Taylor: I've got the City bug (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

At last a sensible intelligent manager who can articulate his view point efficiently and well.

I don't think there is any need for concern. He will be offered a deal and i never really thought it likely he would walk in the meantime. It is obvious he knows what is what and already we have seen progress and that is all the board are looking for right now.

So far it has been a decent start for Taylor. 4 wins isn't bad and a shake up is just what this club needs. If Taylor says he wants this job permanently thats good enough for me. He has form at this level and on tighter budgets than ours will be. There is nothing certain in life or football but on paper he is the right man to have at this level.

" PETER TAYLORS BRADFORD ARMY"
With p. taylor at the helm the only way is up, well done both city CHAIRMAN for gettin a top manager, hopefully we can sign him up for 3 yrs at the end of the season.

not on yesterday pm, wanted to add my comments re Brandon.
Gutted it hasnt worked out for him or the club and blame a number of factors, some been things chris
could have had an impact on but the biggest for me was he was very unlucky to join when he did ie
under a novice manager (sure Shaun will agree with this lol), I think McCall is a legend but he
could not get the best out of Chris.
Waynus Blackpool did want tot sign Chris but at the time Huddersfield wanted a fee for him
but Grayson (at blackpool at the time) had other options where no fee had to be paid.
This isnt an attempt to create a lenthgy debate Waynus lol just thought I would add it.
I was also reading your list of people you would get rid of
'Players to leave (unless still under contract);
Glennon
M Clarke
Bullock
Osbourne
Sharry
O'Leary
Convey'
I was shocked to see Glennon on it and I also believe Clarke (I have never really rated) will be a sucess in the way Taylor sets up his team.
I also think O'Leary could be a good player for us with a full pre-season under his belt, just my opinion.
Would be interested to hear what you dont like about Glennon though Waynus.
I would agree with Bully though, although based on his limited abilities he has had an okay season.
At the same time I dont believe we will go anywhere fast with him in the team.

tyker wrote:
At last a sensible intelligent manager who can articulate his view point efficiently and well.

If this is a dig at McCall you should be ashamed, to suggest he isn't intelligent and can't articulate his points of view is a disgrace. For all he's done for this club the least he deserves is some respect from so called fans.

He was a poor manager agreed but please don't insult his intelligence he deserves better than that. As for Taylor lets just wait and see after all every manager that comes in seems to be the saving grace then City being City it all seems to go wrong and everyone will be calling Taylor all the names under the sun.

Lets move on from McCall he's gone now, just remember the good times with him and put it to bed!

Before we all jump on the I love Peter Taylor bandwagon, a new name may come into the frame. Gary Johnson. I would sanp him up straight away. However would be more than happy with Taylor as he looks to be doing a good job!!

We have a straightforward, sound manager in Peter Taylor, and I wish him all the best and would be more than happy to see him stay on. I for one wouldn't want to see Glennon leave.

fatbloke wrote:
not on yesterday pm, wanted to add my comments re Brandon. Gutted it hasnt worked out for him or the club and blame a number of factors, some been things chris could have had an impact on but the biggest for me was he was very unlucky to join when he did ie under a novice manager (sure Shaun will agree with this lol), I think McCall is a legend but he could not get the best out of Chris. Waynus Blackpool did want tot sign Chris but at the time Huddersfield wanted a fee for him but Grayson (at blackpool at the time) had other options where no fee had to be paid. This isnt an attempt to create a lenthgy debate Waynus lol just thought I would add it. I was also reading your list of people you would get rid of 'Players to leave (unless still under contract); Glennon M Clarke Bullock Osbourne Sharry O'Leary Convey' I was shocked to see Glennon on it and I also believe Clarke (I have never really rated) will be a sucess in the way Taylor sets up his team. I also think O'Leary could be a good player for us with a full pre-season under his belt, just my opinion. Would be interested to hear what you dont like about Glennon though Waynus. I would agree with Bully though, although based on his limited abilities he has had an okay season. At the same time I dont believe we will go anywhere fast with him in the team.

You may be right regarding Town wanting a fee for him, I don't know what the circumstances were, other than Brandon returning to the Gayfarm after his loan spell.

However, in his time in Blackpool, the Tangerines played a total of 12 games and Brandon only started in 4 of them. In three of those games, he was substituted and in the other, he received a straight red. Although available for selection in Blackpool's squad for their play-off final, he wasn't considered. Before his red card, he was not considered for three of his first 7 games, although one of those was against Town (perhaps they wouldn't give him dispensation to play). Anyway, whatever the situation was, we agree he didn't perform at City and are unsurprised he has now left the club.

