Bradford City: 'I hope Connell makes cut against Barnet' (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

It's now time to start him with Jimmy H. this saturday.

Absolute no brainer. I'd start him even if Wells was fit.

Not seen much of Connell but he looks a very intelligient player and i'd start him over Wells.
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As for the keepers I dont think either of them are average andnot great. I was hoping we would sign an older head during pre season but it looks like we wont have a preferred no.1 all season and it will be a case of swapping them throughout the season which i dont think is great for a settled back 4.

Wells, the fans don't appreciate you anymore bro. We can use you at Leeds for sure.............. I guarantee when you leave Bradford they'll know they made a HUGE MISTAKE, Bunch of ****..... Leeds or Notts County....... your choice

I have no problem with Connell starting Saturday as long as it’s done for the right reasons and not spite. If Wells is not injured and available for selection I think it’s an incredibly disloyal thing for Hanson to come out with. Can someone please name a player he has had a better partnership than Wells? I would even go as far as to say that until Wells came along the latest City managers were looking to replace him (JH). If he is injured – fair enough.

"Meanwhile Phil Parkinson has told City’s two goalkeepers that there is nothing between them."

Yes, well observed Parkinson. They are both useless and wll cost us points this season.
Still amazed a decent stopper wasn't brought in.

Peter Beagrie Is Mint wrote:
"Meanwhile Phil Parkinson has told City’s two goalkeepers that there is nothing between them." Yes, well observed Parkinson. They are both useless and wll cost us points this season. Still amazed a decent stopper wasn't brought in.

How stupid! You choose to insult Peter Beagrie. However, you are the type of 'fan' that the rest have to put up with.

my only vision wrote:
Wells, the fans don't appreciate you anymore bro. We can use you at Leeds for sure.............. I guarantee when you leave Bradford they'll know they made a HUGE MISTAKE, Bunch of ****..... Leeds or Notts County....... your choice

Appreciate him or not Well's has not done himself any favours by not signing a new contract with better terms, it would have been a win win situation all-round City get a decent transfer fee and Well's gets to play in a higher division, so it's a bit baffling to us City fans why he did not take the new contract offer and show a bit of loyalty to the team that gave him a second chance?,go back to your Yorkshire Evening Post with your silly comments.

nowt fresh wrote:

my only vision wrote: Wells, the fans don't appreciate you anymore bro. We can use you at Leeds for sure.............. I guarantee when you leave Bradford they'll know they made a HUGE MISTAKE, Bunch of ****..... Leeds or Notts County....... your choice

Appreciate him or not Well's has not done himself any favours by not signing a new contract with better terms, it would have been a win win situation all-round City get a decent transfer fee and Well's gets to play in a higher division, so it's a bit baffling to us City fans why he did not take the new contract offer and show a bit of loyalty to the team that gave him a second chance?,go back to your Yorkshire Evening Post with your silly comments.

We need to be honest Nowtfresh; if Wells can earn significantly more from next summer then signing a four year deal with City could be a huge barrier i.e. City will be able to block any deal by demanding a high transfer fee. The basic issue here is that Wells holds the power at the moment as he is a free agent in July so a good season means a huge wad of cash in his back pocket with only a small transfer fee. If he's on a long-term contract then some of his earnings will have to be paid to City in the form of a bigger transfer fee. The whole thing is a game and we shouldn't turn against Wells just because he believes there are better options.

KnightMcCall wrote:

nowt fresh wrote:

my only vision wrote: Wells, the fans don't appreciate you anymore bro. We can use you at Leeds for sure.............. I guarantee when you leave Bradford they'll know they made a HUGE MISTAKE, Bunch of ****..... Leeds or Notts County....... your choice

Appreciate him or not Well's has not done himself any favours by not signing a new contract with better terms, it would have been a win win situation all-round City get a decent transfer fee and Well's gets to play in a higher division, so it's a bit baffling to us City fans why he did not take the new contract offer and show a bit of loyalty to the team that gave him a second chance?,go back to your Yorkshire Evening Post with your silly comments.

We need to be honest Nowtfresh; if Wells can earn significantly more from next summer then signing a four year deal with City could be a huge barrier i.e. City will be able to block any deal by demanding a high transfer fee. The basic issue here is that Wells holds the power at the moment as he is a free agent in July so a good season means a huge wad of cash in his back pocket with only a small transfer fee. If he's on a long-term contract then some of his earnings will have to be paid to City in the form of a bigger transfer fee. The whole thing is a game and we shouldn't turn against Wells just because he believes there are better options.

I've not turned against him just pointing out IMO him signing the contract offered would have been good for him and City (so long as the terms offered for a get out clause) we not ridicules which I nor anyone but Wells his agent and the club know,I said loyalty above and wondered when I had typed it I would get questioned on it as I know in some peoples opinion loyalty is a thing of the past as far as footballers are concerned,he had a good season last year but as they say your only as good as your last game,I hope this doesn't come back and bite him in his bum both for his and Bradford City's sake.

