
Come one city
James, Cullingworth says...
11:22pm Thu 29 May 08
Lets get this clear, he's not made any promises just stated his ambitions for this club and there's absolutley nothing wrong with that.
What would people prefer; a chairman in charge with ambition or one without? I know which I prefer!
We had the 4th highest wage budget last season, now it's been increased and there's no MK Dons or Posh to compete with this time around. Attracting the better calibre players for this level of football should be a real posibility for this club. Hopefully McCall can get them in.
Come one city
Peking Duck, Beijing, China says...
2:07am Fri 30 May 08
Come on City, here we GOOooooooo.
Peking Duck, Beijing, China says...
2:07am Fri 30 May 08
Come on City, here we GOOooooooo.
Peking Duck, Beijing, China says...
2:07am Fri 30 May 08
Come on City, here we GOOooooooo.
Julian Rhodes wants City to be back in the Championship in two seasons
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Bantam Forever, Bingley says...
7:44am Thu 29 May 08
Looking forward to people trying to turn this column into a negative one !