Bantams boss Taylor poised to make move for striker (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Bantams boss Taylor poised to make move for striker
7:30am Wednesday 8th September 2010 in
City could have a new striker in to face Stockport at the weekend.
Peter Taylor confirmed he had a target in mind now that the emergency loan market is open again for clubs below the top flight.
With hamstring victim James Hanson stuck on the sidelines, the Bantams boss is looking for short-term cover in attack and had a player watched last night.
“Hanson might be out for two or three weeks with his injury so we could do with having another forward,” said Taylor.
“I know the loan system is available and there is somebody I’m looking at and I think it would help the front two.
“Sometimes you can get a fresh face in just for the sake of it but if I feel a player coming in would make a difference then I will definitely think about it.”
City have scored only two league goals in five games and one of those came from the penalty spot.
But Taylor, fresh from shooting down rumours of a rift with the board, remains bullish about their prospects.
“I’m not very happy at all with the results but we aren’t far away,” he said.
“I bet there were other teams who played a lot worse than us last Saturday and won. Unfortunately everything’s going against us at the minute – but that will change.”
Taylor expects David Syers to be in contention to face Stockport on Saturday.
The midfielder complained of soreness in his calf after the Port Vale loss. He did train on Monday but pulled out during the session.
Taylor said: “We’re hoping it’s just tiredness, rather than a pull. You have to be careful with players coming from non-league.
“I’m sure Hanson and (Steve) Williams felt the same when all of a sudden you’re going from part-time to full-time. You have to take that into account.
“David knows the areas he needs to improve on but I fancy him to be a goal-scorer for us from midfield, which is what he does in training.
“I think he will get better as a player but he’s got fantastic energy. In last week’s game, he got in the box every time.”
Comments(28)
J4CKO
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9:17am Wed 8 Sep 10
Waynus71
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10:03am Wed 8 Sep 10
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Last week, Taylor said he was looking at a striker but it fell down and he would have another look. He indicated that the player was another young lad and that he wanted some experience.
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I would still like to see someone like Devanney (Barnsley) or Robinson (Leeds) as they offer both experience and the skills needed by a top-winger. The problem would be their wages though.
tyker
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10:38am Wed 8 Sep 10
However, I do agree with Waynus, all centre forwards/strikers rely on crosses made form good positions and that means crosses from the bye line coming back into on rushing forwards and back peddling defenders.
We have have failed for many seasons where we have simply failed to get wide and beyond the defence.
skyblogger
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11:03am Wed 8 Sep 10
Six points from the next 2 games a MUST.
Stockport only won one at home since Guy Fawkes last year
Gillingham not won away for 16 month
skyblogger
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11:06am Wed 8 Sep 10
northern-monkey
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11:07am Wed 8 Sep 10
clubcoach
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11:23am Wed 8 Sep 10
exiledbantam
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11:52am Wed 8 Sep 10
theanorak wrote:And how could he have done anything about it when the emergency loan market has just opened? Think you have just proved that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit
Well done Mr Taylor it's only taken you 5 games to notice we're not going to score enough goals this season.
irish bantam
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12:24pm Wed 8 Sep 10
hurry up ramsden and get back !!!
Waynus71
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12:32pm Wed 8 Sep 10
clubcoach wrote:I did mention Grella in another post, along with Robinson. If Taylor saw his 'target' last night, here's hoping it is one of those two.
Mike Grella from Leeds United, played against Grimsby reserves last night.
dazp
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12:33pm Wed 8 Sep 10
LOL security name many club
shaun from richmond
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1:07pm Wed 8 Sep 10
hen JAMES HANSON is being paid £2.50 an hour last year....he turns out every week!!
BRING ON A CRAZY 4 YEAR CONTRACT!! and BOOM......"Sorry boss, ive picked up a bit of a ....PULL, TWINGE, TWEAK!!
So off we go to sign yet another loanee........GREAT!
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Waynus71
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1:31pm Wed 8 Sep 10
shaun from richmond wrote:James Hanson was out for 2 long spells last season too, so don't try any of that cr4p.
AMAZING!!!!........W hen JAMES HANSON is being paid £2.50 an hour last year....he turns out every week!! BRING ON A CRAZY 4 YEAR CONTRACT!! and BOOM......"Sorry boss, ive picked up a bit of a ....PULL, TWINGE, TWEAK!! So off we go to sign yet another loanee........GREAT! !
