What a brilliant week, says Bradford City skipper Jones (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Yes it all bodes well for a more than decent season. Gary Jones has been the driving force in what has been a terrific opening 10 games. As for the cup, its important to win on a number of different fronts. It keeps the momentum going, it offers a chance of a lucrative 4th round tie and finally it keeps the home record going. Very proud of all concerned at City. This is our year boys, Im sure of it.

Took us over 10 years, to replace McCall in midfield but we have now a leader with Gary Jones.

Football is entertaining at VP at last!

Totally agree, plus we also have a set play specialist. Bit like the good old days when we had skilful players and they worked their socks off.

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" I was at Rochdale last year and we hardly won away once."
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I can not believe that Rochdale released Gary Jones.
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It is so obvious to me that he came to City--knowing that there was an exciting and challenging prospect at this Club, which he wanted to be involved. His play and leadership are a joy to watch. His inspiration to the rest of the team, is commendable.

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I was pleased to see Ross Hannah scored at Grimsby. I would like to see more of the Squads fringe players, sent out on loan--to keep their sharp match fitness.
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Looking forward to Burton tomorrow night. Is it an all ticket match?. Are Flexi-Cards viable?. If you keep the ticket stub, AFTER CITY WIN !!!. Will that stub entitle you to a Priority Ticket sale, for the next CoC Match?.
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Freddy wrote:
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I can not believe that Rochdale released Gary Jones.
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It is so obvious to me that he came to City--knowing that there was an exciting and challenging prospect at this Club, which he wanted to be involved. His play and leadership are a joy to watch. His inspiration to the rest of the team, is commendable.

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I was pleased to see Ross Hannah scored at Grimsby. I would like to see more of the Squads fringe players, sent out on loan--to keep their sharp match fitness.
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Looking forward to Burton tomorrow night. Is it an all ticket match?. Are Flexi-Cards viable?. If you keep the ticket stub, AFTER CITY WIN !!!. Will that stub entitle you to a Priority Ticket sale, for the next CoC Match?.
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Freddy i believe it was Jones who wished to leave as Dale had tried to keep him. Jacko tried to sign Jones last year but failed i believe because of the lure of league one football. We can't blame him for that as from what he has shown us he is a class about this level. As for tomorrow night i believe its fifteen pounds on the gate, flexi cards not viable for cup games as with season tickets, but if you keep your stub and we get an away glamour tie with limited tickets you will be in pole position to snap yours up. I will be going as i believe we have a squad of players that really do deserve our brilliant support.

Strange how nobody has complained yet regarding PP's 'tinkering' with a winning Team? Anybody notice the two changes he made from the Morecambe game? Or do his critics only claim they know better than him when there is a defeat after he has made a couple of changes? Anyway, glad some of the fans on here didn't succeed with their pressure 'to get rid' and he didn't get sacked or leave due to 'lack of entertainment' etc -after all he has been here a year now- and hope he's given the opportunity to see out at least another 2-3 years regardless of beating only 'poor teams' lol.

lonniejockstrap wrote:
Strange how nobody has complained yet regarding PP's 'tinkering' with a winning Team? Anybody notice the two changes he made from the Morecambe game? Or do his critics only claim they know better than him when there is a defeat after he has made a couple of changes? Anyway, glad some of the fans on here didn't succeed with their pressure 'to get rid' and he didn't get sacked or leave due to 'lack of entertainment' etc -after all he has been here a year now- and hope he's given the opportunity to see out at least another 2-3 years regardless of beating only 'poor teams' lol.

Spot on! As sure as night follows day the resident critics will crawl out of the woodwork to accuse Parkinson of 'tinkering' should City lose a game. There are bound to be dips in form despite the positive spin Gary Jones is offering at the moment. Then we'll see the usual negative doom-mongerers back on their soap-boxes with their 'sack the manager' call. Where IS shaun this MORNING???????????? I mean..............DE
ADBEAT shaun!!!!!!!

Wow what a great start to the season knew we would be better but this is fantastic.If Gary Jones carries on like this he is gonna become a legend just what we have been missing since that muppet let Stuart Mcgod go.
COME ON CITY!!

We don't have enough squad members to be loaning any more out. Three injuries or suspensions will see us struggle to fill our bench on a matchday.

