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Bradford City pair vying to be No 1 keeper (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Matt Duke and Jon McLaughlin vying to be Bradford City’s No 1 keeper
7:30am Wednesday 15th August 2012 in Bantams
By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter
Matt Duke has handled confidently during pre-season and in the Capital One Cup win at Notts County
Phil Parkinson has thrown down the gauntlet to both City goalkeepers by insisting: Saturday’s starting spot is up for grabs.
The Bantams boss is giving no clues as to who will get the nod when the curtain goes up on the League Two campaign at Gillingham.
Matt Duke featured between the posts against Notts County and kept a clean sheet in a morale-boosting Capital One Cup win.
Jon McLaughlin , who was expected to be first choice and has the number one shirt, is back in goal for today’s reserve friendly with Leeds.
McLaughlin conceded an embarrassing own goal against Bury at Valley Parade 11 days ago but has otherwise looked solid in the warm-up matches.
But Duke handled confidently at Meadow Lane to push his claims to make the team-sheet at Priestfield Stadium.
Parkinson said: “To be fair to both keepers, I wanted to give them an equal amount of games. Jon played against Bury and Dukey at Park Avenue but I kept him in to play another game against league opposition.
“Dukey’s played very well for us but they are both competing for the place. That can only be healthy for the club going forward.
“Both of them have come back in really good shape and the competition is good – but that’s what we want in every position.”
On the injury front, Ritchie Jones returned to training yesterday and Andrew Davies is “very close” according to Parkinson.
“They are only little niggly injuries but you come back too soon and they can become more serious,” he said.
“As much as we want both players back, sometimes it pays to be careful.”
Meanwhile, City will not receive anything for Tom Cleverley playing for England against Italy tonight. There is no clause in the deal with Manchester United to cover international caps.
Comments(33)
huggy b
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8:35am Wed 15 Aug 12
Freddy
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8:46am Wed 15 Aug 12
Experience over a maturing Keeper, will make the choice easy. It is very good to have both challenging, for this very important position in a team.
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Off subject slightly.-- Gillingham have had their training ground invaded by Gypsy Travellers .- Caravans Every where!!.
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There has to be a Pun or Joke here--but I can not think of one. It is a different take on- A Pitch Invasion.!!
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Botswana Bantam
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8:54am Wed 15 Aug 12
Freddy wrote:Didn't seem to do that much harm though, they had a decent win last night - was hoping they'd get dragged into extra time.
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Experience over a maturing Keeper, will make the choice easy. It is very good to have both challenging, for this very important position in a team.
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Off subject slightly.-- Gillingham have had their training ground invaded by Gypsy Travellers .- Caravans Every where!!.
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There has to be a Pun or Joke here--but I can not think of one. It is a different take on- A Pitch Invasion.!!
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On matters a bit more related to the story - Eastwood had a rough night last night at Plymouth! Could be a tough season for Pompey!
gspot01
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9:17am Wed 15 Aug 12
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Excellent win against county and fingers crossed we can sign Hines, him and Reid would destroy teams.
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On topic I don't have much confidence in either keeper but hopefully duke can improve cos jinny mac just ain't got it.
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Laters...the swimming pool is calling!
BD16
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9:23am Wed 15 Aug 12
Botswana Bantam wrote:Plymouth or Porstmouth(Pompey)?
Freddy wrote: * Experience over a maturing Keeper, will make the choice easy. It is very good to have both challenging, for this very important position in a team. * Off subject slightly.-- Gillingham have had their training ground invaded by Gypsy Travellers .- Caravans Every where!!. * There has to be a Pun or Joke here--but I can not think of one. It is a different take on- A Pitch Invasion.!! *Didn't seem to do that much harm though, they had a decent win last night - was hoping they'd get dragged into extra time. On matters a bit more related to the story - Eastwood had a rough night last night at Plymouth! Could be a tough season for Pompey!
LuvFootball
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9:26am Wed 15 Aug 12
To be honest, I think we have got 2 very competent keepers for this level and McLaughlin can only get better. On his day he is really not a bad keeper at all.