KnightMcCall wrote:

nowt fresh wrote:

my only vision wrote: Wells, the fans don't appreciate you anymore bro. We can use you at Leeds for sure.............. I guarantee when you leave Bradford they'll know they made a HUGE MISTAKE, Bunch of ****..... Leeds or Notts County....... your choice

Appreciate him or not Well's has not done himself any favours by not signing a new contract with better terms, it would have been a win win situation all-round City get a decent transfer fee and Well's gets to play in a higher division, so it's a bit baffling to us City fans why he did not take the new contract offer and show a bit of loyalty to the team that gave him a second chance?,go back to your Yorkshire Evening Post with your silly comments.

We need to be honest Nowtfresh; if Wells can earn significantly more from next summer then signing a four year deal with City could be a huge barrier i.e. City will be able to block any deal by demanding a high transfer fee. The basic issue here is that Wells holds the power at the moment as he is a free agent in July so a good season means a huge wad of cash in his back pocket with only a small transfer fee. If he's on a long-term contract then some of his earnings will have to be paid to City in the form of a bigger transfer fee. The whole thing is a game and we shouldn't turn against Wells just because he believes there are better options.

You're right KM, we should stay behind Wells, and I think most fair minded fans will do whether he signs or not if he's wearing the shirt, I'm disappointed Wells hasn't signed a contract but not surprised, i suppose he is one of many examples of footballers who are only money orientated and the fact is he can do as he wants in his position.

Whats been disappointing for me whether he signs a contract or not is his body language does not look good, he should remember and be advised that fans do not tolerate spoilt sulky footballers who think there above the club the fans love.My view is he seems easily led and I suspect there will be a lot of tag alongers and agents putting stuff in his head,free agent signing on fees etc etc. He still has a lot to prove on the pitch but clearly has potential (youth, pace and being able to put the ball in the net is always good), but maybe he should remember he didn't make it at league 1 standard not so very long ago and one of the reasons Carlisle let him go was his big time Charlie attitude. He has had half a season as a promising footballer, he needs to get his head down, and prove he can consistantly do that this season.

I also think Wells and Connell could be quite an interesting partnership and worth looking at if we want an alternative to lumping the ball up to Hanson.

I think James was only stating the obvious, he needs to play with another striker at all times!!!!!!!
Which ever one it is we may retain the ball more and create more chances.

Where has all the anti-Wells stuff come from? Modern day footballers have no loyalty, neither do clubs. Put that one to bed now. He is no different nor greedier than any other pro footballer.


I'd like to agree with Dave re the sentiment behind Hanson's comments but I can see how it could be misconstrued as a preference. And as Victor said, the JH/NW parthership looked to be the best we've had up front for a while, with Wells movement complimenting Hanson's aerial ability.


If Connell is the 'intelligent' player we all seem to think he is he should have been able to work out what he would do if he was on the pitch with Jimmy, he's seen for himself what is likely to happen when the ball is played up to him, Wells speed got him onto the end of a fair few, let's see if Connell's brain can match him.


If it does, Parky has yet another headache in selecting JH's partner as unless he is injured Jimmy remains the number one striker at the club. Not the most skillful, not the quickest but the man with the most goals and the one regularly picked by every manager he has played for.

James Hanson isn't worth ****, you wanna play that way little Jimmy, why dont we start Wells & Connell up front and Bradford will get promoted, cause youre only tall, youre slow, no type of skill, all you do is flick and no **** tricks. How dear you request Connell. They need to bench your punk a$$. People come to see Wells cause he's fun and exciting to watch, unlike you.. punk....

my only vision wrote:
James Hanson isn't worth ****, you wanna play that way little Jimmy, why dont we start Wells & Connell up front and Bradford will get promoted, cause youre only tall, youre slow, no type of skill, all you do is flick and no **** tricks. How dear you request Connell. They need to bench your punk a$$. People come to see Wells cause he's fun and exciting to watch, unlike you.. punk....

my only vision you really do need to calm down and learn to speak English "How dear you request Connell" what is punk a$$ ? been watching too much WWF son !!.

He is also finding his own feet after a slowish start and hasn't really been 'fun' to watch yet this year. We know he will be but he isn't firing on all cylinders.

The lad is still on the raw side of being a complete player but has all the attributes needed.

Are you Wells 'vision'?

Wells is a talented player, and has scored us some great goals. Whether he choses to sign or not sign thus saving his new club a small fortune in transfer fees, is his choice to make. We should enjoy him whilst he is at the club, and wish him well if he choses to leave.

All the post on here make interesting points.

I posted very early on about our goalkeeping situation and having seen every game so far, I have to say that we are weak in that position.

I support both 'keepers' but my heart is in my mouth during games because neither look the finished product.

Last season I think our manager made a mistake by letting Jaansen go back to Spurs and I am surprised that he has not recruited to make us stronger in goal.

There is still time for him to address this issue but there is no doubt that this is a position that the opposing teams will seek to exploit.

Come on Dukey and Mac - prove me wrong...

In the meantime, here's to a good result on Saturday..