Top of the pops! Why Bantams striker Hanson is desperate to be a hit against Bristol Rovers (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Lets hope so for everybodies sake cause 16 games without a goal for a striker is a crazy long time.Most strikers would be looking over there shoulder by now if i was Connell i would be pulling my hair out.

Hanson will NEVER make a striker. Can't head strongly or shoot straight, just nods it on to anywhere

Wow wat a shockin statement above haha! Idiot! Keep eating them pies fatman! Cant shoot u not see goal at notts c and morecambe cant head rubbish majority of headers land at one of our players feet! Hes a handful an all the managers rate him who have managed the club in last 3 years! If he scores hat trick today ppl will say hes best striker in the division!

Ooppss fantam not fatman my eye sight must be going !

Anywhere am going 3-1 city today! Hanson to end the drought and wells 2

1 bingley bantam wrote:
Lets hope so for everybodies sake cause 16 games without a goal for a striker is a crazy long time.Most strikers would be looking over there shoulder by now if i was Connell i would be pulling my hair out.

The only reason he is keeping Connell out of the team is, basically everything else he does. NOBODY, and I do mean nobody should argue with what James brings to this team.

No, not every header finds a team mate as Fantam claims, but the majority do. He does help out defensively and not just in our box - he is our first line of defence. I have already posted where I think he needs to improve and got slated on here for it.

Many claim the chances just aren't going his way, but in the last week, both his manager and now he, himself, have said he has had chances and should be taking them. Appears that I know nothing about football.

Keep up the hard work Hanson. Your effort and commitment can't be questioned and hopefully that will result in a goal or two shortly, starting today. Hope to see the 'Bebeto' goal celebration on the FL Show tonight.

It shows all the FIFA managers on here up when plenty of opposition managers have specifically named Hanson as a big threat for what he brings, and they've mentioned this before and after games.

Compare his work rate to Thompson's recently. And its more than just running around aimlessly. GT seems like he wont put in that extra 5-10% to chase down a loose ball or force a clearance, or take a defender out of the game. Hanson does his bit to help everyone out and keep the opposition working.

It is the 4th division though which people seem to forget, many players are limited in their ability or consistency. But also think he's knackered and could do with a rest.

my personal thinking with james not getting goals is that the balls in the box that he gets are with no pace on the ball when i used to play although none league i started one season realey well and got loads of goals but all of a sudden the goals dried up but then i realized the reason was there was never eny pace from the balls coming in the box so no power on the headers once that was sorted the balls started flying in again not braging about me im just saying that that could well be the reason for is lack of goals good look city today all the lads and suporters for a great win come on city

my personal thinking with james not getting goals is that the balls in the box that he gets are with no pace on the ball when i used to play although none league i started one season realey well and got loads of goals but all of a sudden the goals dried up but then i realized the reason was there was never eny pace from the balls coming in the box so no power on the headers once that was sorted the balls started flying in again not braging about me im just saying that that could well be the reason for is lack of goals good look city today all the lads and suporters for a great win come on city

The goals will come James and all your hard work will be rewarded. Just chill out and if you get a sight of goal, just leather it. Simple!!

A striker is usually the player to take all the flack, It goes on at every club in the country.

James Hanson should not be worried by this absence of goals. They will come

His work rate in defence & attack is outstanding.

Unfortunately the majority of balls he wins in the air go to waste because there is never any one up to support him.

The supporters i speak to all appreciate what a fine, selfless job he is doing.

With James Hanson, what you see is what you get.

As a footnote, would like to see Allan Connell given more game time. Looks as though he could make things happen.

So far, good season City.

P.P. much appreciated, would just like you to get more men forward, especially when we are a goal behind.

I'm sure Hanson will be getting goals soon...maybe Turgott will be the key to him scoring goals soon. Obviously Hanson has missed Reidy's delivery..all in all BCFC are still in a great position...good luck to the lads today down at Bristol...i fancy we'll get at least a point.

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We shout with pride...we'll never hide...Claret and Amber.

1 bingley bantam wrote:
Lets hope so for everybodies sake cause 16 games without a goal for a striker is a crazy long time.Most strikers would be looking over there shoulder by now if i was Connell i would be pulling my hair out.