In relation to the squad, I have no problems with Glennon. However if, what we are told is true, regarding his salary, I believe we can get better value elsewhere. I like Glennon. He is reliable and experienced and will do a job with no fuss. That said, he isn't the greatest keeper at this level and I believe there is better value out there. It is exactly the same with Bully. He is good enough to do a decent job, but we now need someone who can do more than a decent job.

O'Leary is a quality player, but, as I said when we signed him, his fitness and injury problems must be a concern. In his 9 seasons as a professional footballer, he has only managed 62 starts and a further 23 appearances from the bench. That equates to less than 10 appearances a season. Almost every season has been ruined with one injury or another and that is the only reason I add him to the released list.

As for Clarke, I don't rate him and never have. The likes of Futcher (Bury), McCombe (Port Vale), Dawson (Rochdale) and Pearce (Bournemouth) are all significantly better players than he is and I wouldn't have thought would be on much more money either. Personally, I believe Taylor will replace him in the summer.

Any others you would keep or perhaps players you would release that I haven't mentioned?

Good Afternoon to the DisplacedNortherner Leamington Spa.

I am an exiled 58 year old Bradfordian who lives in Southam near Leamington Spa.

I get to a few away matches and sometimes to Valley Parade. If you also go, how would you feel about joining forces or cars ?

The only reason i could see P T not joining full time would be his wages. If he continues doing what he is doing he would probably want more money and rightly so, but can we afford it? Hopefully so because i beleive he is doing very well and should be kept.
Hope this new striker does well but I think we missed a trick not signing Keigan Parker on loan (bury did instead) but with his pace and playing off Hanson i think it could be a very good partnership and he is a proven goal scorer, but onwards and upwards hopefully hanson and this new hull kid will do well.

If Taylor has got the City bug then thats the best news i have heard since michael Boulding left the club.

wja1966, dont think there will have been any chance of Keigan Parker coming to us.
Bury will be paying for his services because they still have ambitions for the rest of the season
(may be a bonus to hudders if they get promoted).
The fact money will be involved would mean we wouldnt be interested (I assume).
The rest of the season for us is consolidating and preparing for next season, hence the recent departures at VP.
I think pre-seson training started the minute the play offs were more or less dead and burried.
Yes we can still get in the play off's but I think Taylor will have more then 1 eye on next year and if we do end up
in the play off's bonus..
Waynus, from your retain list the only one I disagree with is Rehman. On footballing ability I think he is worse then Clarke.
However the club will look at the bigger picture and what else he can do for the club and might not
go down to well with the new manager if he is told he has to play!!! I am not saying they will say 'he has to play' but if he
aint't playing for me he may as well not be at the club. Can Taylor get more out of him?
Glennon I would like to stay but know what you mean regarding finances. Like McCall did with Evans, if Taylor likes
him I hope he puts an offer his way and Glennon accepts or goes. Only Taylor can decide how much of the budget
is worth spending on Glennon. Having a solid keeper will be key for next season and I would rather pay 1k a week for
Glennon or lets say 500 for another unknown.
O'Leary the same, I would like to think we will offer him a deal. However because of his injury record something to
what I think Thorne was on. A low basic lets say 250 to 300 pw and same again per appearance. From what
I have witnessed from him he is a quality footballer and worth that sort of gamble.
Apart from the above name 3 I agree with the rest of your lists.
I think Oliver will sign, Bolder if we can agree on a package, Grant again will come cheap and I think will sign.
Threlfall no chance, but maybe Taylor will be able to secure a season long loan? Can't remember where I heard
this but I was told Taylor is the mentor of him and also Gill from Man United??

At the moment I don't get O'Leary. I haven't seen anything that convinces me he is worth the gamble and personally I would have cut ties at Xmas, however, the professionals seem to think that he is a risk so I have to go with that, but time will tell. And I won't be coming out and saying "I told you all" if he does get released!

Waynus71 wrote:

fatbloke wrote: not on yesterday pm, wanted to add my comments re Brandon. Gutted it hasnt worked out for him or the club and blame a number of factors, some been things chris could have had an impact on but the biggest for me was he was very unlucky to join when he did ie under a novice manager (sure Shaun will agree with this lol), I think McCall is a legend but he could not get the best out of Chris. Waynus Blackpool did want tot sign Chris but at the time Huddersfield wanted a fee for him but Grayson (at blackpool at the time) had other options where no fee had to be paid. This isnt an attempt to create a lenthgy debate Waynus lol just thought I would add it. I was also reading your list of people you would get rid of 'Players to leave (unless still under contract); Glennon M Clarke Bullock Osbourne Sharry O'Leary Convey' I was shocked to see Glennon on it and I also believe Clarke (I have never really rated) will be a sucess in the way Taylor sets up his team. I also think O'Leary could be a good player for us with a full pre-season under his belt, just my opinion. Would be interested to hear what you dont like about Glennon though Waynus. I would agree with Bully though, although based on his limited abilities he has had an okay season. At the same time I dont believe we will go anywhere fast with him in the team.

