'A terrific first signing' for Bradford City as Davies returns (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

OutOfBradford wrote:
Well done Lawn, Rhodes and PP for bringing Davies on board! Fantastic signing.

Please keep the bloody ticket office open longer than 3 hours on Saturday now!

BigFigure wrote:

OutOfBradford wrote:
Well done Lawn, Rhodes and PP for bringing Davies on board! Fantastic signing.

Please keep the bloody ticket office open longer than 3 hours on Saturday now!

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Great signing,well done to all concerned.

huggy b wrote:
Well well well. What are the idiots going to complain about now?! Congratulations to the board and Parkinson for culling the rubbish players and signing some quality for a change! Onwards and upwards!

Farsley XI wrote:
About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket.


Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots?


Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Farsley XI wrote:
About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket. Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots? Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Farsley XI wrote:
About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket. Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots? Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Some fans are bought over by smallest things. In their eyes we've already won promotion by Christmas on the back of this signing and it totally wipes out the memories of the last two years.

I'm all for progression but some people seem to think voicing any opinion that anyone to do with BCFC doesn't walk on water makes you a not a true fan.

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Farsley XI wrote: About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket. Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots? Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Some fans are bought over by smallest things. In their eyes we've already won promotion by Christmas on the back of this signing and it totally wipes out the memories of the last two years. I'm all for progression but some people seem to think voicing any opinion that anyone to do with BCFC doesn't walk on water makes you a not a true fan.

So Davies is a small signing? You just go to prove there are some idiots on here!

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Farsley XI wrote: About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket. Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots? Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Some fans are bought over by smallest things. In their eyes we've already won promotion by Christmas on the back of this signing and it totally wipes out the memories of the last two years. I'm all for progression but some people seem to think voicing any opinion that anyone to do with BCFC doesn't walk on water makes you a not a true fan.

So Davies is a small signing? You just go to prove there are some idiots on here!

Oh dear, I guessed it would you who bite back first.

Not ordering the open top bus for a promotion party next season on the back of signing Davies does not make me an idiot, it makes me a realist.

I realise our team is far from good enough to maintain a promotion push next season in it's current state.

The signing of Davies is the way forward and I hope this is complented with other similar signings to improve a team that has been battling relegation for the last few years.

Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but we aren't 1 man away from being a promotion chasing side, we have many problems to address, but this is a step in the right direction.

So take the bunting down and reverse the open top bus back into the depo, theres alot of work still to do yet.

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Farsley XI wrote: About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket. Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots? Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Some fans are bought over by smallest things. In their eyes we've already won promotion by Christmas on the back of this signing and it totally wipes out the memories of the last two years. I'm all for progression but some people seem to think voicing any opinion that anyone to do with BCFC doesn't walk on water makes you a not a true fan.

So Davies is a small signing? You just go to prove there are some idiots on here!

Oh dear, I guessed it would you who bite back first. Not ordering the open top bus for a promotion party next season on the back of signing Davies does not make me an idiot, it makes me a realist. I realise our team is far from good enough to maintain a promotion push next season in it's current state. The signing of Davies is the way forward and I hope this is complented with other similar signings to improve a team that has been battling relegation for the last few years. Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but we aren't 1 man away from being a promotion chasing side, we have many problems to address, but this is a step in the right direction. So take the bunting down and reverse the open top bus back into the depo, theres alot of work still to do yet.

Its you who's mentioned the bus nobody else.Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but no one said we were 1 man away but get this it's still a top signing one of the best in years so stop trying to put words in peoples mouth and get a life!

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Farsley XI wrote: About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket. Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots? Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Some fans are bought over by smallest things. In their eyes we've already won promotion by Christmas on the back of this signing and it totally wipes out the memories of the last two years. I'm all for progression but some people seem to think voicing any opinion that anyone to do with BCFC doesn't walk on water makes you a not a true fan.

So Davies is a small signing? You just go to prove there are some idiots on here!

Oh dear, I guessed it would you who bite back first. Not ordering the open top bus for a promotion party next season on the back of signing Davies does not make me an idiot, it makes me a realist. I realise our team is far from good enough to maintain a promotion push next season in it's current state. The signing of Davies is the way forward and I hope this is complented with other similar signings to improve a team that has been battling relegation for the last few years. Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but we aren't 1 man away from being a promotion chasing side, we have many problems to address, but this is a step in the right direction. So take the bunting down and reverse the open top bus back into the depo, theres alot of work still to do yet.

