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8:20am Wednesday 31st January 2007

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Julian Rhodes today defended City's decision to cash in on Jermaine Johnson.

The Jamaican's move to Sheffield Wednesday has triggered further controversy after Dean Windass was allowed to join Hull on loan.

Due to a change in my own personal financial circumstances, I’m no longer in a position to continue future funding

Julian Rhodes

It is thought that the double deal has netted the club around £500,000 - with the prospect of more to come if Johnson is a hit at Hillsborough.

The undisclosed fee for Johnson includes performance-based add-ons - such as winning promotion - and a percentage of any future transfer, which could take it past the half-million pound clause that had been written into the winger's contract at Valley Parade.

Rhodes said: "There was a figure that we had to sell him at and the guaranteed element of the deal is very close to that.

"But I've substituted the rest of the balance in favour of incentive-based clauses which can result in us getting more than what we would have done. It's been done on the basis that I'm sure Jermaine will be a huge success for them."

Even with the transfer-window sales, Rhodes predicts City will lose up to £600,000 in the financial year. He is still aiming to break even during next season but cost-cutting measures have to be taken.

The Bantams chairman has already stated that he cannot throw any more money at the club. The Rhodes family also found out on Monday that they will receive a lot less from a shareholders' pay-out by Saltaire electronics firm Filtronic than had been promised.

He admitted: "Due to a change in my own personal financial circumstances, I'm no longer in a position to continue future funding."

Johnson's departure leaves Colin Todd's squad shorn of another key player - and the City boss fears it will make his own job tougher.

Todd, who is hunting loan cover, said: "Like with Windass, it's a financial decision and not a football one and I have to play my cards accordingly.

"We should be keeping our better players but the chairman has the final say and he is obviously influenced by the financial state of play, which isn't good.

"But life becomes more difficult for ourselves on the football side of it.

"Once again I've resurrected someone else's career. JJ has been a breath of fresh air to this football club. He is a big loss to me as a manager and the other players. In 31 games he has shown sparkle and the ability to hurt the opposition.

"We have to applaud his talent that has made him very popular with our supporters, who have really taken to him. But I wish him all the best at his new club."

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S CLARKE, says...
5:25pm Tue 30 Jan 07

JULIAN RHODES HAS DONE THE RIGHT THING. WE MUST HAVE A STABLE CLUB IF WE ARE TO MOVE ON AND THE BASIS FOR THAT STABILITY STARTS WITH SOUND FINANCIAL PLANNING. THANKS ALSO TO COLIN TODD WHO IS DOING A GREAT JOB IN DIFFICULT CONDITIONS.

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S CLARKE, says...
5:25pm Tue 30 Jan 07

JULIAN RHODES HAS DONE THE RIGHT THING. WE MUST HAVE A STABLE CLUB IF WE ARE TO MOVE ON AND THE BASIS FOR THAT STABILITY STARTS WITH SOUND FINANCIAL PLANNING. THANKS ALSO TO COLIN TODD WHO IS DOING A GREAT JOB IN DIFFICULT CONDITIONS.

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S CLARKE, says...
5:25pm Tue 30 Jan 07

JULIAN RHODES HAS DONE THE RIGHT THING. WE MUST HAVE A STABLE CLUB IF WE ARE TO MOVE ON AND THE BASIS FOR THAT STABILITY STARTS WITH SOUND FINANCIAL PLANNING. THANKS ALSO TO COLIN TODD WHO IS DOING A GREAT JOB IN DIFFICULT CONDITIONS.

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S CLARKE, says...
5:25pm Tue 30 Jan 07

JULIAN RHODES HAS DONE THE RIGHT THING. WE MUST HAVE A STABLE CLUB IF WE ARE TO MOVE ON AND THE BASIS FOR THAT STABILITY STARTS WITH SOUND FINANCIAL PLANNING. THANKS ALSO TO COLIN TODD WHO IS DOING A GREAT JOB IN DIFFICULT CONDITIONS.

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jordan, says...
5:40pm Tue 30 Jan 07

todd nd rhodes need 2 bk out

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jordan, says...
5:40pm Tue 30 Jan 07

todd nd rhodes need 2 bk out

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jordan, says...
5:40pm Tue 30 Jan 07

todd nd rhodes need 2 bk out

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jordan, says...
5:40pm Tue 30 Jan 07

todd nd rhodes need 2 bk out

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cris, says...
6:03pm Tue 30 Jan 07

we seem to forget that todd is an incomputant fool who seems to have misplaced his tactical knowledge if he ever had some! Also its good money for the short term, we need to think about the long run if we still want to get any higher in the league we need someone creative! my prediction is a year of uncertainty then next year extreme push for survival from relegation and more players leaving, omar, donovan, doyle!!!