You may be right regarding Town wanting a fee for him, I don't know what the circumstances were, other than Brandon returning to the Gayfarm after his loan spell. However, in his time in Blackpool, the Tangerines played a total of 12 games and Brandon only started in 4 of them. In three of those games, he was substituted and in the other, he received a straight red. Although available for selection in Blackpool's squad for their play-off final, he wasn't considered. Before his red card, he was not considered for three of his first 7 games, although one of those was against Town (perhaps they wouldn't give him dispensation to play). Anyway, whatever the situation was, we agree he didn't perform at City and are unsurprised he has now left the club. In relation to the squad, I have no problems with Glennon. However if, what we are told is true, regarding his salary, I believe we can get better value elsewhere. I like Glennon. He is reliable and experienced and will do a job with no fuss. That said, he isn't the greatest keeper at this level and I believe there is better value out there. It is exactly the same with Bully. He is good enough to do a decent job, but we now need someone who can do more than a decent job. O'Leary is a quality player, but, as I said when we signed him, his fitness and injury problems must be a concern. In his 9 seasons as a professional footballer, he has only managed 62 starts and a further 23 appearances from the bench. That equates to less than 10 appearances a season. Almost every season has been ruined with one injury or another and that is the only reason I add him to the released list. As for Clarke, I don't rate him and never have. The likes of Futcher (Bury), McCombe (Port Vale), Dawson (Rochdale) and Pearce (Bournemouth) are all significantly better players than he is and I wouldn't have thought would be on much more money either. Personally, I believe Taylor will replace him in the summer. Any others you would keep or perhaps players you would release that I haven't mentioned?

Daley

80 games for City
10 goals
9 Assists

Massively over-rated even at this level.

keefluarr wrote:

Waynus71 wrote:

fatbloke wrote: not on yesterday pm, wanted to add my comments re Brandon. Gutted it hasnt worked out for him or the club and blame a number of factors, some been things chris could have had an impact on but the biggest for me was he was very unlucky to join when he did ie under a novice manager (sure Shaun will agree with this lol), I think McCall is a legend but he could not get the best out of Chris. Waynus Blackpool did want tot sign Chris but at the time Huddersfield wanted a fee for him but Grayson (at blackpool at the time) had other options where no fee had to be paid. This isnt an attempt to create a lenthgy debate Waynus lol just thought I would add it. I was also reading your list of people you would get rid of 'Players to leave (unless still under contract); Glennon M Clarke Bullock Osbourne Sharry O'Leary Convey' I was shocked to see Glennon on it and I also believe Clarke (I have never really rated) will be a sucess in the way Taylor sets up his team. I also think O'Leary could be a good player for us with a full pre-season under his belt, just my opinion. Would be interested to hear what you dont like about Glennon though Waynus. I would agree with Bully though, although based on his limited abilities he has had an okay season. At the same time I dont believe we will go anywhere fast with him in the team.

You may be right regarding Town wanting a fee for him, I don't know what the circumstances were, other than Brandon returning to the Gayfarm after his loan spell. However, in his time in Blackpool, the Tangerines played a total of 12 games and Brandon only started in 4 of them. In three of those games, he was substituted and in the other, he received a straight red. Although available for selection in Blackpool's squad for their play-off final, he wasn't considered. Before his red card, he was not considered for three of his first 7 games, although one of those was against Town (perhaps they wouldn't give him dispensation to play). Anyway, whatever the situation was, we agree he didn't perform at City and are unsurprised he has now left the club. In relation to the squad, I have no problems with Glennon. However if, what we are told is true, regarding his salary, I believe we can get better value elsewhere. I like Glennon. He is reliable and experienced and will do a job with no fuss. That said, he isn't the greatest keeper at this level and I believe there is better value out there. It is exactly the same with Bully. He is good enough to do a decent job, but we now need someone who can do more than a decent job. O'Leary is a quality player, but, as I said when we signed him, his fitness and injury problems must be a concern. In his 9 seasons as a professional footballer, he has only managed 62 starts and a further 23 appearances from the bench. That equates to less than 10 appearances a season. Almost every season has been ruined with one injury or another and that is the only reason I add him to the released list. As for Clarke, I don't rate him and never have. The likes of Futcher (Bury), McCombe (Port Vale), Dawson (Rochdale) and Pearce (Bournemouth) are all significantly better players than he is and I wouldn't have thought would be on much more money either. Personally, I believe Taylor will replace him in the summer. Any others you would keep or perhaps players you would release that I haven't mentioned?