Its you who's mentioned the bus nobody else.Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but no one said we were 1 man away but get this it's still a top signing one of the best in years so stop trying to put words in peoples mouth and get a life!

You really don't like it that people have differing opinions to you.

You couldn't wait for the one win in a blue moon last season to mouth off, talk about the playoffs then see us lose the next 5 in a row.

It may suprise you but I'm sick of the position we find ourselves in and hope we pull it together, but you won't hear me saying we've turned the corner after a minor success when the bigger picture still shows many things broken.

Maybe you should take your tinted specs off, haven't you noticed the poor ticket sales this year? It suggests many others are unhappy with the plight this club finds it in too.

Cityman23 wrote:
It's a welcome surprise for the fans that 'AD' has decide to sign on for the coming season. To be honest it seems strange a 27 year old (at his peak) and with his (better than Lge 2 ) skills should want to commit to playing at this level. Strange/surprising but..very welcome from City's point of view. We can certainly 'build round him' defensively (and hopefully 'LO 'too!!

One cautionary note, Andrew..please carry on your great passionate/proactive 'approach' but..be careful to keep challenges on the 'right side' of the 'laws of the game!' We don't want to see you sitting in the stand on suspension THIS coming season!
WELCOME!!

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Farsley XI wrote: About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket. Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots? Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Some fans are bought over by smallest things. In their eyes we've already won promotion by Christmas on the back of this signing and it totally wipes out the memories of the last two years. I'm all for progression but some people seem to think voicing any opinion that anyone to do with BCFC doesn't walk on water makes you a not a true fan.

So Davies is a small signing? You just go to prove there are some idiots on here!

Oh dear, I guessed it would you who bite back first. Not ordering the open top bus for a promotion party next season on the back of signing Davies does not make me an idiot, it makes me a realist. I realise our team is far from good enough to maintain a promotion push next season in it's current state. The signing of Davies is the way forward and I hope this is complented with other similar signings to improve a team that has been battling relegation for the last few years. Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but we aren't 1 man away from being a promotion chasing side, we have many problems to address, but this is a step in the right direction. So take the bunting down and reverse the open top bus back into the depo, theres alot of work still to do yet.

Its you who's mentioned the bus nobody else.Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but no one said we were 1 man away but get this it's still a top signing one of the best in years so stop trying to put words in peoples mouth and get a life!

You really don't like it that people have differing opinions to you. You couldn't wait for the one win in a blue moon last season to mouth off, talk about the playoffs then see us lose the next 5 in a row. It may suprise you but I'm sick of the position we find ourselves in and hope we pull it together, but you won't hear me saying we've turned the corner after a minor success when the bigger picture still shows many things broken. Maybe you should take your tinted specs off, haven't you noticed the poor ticket sales this year? It suggests many others are unhappy with the plight this club finds it in too.

You absolute fool you have the wrong guy I never once mentioned the playoffs if I did show me the quote there you go wrong again!!

bwwb wrote:
Am I missing something here ? Didn't Davies appear in 26 games last seson when we finished 18th in L2 ? Didn't we do as well (or badly) when Branston was in the team ? You can add Oliver, Ramsden and Syers (perhaps not to blame for last season but we weren't brilliant when he played regularly) to the list of players who have participated in the downward spiral of the club. Davies is a decent centre half but his signing doesn't change anything. We need a few more signings of players who didn't contribute to last season's debacle before I'm convinced we will be able to mount a serious challenge

Dannyp1892 wrote:

bwwb wrote: Am I missing something here ? Didn't Davies appear in 26 games last seson when we finished 18th in L2 ? Didn't we do as well (or badly) when Branston was in the team ? You can add Oliver, Ramsden and Syers (perhaps not to blame for last season but we weren't brilliant when he played regularly) to the list of players who have participated in the downward spiral of the club. Davies is a decent centre half but his signing doesn't change anything. We need a few more signings of players who didn't contribute to last season's debacle before I'm convinced we will be able to mount a serious challenge

It's a shame that you still have to be negative about this top signing. He didn't look great at time because he was surrounded by League 2 footballers, you only have to watch how he plays, tackles, positions himself at corners and free kicks to see he should be playing in a league or 2 above. Do you think if we stuck Robin Van Persie in our team he would score 34 goals in a season, no, because the delivery to him would be absolute crap, but he's class, so would prob get 20 or so, but the TEAM effort would mean as a TEAM we lose 14 goals, probably match winning goals, and therefore lose points. The point i'm making is Davies hasn't contributed that much to our demise, the TEAM does that all by itself!