A tight compact squad is good for spirit and bonding, also finances but it doesn't allow for much to go wrong. Maybe this will be the issue we face as the season progresses.

J4CKO wrote:
Yes it all bodes well for a more than decent season. Gary Jones has been the driving force in what has been a terrific opening 10 games. As for the cup, its important to win on a number of different fronts. It keeps the momentum going, it offers a chance of a lucrative 4th round tie and finally it keeps the home record going. Very proud of all concerned at City. This is our year boys, Im sure of it.

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Good result on saturday.....well done lads, especially to Gary Jones.
I am looking forward to listening to the game tommorrow night, I hope, as they probably will, they mark Calvin Zola as I think he will be the threat.
Onwards and upwards.
ctid.

8 league games and 2 cup games in, its clear to see we've got the best central midfield pairing we've had in years, certainly all this time in League 2.

For example, look at the goals we've scored, how many have been created by midfield - a fair few have come from Jones' set pieces - 2 vs Oxford, 1 against Fleetwood, 2 against Barnet and his free kick against Morecambe and Doyle must get a mention for his pass to set up Reid last week.

At last, we've got the midfield pairing we've been crying out for.

Last year what I witnessed from Parkie, did not leave me with much hope that he was the man to take us forward. I was not happy, but always claimed there may have been mitigating circumstances (such as trying to avoid relegation with a weekly wage budget as low as possible and therefore reducing appearance bonuses to increase this seasons wage war chest). So tried to reserve full judgement.

So far this season, credit where credit is due and a massive pat on the back to all the back room staff and especially Lawn and Rhodes for making it possible for such a team/squad to be assembled.

Long may this continue :-)

Onwards and upwards - if we all keep the faith with the club and players and as far as we can manage with each other too!! ;-)

I've spent a long time reading posts, more so last season with all the negativity, and whilst I help my tongue (because although there were a lot of unhappy City fans out there, understandably so too), we should always get behind our team - win as a team and lose as a team! I'd only have ended up criticising the critics!

We've got off to a fantastic start this season. The boss said to bear with him. We have. He's been true to his word. We've got something great that we can build on.

I've followed City for around 30 years now, not easy when my three brothers are all Leeds fans, and not had many positive starts to seasons where I've thought "hey, we could really do something here!".

Seeing the difference that even our new skipper has made, well, that's bargain signing of the season in my eyes. His all round contribution is fantastic for all players, staff and us fans. Let's hope his positive attitude continues to rub off and we can continue our positive posts week after week!

A win tomorrow night, coupled with a home draw from a big club would be more than well deserved - a good test for the lads' characters and great experience all the same, even better if we can get further in the cup, but getting out of this basement division is more important! Keep it going boys... CTID

PS - meant held my tongue!! :-/

Some of us can't 'help' our tongues mate, don't worry about the odd typo. Just don't try post too much positive stuff :D

City lead by Mr Parkinson are doing well. I have said before give him while christmas before you judge him. H.is record as a manager is good he knows what he is doing so get behind him and his team Some defeats will happen but hopefully only a few.KEEP THE FAITH IN CITY.

This team is starting to really remind me of the squad that won promotion to the prem (apart from the keeper)......a solid back.....Jones is the McCall....Doyle is the Whalley who keeps the ball moving at pace......2 quick direct wingers.....Hanson the Lee Mills with a partner in crime with Connell/Wells.
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Obviously a difference in quality but you know what I mean.
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I feel afraid when the words 'Bradford City' puts a smile on my face!!!!!

lonniejockstrap wrote:
Strange how nobody has complained yet regarding PP's 'tinkering' with a winning Team? Anybody notice the two changes he made from the Morecambe game? Or do his critics only claim they know better than him when there is a defeat after he has made a couple of changes? Anyway, glad some of the fans on here didn't succeed with their pressure 'to get rid' and he didn't get sacked or leave due to 'lack of entertainment' etc -after all he has been here a year now- and hope he's given the opportunity to see out at least another 2-3 years regardless of beating only 'poor teams' lol.

Lonnie, let's put things into perspective. The praise should go to the Board for their financial support in allowing PP to assemble a quality squad. Any half decent manager would be a success with these players at their disposal. There have been managers in this division who can make silk purses out of sows ears - John Coleman springs to mind during his stint at Accrington. PP doesn't appear to have that ability.