ThePunchbag
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9:44am Wed 15 Aug 12
LuvFootball wrote:The on coming Sheringham scored!
Personally spaking I think we have a strong goal keeper pairing for the 4th division. McLaughlin has played under 4 different managers while at us so he can not be that bad. I know he can make silly mistakes every now and again, but which keeper doesn't. Remember when the Great Gary Walsh went to kick the ball and missed so the oncoming Giggs scored. The only problem is when a keeper makes a mistake it results in a goal. When a striker makes a mistake, he doesn't score or gives the ball away and same with a defender or a midfielder. To be honest, I think we have got 2 very competent keepers for this level and McLaughlin can only get better. On his day he is really not a bad keeper at all.
Just sayin'
1 bingley bantam
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9:52am Wed 15 Aug 12
When it comes to goalies i would opt for experience.
God i hope i dont regret saying this Saturday tea time!
LuvFootball
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9:57am Wed 15 Aug 12
ThePunchbag wrote:I stand corrected, I just remember the miss kick and when I later watched the replays, I just remember a red blur coming onto Walsh, something I look back at and laugh at now. Quality keeper though.
LuvFootball wrote:The on coming Sheringham scored!
Personally spaking I think we have a strong goal keeper pairing for the 4th division. McLaughlin has played under 4 different managers while at us so he can not be that bad. I know he can make silly mistakes every now and again, but which keeper doesn't. Remember when the Great Gary Walsh went to kick the ball and missed so the oncoming Giggs scored. The only problem is when a keeper makes a mistake it results in a goal. When a striker makes a mistake, he doesn't score or gives the ball away and same with a defender or a midfielder. To be honest, I think we have got 2 very competent keepers for this level and McLaughlin can only get better. On his day he is really not a bad keeper at all.
Just sayin'
mickyoi
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10:10am Wed 15 Aug 12
BD16 wrote:Eastwood played in net for Pompey last night against Plymouth and lost 3-0.
Botswana Bantam wrote:Plymouth or Porstmouth(Pompey)?
Freddy wrote: * Experience over a maturing Keeper, will make the choice easy. It is very good to have both challenging, for this very important position in a team. * Off subject slightly.-- Gillingham have had their training ground invaded by Gypsy Travellers .- Caravans Every where!!. * There has to be a Pun or Joke here--but I can not think of one. It is a different take on- A Pitch Invasion.!! *Didn't seem to do that much harm though, they had a decent win last night - was hoping they'd get dragged into extra time. On matters a bit more related to the story - Eastwood had a rough night last night at Plymouth! Could be a tough season for Pompey!
BD16
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10:21am Wed 15 Aug 12
mickyoi wrote:Thanks for that. I misread the quote from BB and then realised after I posted.
BD16 wrote:Eastwood played in net for Pompey last night against Plymouth and lost 3-0.Botswana Bantam wrote:Plymouth or Porstmouth(Pompey)?Freddy wrote: * Experience over a maturing Keeper, will make the choice easy. It is very good to have both challenging, for this very important position in a team. * Off subject slightly.-- Gillingham have had their training ground invaded by Gypsy Travellers .- Caravans Every where!!. * There has to be a Pun or Joke here--but I can not think of one. It is a different take on- A Pitch Invasion.!! *Didn't seem to do that much harm though, they had a decent win last night - was hoping they'd get dragged into extra time. On matters a bit more related to the story - Eastwood had a rough night last night at Plymouth! Could be a tough season for Pompey!
Looks bleak for Pompey and Plymouth, how's that for a compromise?
LuvFootball
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10:22am Wed 15 Aug 12
mickyoi wrote:I never rated Eastwood when he was with us, and wasn't happy that we gave him almost 2 dozen games to develop instead of developing McLaughlin. I have no idea how he has ended up at Pompey especially after he signed for BPA. Good luck to the lad though.
BD16 wrote:Eastwood played in net for Pompey last night against Plymouth and lost 3-0.
Botswana Bantam wrote:Plymouth or Porstmouth(Pompey)?