Danstarr69 wrote:
Get In! 90% pay cut???

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Dannyp1892 wrote:

bwwb wrote: Am I missing something here ? Didn't Davies appear in 26 games last seson when we finished 18th in L2 ? Didn't we do as well (or badly) when Branston was in the team ? You can add Oliver, Ramsden and Syers (perhaps not to blame for last season but we weren't brilliant when he played regularly) to the list of players who have participated in the downward spiral of the club. Davies is a decent centre half but his signing doesn't change anything. We need a few more signings of players who didn't contribute to last season's debacle before I'm convinced we will be able to mount a serious challenge

It's a shame that you still have to be negative about this top signing. He didn't look great at time because he was surrounded by League 2 footballers, you only have to watch how he plays, tackles, positions himself at corners and free kicks to see he should be playing in a league or 2 above. Do you think if we stuck Robin Van Persie in our team he would score 34 goals in a season, no, because the delivery to him would be absolute crap, but he's class, so would prob get 20 or so, but the TEAM effort would mean as a TEAM we lose 14 goals, probably match winning goals, and therefore lose points. The point i'm making is Davies hasn't contributed that much to our demise, the TEAM does that all by itself!

So you agree that one man doesn't make a team and like bwwb was saying is that we need to add to this signing before we can start thinking of a promotion run.

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Farsley XI wrote: About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket. Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots? Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Some fans are bought over by smallest things. In their eyes we've already won promotion by Christmas on the back of this signing and it totally wipes out the memories of the last two years. I'm all for progression but some people seem to think voicing any opinion that anyone to do with BCFC doesn't walk on water makes you a not a true fan.

So Davies is a small signing? You just go to prove there are some idiots on here!

Oh dear, I guessed it would you who bite back first. Not ordering the open top bus for a promotion party next season on the back of signing Davies does not make me an idiot, it makes me a realist. I realise our team is far from good enough to maintain a promotion push next season in it's current state. The signing of Davies is the way forward and I hope this is complented with other similar signings to improve a team that has been battling relegation for the last few years. Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but we aren't 1 man away from being a promotion chasing side, we have many problems to address, but this is a step in the right direction. So take the bunting down and reverse the open top bus back into the depo, theres alot of work still to do yet.

Its you who's mentioned the bus nobody else.Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but no one said we were 1 man away but get this it's still a top signing one of the best in years so stop trying to put words in peoples mouth and get a life!

You really don't like it that people have differing opinions to you. You couldn't wait for the one win in a blue moon last season to mouth off, talk about the playoffs then see us lose the next 5 in a row. It may suprise you but I'm sick of the position we find ourselves in and hope we pull it together, but you won't hear me saying we've turned the corner after a minor success when the bigger picture still shows many things broken. Maybe you should take your tinted specs off, haven't you noticed the poor ticket sales this year? It suggests many others are unhappy with the plight this club finds it in too.

You absolute fool you have the wrong guy I never once mentioned the playoffs if I did show me the quote there you go wrong again!!

This website is dire for digging up old stuff so it's a little hard to prove but you have to admit you get carried away over the odd result here and there and completely ignore the bigger picture. You always make me laugh with your replies, you should try stand up.

Dannyp1892 wrote:

bwwb wrote:
Am I missing something here ? Didn't Davies appear in 26 games last seson when we finished 18th in L2 ? Didn't we do as well (or badly) when Branston was in the team ? You can add Oliver, Ramsden and Syers (perhaps not to blame for last season but we weren't brilliant when he played regularly) to the list of players who have participated in the downward spiral of the club. Davies is a decent centre half but his signing doesn't change anything. We need a few more signings of players who didn't contribute to last season's debacle before I'm convinced we will be able to mount a serious challenge

It's a shame that you still have to be negative about this top signing. He didn't look great at time because he was surrounded by League 2 footballers, you only have to watch how he plays, tackles, positions himself at corners and free kicks to see he should be playing in a league or 2 above. Do you think if we stuck Robin Van Persie in our team he would score 34 goals in a season, no, because the delivery to him would be absolute crap, but he's class, so would prob get 20 or so, but the TEAM effort would mean as a TEAM we lose 14 goals, probably match winning goals, and therefore lose points. The point i'm making is Davies hasn't contributed that much to our demise, the TEAM does that all by itself!

