McCall for life (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Stuart McCall will always be Cityman No1 as far as I am concerned!

That's a very fitting honour. Congratulations Stuart, you will always be regarded in the highest standards by all true City fans.

Despite everything that's been said about the man by some of the numptys on here the vast majority of City fans appreciate what he has done for the club.

Good luck Stuart, we all wish you well for the future.

It's very easy to say that Stuart did a lot for the club, and many people hark back to the 1999 promotion season and how great he was then. Older fans willl appreciate that Stuart's contribution was to the club, and community, not just the team. In the aftermath of the fire, Stuart was at funeral after funeral, and visited dozens of the injured in hospital at the same time as he was caring for his dad who was severely injured in the fire. all this and he was only 20 years old! He is a city man through and through and he always will be. He deserves every honour that the City and the club and it's fans can give to him. He was a winner, and wil be again, but most importantly, he is one of us! I will never forget the scene a couple of seasons ago when City played Lincoln, and Stuart and Jacko walked out arm in arm to pay their respects. Opposing managers, but friends with a bond that goes back to a very difficult time for our club and our city, where they both, as young men had to grow up very quickly in the midst of disaster. Sometimes football is secondary.

Well said.
Whatever one thinks about Stuart's time as City manager, the man is as honest as the day is long, gave everything for this club, and deserves recognition for that.

Spoke to Stuart yesterday here in Dubai,
He said and i quote
"i will be back to manage Bradford in the future once i have more experience"
The man is a true Bradford Legend and will always have a special place in all our hearts,
Good luck Stuart, and if you read this message "thanks for the chat"

BD16 wrote:
Despite everything that's been said about the man by some of the numptys on here the vast majority of City fans appreciate what he has done for the club. Good luck Stuart, we all wish you well for the future.

I don't think there is any dispute that ALL genuine City fans recognise what Stuart McCall means to this club and vice versa. As a player he was brilliant. As a captain he led by example and as a person he was always a true pro. As many have said, he won't just be remembered for his performances on the field, but for what he did in the aftermath of the fire.

However, those "numptys" you refer to, didn't rate McCall as a manager, simple as. Doesn't mean they don't appreciate what he has done for the club and the City of Bradford as a whole.

dubaibantam wrote:
Spoke to Stuart yesterday here in Dubai, He said and i quote "i will be back to manage Bradford in the future once i have more experience" The man is a true Bradford Legend and will always have a special place in all our hearts, Good luck Stuart, and if you read this message "thanks for the chat"

I hope your right dubai. It was right for McGod to go when he did and I was pleased he did to get out of the firing line.
I hope one day he can come back with more experience behind him and finish off what he tried to start.
Long live the legend!

Waynus71 wrote:

BD16 wrote:
Despite everything that's been said about the man by some of the numptys on here the vast majority of City fans appreciate what he has done for the club. Good luck Stuart, we all wish you well for the future.

I don't think there is any dispute that ALL genuine City fans recognise what Stuart McCall means to this club and vice versa. As a player he was brilliant. As a captain he led by example and as a person he was always a true pro. As many have said, he won't just be remembered for his performances on the field, but for what he did in the aftermath of the fire.

However, those "numptys" you refer to, didn't rate McCall as a manager, simple as. Doesn't mean they don't appreciate what he has done for the club and the City of Bradford as a whole.

100 per cent correct.

fatbloke wrote:

dubaibantam wrote: Spoke to Stuart yesterday here in Dubai, He said and i quote "i will be back to manage Bradford in the future once i have more experience" The man is a true Bradford Legend and will always have a special place in all our hearts, Good luck Stuart, and if you read this message "thanks for the chat"

I hope your right dubai. It was right for McGod to go when he did and I was pleased he did to get out of the firing line. I hope one day he can come back with more experience behind him and finish off what he tried to start. Long live the legend!

Well said, good luck Stu

yes, a fitting recognition for the player I first saw as a 15 year old in a reserve game then played at Apperley Bridge. i knew instantly he would be a wonderful footballer.

"dubaibantam" are you Shaun who lived up Manchester Road just above thr Woodman Pub ??.