Freddy wrote: * Experience over a maturing Keeper, will make the choice easy. It is very good to have both challenging, for this very important position in a team. * Off subject slightly.-- Gillingham have had their training ground invaded by Gypsy Travellers .- Caravans Every where!!. * There has to be a Pun or Joke here--but I can not think of one. It is a different take on- A Pitch Invasion.!! *Didn't seem to do that much harm though, they had a decent win last night - was hoping they'd get dragged into extra time. On matters a bit more related to the story - Eastwood had a rough night last night at Plymouth! Could be a tough season for Pompey!
ThePunchbag
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12:36pm Wed 15 Aug 12
LuvFootball wrote:He was wearing white......
ThePunchbag wrote:I stand corrected, I just remember the miss kick and when I later watched the replays, I just remember a red blur coming onto Walsh, something I look back at and laugh at now. Quality keeper though.LuvFootball wrote: Personally spaking I think we have a strong goal keeper pairing for the 4th division. McLaughlin has played under 4 different managers while at us so he can not be that bad. I know he can make silly mistakes every now and again, but which keeper doesn't. Remember when the Great Gary Walsh went to kick the ball and missed so the oncoming Giggs scored. The only problem is when a keeper makes a mistake it results in a goal. When a striker makes a mistake, he doesn't score or gives the ball away and same with a defender or a midfielder. To be honest, I think we have got 2 very competent keepers for this level and McLaughlin can only get better. On his day he is really not a bad keeper at all.The on coming Sheringham scored! Just sayin'
Just Sayin' ;-)
LaCe78
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12:54pm Wed 15 Aug 12
mickyoi
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1:18pm Wed 15 Aug 12
BD16 wrote:Haha as long as its not us I don't care.
mickyoi wrote:Thanks for that. I misread the quote from BB and then realised after I posted.
BD16 wrote:Eastwood played in net for Pompey last night against Plymouth and lost 3-0.Botswana Bantam wrote:Plymouth or Porstmouth(Pompey)?Freddy wrote: * Experience over a maturing Keeper, will make the choice easy. It is very good to have both challenging, for this very important position in a team. * Off subject slightly.-- Gillingham have had their training ground invaded by Gypsy Travellers .- Caravans Every where!!. * There has to be a Pun or Joke here--but I can not think of one. It is a different take on- A Pitch Invasion.!! *Didn't seem to do that much harm though, they had a decent win last night - was hoping they'd get dragged into extra time. On matters a bit more related to the story - Eastwood had a rough night last night at Plymouth! Could be a tough season for Pompey!
Looks bleak for Pompey and Plymouth, how's that for a compromise?
LuvFootball
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1:23pm Wed 15 Aug 12
ThePunchbag wrote:I stand corrected again. Glad you're here to correct me punchbag :)
LuvFootball wrote:He was wearing white......
ThePunchbag wrote:I stand corrected, I just remember the miss kick and when I later watched the replays, I just remember a red blur coming onto Walsh, something I look back at and laugh at now. Quality keeper though.LuvFootball wrote: Personally spaking I think we have a strong goal keeper pairing for the 4th division. McLaughlin has played under 4 different managers while at us so he can not be that bad. I know he can make silly mistakes every now and again, but which keeper doesn't. Remember when the Great Gary Walsh went to kick the ball and missed so the oncoming Giggs scored. The only problem is when a keeper makes a mistake it results in a goal. When a striker makes a mistake, he doesn't score or gives the ball away and same with a defender or a midfielder. To be honest, I think we have got 2 very competent keepers for this level and McLaughlin can only get better. On his day he is really not a bad keeper at all.The on coming Sheringham scored! Just sayin'
Just Sayin' ;-)
Thee Voice of Reason
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1:26pm Wed 15 Aug 12
LaCe78 wrote:Would have to agree with that but the Leeds draw last year and our JPT cup games were far from crap draws.
Watford away!!! AGAIN!!! I swear, it's a fix!!! We get the crapest draws every bloomin year! What a crock of s?!t
Lets just hope Watford don't take it seriously and we sneek through for a draw to earn us some money.