340stopper wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Farsley XI wrote: About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket. Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots? Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Some fans are bought over by smallest things. In their eyes we've already won promotion by Christmas on the back of this signing and it totally wipes out the memories of the last two years. I'm all for progression but some people seem to think voicing any opinion that anyone to do with BCFC doesn't walk on water makes you a not a true fan.

So Davies is a small signing? You just go to prove there are some idiots on here!

Oh dear, I guessed it would you who bite back first. Not ordering the open top bus for a promotion party next season on the back of signing Davies does not make me an idiot, it makes me a realist. I realise our team is far from good enough to maintain a promotion push next season in it's current state. The signing of Davies is the way forward and I hope this is complented with other similar signings to improve a team that has been battling relegation for the last few years. Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but we aren't 1 man away from being a promotion chasing side, we have many problems to address, but this is a step in the right direction. So take the bunting down and reverse the open top bus back into the depo, theres alot of work still to do yet.

Its you who's mentioned the bus nobody else.Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but no one said we were 1 man away but get this it's still a top signing one of the best in years so stop trying to put words in peoples mouth and get a life!

You really don't like it that people have differing opinions to you. You couldn't wait for the one win in a blue moon last season to mouth off, talk about the playoffs then see us lose the next 5 in a row. It may suprise you but I'm sick of the position we find ourselves in and hope we pull it together, but you won't hear me saying we've turned the corner after a minor success when the bigger picture still shows many things broken. Maybe you should take your tinted specs off, haven't you noticed the poor ticket sales this year? It suggests many others are unhappy with the plight this club finds it in too.

You absolute fool you have the wrong guy I never once mentioned the playoffs if I did show me the quote there you go wrong again!!

This website is dire for digging up old stuff so it's a little hard to prove but you have to admit you get carried away over the odd result here and there and completely ignore the bigger picture. You always make me laugh with your replies, you should try stand up.

We all support the same club, but we may have differing opinions, so why can't some supporter accept this and have a reasonable balanced arguement instead of slagging each other of(idiots,fools,moro ns and the rest) ????????????? Good signing and i do hope he has signed a pre contract agreement.However good he is thought to be the team wasn't weakened when Branston came back in at the season end - indeed it could be said he (Branston) was the main reason we were not even closer to the drop. Mark Lawn stated many times last year he wanted Davies as team captain for next season and he (ML) has made it happen, so he at least deserves credit for that.

bwwb wrote:

Dannyp1892 wrote:

bwwb wrote: Am I missing something here ? Didn't Davies appear in 26 games last seson when we finished 18th in L2 ? Didn't we do as well (or badly) when Branston was in the team ? You can add Oliver, Ramsden and Syers (perhaps not to blame for last season but we weren't brilliant when he played regularly) to the list of players who have participated in the downward spiral of the club. Davies is a decent centre half but his signing doesn't change anything. We need a few more signings of players who didn't contribute to last season's debacle before I'm convinced we will be able to mount a serious challenge

It's a shame that you still have to be negative about this top signing. He didn't look great at time because he was surrounded by League 2 footballers, you only have to watch how he plays, tackles, positions himself at corners and free kicks to see he should be playing in a league or 2 above. Do you think if we stuck Robin Van Persie in our team he would score 34 goals in a season, no, because the delivery to him would be absolute crap, but he's class, so would prob get 20 or so, but the TEAM effort would mean as a TEAM we lose 14 goals, probably match winning goals, and therefore lose points. The point i'm making is Davies hasn't contributed that much to our demise, the TEAM does that all by itself!

I wasn't being negative I just don't understand the over-reaction to the re-signing of a player when we already have a centre half in Branston who never let the team down. It has been evident for the last few seasons that we lack any real midfield presence and this is where we should be looking for quality replacements. And, before you question my commitment to the club, I always buy my season ticket in the week they are first advertised. I don't really care which division we are in but I do expect the team to compete against the rest of the division by at least challenging for promotion. We have consistently failed to do this since 1998/9. We have been in this division long enough to know what is required to get out of it and hopefully we will do it with young players on long term contracts some of whom we will be able to cash in on if a bigger club comes calling

BigFigure wrote:

huggy b wrote:
Well well well. What are the idiots going to complain about now?! Congratulations to the board and Parkinson for culling the rubbish players and signing some quality for a change! Onwards and upwards!

