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City can learn a lot from van Bronckhorst
7:12am Wednesday 11th June 2008
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Stuart McCall says watching Euro 2008 has reinforced his belief that fitness is more paramount than ever in modern-day football.
The City boss reckons his players need look no further than Dutch star Giovanni van Bronckhorst for inspiration ahead of their return to pre-season training.
"The Holland v Italy match was the one game I definitely wanted to watch during the tournament and I really enjoyed it," he said.
"But the main aspect it pressed on me was just how important fitness levels really are. Van Bronckhorst cleared off his own line one second and then the next was in the opposition box setting up a goal.
"It was an amazing passage but it's no surprise looking at the top sides that they seem to be fitter both physically and mentally and that's why they are where they are.
"The energy of the Dutch was wonderful and that's what we want out of our players.
"People may say we've got people like Joe Colbeck and Omar Daley who can break away like that but they need to be able to do it in the last ten minutes as well as the first. Van Brockenhurst just kept going.
"Stats show it's the five minutes prior to half-time and ten minutes before the end that most goals are scored and, interestingly, the same goes for injuries being suffered. It all points towards fitness.
"It's something I've been discussing with Steve Bollen, from Yorkshire Clinic, who might be involved with us in some new things next season."
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tyker, midland road says...
8:23am Wed 11 Jun 08
I said it throughout last season we conceded too mnay goals prior to half time, just after half time and at the end of the game.
Without checking detail I would hazard a guess that had we not conceded goals in that last 10 minutes of games we would have been promoted automatically or have been thereabouts.
What was enlightening about the Dutch goal of the season was not only a similarity with one scored by Bergkampf for Holland in a world cup a few years ago but the fact that from the break out they has three players attacking within seconds.
Another team to watch is PORTUGAL: when defending corners they leave three maybe four players up the field: that means the attacking team have to defend and there are less bodies in the penalty area making it easier for keepers to do their job.
be innovative with fit players and invariably you will win more than you lose.
tyker, midland road says...
8:23am Wed 11 Jun 08
I said it throughout last season we conceded too mnay goals prior to half time, just after half time and at the end of the game.
Without checking detail I would hazard a guess that had we not conceded goals in that last 10 minutes of games we would have been promoted automatically or have been thereabouts.
What was enlightening about the Dutch goal of the season was not only a similarity with one scored by Bergkampf for Holland in a world cup a few years ago but the fact that from the break out they has three players attacking within seconds.
Another team to watch is PORTUGAL: when defending corners they leave three maybe four players up the field: that means the attacking team have to defend and there are less bodies in the penalty area making it easier for keepers to do their job.
be innovative with fit players and invariably you will win more than you lose.
micksey, wibsey says...
8:25am Wed 11 Jun 08
micksey, wibsey says...
8:25am Wed 11 Jun 08
micksey, wibsey says...
8:25am Wed 11 Jun 08
The Russian, Brizzal says...
8:50am Wed 11 Jun 08
The Russian, Brizzal says...
8:50am Wed 11 Jun 08
The Russian, Brizzal says...
8:50am Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker, midland road says...
9:03am Wed 11 Jun 08
Funny though I seem to remember DW banging on about fitness levels and getting a Clinic/University involved and nothing much happened. Then SM hit the same theme several times last season and even singled out players who were not as fit as they should be etc etc.
So what has changed:SM is still consulting. What does he want a Green Paper, a White Paper and then loads of discussions and a vote.
All sportsmen who are not physically up to the job lose concentration quicker: loss of concentration results in mistakes and silly mistakes which cost goals which costs points!.
So physical toughness gained not just on a week end jolly with the Army but over a long sustained periopd of time leads to better concentration.
Come on SM stop the " we will be discussing bit" get on with it: take a wander through Northcliffe at leisure:just the walk can do us less mortals in so imagine regular running up and down those slopes. Your popularity withe teh players will go down but are you bothered when your job will be on the line.
However change the policy from that which applied in the 60s and 70s when City trained at Northcliffe:take the players away from these training sessions otherwise the Branch will see massively increased takings!!
tyker, midland road says...