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Grow up you plank!
The General 80-85
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1:47pm Wed 8 Sep 10
Waynus71 wrote:same old Shaun what a fool you are young man!! PS
shaun from richmond wrote: AMAZING!!!!........W hen JAMES HANSON is being paid £2.50 an hour last year....he turns out every week!! BRING ON A CRAZY 4 YEAR CONTRACT!! and BOOM......"Sorry boss, ive picked up a bit of a ....PULL, TWINGE, TWEAK!! So off we go to sign yet another loanee........GREAT! !James Hanson was out for 2 long spells last season too, so don't try any of that cr4p. . Grow up you plank!
You wanted rid of Stu and now Taylor is no good you will wanting Merlin next to wave his majic wand !!
skyblogger
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1:48pm Wed 8 Sep 10
shaun from richmond wrote:£2.50 an hour LMAO not far off mind buy hey, keep it quiet, we are a massive club and have the budget to suit. LOL
AMAZING!!!!........W
hen JAMES HANSON is being paid £2.50 an hour last year....he turns out every week!!
BRING ON A CRAZY 4 YEAR CONTRACT!! and BOOM......"Sorry boss, ive picked up a bit of a ....PULL, TWINGE, TWEAK!!
So off we go to sign yet another loanee........GREAT!
!
Waynus71
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2:21pm Wed 8 Sep 10
skyblogger wrote:I can't ever remember reading that Taylor had been given a 'massive budget'. What we have been told was that Lawn agreed to increase the original budget allocated to Taylor, but that doesn't say it was substantial. We have also heard that Taylor went over this budget when he brought in Hunt and has been told funds are available for another forward, should he require one.
shaun from richmond wrote: AMAZING!!!!........W hen JAMES HANSON is being paid £2.50 an hour last year....he turns out every week!! BRING ON A CRAZY 4 YEAR CONTRACT!! and BOOM......"Sorry boss, ive picked up a bit of a ....PULL, TWINGE, TWEAK!! So off we go to sign yet another loanee........GREAT! !£2.50 an hour LMAO not far off mind buy hey, keep it quiet, we are a massive club and have the budget to suit. LOL
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We don't have a massive wage budget to spend and the reason for that is the costs of the stadium. The rental costs of the stadium and shops, plus running costs (utility bills etc), cost us nearly £1.4m a year! That is the outlay before we even pay one salary. We may have 10k season ticket holders, but that is unlikely to bring in more than £1.8m. As such, we have to rely on sponsorhip deals etc just to bring in enough money to give Taylor a chance.
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Why do you find this so hard to understand and more importantly, why is this Lawn's fault????
fatbloke
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3:34pm Wed 8 Sep 10
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I have said it before and has been mentioned by others on many occasions, it's width I feel we are lacking desperately, not easy for strikers to play their natural game without crosses been put in.
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We thought managers would love to send their youngsters to us to work under Taylor, the way Moult has been handled I ain't so sure, anyone any ideas why he might not be first choice or even given a chance up top and central?.
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Is it just me that feels this way re Moult?
audal
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4:01pm Wed 8 Sep 10
Up with the partridge
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4:29pm Wed 8 Sep 10
Perhaps in respect of players they could be like the window company "you know I say you buy one, you get one free".........
Waynus71
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4:54pm Wed 8 Sep 10
fatbloke wrote:The only thing I can think of is that Taylor has seen something in training to suggest he can a better job for us floating between the right side and up front. Aren't you one of those that go to watch training? Have you seen anything in the way Taylor sets up teams in practive to explain?
Does this mean less chance of seeing Moult up top and central? . I have said it before and has been mentioned by others on many occasions, it's width I feel we are lacking desperately, not easy for strikers to play their natural game without crosses been put in. . We thought managers would love to send their youngsters to us to work under Taylor, the way Moult has been handled I ain't so sure, anyone any ideas why he might not be first choice or even given a chance up top and central?. . Is it just me that feels this way re Moult?
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The one part of the quote that stood out for me is, "there is somebody I’m looking at and I think it would help the front two". Front two? Don't we have four strikers that need help? Or does he mean the 'player' is to create the chosen front two with more chances?
Waynus71
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5:03pm Wed 8 Sep 10
Up with the partridge wrote:I wish you'd "BOGOF" (like the window company also says)!!!.
