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Bantams boss Taylor nets triple signing
2:30pm Thursday 27th May 2010
Peter Taylor this afternoon completed his first summer transfer business with a treble swoop.
Luke Oliver and Robbie Threlfall, who both played on loan for City last season, have signed permanently on two-year deals.
And Taylor has also picked up 20-year-old rookie goalkeeper Lloyd Saxton from Plymouth as back-up to Jon McLaughlin.
Oliver’s arrival will come as no surprise after Taylor publicly targeted the giant centre half, who can also fill in as an effective striker in emergencies.
Left back Threlfall was Taylor’s first loan signing a week after he took the Valley Parade reins in February and played every game under him.
Full story in tomorrow’s T&A.
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speakingof, Bradford says...
3:39pm Thu 27 May 10
OdsalMan, bradford says...
3:44pm Thu 27 May 10
speakingof wrote:what Mystery ?
Hmm, the best news here is that he's keeping McLaughlin as number one by the sound of things. Threlfall needs to be consistently like he was when he first signed for him to be worth it, not like he was towards the end of the season. Oliver's appeal remains a mystery - a Matt Clarke without the pace. He shouldn't get a look in if Ramsden and Williams stay fit.
Oliver was solid for EVERY game he played for City and looks to be a valuable asset in the 2nd division when every ball is high and in the air !
Farsley XI, Farsley says...
4:02pm Thu 27 May 10
Eccy George, Bradford says...
4:29pm Thu 27 May 10
thebrownsauceman, gomersal says...
4:39pm Thu 27 May 10
Farsley XI wrote:just seen on the bbc website that grimsby have declared interest in burys andy bishop he would be the prolific goal scorer as it looks like bury are trying to ofload him
Good signings we have some height in the attack from set pieces with Oliver and Hanson and someone who can deliver the free kicks with Threlfall. Not forgetting Bully’s heading ability in the box. I feel another prediction coming from balbrigganfc . We still need a prolific goal scorer, to play along with Hanson someone who will get 20-25 a season, not that easy to find at this level. sec word sure - gain very apt
Dave2610, Apperley bridge says...
6:53pm Thu 27 May 10
watch him go.
Played half a season under Mcalls rubbish then the other half under Taylor what a difference.
Goals Goals goals!!!!
Ya main sponsor thinks ya can do it any way.
thebrownsauceman, gomersal says...
7:00pm Thu 27 May 10
Dave2610 wrote:thats if hes still here
James is the man for the 20 to 25 goals next season dont spend money on another striker just yet watch him go. Played half a season under Mcalls rubbish then the other half under Taylor what a difference. Goals Goals goals!!!! Ya main sponsor thinks ya can do it any way.
tyker, midland road says...
7:12pm Thu 27 May 10
Bingley Chicken, Bingley says...
7:18pm Thu 27 May 10
speakingof wrote:A good team is the sum of all its parts. Threlfall isn't the best defensively or the quickest but going forward and his delivery from direct or indirect free kicks causes problems for teams at our level. I am, probably in a minority, a fan of Clarke, a no nonsense centre half even with the occasional mistake. However, Oliver is in the same mould, taller and can fill in up front which probably got him the nod. Don't know anything about the keeper but agree that its pleasing to see that JM will start as No 1. Keep up the good work PT and hopefully in 11 months time we'll have to put up with balbrigganfc reminding us that his promotion prediction was spot on. CTID.
Hmm, the best news here is that he's keeping McLaughlin as number one by the sound of things. Threlfall needs to be consistently like he was when he first signed for him to be worth it, not like he was towards the end of the season. Oliver's appeal remains a mystery - a Matt Clarke without the pace. He shouldn't get a look in if Ramsden and Williams stay fit.
balbrigganfc, balbriggan says...
7:58pm Thu 27 May 10
In a world full of contraditions, that at it's best is always consistantly inconsistant, why do I always have to be right most of the time, with my jaw dropping predictions........
It feels sooooooooo wrong..... but....
it feels sooooooooo right...............
...
Watch this space for more astounding predictions of the past...the present... and indeed........
THE FUTURE..............
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As a further revelation, I am predicting City to make more signings in the near future.
Prepare to have your emotions stirred by more juicey predictions from Balbriggan FC
Come on you Bantams!
14,000 fans can't be wrong.
gspot, halifax says...
10:01pm Thu 27 May 10
a good call above about Bishop although i've never really seen enough of him myself his goal record speaks for itself...Grimsby or City mmmmmmmmmmmm let me think!!!!
Waynus71, BD6 says...
1:11am Fri 28 May 10
thebrownsauceman wrote:Andy Bishop would be a quality signing for any club in this league, but, despite injuries keeping him out for large spells last season, I can't see Bury releasing him.
Farsley XI wrote:just seen on the bbc website that grimsby have declared interest in burys andy bishop he would be the prolific goal scorer as it looks like bury are trying to ofload him
Good signings we have some height in the attack from set pieces with Oliver and Hanson and someone who can deliver the free kicks with Threlfall. Not forgetting Bully’s heading ability in the box. I feel another prediction coming from balbrigganfc . We still need a prolific goal scorer, to play along with Hanson someone who will get 20-25 a season, not that easy to find at this level. sec word sure - gain very apt
The BBC report states they may try to offload him and that he is in the last 12 months of his contract. However, another story on the BBC (dated 29 January 2009), suggested he "turned down more money from higher division clubs before signing a new three-and-a-half-yea
r deal". Furthermore, Bishop confirmed, "At the end of the day, I am settled here and now I am moving over with my family and I hope to stay here for a long time to come". Doesn't sound like he will be going anywhere to me.... regrettably!
bradfordender, Work in L**ds, live in Birky says...
10:14am Fri 28 May 10
tyker, midland road says...
2:20pm Fri 28 May 10
Maybe another bit of silver in the making for the ultimate benefit of the club as a whole
Robbie Threlfall, centre, has signed a two-year deal for City
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StaffsBantam, North Staffs says...
3:27pm Thu 27 May 10