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cris, says...
6:03pm Tue 30 Jan 07

we seem to forget that todd is an incomputant fool who seems to have misplaced his tactical knowledge if he ever had some! Also its good money for the short term, we need to think about the long run if we still want to get any higher in the league we need someone creative! my prediction is a year of uncertainty then next year extreme push for survival from relegation and more players leaving, omar, donovan, doyle!!!

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cris, says...
6:03pm Tue 30 Jan 07

we seem to forget that todd is an incomputant fool who seems to have misplaced his tactical knowledge if he ever had some! Also its good money for the short term, we need to think about the long run if we still want to get any higher in the league we need someone creative! my prediction is a year of uncertainty then next year extreme push for survival from relegation and more players leaving, omar, donovan, doyle!!!

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cris, says...
6:03pm Tue 30 Jan 07

we seem to forget that todd is an incomputant fool who seems to have misplaced his tactical knowledge if he ever had some! Also its good money for the short term, we need to think about the long run if we still want to get any higher in the league we need someone creative! my prediction is a year of uncertainty then next year extreme push for survival from relegation and more players leaving, omar, donovan, doyle!!!

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Justin, says...
6:43pm Tue 30 Jan 07

Are they preparing the squad and club for life in a even lower division? No goal scorers = no goals = no points = relegation

Why do supporters waste hard earned money to support a team not supported by the owner.

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Justin, says...
6:43pm Tue 30 Jan 07

Are they preparing the squad and club for life in a even lower division? No goal scorers = no goals = no points = relegation

Why do supporters waste hard earned money to support a team not supported by the owner.

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Justin, says...
6:43pm Tue 30 Jan 07

Are they preparing the squad and club for life in a even lower division? No goal scorers = no goals = no points = relegation

Why do supporters waste hard earned money to support a team not supported by the owner.

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Justin, says...
6:43pm Tue 30 Jan 07

Are they preparing the squad and club for life in a even lower division? No goal scorers = no goals = no points = relegation

Why do supporters waste hard earned money to support a team not supported by the owner.

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richard, says...
6:47pm Tue 30 Jan 07

i think rhodes as done the right thing we hav got £500.000 for jj who cost us nothing and in omar daley we do have a replacement who i believe will be a better prospect yes it doesnt look good when we sell our better players but the clubs future is more important than anything and if things are worse than we are led to believe i would like mr rhodes to be honest and tell the fans the true state of affairs at vp no one can say anything bad about him afterall do we all have short memorys without rhodes THERE WOULDNT BE A CLUB and as for todd he has done the best he can but the time is right for a change.

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richard, says...
6:47pm Tue 30 Jan 07

i think rhodes as done the right thing we hav got £500.000 for jj who cost us nothing and in omar daley we do have a replacement who i believe will be a better prospect yes it doesnt look good when we sell our better players but the clubs future is more important than anything and if things are worse than we are led to believe i would like mr rhodes to be honest and tell the fans the true state of affairs at vp no one can say anything bad about him afterall do we all have short memorys without rhodes THERE WOULDNT BE A CLUB and as for todd he has done the best he can but the time is right for a change.

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richard, says...
6:47pm Tue 30 Jan 07

i think rhodes as done the right thing we hav got £500.000 for jj who cost us nothing and in omar daley we do have a replacement who i believe will be a better prospect yes it doesnt look good when we sell our better players but the clubs future is more important than anything and if things are worse than we are led to believe i would like mr rhodes to be honest and tell the fans the true state of affairs at vp no one can say anything bad about him afterall do we all have short memorys without rhodes THERE WOULDNT BE A CLUB and as for todd he has done the best he can but the time is right for a change.

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richard, says...
6:47pm Tue 30 Jan 07

i think rhodes as done the right thing we hav got £500.000 for jj who cost us nothing and in omar daley we do have a replacement who i believe will be a better prospect yes it doesnt look good when we sell our better players but the clubs future is more important than anything and if things are worse than we are led to believe i would like mr rhodes to be honest and tell the fans the true state of affairs at vp no one can say anything bad about him afterall do we all have short memorys without rhodes THERE WOULDNT BE A CLUB and as for todd he has done the best he can but the time is right for a change.