I see Bradford Council wants to reduce light pollution. I suggest Bradford City switches off its floodlights as this will a) reduce pollution and b) make it less easy for the opposition to see City's goal and thereby giving them a better chance of ever winning at Coral Parade. Perhaps in respect of players they could be like the window company "you know I say you buy one, you get one free".........
By the way, Coral aren't the ones that in the advert you are referring to; That's 'Safestyle'!
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If you are going to try to get under the skin of City fans.... at least get your facts right or it just makes you look a tool!!
fatbloke
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6:38pm Wed 8 Sep 10
Waynus71 wrote:Hopefully to help the front two. Yes I have watched training plenty in the past, really struggled to be bothered ging lately...will try get down Friday at some point see what can be seen.
fatbloke wrote: Does this mean less chance of seeing Moult up top and central? . I have said it before and has been mentioned by others on many occasions, it's width I feel we are lacking desperately, not easy for strikers to play their natural game without crosses been put in. . We thought managers would love to send their youngsters to us to work under Taylor, the way Moult has been handled I ain't so sure, anyone any ideas why he might not be first choice or even given a chance up top and central?. . Is it just me that feels this way re Moult?The only thing I can think of is that Taylor has seen something in training to suggest he can a better job for us floating between the right side and up front. Aren't you one of those that go to watch training? Have you seen anything in the way Taylor sets up teams in practive to explain? . The one part of the quote that stood out for me is, "there is somebody I’m looking at and I think it would help the front two". Front two? Don't we have four strikers that need help? Or does he mean the 'player' is to create the chosen front two with more chances?
shaun from richmond
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6:55pm Wed 8 Sep 10
The General 80-85 wrote:I have never said I want rid of Taylor!
Waynus71 wrote:same old Shaun what a fool you are young man!! PS You wanted rid of Stu and now Taylor is no good you will wanting Merlin next to wave his majic wand !!shaun from richmond wrote: AMAZING!!!!........W hen JAMES HANSON is being paid £2.50 an hour last year....he turns out every week!! BRING ON A CRAZY 4 YEAR CONTRACT!! and BOOM......"Sorry boss, ive picked up a bit of a ....PULL, TWINGE, TWEAK!! So off we go to sign yet another loanee........GREAT! !James Hanson was out for 2 long spells last season too, so don't try any of that cr4p. . Grow up you plank!
McCall wasnt a Coach, even he agrees with that!!
As for Merlin....maybe he could wave his wand over Hansons....leg, arm, neck, foot...or whatever is up with him this week!!!
apperleyweasel
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6:56pm Wed 8 Sep 10
lonniejockstrap
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11:23pm Wed 8 Sep 10
skyblogger wrote:Maybe you have been on another planet for the past few years skyblogger. If not, why do you choose to sarcastically criticise the budget available to PT. The chairmen -particularly Julian Rhodes and his family- have done their financial best to provide money for the Team over the years. If you think more money should be going into the budget then what have YOU done to help increase it? We can all post immature criticisms and side-swipe the Chairmen based on ignorance of what the difficulties are in funding the Club. The Chairmen have said they will sell their shares in the Club without taking a profit from their investment if there are any buyers -interested?. I can't understand the criticism of people -both City supporters- who have put their money where their mouth is.
shaun from richmond wrote:£2.50 an hour LMAO not far off mind buy hey, keep it quiet, we are a massive club and have the budget to suit. LOL
AMAZING!!!!........W
hen JAMES HANSON is being paid £2.50 an hour last year....he turns out every week!!
BRING ON A CRAZY 4 YEAR CONTRACT!! and BOOM......"Sorry boss, ive picked up a bit of a ....PULL, TWINGE, TWEAK!!
So off we go to sign yet another loanee........GREAT!
!
Village Bantam
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1:18am Thu 9 Sep 10
Maybe it's him.
Scargutt
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10:40am Thu 9 Sep 10
Up with the partridge wrote:Partridge I think you've missed the other obvious benefit. With the lights out, we wouldn't be able to see all the mistakes so the booing would also stop.
I see Bradford Council wants to reduce light pollution. I suggest Bradford City switches off its floodlights as this will a) reduce pollution and b) make it less easy for the opposition to see City's goal and thereby giving them a better chance of ever winning at Coral Parade.
Perhaps in respect of players they could be like the window company "you know I say you buy one, you get one free".........
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theanorak says...
9:12am Wed 8 Sep 10