Here you are, Huggy....One "realist" on Twitter pointing out that his deal doesn't start until 1 July. therefore door still open for others to step in.So really it's a stunt to get more STs sold, then he'll b@gger off somewhere else...

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Nickloza wrote:

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:

Farsley XI wrote: About time, a positive reason for the floating season ticket supporter to purchase a ticket. Why are some posters calling other city fans idiots? Football is a matter of opinion, just because you disagree doesn’t make anybody an idiot.

Some fans are bought over by smallest things. In their eyes we've already won promotion by Christmas on the back of this signing and it totally wipes out the memories of the last two years. I'm all for progression but some people seem to think voicing any opinion that anyone to do with BCFC doesn't walk on water makes you a not a true fan.

So Davies is a small signing? You just go to prove there are some idiots on here!

Oh dear, I guessed it would you who bite back first. Not ordering the open top bus for a promotion party next season on the back of signing Davies does not make me an idiot, it makes me a realist. I realise our team is far from good enough to maintain a promotion push next season in it's current state. The signing of Davies is the way forward and I hope this is complented with other similar signings to improve a team that has been battling relegation for the last few years. Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but we aren't 1 man away from being a promotion chasing side, we have many problems to address, but this is a step in the right direction. So take the bunting down and reverse the open top bus back into the depo, theres alot of work still to do yet.

Its you who's mentioned the bus nobody else.Now I know this is frustrating for you to hear but no one said we were 1 man away but get this it's still a top signing one of the best in years so stop trying to put words in peoples mouth and get a life!

You really don't like it that people have differing opinions to you. You couldn't wait for the one win in a blue moon last season to mouth off, talk about the playoffs then see us lose the next 5 in a row. It may suprise you but I'm sick of the position we find ourselves in and hope we pull it together, but you won't hear me saying we've turned the corner after a minor success when the bigger picture still shows many things broken. Maybe you should take your tinted specs off, haven't you noticed the poor ticket sales this year? It suggests many others are unhappy with the plight this club finds it in too.

You absolute fool you have the wrong guy I never once mentioned the playoffs if I did show me the quote there you go wrong again!!

This website is dire for digging up old stuff so it's a little hard to prove but you have to admit you get carried away over the odd result here and there and completely ignore the bigger picture. You always make me laugh with your replies, you should try stand up.

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:
I know why we are called the bantams now. Many of our fans appear to be c*cks

huggy b wrote:

BigFigure wrote:

huggy b wrote:
Well well well. What are the idiots going to complain about now?! Congratulations to the board and Parkinson for culling the rubbish players and signing some quality for a change! Onwards and upwards!

Here you are, Huggy....One "realist" on Twitter pointing out that his deal doesn't start until 1 July. therefore door still open for others to step in.So really it's a stunt to get more STs sold, then he'll b@gger off somewhere else...

No he won't. He's signed a legally binding pre-contract that would take a sum of money for any other club to buy us out. The club reports it, the T&A reports it, the BBC reports it, Wikipedia has already been updated declaring he has signed for City. In your eyes, they must all be wrong and this "realist" on Twitter must be right? You're having a giraffe! Will you admit you were wrong come the 1st July when he turns up for training?

BigFigure wrote:

huggy b wrote:

BigFigure wrote:

huggy b wrote:
Well well well. What are the idiots going to complain about now?! Congratulations to the board and Parkinson for culling the rubbish players and signing some quality for a change! Onwards and upwards!

Here you are, Huggy....One "realist" on Twitter pointing out that his deal doesn't start until 1 July. therefore door still open for others to step in.So really it's a stunt to get more STs sold, then he'll b@gger off somewhere else...

No he won't. He's signed a legally binding pre-contract that would take a sum of money for any other club to buy us out. The club reports it, the T&A reports it, the BBC reports it, Wikipedia has already been updated declaring he has signed for City. In your eyes, they must all be wrong and this "realist" on Twitter must be right? You're having a giraffe! Will you admit you were wrong come the 1st July when he turns up for training?