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alan, says...
6:56pm Tue 30 Jan 07

Rhodes has done his best for the club, and every fan will be forever in his debt but what has todd done? 3 good things donovan,jj,omar. though on the other hand, not signing stewart, not signing doyle, continuously buying strikers which cannot hack league 1 let along league two or the championship eg dave hibbert(you get effort but strikers are judged on goals). Our attacking threat will be won or lost by defending. we will only have a chance of scoring if we send parker back as he's no where near the pedegree needed. We need attacking threats that threatern the other team not our own, Joe brown NO!!! Hibbert NO!!! johnson-i still have belief, the answer is not and i repeat NO DEAN WINDASS, turning his back on the fans which many forget quickly i would be glad to see him stay and hull and rot in their reserves until hes old and grey. Sorry hes past that ! if Todd is to go soon hopefulyl your editor will be painting a much better picture tommorrow with a fast goal scoring striker, Leon Knights up for grabs - manager says he doesnt want him, McLeod turned league 2 apart ! Please todd do 1 good thing before leaving the club a wreck, As BRADFORD IS LAUGHED AT, JOKED ABOUT BY PEOPLE IN POWER, COMMENTED ON ITS PLAYERS - DEANO ON MOYLES THIS MORNING, JOKED ABOUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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alan, says...
6:56pm Tue 30 Jan 07

Rhodes has done his best for the club, and every fan will be forever in his debt but what has todd done? 3 good things donovan,jj,omar. though on the other hand, not signing stewart, not signing doyle, continuously buying strikers which cannot hack league 1 let along league two or the championship eg dave hibbert(you get effort but strikers are judged on goals). Our attacking threat will be won or lost by defending. we will only have a chance of scoring if we send parker back as he's no where near the pedegree needed. We need attacking threats that threatern the other team not our own, Joe brown NO!!! Hibbert NO!!! johnson-i still have belief, the answer is not and i repeat NO DEAN WINDASS, turning his back on the fans which many forget quickly i would be glad to see him stay and hull and rot in their reserves until hes old and grey. Sorry hes past that ! if Todd is to go soon hopefulyl your editor will be painting a much better picture tommorrow with a fast goal scoring striker, Leon Knights up for grabs - manager says he doesnt want him, McLeod turned league 2 apart ! Please todd do 1 good thing before leaving the club a wreck, As BRADFORD IS LAUGHED AT, JOKED ABOUT BY PEOPLE IN POWER, COMMENTED ON ITS PLAYERS - DEANO ON MOYLES THIS MORNING, JOKED ABOUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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alan, says...
6:56pm Tue 30 Jan 07

Rhodes has done his best for the club, and every fan will be forever in his debt but what has todd done? 3 good things donovan,jj,omar. though on the other hand, not signing stewart, not signing doyle, continuously buying strikers which cannot hack league 1 let along league two or the championship eg dave hibbert(you get effort but strikers are judged on goals). Our attacking threat will be won or lost by defending. we will only have a chance of scoring if we send parker back as he's no where near the pedegree needed. We need attacking threats that threatern the other team not our own, Joe brown NO!!! Hibbert NO!!! johnson-i still have belief, the answer is not and i repeat NO DEAN WINDASS, turning his back on the fans which many forget quickly i would be glad to see him stay and hull and rot in their reserves until hes old and grey. Sorry hes past that ! if Todd is to go soon hopefulyl your editor will be painting a much better picture tommorrow with a fast goal scoring striker, Leon Knights up for grabs - manager says he doesnt want him, McLeod turned league 2 apart ! Please todd do 1 good thing before leaving the club a wreck, As BRADFORD IS LAUGHED AT, JOKED ABOUT BY PEOPLE IN POWER, COMMENTED ON ITS PLAYERS - DEANO ON MOYLES THIS MORNING, JOKED ABOUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Report this post »

