Davies signing shows Bradford City’s promotion intent (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Andrew Davies signing shows Bradford City’s promotion intent
8:10am Monday 28th May 2012 in Sport
By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter
Ricky Ravenhill joined City on the strength of Phil Parkinson’s determination to win promotion
Ricky Ravenhill has hailed the return of Andrew Davies as proof that City mean business.
The tough-tackling midfielder is as thrilled as the fans to get the centre half on board for another year.
And he believes it shows the rest of League Two that the Bantams have no plans of being also-rans again.
“When I first signed, the gaffer made it clear that he was passionate about getting the club promoted,” said Ravenhill.
“Last year was about consolidating but he really wanted to get us up next season.
“That was the main reason why I joined and signing Andrew Davies has proved the gaffer is determined to do that.
It’s fantastic news. I don’t think anybody even considered he (Andrew Davies) might sign permanently
Ricky Ravenhill
“It’s fantastic news. I don’t think anybody even considered he might sign permanently.”
Davies is likely to rival Ravenhill for the captain’s armband. He is seen by Phil Parkinson as another leader on the pitch – and Ravenhill doesn’t argue.
He said: “Davo’s a strong character. You know what you’ll get from him.
“Everybody knows what to expect. The fans have already had a taste and seen what he is capable of and signing him shows the intent of the club.
“Players come in looking to take a club to the next level and I imagine he really wants to take us back into League One.
“It gives everyone that added bit of optimism towards next season. It’s the first step towards building a strong squad that can challenge and hopefully put the club back where it belongs.”
Davies could prove the catalyst for other targets currently chewing over Valley Parade offers, including former Bantams forward Andy Gray.
Director of operations David Baldwin said: “Once you trigger one signing, you’ll find that one or two others will follow because of that. Hopefully there will be a bit of a domino effect.
“But there is an element of patience involved because this year is probably seeing a record number of players out of contract.
“It’s about getting the best deal for the right player. It’s an austere time for everybody in regards to economics, so you want to get someone at the best value for money.”
Comments(18)
tyker2
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9:14am Mon 28 May 12
prince35 wrote:i agree but it won't be the case:we will be signing players right up to the start of the season. Youga;interesting signing and another player who has played under PP at Charlton as has Andy Gray
What we dont want to do is still be looking for players when pre-season started. rumours on twitter that the attacking full bk kelly youga is on the horizon.
Youga was a loan signing in the colin todd era.
ricky76
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9:28am Mon 28 May 12
Freddy
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10:37am Mon 28 May 12
prince35 says...
8:39am Mon 28 May 12
"What we dont want to do is still be looking for players when pre-season started."
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Yes but if Players are signed NOW--are you going to pay their salaries?- from May to the start of the Season-August.
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ricky76
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10:41am Mon 28 May 12
Farsley XI
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11:03am Mon 28 May 12
The club were languishing in 18th place when former Alex, Stoke and Burnley defender Davis took over in November.
But a 19-match unbeaten end to the season culminated in a 2-0 play-off final victory over Cheltenham at Wembley.
"When I came the chairman told me to get us safe," Davis revealed. "If we were to drop out of this league the Academy could suffer, so it was important we stayed in the division initially.
"But with results came confidence, the team got better.
"The players started playing closer to their potential and 19 games unbeaten is a fantastic achievement for a young group."
http://www.teamtalk.
com/league-two/77831
50/Davis-hails-resur
gent-Alex
This is a manager who got the best out of his palyers
J4CKO
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12:13pm Mon 28 May 12
DisplacedNortherner
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2:04pm Mon 28 May 12
Farsley XI wrote:What's your point? True he did get the best out of his players, but they were massively underacheiving and had a number of really good players. Not sure you can compare like for like. Where you give Davis I could give you Brian Horton etc etc
Crewe boss Steve Davis was in a relegation battle six months ago but on Sunday he celebrated promotion to League One. The club were languishing in 18th place when former Alex, Stoke and Burnley defender Davis took over in November. But a 19-match unbeaten end to the season culminated in a 2-0 play-off final victory over Cheltenham at Wembley. "When I came the chairman told me to get us safe," Davis revealed. "If we were to drop out of this league the Academy could suffer, so it was important we stayed in the division initially. "But with results came confidence, the team got better. "The players started playing closer to their potential and 19 games unbeaten is a fantastic achievement for a young group." http://www.teamtalk. com/league-two/77831 50/Davis-hails-resur gent-Alex This is a manager who got the best out of his palyers
Prisoner Cell Block A
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4:42pm Mon 28 May 12
I gave the reasons why too. He extended his loan which I don't think he ever did with any other club, even in higher divisions, end of his Stoke contract, the amount of respect and enjoyment he had for the club and fans here, he isn't a youngster any longer and obviously realises that with one good season the whole fortunes around this club could change.
Cityman23
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6:56pm Mon 28 May 12
1)...having to listen to radio commentaries (I would add 'commentators' and 'pundits' who constantly talk about anything BUT what's going on during the match!!)
2) ..Gardening
3) ...Shopping..and...I would have incl. (my own personal 'nightmare')...
4)....DIY...aaaagh!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Come on 'lads/lasses'....who wants these sort of 'fates' ...when you ..could be ..at the match??!!
Prisoner Cell Block A
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7:02pm Mon 28 May 12
You know it makes sense. Shopping, *shudders
derrie-t-
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8:41pm Mon 28 May 12
Anyway looking promising already in terms of contracts, cant wait to see who we sign, feeling the usual pre season optimism already!
ALEXIMO.56.
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8:52pm Mon 28 May 12
Prisoner Cell Block A
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9:18pm Mon 28 May 12
trueBradfordian
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11:46pm Mon 28 May 12
ALEXIMO.56. wrote:Either they've found some money from somewhere or they're taking a massive gamble. Until we know how many tickets have been sold, we don't even know if we can pay the rent. I'd like to think that there's an investor, but afraid it's more likely a gamble to sell more tickets.
I have heard a rumour coming from twitter. A silent investor has invested £1m and said if city win promotion, there will be a full takeover. Has anyone heard the same? I find it very hard to believe
tyker2
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5:49am Tue 29 May 12
tyker2
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5:49am Tue 29 May 12
ALEXIMO.56.
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6:21am Tue 29 May 12
tyker2 wrote:I for one minute don't belive it. It's a load of £ollox as far as I am concerned. It's the same with all these rumours about all these quality players coming to sign for City eg. Daniel Bogdanovic. Most Blackpool fans are calling him a money grabbing ****.
A silent investor eh? A million quid to get us promoted and then to take overthe club seems like a lot of money to put up front like this. However if Promotion comes from it and a take over is achieved with substantial cash investment on players then who is going to be against it. If promotion is not achieved there is a nice tax loss to set against income for the investor. More details required.
prince35 says...
8:39am Mon 28 May 12
Youga was a loan signing in the colin todd era.