9:03am Wed 11 Jun 08
Funny though I seem to remember DW banging on about fitness levels and getting a Clinic/University involved and nothing much happened. Then SM hit the same theme several times last season and even singled out players who were not as fit as they should be etc etc.
So what has changed:SM is still consulting. What does he want a Green Paper, a White Paper and then loads of discussions and a vote.
All sportsmen who are not physically up to the job lose concentration quicker: loss of concentration results in mistakes and silly mistakes which cost goals which costs points!.
So physical toughness gained not just on a week end jolly with the Army but over a long sustained periopd of time leads to better concentration.
Come on SM stop the " we will be discussing bit" get on with it: take a wander through Northcliffe at leisure:just the walk can do us less mortals in so imagine regular running up and down those slopes. Your popularity withe teh players will go down but are you bothered when your job will be on the line.
However change the policy from that which applied in the 60s and 70s when City trained at Northcliffe:take the players away from these training sessions otherwise the Branch will see massively increased takings!!
tyker, midland road says...
9:03am Wed 11 Jun 08
Funny though I seem to remember DW banging on about fitness levels and getting a Clinic/University involved and nothing much happened. Then SM hit the same theme several times last season and even singled out players who were not as fit as they should be etc etc.
So what has changed:SM is still consulting. What does he want a Green Paper, a White Paper and then loads of discussions and a vote.
All sportsmen who are not physically up to the job lose concentration quicker: loss of concentration results in mistakes and silly mistakes which cost goals which costs points!.
So physical toughness gained not just on a week end jolly with the Army but over a long sustained periopd of time leads to better concentration.
Come on SM stop the " we will be discussing bit" get on with it: take a wander through Northcliffe at leisure:just the walk can do us less mortals in so imagine regular running up and down those slopes. Your popularity withe teh players will go down but are you bothered when your job will be on the line.
However change the policy from that which applied in the 60s and 70s when City trained at Northcliffe:take the players away from these training sessions otherwise the Branch will see massively increased takings!!
Mr T, Bradford says...
9:46am Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr T, Bradford says...
9:46am Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr T, Bradford says...
9:46am Wed 11 Jun 08
Bantam Forever, Bingley says...
9:52am Wed 11 Jun 08
Bantam Forever, Bingley says...
9:52am Wed 11 Jun 08
Bantam Forever, Bingley says...
9:52am Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
10:07am Wed 11 Jun 08
Bantam Forever wrote:For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts.
Germany all the way !
As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it.
Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks.
Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
10:07am Wed 11 Jun 08
Bantam Forever wrote:For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts.
Germany all the way !
As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it.
Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks.
Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
10:07am Wed 11 Jun 08
Bantam Forever wrote:For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts.
Germany all the way !
As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it.
Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks.
Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
CTID, Bradford says...
10:46am Wed 11 Jun 08
Although that Van Bronkhurst fella looked handy.. we could do with a replacement for Heck!
CTID, Bradford says...
10:46am Wed 11 Jun 08
Although that Van Bronkhurst fella looked handy.. we could do with a replacement for Heck!
CTID, Bradford says...
10:46am Wed 11 Jun 08
Although that Van Bronkhurst fella looked handy.. we could do with a replacement for Heck!
CTID, Bradford says...
10:48am Wed 11 Jun 08
CTID, Bradford says...
10:48am Wed 11 Jun 08
CTID, Bradford says...
10:48am Wed 11 Jun 08
ward64, BD4 says...
10:50am Wed 11 Jun 08
ward64, BD4 says...
10:50am Wed 11 Jun 08
ward64, BD4 says...
10:50am Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker, midland road says...
11:21am Wed 11 Jun 08
most of the free transfer players coming in are probably paid up to 30 June? mayve 31 may? who knows.
HOWEVER: it just may be that there will be a whole raft of players coming in after 30 June for pre season.
The club are saving as much cash as they can-- ok Bitty may start start his effluence--funny that a bit of bitty and a bit of gripe water usually produces effluence.[it does in my grand kids but not sure about adults still on the bitty!!
tyker, midland road says...
11:21am Wed 11 Jun 08
most of the free transfer players coming in are probably paid up to 30 June? mayve 31 may? who knows.