Blimey...think you'd better have another read! I was giving you the nod about "the idiots" on Twitter moaning within about 5 minutes of the news breaking...I was using the word "realist" as a euphemism for "miserable s@d"...

huggy b wrote:

BigFigure wrote:

huggy b wrote:

BigFigure wrote:

huggy b wrote:
Well well well. What are the idiots going to complain about now?! Congratulations to the board and Parkinson for culling the rubbish players and signing some quality for a change! Onwards and upwards!

Here you are, Huggy....One "realist" on Twitter pointing out that his deal doesn't start until 1 July. therefore door still open for others to step in.So really it's a stunt to get more STs sold, then he'll b@gger off somewhere else...

No he won't. He's signed a legally binding pre-contract that would take a sum of money for any other club to buy us out. The club reports it, the T&A reports it, the BBC reports it, Wikipedia has already been updated declaring he has signed for City. In your eyes, they must all be wrong and this "realist" on Twitter must be right? You're having a giraffe! Will you admit you were wrong come the 1st July when he turns up for training?

Blimey...think you'd better have another read! I was giving you the nod about "the idiots" on Twitter moaning within about 5 minutes of the news breaking...I was using the word "realist" as a euphemism for "miserable s@d"...

My deepest apologies! I'm just so used to people being miserable so and so's I struggle to read between the lines these days! Once again, very sorry.

huggy b wrote:

BigFigure wrote:

huggy b wrote:

BigFigure wrote:

huggy b wrote:
Well well well. What are the idiots going to complain about now?! Congratulations to the board and Parkinson for culling the rubbish players and signing some quality for a change! Onwards and upwards!

Here you are, Huggy....One "realist" on Twitter pointing out that his deal doesn't start until 1 July. therefore door still open for others to step in.So really it's a stunt to get more STs sold, then he'll b@gger off somewhere else...

No he won't. He's signed a legally binding pre-contract that would take a sum of money for any other club to buy us out. The club reports it, the T&A reports it, the BBC reports it, Wikipedia has already been updated declaring he has signed for City. In your eyes, they must all be wrong and this "realist" on Twitter must be right? You're having a giraffe! Will you admit you were wrong come the 1st July when he turns up for training?

Blimey...think you'd better have another read! I was giving you the nod about "the idiots" on Twitter moaning within about 5 minutes of the news breaking...I was using the word "realist" as a euphemism for "miserable s@d"...

My deepest apologies! I'm just so used to people being miserable so and so's I struggle to read between the lines these days! Once again, very sorry.

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:
waynus, anyone who is moaning and bleating about anything on this thread is an idiot. Fair enough, have a go when we, the club, board get it wrong but what have they got wrong here to bring so many knockers out. Yet again.

At some point these true, realistic fans will realise that perpetually beating and berating the club is damaging. And doesn't help us in anyway at all. I myself had a go the other day due to Rovrum signing four already, I do understand though that not all our targets may even be in the country at this moment in time and cannot commit to any deal, also anyone we do sign early will need paying and that will be another reason we are just lining em up, also some may be under contract for another month similar to AD.

We either support and congratulate when we do well, this is one of those times. Or we don't. We don't look for extra pitfalls and problems. That really is just negative.

Dannyp1892 wrote:

bwwb wrote:

Dannyp1892 wrote:

bwwb wrote: Am I missing something here ? Didn't Davies appear in 26 games last seson when we finished 18th in L2 ? Didn't we do as well (or badly) when Branston was in the team ? You can add Oliver, Ramsden and Syers (perhaps not to blame for last season but we weren't brilliant when he played regularly) to the list of players who have participated in the downward spiral of the club. Davies is a decent centre half but his signing doesn't change anything. We need a few more signings of players who didn't contribute to last season's debacle before I'm convinced we will be able to mount a serious challenge

It's a shame that you still have to be negative about this top signing. He didn't look great at time because he was surrounded by League 2 footballers, you only have to watch how he plays, tackles, positions himself at corners and free kicks to see he should be playing in a league or 2 above. Do you think if we stuck Robin Van Persie in our team he would score 34 goals in a season, no, because the delivery to him would be absolute crap, but he's class, so would prob get 20 or so, but the TEAM effort would mean as a TEAM we lose 14 goals, probably match winning goals, and therefore lose points. The point i'm making is Davies hasn't contributed that much to our demise, the TEAM does that all by itself!