Old Dave wrote:
It's very easy to say that Stuart did a lot for the club, and many people hark back to the 1999 promotion season and how great he was then. Older fans willl appreciate that Stuart's contribution was to the club, and community, not just the team. In the aftermath of the fire, Stuart was at funeral after funeral, and visited dozens of the injured in hospital at the same time as he was caring for his dad who was severely injured in the fire. all this and he was only 20 years old! He is a city man through and through and he always will be. He deserves every honour that the City and the club and it's fans can give to him. He was a winner, and wil be again, but most importantly, he is one of us! I will never forget the scene a couple of seasons ago when City played Lincoln, and Stuart and Jacko walked out arm in arm to pay their respects. Opposing managers, but friends with a bond that goes back to a very difficult time for our club and our city, where they both, as young men had to grow up very quickly in the midst of disaster. Sometimes football is secondary.

well said mate couldn't have put it better myself!!!
i love the man and my son will be forever proud to have McCall on his birth certificate (middle name i may add).

When Stuart was here as a player firsrt time round his Dream was to Captain City to the Premiership (old first division) Unfortunately that didn't happen then and he went on to make his mark with Rangers. But on his return he fulfilled his dream and took us into the Premiership. So lets hope that that he still holds that dream of managing us to the Premiership and returns one day and fulfills his dream, thus putting the icing on the cake of a true legend.

It is not often that i cannot express my feelings,but Old Dave-Wibsey has said eveything i was going to post on here,so well done Dave and then may i add my gratitude and admiration for being allowed to follow the career of one,Stuart McCall

Can’t you see what you’ve done to my heart
And soul?
This is a wasteland now

Waynus71 wrote:

BD16 wrote: Despite everything that's been said about the man by some of the numptys on here the vast majority of City fans appreciate what he has done for the club. Good luck Stuart, we all wish you well for the future.

I don't think there is any dispute that ALL genuine City fans recognise what Stuart McCall means to this club and vice versa. As a player he was brilliant. As a captain he led by example and as a person he was always a true pro. As many have said, he won't just be remembered for his performances on the field, but for what he did in the aftermath of the fire. However, those "numptys" you refer to, didn't rate McCall as a manager, simple as. Doesn't mean they don't appreciate what he has done for the club and the City of Bradford as a whole.

Whether you rate him as a manager or not; the phrase numpties seems apt for dishing out shocking treatment to a man who has done more for the football club and for the City of Bradford then anyone else in my lifetime.

Are you even qualified to "rate" football managers? I'm looking forward to how your opinions of PT will change over the coming months when things inevitably go wrong. You do rate PT as a manager don't you; just so that we have clarity going forward.

KnightMcCall wrote:

Waynus71 wrote:

BD16 wrote: Despite everything that's been said about the man by some of the numptys on here the vast majority of City fans appreciate what he has done for the club. Good luck Stuart, we all wish you well for the future.

I don't think there is any dispute that ALL genuine City fans recognise what Stuart McCall means to this club and vice versa. As a player he was brilliant. As a captain he led by example and as a person he was always a true pro. As many have said, he won't just be remembered for his performances on the field, but for what he did in the aftermath of the fire. However, those "numptys" you refer to, didn't rate McCall as a manager, simple as. Doesn't mean they don't appreciate what he has done for the club and the City of Bradford as a whole.

Whether you rate him as a manager or not; the phrase numpties seems apt for dishing out shocking treatment to a man who has done more for the football club and for the City of Bradford then anyone else in my lifetime. Are you even qualified to "rate" football managers? I'm looking forward to how your opinions of PT will change over the coming months when things inevitably go wrong. You do rate PT as a manager don't you; just so that we have clarity going forward.

I wasn't having a go at everybody who was critical of McCalls time as manager, some people expressed it in a considered way. My own personal feelings were of relief when he stood down. The "numpties" I took exception to were the ones who just ranted mindlessly and heaped what was practically personal abuse on the man and his assistant. Usually they did it in capitals to underline that they had a complete lack of understanding of the basics of decency.