HOWEVER: it just may be that there will be a whole raft of players coming in after 30 June for pre season.
The club are saving as much cash as they can-- ok Bitty may start start his effluence--funny that a bit of bitty and a bit of gripe water usually produces effluence.[it does in my grand kids but not sure about adults still on the bitty!!
tyker, midland road says...
11:21am Wed 11 Jun 08
most of the free transfer players coming in are probably paid up to 30 June? mayve 31 may? who knows.
HOWEVER: it just may be that there will be a whole raft of players coming in after 30 June for pre season.
The club are saving as much cash as they can-- ok Bitty may start start his effluence--funny that a bit of bitty and a bit of gripe water usually produces effluence.[it does in my grand kids but not sure about adults still on the bitty!!
Mr T, Bradford says...
11:44am Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr T, Bradford says...
11:44am Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr T, Bradford says...
11:44am Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker, midland road says...
12:07pm Wed 11 Jun 08
are you sure?
BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
tyker, midland road says...
12:07pm Wed 11 Jun 08
are you sure?
BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
tyker, midland road says...
12:07pm Wed 11 Jun 08
are you sure?
BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
steve torpeys haircut, School says...
12:10pm Wed 11 Jun 08
steve torpeys haircut, School says...
12:10pm Wed 11 Jun 08
steve torpeys haircut, School says...
12:10pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM, Skipton says...
12:15pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?
Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
JM, Skipton says...
12:15pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?
Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
JM, Skipton says...
12:15pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?
Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
CTID, Eccleshill says...
12:17pm Wed 11 Jun 08
I'd say Portugal, Holland and Spain have impressed the most so far, though I feel it may be a bit of a false dawn for Spain, and from previous tournaments you can only write Italy off at your peril!
CTID, Eccleshill says...
12:17pm Wed 11 Jun 08
I'd say Portugal, Holland and Spain have impressed the most so far, though I feel it may be a bit of a false dawn for Spain, and from previous tournaments you can only write Italy off at your peril!
CTID, Eccleshill says...
12:17pm Wed 11 Jun 08
I'd say Portugal, Holland and Spain have impressed the most so far, though I feel it may be a bit of a false dawn for Spain, and from previous tournaments you can only write Italy off at your peril!
CTID, Bradford says...
12:34pm Wed 11 Jun 08
CTID, Bradford says...
12:34pm Wed 11 Jun 08
CTID, Bradford says...
12:34pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
1:28pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
1:28pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
1:28pm Wed 11 Jun 08
CTID, Bradford says...
1:52pm Wed 11 Jun 08
CTID, Bradford says...
1:52pm Wed 11 Jun 08
CTID, Bradford says...
1:52pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Oxford Bantam, Oxford says...
1:53pm Wed 11 Jun 08
As i have said on many a post - you need to get a grip lad.
I pity the poor bloke who has to sit next to you all season.
Oxford Bantam, Oxford says...
1:53pm Wed 11 Jun 08
As i have said on many a post - you need to get a grip lad.
I pity the poor bloke who has to sit next to you all season.
Oxford Bantam, Oxford says...
1:53pm Wed 11 Jun 08
As i have said on many a post - you need to get a grip lad.
I pity the poor bloke who has to sit next to you all season.
Luke, Leeds says...
1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:The German squad may not be teenagers but they are still quite young. One of you're examples of their aging squad Podolski, he about 23 I think?
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
This is actually the same with a lot of their other major stars, Lahm and Schweinsteiger are both about this age. Only two of their current squad will be too old for the world cup Lehmann and Neuville. So I have to think Mr.T has a point. (Sorry if i spelt Schweinsteiger wrong lol not the easiest.)
Luke, Leeds says...
1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:The German squad may not be teenagers but they are still quite young. One of you're examples of their aging squad Podolski, he about 23 I think?
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
This is actually the same with a lot of their other major stars, Lahm and Schweinsteiger are both about this age. Only two of their current squad will be too old for the world cup Lehmann and Neuville. So I have to think Mr.T has a point. (Sorry if i spelt Schweinsteiger wrong lol not the easiest.)
Luke, Leeds says...
1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:The German squad may not be teenagers but they are still quite young. One of you're examples of their aging squad Podolski, he about 23 I think?
