Trialists invited to join Bradford City in Ireland (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Phil Parkinson will make sure Bradford City hopefuls have the right stuff
7:40am Monday 23rd July 2012 in Sport
By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter
City trialist Anthony McNamee in action at Tadcaster
Phil Parkinson will run his eye over a couple more new faces during City’s week in Ireland.
The Bantams were training for the first time at their County Meath base this morning after flying in to Dublin yesterday.
But Parkinson has not ruled out adding to the squad that are already there.
“Some trialists have come with us and we’ll get one or two more to join us during the week,” he said.
“There are quite a lot of players still looking for clubs and we’ve got to make sure we get the balance in our squad right. That’s what we are working towards.
“It’s tough to go on trial because you’ve got to be better than what’s already there. It’s our job to make sure they are right, not just as a person but as a character.”
City fielded five trialists in Saturday’s 7-1 stroll at Tadcaster Albion – former Carlisle midfielder Tom Taiwo, winger Anthony McNamee and defenders Christophe Lowinsky, Michael Boateng and Javan Vidal.
“I can’t fault any of them and they all put themselves in the reckoning,” said Parkinson.
“But we’re assessing the players all the time in training as well. You want to see they can do the basics of the job first of all, but also how they fit in character-wise with the rest of the group.
“That’s very important and being in Ireland now gives us a great opportunity with everybody under the same roof.”
Parkinson was happy with the fitness of the players in the opening friendly.
He said: “Everything went to plan. It was a good exercise, they all played 45 minutes and did some running on the pitch at half-time.
“We’re in good shape at this stage and we’ve still got players who weren’t out there on Saturday as well as new signing Alan (Connell). There are good options starting to form.”
Connell has joined up with the squad after making his own way separately from the south.
“You’re always a little bit nervous joining a new club as you try to fit into the group,” he said.
“It’s important you get on with everyone as quickly as possible and this trip is a good chance to do that.”
Comments(21)
gspot01
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9:21am Mon 23 Jul 12
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I've not had any expectations for the last couple of years whilst the club sorts itself out off the field once and for all but now this season is the time when this club needs to deliver, although i'm confident the squad being built is good enough.
Correctness
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10:09am Mon 23 Jul 12
patthebantam
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11:54am Mon 23 Jul 12
cullboy
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12:18pm Mon 23 Jul 12
wja1966
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1:15pm Mon 23 Jul 12
The only one I havent seen is Lowinsky the french u19 international but he must be ok if newcastle were looking at him, they can spot a good french player.
Hopefully more signings imminent
Meat Pie
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1:26pm Mon 23 Jul 12
Remember, how often we have turned decent players into shadows of their former selves?
We sometimes have it down to a fine art.
Let's just hope Parkinson doesn't serve up the dross he did last season when we went out seemingly to keep the point we had at the start.
Action not words.
irish bantam
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1:50pm Mon 23 Jul 12
maybe someone could confirm ?
tyker2
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2:43pm Mon 23 Jul 12
He was a Leeds youngster illegally poached by Chelsea and some massive fines were imposed on the club, the then manager and Ashley Cole.
Would we have to pay compensation to Carlisle for him? Not certain but , if we had a £100k available for the likes of Benson then who knows.
Does the signing of Connell mean we are considering an offer for Wells? IF WE ARE AND WE TAKE IT MAYBE THAT WILL GO TOWARD MEETING ANY COMPENSATION FOR TAIWO.
He is a superb player and at 22 will be the true box to box player we need.
1 bingley bantam
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2:54pm Mon 23 Jul 12
ALEXIMO.56.
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3:36pm Mon 23 Jul 12
1 bingley bantam wrote:The club have already stated " Hands off Hanson & Wells, they are not for sale" Let's just hopr that they stick to that statement.
I sincerley hope we sign Taiwo sounds the real deal just what we need to add to our midfield.Hope this threat of compo is wrong surely we can find some money if its true.But PLEASE DONT SELL WELLS that would be a disaster and send out a very bad message.
audal
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4:03pm Mon 23 Jul 12
Mr Perks
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5:24pm Mon 23 Jul 12
tyker2 wrote:Yes we would have to pay compo to Carlisle:
Taiwo is 22 years of age and is out of contract at Carlisle having refused to sign a new contract. Was that an improved contract or not? If so any club he goes to may have to pay compensation but note this " On 11 June 2012, Taiwo revealed he would not be signing a new contract with Carlisle, citing family reasons for his departure from Brunton Park, and stating he wanted to move closer to his native Yorkshire. His departure left Abbott disappointed, and he told the club website: "Tom has been to my house twice and I've met him once at a neutral venue over the course of the last few weeks and I think this has been a tough decision for him to make... during the conversations we had he told me that his personal circumstances had changed this year, with the arrival of a baby, and he's in a situation where he doesn't want to relocate to the area full-time. In addition he doesn't want to commute and spend too much time away from his little girl so he's decided to stay where he is and try and find a club nearer to home."