I wasn't being negative I just don't understand the over-reaction to the re-signing of a player when we already have a centre half in Branston who never let the team down. It has been evident for the last few seasons that we lack any real midfield presence and this is where we should be looking for quality replacements. And, before you question my commitment to the club, I always buy my season ticket in the week they are first advertised. I don't really care which division we are in but I do expect the team to compete against the rest of the division by at least challenging for promotion. We have consistently failed to do this since 1998/9. We have been in this division long enough to know what is required to get out of it and hopefully we will do it with young players on long term contracts some of whom we will be able to cash in on if a bigger club comes calling

I don't think the signing of a Premier League footballer is an over reaction, but we are all entitled to our opinion. In regards to Branston, granted, he didn't let the team down when he covered for the absence of Mike Tyson and Ricky Hatton, but when he was captain, in the first few games of the season, he wasn't great, he looked slow and sluggish and was having a lot of trouble keeping hold of his man, i.e. no pace. I agree with you about midfield, i've said all along that Reid isn't good enough, he has great pace and a few good tricks, but his delivery and decision making leave a lot to be desired, I don't think Jones does enough, and Ravenhill can be a bit reckless, but of the few we have, I probably enjoy watching him the most, but we need more in that area. I would never question your commitment, for 1, I don't know you, you could have 10 kids and buy a season ticket for all 10, and that would make you a better supporter than all of us on here. I buy a season ticket too quite early regardless of which league we are in, but I won't judge anyone, it's not for me to judge. Personally, I think PP does know what is required to get out of this division, and we will all be pleasantly suprised come May 2013.

Danstarr69 wrote:

Dannyp1892 wrote:

bwwb wrote:

Dannyp1892 wrote:

bwwb wrote: Am I missing something here ? Didn't Davies appear in 26 games last seson when we finished 18th in L2 ? Didn't we do as well (or badly) when Branston was in the team ? You can add Oliver, Ramsden and Syers (perhaps not to blame for last season but we weren't brilliant when he played regularly) to the list of players who have participated in the downward spiral of the club. Davies is a decent centre half but his signing doesn't change anything. We need a few more signings of players who didn't contribute to last season's debacle before I'm convinced we will be able to mount a serious challenge

It's a shame that you still have to be negative about this top signing. He didn't look great at time because he was surrounded by League 2 footballers, you only have to watch how he plays, tackles, positions himself at corners and free kicks to see he should be playing in a league or 2 above. Do you think if we stuck Robin Van Persie in our team he would score 34 goals in a season, no, because the delivery to him would be absolute crap, but he's class, so would prob get 20 or so, but the TEAM effort would mean as a TEAM we lose 14 goals, probably match winning goals, and therefore lose points. The point i'm making is Davies hasn't contributed that much to our demise, the TEAM does that all by itself!

I wasn't being negative I just don't understand the over-reaction to the re-signing of a player when we already have a centre half in Branston who never let the team down. It has been evident for the last few seasons that we lack any real midfield presence and this is where we should be looking for quality replacements. And, before you question my commitment to the club, I always buy my season ticket in the week they are first advertised. I don't really care which division we are in but I do expect the team to compete against the rest of the division by at least challenging for promotion. We have consistently failed to do this since 1998/9. We have been in this division long enough to know what is required to get out of it and hopefully we will do it with young players on long term contracts some of whom we will be able to cash in on if a bigger club comes calling

I don't think the signing of a Premier League footballer is an over reaction, but we are all entitled to our opinion. In regards to Branston, granted, he didn't let the team down when he covered for the absence of Mike Tyson and Ricky Hatton, but when he was captain, in the first few games of the season, he wasn't great, he looked slow and sluggish and was having a lot of trouble keeping hold of his man, i.e. no pace. I agree with you about midfield, i've said all along that Reid isn't good enough, he has great pace and a few good tricks, but his delivery and decision making leave a lot to be desired, I don't think Jones does enough, and Ravenhill can be a bit reckless, but of the few we have, I probably enjoy watching him the most, but we need more in that area. I would never question your commitment, for 1, I don't know you, you could have 10 kids and buy a season ticket for all 10, and that would make you a better supporter than all of us on here. I buy a season ticket too quite early regardless of which league we are in, but I won't judge anyone, it's not for me to judge. Personally, I think PP does know what is required to get out of this division, and we will all be pleasantly suprised come May 2013.