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
This is actually the same with a lot of their other major stars, Lahm and Schweinsteiger are both about this age. Only two of their current squad will be too old for the world cup Lehmann and Neuville. So I have to think Mr.T has a point. (Sorry if i spelt Schweinsteiger wrong lol not the easiest.)
Mr T, Bradford says...
1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:Your right, some are very old, but not all and i thought podolski was 23 or 24. I want holland to win it as i think theyve produced the best football so far
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
Mr T, Bradford says...
1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:Your right, some are very old, but not all and i thought podolski was 23 or 24. I want holland to win it as i think theyve produced the best football so far
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
Mr T, Bradford says...
1:57pm Wed 11 Jun 08
tyker wrote:Your right, some are very old, but not all and i thought podolski was 23 or 24. I want holland to win it as i think theyve produced the best football so far
I agree the germans are a good side, and the best thing about the germans are they are all young and in time will reach the same level their predecessors did in the 90s (klinsman and the boys) are you sure? BALLACK, PODOLSKI AND CLOSE to name but three not forgetting teh geriatric LEHMANN-- what is he 83 going on 38!!.
Mrs Doubtfire, bratfud says...
3:50pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mrs Doubtfire, bratfud says...
3:50pm Wed 11 Jun 08
cj, Bradford says...
3:56pm Wed 11 Jun 08
As for season tickets, I notice today that the figure is around 6.500 whsich i would say is about right considering the drivel that City served up last season especially at home.Surely from a PR point if the club had signed a few of these great signings which we kekep hearing about far more tickets would have been sold.
cj, Bradford says...
3:56pm Wed 11 Jun 08
As for season tickets, I notice today that the figure is around 6.500 whsich i would say is about right considering the drivel that City served up last season especially at home.Surely from a PR point if the club had signed a few of these great signings which we kekep hearing about far more tickets would have been sold.
richard, cleckheaton says...
4:25pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Don,t think so but if he was i doubt he could find yours
Nice to see the postings talking about Europe and proper football. I do not think it needed a lot to work out that fitness is important. I see they are thinking of getting Steve Bollen to help city out - Is he a Brain Surgeon?
richard, cleckheaton says...
4:25pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Don,t think so but if he was i doubt he could find yours
Nice to see the postings talking about Europe and proper football. I do not think it needed a lot to work out that fitness is important. I see they are thinking of getting Steve Bollen to help city out - Is he a Brain Surgeon?
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
4:42pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Someone who supports Bradford City.
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
4:42pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Someone who supports Bradford City.
flowerbean, says...
4:43pm Wed 11 Jun 08
steve torpeys haircut wrote:yeah just got it.
Anyone got the new Wedding Present album yet???
flowerbean, says...
4:43pm Wed 11 Jun 08
steve torpeys haircut wrote:yeah just got it.
Anyone got the new Wedding Present album yet???
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
4:58pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too.
Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that.
As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
4:58pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too.
Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that.
As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.
marcodelapuebla, Riddlesden says...
5:42pm Wed 11 Jun 08
marcodelapuebla, Riddlesden says...
5:42pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:14pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible wrote:iv just been reading your last rights. your a complete tit. bet your one of these who bought a season ticket at huds for 100 quid tight fisted tw*T....
Just been reading the definition of GULLIBLE. Someone who supports Bradford City.
shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:14pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible wrote:iv just been reading your last rights. your a complete tit. bet your one of these who bought a season ticket at huds for 100 quid tight fisted tw*T....
Just been reading the definition of GULLIBLE. Someone who supports Bradford City.
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
6:19pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
6:19pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:21pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any comments
JM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:21pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Waynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any comments
JM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:25pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible wrote:FUnny arnt you, let me tell you i bought mine months ago im a true city fan and nothing will change that. you cant even change your underpants without moaning so go back on the y,e,p pages and coment on the l**ds pages your not wanted here or down at vp.
Shawzy.. idle. I was obviously correct, at least in respect of your good self. Get down and buy them season tickets before they are all gone.
shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:25pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Mr Sensible wrote:FUnny arnt you, let me tell you i bought mine months ago im a true city fan and nothing will change that. you cant even change your underpants without moaning so go back on the y,e,p pages and coment on the l**ds pages your not wanted here or down at vp.