I still don't agree with his selection of Atkinson and the opportunities he gives him over, say Thompson.

However, as I've said before, PP's a great bloke, who works very hard and I dearly want the successful start to continue and crowds flock back to VP.

...and, lonnie, please don't micro analyse my comments and ask for further clarification - because you won't get a response!!!

Budget aside, you have to commend his ability to sell the club to these players and convince them of his plans. Lets not forget Jones was on Jackson's radar but he was unable to convince him to join. The same can be said of many payers who have bought into his vision, Meredith, Hines, Doyle, Davies, McCardle etc. Let's reserve judgement, but I like his concept of fostering a spirit of hard work and togetherness, which the early signs suggest he's on his way to achieving. It's a long old season however and we are going to need to keep key players fit and have the rub of the green to progress. By this stage last year we had ammassed only 6 points and it took us 18 games to reach our current points tally.

The only thing that can stop this team is injuries & suspensions, that's how much I rate the squad pp has put together. We are owed ten years good luck???

Does anybody get fed up with the Premier League news on this page?

Oliver's shinpad wrote:
Budget aside, you have to commend his ability to sell the club to these players and convince them of his plans. Lets not forget Jones was on Jackson's radar but he was unable to convince him to join. The same can be said of many payers who have bought into his vision, Meredith, Hines, Doyle, Davies, McCardle etc. Let's reserve judgement, but I like his concept of fostering a spirit of hard work and togetherness, which the early signs suggest he's on his way to achieving. It's a long old season however and we are going to need to keep key players fit and have the rub of the green to progress. By this stage last year we had ammassed only 6 points and it took us 18 games to reach our current points tally.

I agree, he deserves a lot of credit. throw in a bit of luck and the superb support from the board and we might be going places. I really am getting carried away!

The midfield is the key. It was poor last year and i was amazed that ravenhill got the captaincy because i dont see him getting a game over GJ and Doyle. But maybe he and Ritchie will raise their games if/when they do get a sniff.Can only be good if they do.

settler07 wrote:
The midfield is the key. It was poor last year and i was amazed that ravenhill got the captaincy because i dont see him getting a game over GJ and Doyle. But maybe he and Ritchie will raise their games if/when they do get a sniff.Can only be good if they do.

the midfield now has the capacity to hold on to the ball rather than kick and rush. this means that player expect to play a bit of football and they are all trying to make themselves available. Where the last few season it was pointless bothering. that said I can see occasions where Ravenhill could come in and do a job. and Ritchie has so much pace, with some coaching can offer a different option going forward. also presuming they don't both come in together they are going to try and fit in with what their central midfield partner is trying to do.

Pablo wrote:

lonniejockstrap wrote:
Strange how nobody has complained yet regarding PP's 'tinkering' with a winning Team? Anybody notice the two changes he made from the Morecambe game? Or do his critics only claim they know better than him when there is a defeat after he has made a couple of changes? Anyway, glad some of the fans on here didn't succeed with their pressure 'to get rid' and he didn't get sacked or leave due to 'lack of entertainment' etc -after all he has been here a year now- and hope he's given the opportunity to see out at least another 2-3 years regardless of beating only 'poor teams' lol.

Lonnie, let's put things into perspective. The praise should go to the Board for their financial support in allowing PP to assemble a quality squad. Any half decent manager would be a success with these players at their disposal. There have been managers in this division who can make silk purses out of sows ears - John Coleman springs to mind during his stint at Accrington. PP doesn't appear to have that ability.

I still don't agree with his selection of Atkinson and the opportunities he gives him over, say Thompson.

However, as I've said before, PP's a great bloke, who works very hard and I dearly want the successful start to continue and crowds flock back to VP.

...and, lonnie, please don't micro analyse my comments and ask for further clarification - because you won't get a response!!!

Well said the board deserve credit they have chosen a man and backed him financially and even though certain fans were calling for his head they have stood firm with their belief he is the man to get this club back on the rails after years of downward spiraling. Credit where it's due.

Rave shill will play tomorrow depending on how much we want to get through, there could be whole sale changes??? The league has to remain our priority. I'll be there cheering on whoever s in the team, hope the bloody rain stops by then!