Branston did let the team down by constantly misjudging tackles in the 1st quarter of the season, that kept costing us at least 1 goal in every game he played. Even in the Bolton friendly he cost us 2 goals. Granted when he came back he looked better, but overall I'd rather have Oliver & Davies, with a back up like Williams than him. Misjudge + slow pace = goal conceded. PS. Davies has no disciplinary problems...his res cards were ridiculous. It's Ravo who needs to calm down (a little bit, but not too much. Love his hard tackles)

pudseykid wrote:

Danstarr69 wrote: Get In! 90% pay cut???

In someways this is a good signing. I dont think this guy is the "best defender" in L2..i also dont think "hes a leader of men" which i think was quoted to Radio Leeds earlier today..he got sent off a few times-surely thats the wrong idea of what a leader is? I want to see CITY at the top of the league or in the playoffs. Also if he really is that good, how come no one higher up wanted his services?..Lets wait and see the results next season, that will be the key issue-that the team that is eventually assembled can deliver the results that the supporters of this club deserve. No other club in this league has the support this club has..we need a team that matches the commitment of the supporters

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:
I did qualify my rovrum comments on that thread and this with an understanding of the reasons why we were not making the signings or interest announcements. It would have had to be an idiot to have had a go. Besides, I didn't mention idiots first on this thread. I said c*cks and only said that in a humourous rib poke manner by likening it to 'bantams'. Anyway, Andy Gray anyone?

Waynus1971 wrote:

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote: waynus, anyone who is moaning and bleating about anything on this thread is an idiot. Fair enough, have a go when we, the club, board get it wrong but what have they got wrong here to bring so many knockers out. Yet again. At some point these true, realistic fans will realise that perpetually beating and berating the club is damaging. And doesn't help us in anyway at all. I myself had a go the other day due to Rovrum signing four already, I do understand though that not all our targets may even be in the country at this moment in time and cannot commit to any deal, also anyone we do sign early will need paying and that will be another reason we are just lining em up, also some may be under contract for another month similar to AD. We either support and congratulate when we do well, this is one of those times. Or we don't. We don't look for extra pitfalls and problems. That really is just negative.

I'm not arguing that the consistent negativity gets us all down. This was fantastic news to wake up to and if anyone disagrees, they are simply negative for the sake of it. . However, when you had a moan the other day about Rovrum making their signings whilst we appeared to be dragging our feet, I wouldn't expect anyone to call you an idiot. Likewise, just because someone tries to dampen some spirits (and let's face it, those talking about promotion are simply having a laugh), they shoudn't be called idiots either. . Remember this, as it stands, we have 2 keepers, 1 centre-back, no full-backs, 1 winger, 2 central midfielders and 4 strikers (inc Baker). Yes, we have made offers to Oliver, Ramsden & Syers, but as yet, they haven't signed. This is NO WAY near a team, let alone a squad. Davies is a terrific signing, but he is the first stone in the wall, not the final piece and that is all some were meaning. Admittedly, a bit of positivity too wouldn't have gone amiss.

Edinburgh -bantam wrote:

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:
I did qualify my rovrum comments on that thread and this with an understanding of the reasons why we were not making the signings or interest announcements. It would have had to be an idiot to have had a go. Besides, I didn't mention idiots first on this thread. I said c*cks and only said that in a humourous rib poke manner by likening it to 'bantams'. Anyway, Andy Gray anyone?

Wamps

shame on you for suggesting that idiots post on here!

Andy Gray would be a fine addition to the squad.

Just on Rovrum, I hope City play Evans' new circus team at their "wonderful arena" for the first match of next season.

I miss 606 debate.
All the best EB

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:

Edinburgh -bantam wrote:

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:
I did qualify my rovrum comments on that thread and this with an understanding of the reasons why we were not making the signings or interest announcements. It would have had to be an idiot to have had a go. Besides, I didn't mention idiots first on this thread. I said c*cks and only said that in a humourous rib poke manner by likening it to 'bantams'. Anyway, Andy Gray anyone?

Wamps

shame on you for suggesting that idiots post on here!

Andy Gray would be a fine addition to the squad.

Just on Rovrum, I hope City play Evans' new circus team at their "wonderful arena" for the first match of next season.

I miss 606 debate.
All the best EB

Do you remember Marco, the town fan who actually did discuss and not use 606 like a playground fight club? We are in touch via twitter now, as are we waynus if you'd check n respond.