Shawzy.. idle. I was obviously correct, at least in respect of your good self. Get down and buy them season tickets before they are all gone.
JM, Skipton says...
7:47pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester).
Waynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupid
JM, Skipton says...
7:47pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester).
Waynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupid
Dylan, tingley says...
8:22pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Dylan, tingley says...
8:22pm Wed 11 Jun 08
hattrickhero, halifax says...
8:30pm Wed 11 Jun 08
hattrickhero, halifax says...
8:30pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Luke, Leeds says...
8:34pm Wed 11 Jun 08
Luke, Leeds says...
8:34pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
8:45pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
8:45pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
9:30pm Wed 11 Jun 08
ricky76, barrowford nr burnley says...
9:30pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM, Skipton says...
10:24pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:WHAT PLAYERS??!! i'm sorry but you are talking complete rubbish. no one sorts thier summer signings out on June 11 and there is no need to panic that we still have players to sign,. barely any clubs have signed players yet, certainly not sorted the full squad out.
JM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
sorry but I stand by my statement that you're stupid. have you only just started supporting city? i;ve followed them for many years and have never known all the players to be signed up at this stage in the summer, and never been worried about it either
JM, Skipton says...
10:24pm Wed 11 Jun 08
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:WHAT PLAYERS??!! i'm sorry but you are talking complete rubbish. no one sorts thier summer signings out on June 11 and there is no need to panic that we still have players to sign,. barely any clubs have signed players yet, certainly not sorted the full squad out.
JM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
sorry but I stand by my statement that you're stupid. have you only just started supporting city? i;ve followed them for many years and have never known all the players to be signed up at this stage in the summer, and never been worried about it either
shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
11:22pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:iv been suporting city 25 years,and im not saying they should sign them all now im saying get them while we can he knows who he wants so why the wait?? he has to bring in at least 5 or 6 new players and you say theres 8 weeks to the new season how do you expect them to bond and gel in that amount of time not possible, so if sm is trueto his word and says he knows what he wants and he knows what hes doing then sm should be fireing on all cylinders and should of at least bagged two or three, the likes of brandon who hes got, forrester who hes intrested in, and also theres beckett so now you see why we wonder what the hell is going on, and this is proberbly the thoughts of the so called 3000 fans who still have not bought there season tickets because there waighting to see who we get.
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:WHAT PLAYERS??!! i'm sorry but you are talking complete rubbish. no one sorts thier summer signings out on June 11 and there is no need to panic that we still have players to sign,. barely any clubs have signed players yet, certainly not sorted the full squad out. sorry but I stand by my statement that you're stupid. have you only just started supporting city? i;ve followed them for many years and have never known all the players to be signed up at this stage in the summer, and never been worried about it eitherJM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
11:22pm Wed 11 Jun 08
JM wrote:iv been suporting city 25 years,and im not saying they should sign them all now im saying get them while we can he knows who he wants so why the wait?? he has to bring in at least 5 or 6 new players and you say theres 8 weeks to the new season how do you expect them to bond and gel in that amount of time not possible, so if sm is trueto his word and says he knows what he wants and he knows what hes doing then sm should be fireing on all cylinders and should of at least bagged two or three, the likes of brandon who hes got, forrester who hes intrested in, and also theres beckett so now you see why we wonder what the hell is going on, and this is proberbly the thoughts of the so called 3000 fans who still have not bought there season tickets because there waighting to see who we get.