LuvFootball
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1:27pm Wed 15 Aug 12
LaCe78 wrote:Not a good draw, I hated the draw away to Notts Co and thought we had no chance on getting through. As long as we play without any fear, take the game to them I feel we do have a decent chance. Not really looked at their team, but over the past few seasons I would see them as a beatable team. After Notts Co away, here on in, anything is a bonus to me.
Watford away!!! AGAIN!!! I swear, it's a fix!!! We get the crapest draws every bloomin year! What a crock of s?!t
Freddy
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2:09pm Wed 15 Aug 12
Agree!!! --another Away Match--in The COP Cup. The Chairmen will not be pleased, because of less revenue from a Cup Match --Away.
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A positive I can see, is playing a higher league team like Watford ( North of the Gap!). Can benefit the City Team that plays. Raising City's game, and learning from Watford's players abilities, and skills. Plus it will be an indicator, as to how well the City Team are playing etc.
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LaCe78
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2:13pm Wed 15 Aug 12
LuvFootball wrote:Hope you're right! I just think the whole seeding thing is stupid, it should simply be a case of pot luck, I can't remember the last draw we had against a top flight club that we haven't played for ages! It just seems to be the same old names every season! Bores me silly! What an anti-climax!
LaCe78 wrote: Watford away!!! AGAIN!!! I swear, it's a fix!!! We get the crapest draws every bloomin year! What a crock of s?!tNot a good draw, I hated the draw away to Notts Co and thought we had no chance on getting through. As long as we play without any fear, take the game to them I feel we do have a decent chance. Not really looked at their team, but over the past few seasons I would see them as a beatable team. After Notts Co away, here on in, anything is a bonus to me.
LaCe78
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2:15pm Wed 15 Aug 12
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:Can't see Zola wanting to be walked over Voice but here's hoping!
LaCe78 wrote: Watford away!!! AGAIN!!! I swear, it's a fix!!! We get the crapest draws every bloomin year! What a crock of s?!tWould have to agree with that but the Leeds draw last year and our JPT cup games were far from crap draws. Lets just hope Watford don't take it seriously and we sneek through for a draw to earn us some money.
cookie_brighton
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2:44pm Wed 15 Aug 12
Read it at newsnow.co.uk......b
radford city
Bring on watford....revenge is sweet lol
ctid
1 bingley bantam
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4:24pm Wed 15 Aug 12
cookie_brighton wrote:Hope this is right and we thrash out a deal he would be an awesome signing get him and that other winger signed up and were gonna take some stopping!!
just read that city have opened talks again with carlise re......Taiwo. Read it at newsnow.co.uk......b radford city Bring on watford....revenge is sweet lol ctid
cookie_brighton
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4:52pm Wed 15 Aug 12
ctid
1 bingley bantam
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5:51pm Wed 15 Aug 12
cookie_brighton wrote:Yeah ive heard from a few different sources that their asking version 1.£200000 2.£250000.
I too hope they can trash out a deal.......however carlisle have put a £200.000 price tag on him, according to my previous post. ctid
If this is right all at Carlisle need to stop drinking before dinner and buy a new calculator!
KnightMcCall
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6:35pm Wed 15 Aug 12
1 bingley bantam wrote:Do you think that City should let Wells go for next to nothing at the end of the season when his contract is up or do you think they should demand as much cash as possible?
cookie_brighton wrote: I too hope they can trash out a deal.......however carlisle have put a £200.000 price tag on him, according to my previous post. ctidYeah ive heard from a few different sources that their asking version 1.£200000 2.£250000. If this is right all at Carlisle need to stop drinking before dinner and buy a new calculator!
Now ask yourself if Carlisle have a right to ask for as much cash as possible for Taiwo? The rules have already been posted above; I don't see why Abbot or anyone else emploed by Carlisle should be looking to do City a favour or be villified if they don't.
Bikenshaw Illy
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7:31pm Wed 15 Aug 12
KnightMcCall wrote:well maybe a deal can be struck where we give them half now and more later due to appearances and if we go up this season.