Connell has been given his chance and has hardly "made the strikers position his" if he had he would be in the team before Hanson,several fans and managers have pointed out just what James brings to the team (yes his goals to games ratio is poor at the moment) but he does his share of defensive duties set pieces,corners,ETC we have tried any two from three (Wells,Thompson,Conn
ell) in the past and it has not produced,the last two home games Naki has spent more time on his arse trying to win free kicks (apart from the pen call against Exeter) and the ref's told him to get on with the game, so if Naki or Connell don't score they don't offer the same as Hanson does to the all round game, and Thompson seems to be the only person who thinks he's a striker.

“He’s told me to stay positive and when you miss a chance, just forget about it".

Hell I think that I'm going to be a "Sports Psychologist" if that's the best that they can come out with, talk about being educated at the School for the Bleedin' Obvious!

bcfc1903 wrote:
I'm sure Hanson will be getting goals soon...maybe Turgott will be the key to him scoring goals soon. Obviously Hanson has missed Reidy's delivery..all in all BCFC are still in a great position...good luck to the lads today down at Bristol...i fancy we'll get at least a point.

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We shout with pride...we'll never hide...Claret and Amber.

I keep reading this crap about Reid's absence being the problem to Hanson's goal drought. Hanson has conceded (as has his manager this week) that he has had chances and not done enough. When Reid was playing, Hanson still only scored 5 goals and only 2 of them were from crosses; and I don't even think they were from Reid's boots.

So what was the problem when both Reid and Hines were playing on the wings?????

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I still think that THREE Strikers up front is what is really needed. There are not enough Striking Players in and around the box. It works when the team pass the ball and work it up, with more players moving towards the box. But pumping balls up from defensive areas to a lone Striker--who has no player to head or pass the ball to--is proving useless. Defences just gain possession , and City are back under attacking pressure AGAIN!!!.
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THIS IS NOT HANSON's or WELL'S FAULT.
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Freddy wrote:
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I still think that THREE Strikers up front is what is really needed. There are not enough Striking Players in and around the box. It works when the team pass the ball and work it up, with more players moving towards the box. But pumping balls up from defensive areas to a lone Striker--who has no player to head or pass the ball to--is proving useless. Defences just gain possession , and City are back under attacking pressure AGAIN!!!.
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THIS IS NOT HANSON's or WELL'S FAULT.
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I am glad to see that Hanson is taking a bit of responsibility for goal scoring but agree that there is not enough going on in the box. for me one of the two central midfield players should making a run, especilly when we are dominating. if they are too knackered give them a week off. its why we have a squad!

Freddy wrote:
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I still think that THREE Strikers up front is what is really needed. There are not enough Striking Players in and around the box. It works when the team pass the ball and work it up, with more players moving towards the box. But pumping balls up from defensive areas to a lone Striker--who has no player to head or pass the ball to--is proving useless. Defences just gain possession , and City are back under attacking pressure AGAIN!!!.
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THIS IS NOT HANSON's or WELL'S FAULT.
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I am glad to see that Hanson is taking a bit of responsibility for goal scoring but agree that there is not enough going on in the box. for me one of the two central midfield players should making a run, especilly when we are dominating. if they are too knackered give them a week off. its why we have a squad!

Freddy wrote:
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I still think that THREE Strikers up front is what is really needed. There are not enough Striking Players in and around the box. It works when the team pass the ball and work it up, with more players moving towards the box. But pumping balls up from defensive areas to a lone Striker--who has no player to head or pass the ball to--is proving useless. Defences just gain possession , and City are back under attacking pressure AGAIN!!!.
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THIS IS NOT HANSON's or WELL'S FAULT.
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I am glad to see that Hanson is taking a bit of responsibility for goal scoring but agree that there is not enough going on in the box. for me one of the two central midfield players should making a run, especilly when we are dominating. if they are too knackered give them a week off. its why we have a squad!

Waynus1971 wrote:

1 bingley bantam wrote:
Lets hope so for everybodies sake cause 16 games without a goal for a striker is a crazy long time.Most strikers would be looking over there shoulder by now if i was Connell i would be pulling my hair out.