shawzy..idle supporters wrote:WHAT PLAYERS??!! i'm sorry but you are talking complete rubbish. no one sorts thier summer signings out on June 11 and there is no need to panic that we still have players to sign,. barely any clubs have signed players yet, certainly not sorted the full squad out. sorry but I stand by my statement that you're stupid. have you only just started supporting city? i;ve followed them for many years and have never known all the players to be signed up at this stage in the summer, and never been worried about it eitherJM wrote:how dare you call me stupid.. take yoour head out your **** all the players we could do with are now set to go elswere because as usual city are too slow out of the blocks read the above posts...shawzy..idle supporters wrote:what are you talking about? what signings are we missing like 'hot cakes'? if everyone else was busy snapping up players I could understand idiots like you been concerned, but no one is (unless you think we should have signed Jamie Forrester). stuart mccall doesn't need to make the signings for sunday, he needs to sign the right players when deals can be agreed, ideally all of them by the big kick off. there are two months until the season starts so calm down and stop been so bloody stupidWaynus wrote:spot on m8 no signings and were missing potential signings like hot cakes no wonder people arnt buying the season tickets at this rate we woulnt have a team to field on the opening day of the season how pathetic city c,mon pull your fingers out at get them signed before sunday so we can meet them at the open day. any commentsJM wrote:I haven't banned him, but I do think he should have been picking up the phone and getting his 'targets' to put up or shut up. I know that Rotherham will sign Boulding this week. We have had plenty of time to sign Beckett, but that has gone quiet too. We are still harbouring hope (the club that is, not the fans) that we get 9,000 adults signed up for the ticket offer. However, we don;t seem to be making any noises regarding signings. If they want the 'floaters' (and I don't mean Sensible, oxford etc) to part with their money at this late stage, they need to pull out a couple of exciting signings. Watching Euro 2008 isn't going to do that. As for toilet breaks, he has just had a fortnight on holiday. He had time for the loo then, LOL.Waynus wrote:so stuart is banned from watching the Euro's by Waynus, is he at least allowed a toilet break?Bantam Forever wrote: Germany all the way !For me it's Germany or Spain. Holland have always flattered to deceive and I can see them failing again in the latter stages. Spain are another side that always do worse than they should, but I just have an inkling they will be there or there abouts. As for Germany, they have the easier draw and can coast to the final. Will they be beat there? I doubt it. Instead of McCall watching the Euro's, he should be on the blower to players and their agents he has already spoken to and firmed up his offers. We need another top signing this week and I would be telling the players to sign or go elsewhere. Either they want to sign for us or they don't. It has been almost four weeks since the last meeting between McCall and an agent. I appreciate players (and McCall) have been away on holiday, but not for four weeks. Time for action Stuart. Get them signed up before this weekend's ticket deadline or move onto your next targets.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
11:39am Thu 12 Jun 08
ricky76 wrote:Apparently, he retired from football a few yars back and Rotherham gave him the chance to get back into the game. As such, he favours a move back to them. His words, not mine.
regarding boulding why would he sign for rotherham starting on minus points no proper ground well(don valley)aint a football ground so for a player who has stated he is after success why his he signing for them seems strange to me.
With regard to the -10 points, they are set to put their CVA to their creditors this week, so it is not anticipated they will start with minus points.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
11:39am Thu 12 Jun 08
ricky76 wrote:Apparently, he retired from football a few yars back and Rotherham gave him the chance to get back into the game. As such, he favours a move back to them. His words, not mine.
regarding boulding why would he sign for rotherham starting on minus points no proper ground well(don valley)aint a football ground so for a player who has stated he is after success why his he signing for them seems strange to me.
With regard to the -10 points, they are set to put their CVA to their creditors this week, so it is not anticipated they will start with minus points.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
2:52pm Thu 12 Jun 08
Why can't we complete the signings of our targets now and get their clubs to pick up the tab. At least we will know which players have agreed and the fans that are still sitting on the fence will know which players they may 'miss' out on watching next season if they don't renew.
Thoughts??
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tyker, midland road says...
8:23am Wed 11 Jun 08
I said it throughout last season we conceded too mnay goals prior to half time, just after half time and at the end of the game.
Without checking detail I would hazard a guess that had we not conceded goals in that last 10 minutes of games we would have been promoted automatically or have been thereabouts.
What was enlightening about the Dutch goal of the season was not only a similarity with one scored by Bergkampf for Holland in a world cup a few years ago but the fact that from the break out they has three players attacking within seconds.
Another team to watch is PORTUGAL: when defending corners they leave three maybe four players up the field: that means the attacking team have to defend and there are less bodies in the penalty area making it easier for keepers to do their job.
be innovative with fit players and invariably you will win more than you lose.