Scientific approach is just right for Bradford City new boy Meredith (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Scientific approach is just right for Bradford City new boy Meredith
8:00am Friday 13th July 2012 in Bantams
By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter
City boss Phil Parkinson is delighted how the first week of training has gone
James Meredith reckons City’s fierce training runs have given him a glimpse of the winning mentality needed for next term.
The Aussie new boy admits that nobody wants to get left behind during the pre-season slogs at Apperley Bridge.
And he believes that bodes well for coping with the pressure to come over the next ten months.
He said: “Everyone here is competitive and I’ve found that out in the running. They all want to win.
“You can feel that spirit already but that’s what you want. You’ve got to earn the right to win.
“We know the expectation level here but that pressure should excite you. You should want the opportunity to achieve something at a club like this.”
Left back Meredith has settled in quickly after leaving York following their promotion back to the league.
And he has been impressed with the more scientific approach to City’s build-up work.
“It’s different to York and more organised in terms of the days and the schedule of training. There’s more focus on strength conditioning and aerobic fitness.
“There’s a good team here to build up a base fitness for what we need to do in pre-season.
“They still flog us but it’s a lot more specific. They really know what they’re doing.
“I definitely can’t wait to get the footballs out because my legs are sore. But that hard work will pay off.”
With Andy Gray looking more unlikely, Phil Parkinson continues his hunt for another striker.
The City boss has made seven signings so far and is pleased with the way they have settled in to the group.
He said: “The first full week has gone well. The lads have been in every morning and afternoon and we’ve got a further test day today.
“The ones that we are happy with - which at the moment is them all - will have the weekend off. After a week of five double sessions, they will need it.
“We’re absolutely delighted with the way they’ve come back and their attitude. The mood in the camp so far is very good.”
Comments(12)
Shoot Me Im a City Fan
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10:03am Fri 13 Jul 12
Ps forget Gray (i'm not over-keen myself anyway).....especial
ly if we have enough forwards already......Or do we? ;-)”
Spot on dan. after what i read in the yorkshire post yesterday i am very annoyed that gray is reaining with L**ds and looks set to sign for them. just goes to show what he thinks of BCFC... Nothing....
time to leave this time waster and go for someone else, i would like to see parky try sign paynter back t the club, i rate him better then grey and think he would set this league on fire..
e have hanson. hannah. and well. so one more striker will be purfect!!
BantamsRus
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10:35am Fri 13 Jul 12
He may sit on the bench all season, but, considering Leeds were paying Andy Robinson £18,000 a week in League 1, I’m sure he’s just making the sensible choice for him and his family.
Thompson’s naturally a winger, he’s played there most of his career. His comments represent his age and a loss of half-a-yards pace. In League 2, I feel he’s still capable of doing a good job out wide.
We definitely need a target-man, Hanson does ok and puts in the effort, but a player with a bit of class could propel us to our ultimate goal of promotion.
Bantam mitch
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11:11am Fri 13 Jul 12
dannbradfc
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12:29pm Fri 13 Jul 12
question is though where was he brought in to play? the interview with parky the other day suggests he could be operating in either role. We need delivery BUT parky likes his wide players to take their defensive duties very responsibly. Surely Thompson will have been informed where we were intending him to play prior to signing. My concern is to have some consistency in team selection has we have had alot of tinkering in seasons gone by and never been able to find the succesful formula. Then before youi know it we are out of the running to compete.
1 bingley bantam
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12:36pm Fri 13 Jul 12
mickyoi
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1:37pm Fri 13 Jul 12
audal
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5:47pm Fri 13 Jul 12
BigFigure
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6:00pm Fri 13 Jul 12
audal wrote:Thanks for that....
My idiotic neighbour as just contacted me ranting about the fact that by law we can call each other names so long as it refers to Effing B.... Country persons but not any mention of colour. So on behalf of all like minded persons in the future welcome to Bradford City and thank you John Terry for showing that knobling does not amount to hatred
KnightMcCall
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7:21pm Fri 13 Jul 12
KnightMcCall
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7:24pm Fri 13 Jul 12
audal wrote:Did you have a point to make Audal because that makes no sense at all. I do hope that you are not trying to suggest that John Terry is somehow vidicated because he has very expensive lawyers to deflect from the fact that he is a racist thug.
My idiotic neighbour as just contacted me ranting about the fact that by law we can call each other names so long as it refers to Effing B.... Country persons but not any mention of colour. So on behalf of all like minded persons in the future welcome to Bradford City and thank you John Terry for showing that knobling does not amount to hatred
COLATS
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7:52pm Fri 13 Jul 12
KnightMcCall wrote:I,m sure antons lawyer was pretty expensive too!
audal wrote:Did you have a point to make Audal because that makes no sense at all. I do hope that you are not trying to suggest that John Terry is somehow vidicated because he has very expensive lawyers to deflect from the fact that he is a racist thug.
My idiotic neighbour as just contacted me ranting about the fact that by law we can call each other names so long as it refers to Effing B.... Country persons but not any mention of colour. So on behalf of all like minded persons in the future welcome to Bradford City and thank you John Terry for showing that knobling does not amount to hatred
dannbradfc says...
9:07am Fri 13 Jul 12
Hope Parky knows why he has signed Thompson and doesn't just see him as a utility player. Fagan and Smalley were both brought in by parky has strikers but eneded up on the wing. It did us no favours at all (nor the players themselves). If we end up with Thompson wanting to play up front but finding himself out wide then this is not ideal either. Evans clearly looked more interested up front than when he was played out wide.
Been able to cover a variety of positions is good, especially in a reduced sized squad. However Parky hopefully has a clear idea of what his ideal situation, tactics, formation is given the personnel we have.
Recently had a conversation wherby it was brought up that its interesting that we have brought in two players that we previously tried to get/wanted. The question became are these parky signings? Controversial i know but IF Parky is allowing the player to chose and intimates that he doesn't know yet what position a player was brought in for then i guess its open to conjecture. I for one hope that Parky has the players he wants for the formation/style he wants us to play. Over to the conspiracists......
Ps forget Gray (i'm not over-keen myself anyway).....especial
ly if we have enough forwards already......Or do we? ;-)