Bradford City: Lawn refuses to kiss goodbye to faint hopes of signing Davies (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Bradford City: Mark Lawn refuses to kiss goodbye to faint hopes of signing Andrew Davies
7:30am Tuesday 14th February 2012 in Bantams By Simon Parker
Mark Lawn is clinging to the hope Andrew Davies could be persuaded to stay at Valley Parade and is calling on the fans for help
City fans are being urged to show some love to Andrew Davies tonight and help persuade him to stay.
Davies has been a big success during his loan stay from Stoke and the club would love to keep him for next season.
City admit the odds are remote at best because of his Premier League wages – they are understood to be paying only a tenth of what he currently earns a week.
But Mark Lawn insists he will do everything to state their case and believes the Valley Parade crowd can also do their bit for any negotiations.
The joint-chairman said: “He’s enjoyed his football and we’re enjoying him being here.
“I don’t know what the lad’s mindset is. But if he wants to stay with us, we’ll try our damnedest to keep him.
He’s been an absolute star and I’d love him to be our captain next year. But he’s got to know he’s wanted here... let him know he’s appreciated. Sing his name
Mark Lawn
“He’s been an absolute star and I’d love him to be our captain next year. But he’s got to know he’s wanted here.
“Get behind him and let him know that. That can sway a player.
“Davies is throwing himself in front of balls for the cause so let him know he’s appreciated. Sing his name."
Lawn added: “I’d love it if we could put something together for Davies and I will try to go an extra yard to get him. But I’m not holding out a lot of hope."
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Comments(6)
Waynus1971
says...
8:46am Tue 14 Feb 12
Cityman23 wrote:Parker could just use the same story again on 1 April as it is a joke if we feel the "love" from the fans will gauge the difference in £10k p/w (est). The lad is probably on 5 figures and we will, at best, be able to throw £2k p/w his way. I think it was take more than the "love" of the fans to make him take such a pay-cut.
"HAPPY VALLEY-EXCESS ALL AREAS!!""
(Simon Parker typing his copy to the 'T&A' from 'VP')
SP: (thinks) That's five uses of the word 'love' and one of 'kisses.' That should please the editor today!!
Now I must try and think of something for April 1st!!
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Perhaps the "futuristic" deal will help? Is Lawnee about to launch some form of 'bond' to help get signings like this, hence making his announcement yesterday, followed by this one today?
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It would cost 8000 season tickets an extra £65 each, just to pay Davies' wages for 1 season. As good as he is, he AINT worth that..!
tyker2
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10:35am Tue 14 Feb 12
the player will have to be realistic if he is out of contarct and looking for a new club.
off subject:howon earth can Rangers owe the tax man that much? they usually chase individuals and small business for teh last enny so why has it got so deep with Rangers?
spleen ventor
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3:29pm Tue 14 Feb 12
We have a "League Virgin" in charge for tonights game.
gspot01
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3:50pm Tue 14 Feb 12
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I have reason to suspect that the 'futuristic twist' will be to contribute into some sort of player fund.
lonniejockstrap
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5:43pm Tue 14 Feb 12
click2find
Cityman23 says...
7:42am Tue 14 Feb 12
(Simon Parker typing his copy to the 'T&A' from 'VP')
SP: (thinks) That's five uses of the word 'love' and one of 'kisses.' That should please the editor today!!
Now I must try and think of something for April 1st!!