alan, says...
6:56pm Tue 30 Jan 07

Rhodes has done his best for the club, and every fan will be forever in his debt but what has todd done? 3 good things donovan,jj,omar. though on the other hand, not signing stewart, not signing doyle, continuously buying strikers which cannot hack league 1 let along league two or the championship eg dave hibbert(you get effort but strikers are judged on goals). Our attacking threat will be won or lost by defending. we will only have a chance of scoring if we send parker back as he's no where near the pedegree needed. We need attacking threats that threatern the other team not our own, Joe brown NO!!! Hibbert NO!!! johnson-i still have belief, the answer is not and i repeat NO DEAN WINDASS, turning his back on the fans which many forget quickly i would be glad to see him stay and hull and rot in their reserves until hes old and grey. Sorry hes past that ! if Todd is to go soon hopefulyl your editor will be painting a much better picture tommorrow with a fast goal scoring striker, Leon Knights up for grabs - manager says he doesnt want him, McLeod turned league 2 apart ! Please todd do 1 good thing before leaving the club a wreck, As BRADFORD IS LAUGHED AT, JOKED ABOUT BY PEOPLE IN POWER, COMMENTED ON ITS PLAYERS - DEANO ON MOYLES THIS MORNING, JOKED ABOUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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DoM, says...
9:10pm Tue 30 Jan 07

well weve had it now congratualtions to all the nuggits who have decided to let are best 2 players leave the club and to the financial part of the club weve always been bad but now if we get relagated because of you clowns we are probably going to go back into administration cheers

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DoM, says...
9:10pm Tue 30 Jan 07

well weve had it now congratualtions to all the nuggits who have decided to let are best 2 players leave the club and to the financial part of the club weve always been bad but now if we get relagated because of you clowns we are probably going to go back into administration cheers

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DoM, says...
9:10pm Tue 30 Jan 07

well weve had it now congratualtions to all the nuggits who have decided to let are best 2 players leave the club and to the financial part of the club weve always been bad but now if we get relagated because of you clowns we are probably going to go back into administration cheers

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DoM, says...
9:10pm Tue 30 Jan 07

well weve had it now congratualtions to all the nuggits who have decided to let are best 2 players leave the club and to the financial part of the club weve always been bad but now if we get relagated because of you clowns we are probably going to go back into administration cheers

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bantamboy, says...
11:18pm Tue 30 Jan 07

When does the clubs survival overtake the clubs ambition? Colin Todd as had his day! or as he? Who else will take the job with no money to bring players in. Colin as brought a few players in who have made the club money, with out which we could all be sat here saying what if? I have followed the club in the old 4th divison and will return there as long as the club stands! So well done Jr for keeping the club going and well done CT for picking some players that have helped City survive. after all with out City what else is there!!

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bantamboy, says...
11:18pm Tue 30 Jan 07

When does the clubs survival overtake the clubs ambition? Colin Todd as had his day! or as he? Who else will take the job with no money to bring players in. Colin as brought a few players in who have made the club money, with out which we could all be sat here saying what if? I have followed the club in the old 4th divison and will return there as long as the club stands! So well done Jr for keeping the club going and well done CT for picking some players that have helped City survive. after all with out City what else is there!!

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bantamboy, says...
11:18pm Tue 30 Jan 07

When does the clubs survival overtake the clubs ambition? Colin Todd as had his day! or as he? Who else will take the job with no money to bring players in. Colin as brought a few players in who have made the club money, with out which we could all be sat here saying what if? I have followed the club in the old 4th divison and will return there as long as the club stands! So well done Jr for keeping the club going and well done CT for picking some players that have helped City survive. after all with out City what else is there!!

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bantamboy, says...
11:18pm Tue 30 Jan 07

When does the clubs survival overtake the clubs ambition? Colin Todd as had his day! or as he? Who else will take the job with no money to bring players in. Colin as brought a few players in who have made the club money, with out which we could all be sat here saying what if? I have followed the club in the old 4th divison and will return there as long as the club stands! So well done Jr for keeping the club going and well done CT for picking some players that have helped City survive. after all with out City what else is there!!

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Andrew, says...
11:39pm Tue 30 Jan 07

All the ideots complaining about Julian Rhodes selling off players haven't grasped reality. If the books don't balance there is no Bradford City in any league. Can people really have forgotten what happened a few short years ago? Julian Rhodes is a fan but is also a saint in comparison to the rest of us, putting more on the line for the club than we can imagine. When you are struggling to survive like City are, survival at any level is the ambition!

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Andrew, says...
11:39pm Tue 30 Jan 07

All the ideots complaining about Julian Rhodes selling off players haven't grasped reality. If the books don't balance there is no Bradford City in any league. Can people really have forgotten what happened a few short years ago? Julian Rhodes is a fan but is also a saint in comparison to the rest of us, putting more on the line for the club than we can imagine. When you are struggling to survive like City are, survival at any level is the ambition!