The only reason he is keeping Connell out of the team is, basically everything else he does. NOBODY, and I do mean nobody should argue with what James brings to this team.

No, not every header finds a team mate as Fantam claims, but the majority do. He does help out defensively and not just in our box - he is our first line of defence. I have already posted where I think he needs to improve and got slated on here for it.

Many claim the chances just aren't going his way, but in the last week, both his manager and now he, himself, have said he has had chances and should be taking them. Appears that I know nothing about football.

Keep up the hard work Hanson. Your effort and commitment can't be questioned and hopefully that will result in a goal or two shortly, starting today. Hope to see the 'Bebeto' goal celebration on the FL Show tonight.

Good to see you have finally joined the James Hanson appreciation society Waynus.

fantam wrote:
Hanson will NEVER make a striker. Can't head strongly or shoot straight, just nods it on to anywhere

lmao k##b!

Whoisevans? wrote:

Waynus1971 wrote:

1 bingley bantam wrote:
Lets hope so for everybodies sake cause 16 games without a goal for a striker is a crazy long time.Most strikers would be looking over there shoulder by now if i was Connell i would be pulling my hair out.

The only reason he is keeping Connell out of the team is, basically everything else he does. NOBODY, and I do mean nobody should argue with what James brings to this team.

No, not every header finds a team mate as Fantam claims, but the majority do. He does help out defensively and not just in our box - he is our first line of defence. I have already posted where I think he needs to improve and got slated on here for it.

Many claim the chances just aren't going his way, but in the last week, both his manager and now he, himself, have said he has had chances and should be taking them. Appears that I know nothing about football.

Keep up the hard work Hanson. Your effort and commitment can't be questioned and hopefully that will result in a goal or two shortly, starting today. Hope to see the 'Bebeto' goal celebration on the FL Show tonight.

Good to see you have finally joined the James Hanson appreciation society Waynus.

I was never not in his 'appreciation society'. My issue wasn't what he brought to the team, that was never in question, it was the lack of goals and the fact he wasn't taking his chances.

This week, he and his manager confirmed he hadn't done enough in this respect. Pleased for him that he scored today. I'm even more pleased that it was he that started the move with his pass to Thommo and, for once, managed to get into the area to finish it.

Finally, where are those Thommo knockers tonight? It was his cross that Hanson headed home. Happy to knock, but not so eager to praise...!

Waynus1971 wrote:

bcfc1903 wrote:
I'm sure Hanson will be getting goals soon...maybe Turgott will be the key to him scoring goals soon. Obviously Hanson has missed Reidy's delivery..all in all BCFC are still in a great position...good luck to the lads today down at Bristol...i fancy we'll get at least a point.

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We shout with pride...we'll never hide...Claret and Amber.

I keep reading this crap about Reid's absence being the problem to Hanson's goal drought. Hanson has conceded (as has his manager this week) that he has had chances and not done enough. When Reid was playing, Hanson still only scored 5 goals and only 2 of them were from crosses; and I don't even think they were from Reid's boots.

So what was the problem when both Reid and Hines were playing on the wings?????

Well i keeping reading your crap....what's your problem with Hanson...stalking comes to mind... Having said that...maybe Reidy caused problems in the opposition defence giving Hanson more opportunities to score. Like i said previously Hanson isn't a prolific scorer..i'm sure he'll get around 15 goals this season.

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We shout with pride...we never hide...Claret and Amber.

saundersbradford wrote:
Wow wat a shockin statement above haha! Idiot! Keep eating them pies fatman! Cant shoot u not see goal at notts c and morecambe cant head rubbish majority of headers land at one of our players feet! Hes a handful an all the managers rate him who have managed the club in last 3 years! If he scores hat trick today ppl will say hes best striker in the division!

Because it disagrees with your view, it's not a 'shocking statement'. He's entitled to his opinion as you are yours.

You always defend Hanson, are you his brother or something?

Btw nice to see he notched yesterday, I noted Cheltenhams manager Mark Yates saying 'we know about Hanson and the threat he brings' stating they never got to grips with him.

In some respects he's limited but he does a great job, far better than some of the target men we had... Ashley Ward etc.