COLATS wrote:
Rave shill will play tomorrow depending on how much we want to get through, there could be whole sale changes??? The league has to remain our priority. I'll be there cheering on whoever s in the team, hope the bloody rain stops by then!

Snap. The weather is looking grim. Will the match go ahead?

Pablo wrote:

lonniejockstrap wrote:
Strange how nobody has complained yet regarding PP's 'tinkering' with a winning Team? Anybody notice the two changes he made from the Morecambe game? Or do his critics only claim they know better than him when there is a defeat after he has made a couple of changes? Anyway, glad some of the fans on here didn't succeed with their pressure 'to get rid' and he didn't get sacked or leave due to 'lack of entertainment' etc -after all he has been here a year now- and hope he's given the opportunity to see out at least another 2-3 years regardless of beating only 'poor teams' lol.

Lonnie, let's put things into perspective. The praise should go to the Board for their financial support in allowing PP to assemble a quality squad. Any half decent manager would be a success with these players at their disposal. There have been managers in this division who can make silk purses out of sows ears - John Coleman springs to mind during his stint at Accrington. PP doesn't appear to have that ability.

I still don't agree with his selection of Atkinson and the opportunities he gives him over, say Thompson.

However, as I've said before, PP's a great bloke, who works very hard and I dearly want the successful start to continue and crowds flock back to VP.

...and, lonnie, please don't micro analyse my comments and ask for further clarification - because you won't get a response!!!

OK lets put things into perspective, Coleman was at Accrington from 1999 to 2012. PP's been at VP for just over a year so what are you comparing and what ability are you saying he doesn't have?

macca1969 says...
9:06am Mon 24 Sep 12
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MANY MANY THANKS MACCA.

Your info. is most valuable to supporters like me that are living " Darn Sarth ".
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Also grateful thanks for your knowledge of Jones leaving Rochdale.
I am very impressed with him.
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lonniejockstrap wrote:

Pablo wrote:

lonniejockstrap wrote:
Strange how nobody has complained yet regarding PP's 'tinkering' with a winning Team? Anybody notice the two changes he made from the Morecambe game? Or do his critics only claim they know better than him when there is a defeat after he has made a couple of changes? Anyway, glad some of the fans on here didn't succeed with their pressure 'to get rid' and he didn't get sacked or leave due to 'lack of entertainment' etc -after all he has been here a year now- and hope he's given the opportunity to see out at least another 2-3 years regardless of beating only 'poor teams' lol.

Lonnie, let's put things into perspective. The praise should go to the Board for their financial support in allowing PP to assemble a quality squad. Any half decent manager would be a success with these players at their disposal. There have been managers in this division who can make silk purses out of sows ears - John Coleman springs to mind during his stint at Accrington. PP doesn't appear to have that ability.

I still don't agree with his selection of Atkinson and the opportunities he gives him over, say Thompson.

However, as I've said before, PP's a great bloke, who works very hard and I dearly want the successful start to continue and crowds flock back to VP.

...and, lonnie, please don't micro analyse my comments and ask for further clarification - because you won't get a response!!!

OK lets put things into perspective, Coleman was at Accrington from 1999 to 2012. PP's been at VP for just over a year so what are you comparing and what ability are you saying he doesn't have?

ps If you look back over the last few seasons of my posts on here you WILL find that I have been one of the few supporters who have consistently backed the Chairmen and Board in their efforts to move this Club forward. I am not the type of person who waits to see a little progress before it takes me to start giving out praise. Can you say the same Pablo? Haven't the Chairmen backed managers previously with money only to find that this alone does not guarantee success? I am not analysing your post so much as questioning your logic in how you arrive at your conclusion. It does help to have sound logic to back up a conclusion Pablo, otherwise you might as well claim the moon is made of cheese and the Earth is flat and no one will get any justification from you for claiming that other than that is your opinion and you refuse to give 'further clarification'.

'The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions'.
Leonardo da Vinci

I like moon cheese, been eating it since I was 6, my mum still gets me a weekly ration of mooncheese from the mooncheese shop. (she won't tell me where it is but it's delicious) I have this with flat 'earth' bread lightly toasted.