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Andrew, says...
11:39pm Tue 30 Jan 07

All the ideots complaining about Julian Rhodes selling off players haven't grasped reality. If the books don't balance there is no Bradford City in any league. Can people really have forgotten what happened a few short years ago? Julian Rhodes is a fan but is also a saint in comparison to the rest of us, putting more on the line for the club than we can imagine. When you are struggling to survive like City are, survival at any level is the ambition!

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Andrew, says...
11:39pm Tue 30 Jan 07

All the ideots complaining about Julian Rhodes selling off players haven't grasped reality. If the books don't balance there is no Bradford City in any league. Can people really have forgotten what happened a few short years ago? Julian Rhodes is a fan but is also a saint in comparison to the rest of us, putting more on the line for the club than we can imagine. When you are struggling to survive like City are, survival at any level is the ambition!

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Jimothy, says...
1:13am Wed 31 Jan 07

The books don't balance because they expect us to pay £21 to watch them (bantems Bar). If they halved the price of tickets, they would get far more fans going to the games, creating more atmosphere and getting behind the lads, which inturn, would lead to more success.

At the moment, they simply aren't worth the entrance fee!

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Jimothy, says...
1:13am Wed 31 Jan 07

The books don't balance because they expect us to pay £21 to watch them (bantems Bar). If they halved the price of tickets, they would get far more fans going to the games, creating more atmosphere and getting behind the lads, which inturn, would lead to more success.

At the moment, they simply aren't worth the entrance fee!

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Jimothy, says...
1:13am Wed 31 Jan 07

The books don't balance because they expect us to pay £21 to watch them (bantems Bar). If they halved the price of tickets, they would get far more fans going to the games, creating more atmosphere and getting behind the lads, which inturn, would lead to more success.

At the moment, they simply aren't worth the entrance fee!

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Jimothy, says...
1:13am Wed 31 Jan 07

The books don't balance because they expect us to pay £21 to watch them (bantems Bar). If they halved the price of tickets, they would get far more fans going to the games, creating more atmosphere and getting behind the lads, which inturn, would lead to more success.

At the moment, they simply aren't worth the entrance fee!

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The Man From DelMonte, says...
8:48am Wed 31 Jan 07

"It is thought that the double deal has netted the club around £500,000"

If that is so why after announcing that City would make a £600k loss before these transfers are we still on course to make a £600k loss?

Somethings don't seem to add up.

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The Man From DelMonte, says...
8:48am Wed 31 Jan 07

"It is thought that the double deal has netted the club around £500,000"

If that is so why after announcing that City would make a £600k loss before these transfers are we still on course to make a £600k loss?

Somethings don't seem to add up.

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The Man From DelMonte, says...
8:48am Wed 31 Jan 07

"It is thought that the double deal has netted the club around £500,000"

If that is so why after announcing that City would make a £600k loss before these transfers are we still on course to make a £600k loss?

Somethings don't seem to add up.

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The Man From DelMonte, says...
8:48am Wed 31 Jan 07

"It is thought that the double deal has netted the club around £500,000"

If that is so why after announcing that City would make a £600k loss before these transfers are we still on course to make a £600k loss?

Somethings don't seem to add up.

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Brian Martin, says...
8:49am Wed 31 Jan 07

Sad to see JJ go but unfortunately it's a fact of life for a club in our situ and Julian Rhodes shouldn't be criticised for it. He should however take responsibility for not sacking Todd who constantly talks like he's doing us a big favour. They've showed a bit more attacking intent lately but far too often you can sit through 90 minutes at Valley Parade and not see us win a corner. Why not give Peter Beagrie a go? At least we know he loves City and would give the fans something to be optimistic about.

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Brian Martin, says...
8:49am Wed 31 Jan 07

Sad to see JJ go but unfortunately it's a fact of life for a club in our situ and Julian Rhodes shouldn't be criticised for it. He should however take responsibility for not sacking Todd who constantly talks like he's doing us a big favour. They've showed a bit more attacking intent lately but far too often you can sit through 90 minutes at Valley Parade and not see us win a corner. Why not give Peter Beagrie a go? At least we know he loves City and would give the fans something to be optimistic about.