1 bingley bantam wrote:Do you think that City should let Wells go for next to nothing at the end of the season when his contract is up or do you think they should demand as much cash as possible?
cookie_brighton wrote: I too hope they can trash out a deal.......however carlisle have put a £200.000 price tag on him, according to my previous post. ctidYeah ive heard from a few different sources that their asking version 1.£200000 2.£250000. If this is right all at Carlisle need to stop drinking before dinner and buy a new calculator!
Now ask yourself if Carlisle have a right to ask for as much cash as possible for Taiwo? The rules have already been posted above; I don't see why Abbot or anyone else emploed by Carlisle should be looking to do City a favour or be villified if they don't.
Shadrach Dingle
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12:12am Thu 16 Aug 12
It's been said that Duke played quite well at County and had a good pre-season in general and for someone that's had little to do I suppose he did/has. One close range save at County was right out of the top drawer. That said I thought we looked vunerable at set pieces and watching Duke he reminded me of that song by the Clash, 'Should I Stay or Should I Go'. I could be wrong but I suspect a better delivery might well have found him out.
1 bingley bantam
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9:18am Thu 16 Aug 12
KnightMcCall wrote:Jesus creepers that was supposed to be a bit of light hearted banter calm down mate.
1 bingley bantam wrote:Do you think that City should let Wells go for next to nothing at the end of the season when his contract is up or do you think they should demand as much cash as possible? Now ask yourself if Carlisle have a right to ask for as much cash as possible for Taiwo? The rules have already been posted above; I don't see why Abbot or anyone else emploed by Carlisle should be looking to do City a favour or be villified if they don't.cookie_brighton wrote: I too hope they can trash out a deal.......however carlisle have put a £200.000 price tag on him, according to my previous post. ctidYeah ive heard from a few different sources that their asking version 1.£200000 2.£250000. If this is right all at Carlisle need to stop drinking before dinner and buy a new calculator!
Prisoner Cell Block A
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10:31am Thu 16 Aug 12
LuvFootball
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10:35am Thu 16 Aug 12
1 bingley bantam wrote:Some of us read it as banter and I for 1 bingley bantam read it for how it was intended. I am sorry, almost £1/4m for a 3rd division player out of contract, only a loon would pay that.
KnightMcCall wrote:Jesus creepers that was supposed to be a bit of light hearted banter calm down mate.
1 bingley bantam wrote:Do you think that City should let Wells go for next to nothing at the end of the season when his contract is up or do you think they should demand as much cash as possible? Now ask yourself if Carlisle have a right to ask for as much cash as possible for Taiwo? The rules have already been posted above; I don't see why Abbot or anyone else emploed by Carlisle should be looking to do City a favour or be villified if they don't.cookie_brighton wrote: I too hope they can trash out a deal.......however carlisle have put a £200.000 price tag on him, according to my previous post. ctidYeah ive heard from a few different sources that their asking version 1.£200000 2.£250000. If this is right all at Carlisle need to stop drinking before dinner and buy a new calculator!
Chelsea had to pay Beeston United £5m for him and Woods, neither of which ever played for them. He was overpriced then, and he is now. I personally don't see the value i spending £1/4 on an out of contract midfielder that has mustered 6 goals in 4 years and only ever played at the 3rd division and a couple in the 4th on loan at Vale. How can anybody justify especially a club that has struggled with finances to pay such a fee for such a player?
LuvFootball
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10:40am Thu 16 Aug 12
Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:Mac for me too. He is a confident keeper and he will only improve, a very young keeper. Makes the odd mistake, but which keeper doesn't. Sometimes we don't appreciate some players that we have. Many slated Ricketts, he wasn't good enough for us, well he was good enough to team up with Beckham and other internationals and managed to win something in the US at what must be seen as a higher standard to the English 4th division which is on par with the SPL.
Jonny Mac for me, I rate both keepers equally as shot stoppers but Duke is quiet and doesn't come for as much which puts the onus on the defence to make a clearance. This is both when he should be charging off his line to smother and also coming to collect crosses. Though the younger of the two JM is noisier and I think (the Bury backpass mistake apart) the defence appreciate this and trust him slightly more.
Bikenshaw Illy says...
8:04am Wed 15 Aug 12
Going to the game on the supporters coach as its a long drive down there!