Daley 80 games for City 10 goals 9 Assists Massively over-rated even at this level.

Maybe so, but he is still under contract so will be on the retained list regardless.

I do know what you mean about goals per game and number of assists though and I have pointed this out previously. However, you can't deny he adds excitement and, as some pointed out last season, relieves pressure on our defence just by his presence (more opponents stay back in case he hits them on the break).

CV47 Bantam wrote:
Good Afternoon to the DisplacedNortherner Leamington Spa. I am an exiled 58 year old Bradfordian who lives in Southam near Leamington Spa. I get to a few away matches and sometimes to Valley Parade. If you also go, how would you feel about joining forces or cars ?

Good Afternoon,

Good idea. I play footy on a Saturday so struggle for weekend games, but try to get to a few at the start of the season or at the end. I used to play footy for Southam. My standards are dropping now though so just play for Whitnash. I live in Leam. There's another City fan down here too. Drop an email to Cloughd@inmail24.com (no spam please gentlemen!!), and we will sort a game out for v soon.

fatbloke wrote:
wja1966, dont think there will have been any chance of Keigan Parker coming to us. Bury will be paying for his services because they still have ambitions for the rest of the season (may be a bonus to hudders if they get promoted). The fact money will be involved would mean we wouldnt be interested (I assume). The rest of the season for us is consolidating and preparing for next season, hence the recent departures at VP. I think pre-seson training started the minute the play offs were more or less dead and burried. Yes we can still get in the play off's but I think Taylor will have more then 1 eye on next year and if we do end up in the play off's bonus.. Waynus, from your retain list the only one I disagree with is Rehman. On footballing ability I think he is worse then Clarke. However the club will look at the bigger picture and what else he can do for the club and might not go down to well with the new manager if he is told he has to play!!! I am not saying they will say 'he has to play' but if he aint't playing for me he may as well not be at the club. Can Taylor get more out of him? Glennon I would like to stay but know what you mean regarding finances. Like McCall did with Evans, if Taylor likes him I hope he puts an offer his way and Glennon accepts or goes. Only Taylor can decide how much of the budget is worth spending on Glennon. Having a solid keeper will be key for next season and I would rather pay 1k a week for Glennon or lets say 500 for another unknown. O'Leary the same, I would like to think we will offer him a deal. However because of his injury record something to what I think Thorne was on. A low basic lets say 250 to 300 pw and same again per appearance. From what I have witnessed from him he is a quality footballer and worth that sort of gamble. Apart from the above name 3 I agree with the rest of your lists. I think Oliver will sign, Bolder if we can agree on a package, Grant again will come cheap and I think will sign. Threlfall no chance, but maybe Taylor will be able to secure a season long loan? Can't remember where I heard this but I was told Taylor is the mentor of him and also Gill from Man United??

Totally agree with you on the 'Parker' situation and the fact Taylor is preparing for next season in this league.

In relation to your comments surrounding retained players, I would just add that, as I have mentioned to 'keefluarr' above, Rehman is under contract so will be going nowhere, hence why he is on my retained list.

That said, if I had to choose between Rehman and Clarke and both agreed the same wage, I would take Rehman every time. Has Clarke ever appeared in the Premiership or even the Championship? Rehman must have some qualities to be able to boast that record. Admittedly, he hasn't shown them for us, but I don't believe he is a poor footballer. I genuinely believe that with higher confidence and a good partner beside him, he would show us what he is capable of.

In terms of Threlfall, I also don't believe it would be possible to sign him permanently and when I suggested 'signing him', I meant on a season long loan.

Were we ever interested in Oliver Gill or was it Luke Oliver and someone put 2 and 2 together? If it was the former, he would be an excellent addition to the squad and more of a reason to replace Clarke.

Not sure if the Gill & Oliver were confused, but I was told (cant even remember who by) that Taylor was mentor for a young lad at L'pool and one at Man U and it was Threlfall and Gill.
Can remember not been to sure on the source but then we got Threlfal so can't disregard the source fully.
Rehman must have some qualities (based on his CV) and maybe a fancier footballer then Clarke, but like league 2 wasnt right for the likes of Mclaren and Brandon, not sure if Rehman is hard enough for Taylor type of footie and league 2..

one thing central defenders need in this division is the ability to put flesh on opposition flesh. i am not sure that Zesh has that desire but , as he has another 12 months or so on his contract we are stuck with him possibly as a permanent substitute as cover.