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Brian Martin, says...
8:49am Wed 31 Jan 07

Sad to see JJ go but unfortunately it's a fact of life for a club in our situ and Julian Rhodes shouldn't be criticised for it. He should however take responsibility for not sacking Todd who constantly talks like he's doing us a big favour. They've showed a bit more attacking intent lately but far too often you can sit through 90 minutes at Valley Parade and not see us win a corner. Why not give Peter Beagrie a go? At least we know he loves City and would give the fans something to be optimistic about.

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Brian Martin, says...
8:49am Wed 31 Jan 07

Sad to see JJ go but unfortunately it's a fact of life for a club in our situ and Julian Rhodes shouldn't be criticised for it. He should however take responsibility for not sacking Todd who constantly talks like he's doing us a big favour. They've showed a bit more attacking intent lately but far too often you can sit through 90 minutes at Valley Parade and not see us win a corner. Why not give Peter Beagrie a go? At least we know he loves City and would give the fans something to be optimistic about.

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Dan the man, says...
9:33am Wed 31 Jan 07

Todd has kept this club afloat with the players thes got for nowt and made a profit on!!If it was not for these hard decisions being made by Julian, They would be no club 4 them 2 play @.

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Dan the man, says...
9:33am Wed 31 Jan 07

Todd has kept this club afloat with the players thes got for nowt and made a profit on!!If it was not for these hard decisions being made by Julian, They would be no club 4 them 2 play @.

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Dan the man, says...
9:33am Wed 31 Jan 07

Todd has kept this club afloat with the players thes got for nowt and made a profit on!!If it was not for these hard decisions being made by Julian, They would be no club 4 them 2 play @.

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Dan the man, says...
9:33am Wed 31 Jan 07

Todd has kept this club afloat with the players thes got for nowt and made a profit on!!If it was not for these hard decisions being made by Julian, They would be no club 4 them 2 play @.

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cityslicker, says...
10:01am Wed 31 Jan 07

Simple facts are being overlooked. Pre-season talk was of a play off spot being a realistic & expected target. We are now in a relegation fight, no question. Surely the finances were in place at the start of the season - offloading Windass & JJ at this stage suggests someone got their sums wrong back in July/August. There are plenty of Todd supporters out there but we have won a single home league game in Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan. In my opinion, Rhodes trust in Todd is misplaced and he should have gone early December.

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cityslicker, says...
10:01am Wed 31 Jan 07

Simple facts are being overlooked. Pre-season talk was of a play off spot being a realistic & expected target. We are now in a relegation fight, no question. Surely the finances were in place at the start of the season - offloading Windass & JJ at this stage suggests someone got their sums wrong back in July/August. There are plenty of Todd supporters out there but we have won a single home league game in Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan. In my opinion, Rhodes trust in Todd is misplaced and he should have gone early December.

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cityslicker, says...
10:01am Wed 31 Jan 07

Simple facts are being overlooked. Pre-season talk was of a play off spot being a realistic & expected target. We are now in a relegation fight, no question. Surely the finances were in place at the start of the season - offloading Windass & JJ at this stage suggests someone got their sums wrong back in July/August. There are plenty of Todd supporters out there but we have won a single home league game in Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan. In my opinion, Rhodes trust in Todd is misplaced and he should have gone early December.

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cityslicker, says...
10:01am Wed 31 Jan 07

Simple facts are being overlooked. Pre-season talk was of a play off spot being a realistic & expected target. We are now in a relegation fight, no question. Surely the finances were in place at the start of the season - offloading Windass & JJ at this stage suggests someone got their sums wrong back in July/August. There are plenty of Todd supporters out there but we have won a single home league game in Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan. In my opinion, Rhodes trust in Todd is misplaced and he should have gone early December.

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Bantam Dave, says...
10:07am Wed 31 Jan 07

Whilst I can understand the reasons behind the sale of Jermaine Johnson, Julian Rhodes comments about the financial situation gives me grave cause for concern. The latest dealings in the transfer market will probably net City around about £600,000. The T & A as recently trumpeted big off the field deals which were supposed to bring much money into the club. We now read though that despite these deals and the fact that the club as been run on a shoestring for the past few years Julian Rhodes is now talking about making even further cost cutting measures. Just what is going on? After the breakdown of the Peter Etherington deal we were told there was a further prospective invester who could be prepared to put money into the club - but since then nothing as been said. Again - whats going on? For all Geoffrey Richmonds faults he did at least communicate with the City supporter so maybe it is about time that Mr Rhodes called a Richmond style meeting so that the supporters will have the opportunity to find out if there is any hope for the future. Until we are given some crumbs of hope many supporters will think twice about purchasing next seasons season tickets that will soon be on sale.