He was a Leeds youngster illegally poached by Chelsea and some massive fines were imposed on the club, the then manager and Ashley Cole.
Would we have to pay compensation to Carlisle for him? Not certain but , if we had a £100k available for the likes of Benson then who knows.
Does the signing of Connell mean we are considering an offer for Wells? IF WE ARE AND WE TAKE IT MAYBE THAT WILL GO TOWARD MEETING ANY COMPENSATION FOR TAIWO.
He is a superb player and at 22 will be the true box to box player we need.
A Club will only be entitled to seek a Compensation Fee for the loss of a Non-Contract Player's Registration who is an Under 24 Player if such Club has made the Player a written offer of terms to become a Contract Player prior to the expiration of the Registration or for other reasons satisfactory to the Board. The amount of such Compensation Fee shall be agreed between the two Clubs concerned or in default of such agreement should be determined by the Professional Football Compensation Committee on the application of either of such Clubs.
Pablo
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6:35pm Mon 23 Jul 12
Meat Pie wrote:Precisely, Meat Pie.
Been here before and won't get excited until I see something exciting happening on the pitch - it's all just hot air and speculation until then.
Remember, how often we have turned decent players into shadows of their former selves?
We sometimes have it down to a fine art.
Let's just hope Parkinson doesn't serve up the dross he did last season when we went out seemingly to keep the point we had at the start.
Action not words.
We all get excited with our pre season signings and, when the season starts, the realisation kicks in that everyone else in the division has also been strengthening and, sadly for us, the majority have had more success with their recruitment.
We live in hope.
1 bingley bantam
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8:01pm Mon 23 Jul 12
Meat Pie wrote:Got to agree there mate our ability to turn great players crap has gone on for years strange but true.
Been here before and won't get excited until I see something exciting happening on the pitch - it's all just hot air and speculation until then. Remember, how often we have turned decent players into shadows of their former selves? We sometimes have it down to a fine art. Let's just hope Parkinson doesn't serve up the dross he did last season when we went out seemingly to keep the point we had at the start. Action not words.
As for last season spot on the football was awful defo tried so hard not
to lose we never tried to win or maybe nick a 1.0 when our defending just wasnt good enough to keep a clean sheet.Back end of last season i got so bored with the negative tactics employed by P.P i missed the last few home games as id found something more entertaining to do watch paint dry!
Am hoping with siging attacking fullbacks etc we will have a go this season would much rather win a game 3.2 as opposed to hanging on to 1.0.
Bikenshaw Illy
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10:21pm Mon 23 Jul 12
He knows we have not got that kind of money. Or does he not have a say which club he goes on trial with?
Bikenshaw Illy
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12:14am Tue 24 Jul 12
tyker2
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8:14am Tue 24 Jul 12
Bikenshaw Illy wrote:could be: remember he was a landscape gardener and there is money in that in the right areas!!! NOT MINE.
Also does Ross Hannah drive a black Lamborghini? Just that I saw one in Bradford with the reg R055HAN on it. Surely not? Did not think he was on much money at city!
Prisoner Cell Block A
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11:17am Tue 24 Jul 12
Rumour about Hanson to Barnsley not going away. Hope it isn't true as I think we may be finding our attacking feet this season and he'll benefit fully for a change.
tyker2
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2:14pm Tue 24 Jul 12
Pablo
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5:03pm Tue 24 Jul 12
tyker2 wrote:Must be his. I saw it towing a trailer, carrying a lawn mower and a wheelbarrow! I wonder if he'll prune my conifers when he gets back from Ireland?
Bikenshaw Illy wrote:could be: remember he was a landscape gardener and there is money in that in the right areas!!! NOT MINE.
Also does Ross Hannah drive a black Lamborghini? Just that I saw one in Bradford with the reg R055HAN on it. Surely not? Did not think he was on much money at city!
Lonnie will now be asking me what type of conifers I have, how tall they are and what date I planted them!
tyker2 says...
8:29am Mon 23 Jul 12