Otherwise I really cannot see any other footballing reason for his retention.

keefluarr wrote:

Waynus71 wrote:

fatbloke wrote: not on yesterday pm, wanted to add my comments re Brandon. Gutted it hasnt worked out for him or the club and blame a number of factors, some been things chris could have had an impact on but the biggest for me was he was very unlucky to join when he did ie under a novice manager (sure Shaun will agree with this lol), I think McCall is a legend but he could not get the best out of Chris. Waynus Blackpool did want tot sign Chris but at the time Huddersfield wanted a fee for him but Grayson (at blackpool at the time) had other options where no fee had to be paid. This isnt an attempt to create a lenthgy debate Waynus lol just thought I would add it. I was also reading your list of people you would get rid of 'Players to leave (unless still under contract); Glennon M Clarke Bullock Osbourne Sharry O'Leary Convey' I was shocked to see Glennon on it and I also believe Clarke (I have never really rated) will be a sucess in the way Taylor sets up his team. I also think O'Leary could be a good player for us with a full pre-season under his belt, just my opinion. Would be interested to hear what you dont like about Glennon though Waynus. I would agree with Bully though, although based on his limited abilities he has had an okay season. At the same time I dont believe we will go anywhere fast with him in the team.

You may be right regarding Town wanting a fee for him, I don't know what the circumstances were, other than Brandon returning to the Gayfarm after his loan spell. However, in his time in Blackpool, the Tangerines played a total of 12 games and Brandon only started in 4 of them. In three of those games, he was substituted and in the other, he received a straight red. Although available for selection in Blackpool's squad for their play-off final, he wasn't considered. Before his red card, he was not considered for three of his first 7 games, although one of those was against Town (perhaps they wouldn't give him dispensation to play). Anyway, whatever the situation was, we agree he didn't perform at City and are unsurprised he has now left the club. In relation to the squad, I have no problems with Glennon. However if, what we are told is true, regarding his salary, I believe we can get better value elsewhere. I like Glennon. He is reliable and experienced and will do a job with no fuss. That said, he isn't the greatest keeper at this level and I believe there is better value out there. It is exactly the same with Bully. He is good enough to do a decent job, but we now need someone who can do more than a decent job. O'Leary is a quality player, but, as I said when we signed him, his fitness and injury problems must be a concern. In his 9 seasons as a professional footballer, he has only managed 62 starts and a further 23 appearances from the bench. That equates to less than 10 appearances a season. Almost every season has been ruined with one injury or another and that is the only reason I add him to the released list. As for Clarke, I don't rate him and never have. The likes of Futcher (Bury), McCombe (Port Vale), Dawson (Rochdale) and Pearce (Bournemouth) are all significantly better players than he is and I wouldn't have thought would be on much more money either. Personally, I believe Taylor will replace him in the summer. Any others you would keep or perhaps players you would release that I haven't mentioned?

Daley 80 games for City 10 goals 9 Assists Massively over-rated even at this level.

your wrong about daley wen hes fully fit hes such an asset to the team he opposition manages pick there teams with him in mind and always double up on him? taylor will get the best out of him?? any cant wait for hereford tomoz. i,ll be on the road bright & early dont know y we booked two nights tho.

As previously predicted PT would eventually get the City Bug, which drives us all crazy (well at least the fans anyways) Come on you Bantams!

balbrigganfc wrote:
As previously predicted PT would eventually get the City Bug, which drives us all crazy (well at least the fans anyways) Come on you Bantams!

he can get some tablets???

COLATS wrote:

balbrigganfc wrote: As previously predicted PT would eventually get the City Bug, which drives us all crazy (well at least the fans anyways) Come on you Bantams!

he can get some tablets???

Is this the city bug that kept laying Boulders low that was put down as a virus. Hope it don't spread to the rest of the team lol

macca1969 wrote:

COLATS wrote:

balbrigganfc wrote: As previously predicted PT would eventually get the City Bug, which drives us all crazy (well at least the fans anyways) Come on you Bantams!

he can get some tablets???

Is this the city bug that kept laying Boulders low that was put down as a virus. Hope it don't spread to the rest of the team lol

soon to live in a pond near you

macca1969 wrote:

COLATS wrote:

balbrigganfc wrote: As previously predicted PT would eventually get the City Bug, which drives us all crazy (well at least the fans anyways) Come on you Bantams!

he can get some tablets???

Is this the city bug that kept laying Boulders low that was put down as a virus. Hope it don't spread to the rest of the team lol

All going well Boulders will have took it with him, as well as that creek in the neck Thorney had for the last two seasons. lmao