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Bantam Dave, says...
10:07am Wed 31 Jan 07

Whilst I can understand the reasons behind the sale of Jermaine Johnson, Julian Rhodes comments about the financial situation gives me grave cause for concern. The latest dealings in the transfer market will probably net City around about £600,000. The T & A as recently trumpeted big off the field deals which were supposed to bring much money into the club. We now read though that despite these deals and the fact that the club as been run on a shoestring for the past few years Julian Rhodes is now talking about making even further cost cutting measures. Just what is going on? After the breakdown of the Peter Etherington deal we were told there was a further prospective invester who could be prepared to put money into the club - but since then nothing as been said. Again - whats going on? For all Geoffrey Richmonds faults he did at least communicate with the City supporter so maybe it is about time that Mr Rhodes called a Richmond style meeting so that the supporters will have the opportunity to find out if there is any hope for the future. Until we are given some crumbs of hope many supporters will think twice about purchasing next seasons season tickets that will soon be on sale.

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Bantam Dave, says...
10:07am Wed 31 Jan 07

Whilst I can understand the reasons behind the sale of Jermaine Johnson, Julian Rhodes comments about the financial situation gives me grave cause for concern. The latest dealings in the transfer market will probably net City around about £600,000. The T & A as recently trumpeted big off the field deals which were supposed to bring much money into the club. We now read though that despite these deals and the fact that the club as been run on a shoestring for the past few years Julian Rhodes is now talking about making even further cost cutting measures. Just what is going on? After the breakdown of the Peter Etherington deal we were told there was a further prospective invester who could be prepared to put money into the club - but since then nothing as been said. Again - whats going on? For all Geoffrey Richmonds faults he did at least communicate with the City supporter so maybe it is about time that Mr Rhodes called a Richmond style meeting so that the supporters will have the opportunity to find out if there is any hope for the future. Until we are given some crumbs of hope many supporters will think twice about purchasing next seasons season tickets that will soon be on sale.

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Bantam Dave, says...
10:07am Wed 31 Jan 07

Whilst I can understand the reasons behind the sale of Jermaine Johnson, Julian Rhodes comments about the financial situation gives me grave cause for concern. The latest dealings in the transfer market will probably net City around about £600,000. The T & A as recently trumpeted big off the field deals which were supposed to bring much money into the club. We now read though that despite these deals and the fact that the club as been run on a shoestring for the past few years Julian Rhodes is now talking about making even further cost cutting measures. Just what is going on? After the breakdown of the Peter Etherington deal we were told there was a further prospective invester who could be prepared to put money into the club - but since then nothing as been said. Again - whats going on? For all Geoffrey Richmonds faults he did at least communicate with the City supporter so maybe it is about time that Mr Rhodes called a Richmond style meeting so that the supporters will have the opportunity to find out if there is any hope for the future. Until we are given some crumbs of hope many supporters will think twice about purchasing next seasons season tickets that will soon be on sale.

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BCFC ARE RUBBISH, says...
11:16am Wed 31 Jan 07

rhodes your A JOKE rhodes bog off out of this club your a joke its about time you take a look at yourself your not intrested about this club get out of this club immediately

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BCFC ARE RUBBISH, says...
11:16am Wed 31 Jan 07

rhodes your A JOKE rhodes bog off out of this club your a joke its about time you take a look at yourself your not intrested about this club get out of this club immediately

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BCFC ARE RUBBISH, says...
11:16am Wed 31 Jan 07

rhodes your A JOKE rhodes bog off out of this club your a joke its about time you take a look at yourself your not intrested about this club get out of this club immediately

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BCFC ARE RUBBISH, says...
11:16am Wed 31 Jan 07

rhodes your A JOKE rhodes bog off out of this club your a joke its about time you take a look at yourself your not intrested about this club get out of this club immediately

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Chris, says...
1:09pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Julian Rhodes must be crongratulated. Although we do not want to lose our best players it is in the best interests of the long term financial security of BCAFC. Many supporters seem to think Jukian Rhodes can pump endless amounts of money in to the club, he cannot do this. Until a "Bradford Abramovic" appears on the horizon supporters have to be realistic. As for Colin Todd, for the last 3 yaers he has done a good job under the financial constraints he has had to work under. Most of all fans should support the team from the terraces, not like a "MINDLESS MINORITY" who seem to want to do nothing qther than criticise the team. GET ON AND SUPPORT THE TEAM.

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Chris, says...
1:09pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Julian Rhodes must be crongratulated. Although we do not want to lose our best players it is in the best interests of the long term financial security of BCAFC. Many supporters seem to think Jukian Rhodes can pump endless amounts of money in to the club, he cannot do this. Until a "Bradford Abramovic" appears on the horizon supporters have to be realistic. As for Colin Todd, for the last 3 yaers he has done a good job under the financial constraints he has had to work under. Most of all fans should support the team from the terraces, not like a "MINDLESS MINORITY" who seem to want to do nothing qther than criticise the team. GET ON AND SUPPORT THE TEAM.

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Chris, says...
1:09pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Julian Rhodes must be crongratulated. Although we do not want to lose our best players it is in the best interests of the long term financial security of BCAFC. Many supporters seem to think Jukian Rhodes can pump endless amounts of money in to the club, he cannot do this. Until a "Bradford Abramovic" appears on the horizon supporters have to be realistic. As for Colin Todd, for the last 3 yaers he has done a good job under the financial constraints he has had to work under. Most of all fans should support the team from the terraces, not like a "MINDLESS MINORITY" who seem to want to do nothing qther than criticise the team. GET ON AND SUPPORT THE TEAM.

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Chris, says...
1:09pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Julian Rhodes must be crongratulated. Although we do not want to lose our best players it is in the best interests of the long term financial security of BCAFC. Many supporters seem to think Jukian Rhodes can pump endless amounts of money in to the club, he cannot do this. Until a "Bradford Abramovic" appears on the horizon supporters have to be realistic. As for Colin Todd, for the last 3 yaers he has done a good job under the financial constraints he has had to work under. Most of all fans should support the team from the terraces, not like a "MINDLESS MINORITY" who seem to want to do nothing qther than criticise the team. GET ON AND SUPPORT THE TEAM.

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Bantam Dave, says...
3:03pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Its always nice to read a well written, well reasoned point of view. Why then did 'BCFC are rubbish'
bother to give us his? I wonder if he was he on holiday when they taught punctuation and spelling when he was at school?

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Bantam Dave, says...
3:03pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Its always nice to read a well written, well reasoned point of view. Why then did 'BCFC are rubbish'
bother to give us his? I wonder if he was he on holiday when they taught punctuation and spelling when he was at school?

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Bantam Dave, says...
3:03pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Its always nice to read a well written, well reasoned point of view. Why then did 'BCFC are rubbish'
bother to give us his? I wonder if he was he on holiday when they taught punctuation and spelling when he was at school?

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Bantam Dave, says...
3:03pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Its always nice to read a well written, well reasoned point of view. Why then did 'BCFC are rubbish'
bother to give us his? I wonder if he was he on holiday when they taught punctuation and spelling when he was at school?

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Leeds Bantam, says...
3:17pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Simple question for Mr Rhodes. If we were on track to lose £600k prior to the Windass/Johnson deals which have allegedly generated around £500k how are we still looking at a £600k loss?
Is my maths at fault here Mr Rhodes or yours ? Please credit the supporters with some intelligence and be honest about exactly how serious our financial position is.

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Leeds Bantam, says...
3:17pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Simple question for Mr Rhodes. If we were on track to lose £600k prior to the Windass/Johnson deals which have allegedly generated around £500k how are we still looking at a £600k loss?
Is my maths at fault here Mr Rhodes or yours ? Please credit the supporters with some intelligence and be honest about exactly how serious our financial position is.

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Leeds Bantam, says...
3:17pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Simple question for Mr Rhodes. If we were on track to lose £600k prior to the Windass/Johnson deals which have allegedly generated around £500k how are we still looking at a £600k loss?
Is my maths at fault here Mr Rhodes or yours ? Please credit the supporters with some intelligence and be honest about exactly how serious our financial position is.

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Leeds Bantam, says...
3:17pm Wed 31 Jan 07

Simple question for Mr Rhodes. If we were on track to lose £600k prior to the Windass/Johnson deals which have allegedly generated around £500k how are we still looking at a £600k loss?
Is my maths at fault here Mr Rhodes or yours ? Please credit the supporters with some intelligence and be honest about exactly how serious our financial position is.

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