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Barry Conlon has declared himself "as happy as Larry" to sign a new deal for City - for only six months.
The big striker is confident he has made the right move, even though the contract runs out in January.
Conlon, forced off early in the 2-1 defeat at Wycombe after a knock in the ribs, said: "There are other clubs in this league and the one above that I could have gone to but I'm delighted to be here.
"That's the main thing at this stage of my career. I want success and I believe that can happen at this club.
"This season's been frustrating for me but I'm as happy as Larry to stay because I think the next one will be good.
"The six-month contract works in favour of both the club and me but I'm confident enough in myself and back my ability to take it on from there."
Stuart McCall has earmarked another striker among his transfer targets for the summer, which will push Conlon down the pecking order.
The Irishman, who netted seven times, has made as many substitute appearances as starts and accepts he will have a fight on his hands to play regularly.
He added: "The gaffer will have his own ideas about who he wants to bring in and he spoke to me about strengthening the squad.
"He's looking for another striker but I'm happy with that. I don't mind that whatsoever because I am up for the challenge.
"Everybody says the same things at this time of the year about having a good season next time but I'd rather be here than at the clubs who just talk about it. I really believe we can be successful."
After spending recent years as a football nomad around the lower divisions, Conlon insists he will benefit from not being involved in the traditional summer scramble for out-of-contract players.
"This time last year I didn't have a clue what was happening. I was away on my summer holiday when I got the phone call from the gaffer to come here.
"At least now I won't have to leave it until the last minute. I've got a head start on people, which is always a bonus, and I'll make sure I stay on top of things and come back fit for pre-season."
Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
7:46pm Sun 11 May 08
Bantam & Bull wrote:Shaun does have a point. Baz is either worth keeping or not. Looks like Stuart does not know if to let him go or keep him for another season. Clueless is an ideal choice of word in this case.
SHAUN wrote: What a joke!!! Embarrassing for club and player. Yet more proof McCall is a clueless!!How can anyone say mcGod is clueless!!! Your mad just a typical fair weather supporter!! next season when things WILL be going right, you'll be singing his praises. lets get behind him and the team and stop slagging them off everytime somthing goes wrong!!! STUART STUART. CTID
Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
7:46pm Sun 11 May 08
Bantam & Bull wrote:Shaun does have a point. Baz is either worth keeping or not. Looks like Stuart does not know if to let him go or keep him for another season. Clueless is an ideal choice of word in this case.
SHAUN wrote: What a joke!!! Embarrassing for club and player. Yet more proof McCall is a clueless!!How can anyone say mcGod is clueless!!! Your mad just a typical fair weather supporter!! next season when things WILL be going right, you'll be singing his praises. lets get behind him and the team and stop slagging them off everytime somthing goes wrong!!! STUART STUART. CTID
Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
7:44pm Sun 11 May 08
Waynus wrote:I agree that IDIOTS ran onto the pitch, I am not defending that, I just walked out a few mins in disgust at the behaviour of a certain area supervisor. That was THE moment I have turned my back on the club because of one little Hitler's treatment to young children. Believe me, if I had my mobile on me, I would have filmed it and I would have posted it all over the net. Shame the idiot. For me, it was one instance too far.
peter wrote:Spot on Peter. As you rightly pointed out, the club made every effort to keep fans off the pitch. The idiots that ran onto the pitch spoilt it for the rest of us. I believe they offered to give out free t-shirts if fans stayed off the pitch. The fact is, if kids were 'tripped' for running onto the pitch, they, and their parents attending, are to blame. Wayne Jacobs .... As for stopping fans taking cans and bottles into the ground, the stewards are only doing what the club, police and football league jointly ask them to do. They were simply doing their jobs, even if this is not what you want to hear. As for going elsewhere, good luck as all football venues adhere to the same rules, so it looks like you will be watching football on TV next season with Shaun & Mr Sensible. Talking of the latter, why are we still entertaining them. Don't even get into debates with them as they have no REAL interest in our club other than pulling it down. Finally, I think the deal for Bazza is excellent. If he doesn't perform, we have saved ourselves 6 months of wages. If he does perform, we will have had at least 6 months of his services. Even if he does knock in the goals, it is not certain he would leave. He has accepted a 6 month deal with us despite being offered deals in both league 1 and 2.Wayne Jacobs wrote: I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players. I would suggest that well-behaved people have no problems in side Valley Parade. You have to respect other people and that includes club employees.
Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
7:44pm Sun 11 May 08
Waynus wrote:I agree that IDIOTS ran onto the pitch, I am not defending that, I just walked out a few mins in disgust at the behaviour of a certain area supervisor. That was THE moment I have turned my back on the club because of one little Hitler's treatment to young children. Believe me, if I had my mobile on me, I would have filmed it and I would have posted it all over the net. Shame the idiot. For me, it was one instance too far.
peter wrote:Spot on Peter. As you rightly pointed out, the club made every effort to keep fans off the pitch. The idiots that ran onto the pitch spoilt it for the rest of us. I believe they offered to give out free t-shirts if fans stayed off the pitch. The fact is, if kids were 'tripped' for running onto the pitch, they, and their parents attending, are to blame. Wayne Jacobs .... As for stopping fans taking cans and bottles into the ground, the stewards are only doing what the club, police and football league jointly ask them to do. They were simply doing their jobs, even if this is not what you want to hear. As for going elsewhere, good luck as all football venues adhere to the same rules, so it looks like you will be watching football on TV next season with Shaun & Mr Sensible. Talking of the latter, why are we still entertaining them. Don't even get into debates with them as they have no REAL interest in our club other than pulling it down. Finally, I think the deal for Bazza is excellent. If he doesn't perform, we have saved ourselves 6 months of wages. If he does perform, we will have had at least 6 months of his services. Even if he does knock in the goals, it is not certain he would leave. He has accepted a 6 month deal with us despite being offered deals in both league 1 and 2.Wayne Jacobs wrote: I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players. I would suggest that well-behaved people have no problems in side Valley Parade. You have to respect other people and that includes club employees.
Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
7:44pm Sun 11 May 08
Waynus wrote:I agree that IDIOTS ran onto the pitch, I am not defending that, I just walked out a few mins in disgust at the behaviour of a certain area supervisor. That was THE moment I have turned my back on the club because of one little Hitler's treatment to young children. Believe me, if I had my mobile on me, I would have filmed it and I would have posted it all over the net. Shame the idiot. For me, it was one instance too far.
peter wrote:Spot on Peter. As you rightly pointed out, the club made every effort to keep fans off the pitch. The idiots that ran onto the pitch spoilt it for the rest of us. I believe they offered to give out free t-shirts if fans stayed off the pitch. The fact is, if kids were 'tripped' for running onto the pitch, they, and their parents attending, are to blame. Wayne Jacobs .... As for stopping fans taking cans and bottles into the ground, the stewards are only doing what the club, police and football league jointly ask them to do. They were simply doing their jobs, even if this is not what you want to hear. As for going elsewhere, good luck as all football venues adhere to the same rules, so it looks like you will be watching football on TV next season with Shaun & Mr Sensible. Talking of the latter, why are we still entertaining them. Don't even get into debates with them as they have no REAL interest in our club other than pulling it down. Finally, I think the deal for Bazza is excellent. If he doesn't perform, we have saved ourselves 6 months of wages. If he does perform, we will have had at least 6 months of his services. Even if he does knock in the goals, it is not certain he would leave. He has accepted a 6 month deal with us despite being offered deals in both league 1 and 2.Wayne Jacobs wrote: I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players. I would suggest that well-behaved people have no problems in side Valley Parade. You have to respect other people and that includes club employees.
Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
8:08pm Wed 7 May 08
SHAUN wrote:How can anyone say mcGod is clueless!!! Your mad just a typical fair weather supporter!! next season when things WILL be going right, you'll be singing his praises. lets get behind him and the team and stop slagging them off everytime somthing goes wrong!!! STUART STUART. CTID
What a joke!!! Embarrassing for club and player. Yet more proof McCall is a clueless!!
Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
8:08pm Wed 7 May 08
SHAUN wrote:How can anyone say mcGod is clueless!!! Your mad just a typical fair weather supporter!! next season when things WILL be going right, you'll be singing his praises. lets get behind him and the team and stop slagging them off everytime somthing goes wrong!!! STUART STUART. CTID
What a joke!!! Embarrassing for club and player. Yet more proof McCall is a clueless!!
Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
8:08pm Wed 7 May 08
SHAUN wrote:How can anyone say mcGod is clueless!!! Your mad just a typical fair weather supporter!! next season when things WILL be going right, you'll be singing his praises. lets get behind him and the team and stop slagging them off everytime somthing goes wrong!!! STUART STUART. CTID
What a joke!!! Embarrassing for club and player. Yet more proof McCall is a clueless!!
Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire says...
8:08pm Wed 7 May 08
SHAUN wrote:How can anyone say mcGod is clueless!!! Your mad just a typical fair weather supporter!! next season when things WILL be going right, you'll be singing his praises. lets get behind him and the team and stop slagging them off everytime somthing goes wrong!!! STUART STUART. CTID
What a joke!!! Embarrassing for club and player. Yet more proof McCall is a clueless!!
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
8:56pm Tue 6 May 08
peter wrote:Spot on Peter. As you rightly pointed out, the club made every effort to keep fans off the pitch. The idiots that ran onto the pitch spoilt it for the rest of us. I believe they offered to give out free t-shirts if fans stayed off the pitch. The fact is, if kids were 'tripped' for running onto the pitch, they, and their parents attending, are to blame.
Wayne Jacobs wrote:There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players.
I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.
I would suggest that well-behaved people have no problems in side Valley Parade. You have to respect other people and that includes club employees.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
8:56pm Tue 6 May 08
peter wrote:Spot on Peter. As you rightly pointed out, the club made every effort to keep fans off the pitch. The idiots that ran onto the pitch spoilt it for the rest of us. I believe they offered to give out free t-shirts if fans stayed off the pitch. The fact is, if kids were 'tripped' for running onto the pitch, they, and their parents attending, are to blame.
Wayne Jacobs wrote:There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players.
I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.
I would suggest that well-behaved people have no problems in side Valley Parade. You have to respect other people and that includes club employees.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
8:56pm Tue 6 May 08
peter wrote:Spot on Peter. As you rightly pointed out, the club made every effort to keep fans off the pitch. The idiots that ran onto the pitch spoilt it for the rest of us. I believe they offered to give out free t-shirts if fans stayed off the pitch. The fact is, if kids were 'tripped' for running onto the pitch, they, and their parents attending, are to blame.
Wayne Jacobs wrote:There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players.
I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.
I would suggest that well-behaved people have no problems in side Valley Parade. You have to respect other people and that includes club employees.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
8:56pm Tue 6 May 08
peter wrote:Spot on Peter. As you rightly pointed out, the club made every effort to keep fans off the pitch. The idiots that ran onto the pitch spoilt it for the rest of us. I believe they offered to give out free t-shirts if fans stayed off the pitch. The fact is, if kids were 'tripped' for running onto the pitch, they, and their parents attending, are to blame.
Wayne Jacobs wrote:There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players.
I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.
I would suggest that well-behaved people have no problems in side Valley Parade. You have to respect other people and that includes club employees.
jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
8:41pm Tue 6 May 08
jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
8:41pm Tue 6 May 08
jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
7:33pm Tue 6 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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tyker, midland road says...
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tyker, midland road says...
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tyker, midland road says...
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tyker, midland road says...
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peter, skipton says...
1:01pm Tue 6 May 08
Wayne Jacobs wrote:There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players.
I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.
peter, skipton says...
1:01pm Tue 6 May 08
Wayne Jacobs wrote:There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players.
I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.
peter, skipton says...
1:01pm Tue 6 May 08
Wayne Jacobs wrote:There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players.
I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.
peter, skipton says...
1:01pm Tue 6 May 08
Wayne Jacobs wrote:There were repeated warnings that fans should not run on the pitch. In the circumstances the stewards did a great job. Fans should have been behind the pitchside barrier and allowed the players to do their end-of-season appreciation. Then everyone in the stands can enjoy the spectacle and applaud the players.
I wil bring attention to the stewarding at the club and the club's attitude till something is done about it, be it on message boards all over the net, national news sites on the net, newspapers, other clubs message boards. Something needs to be done and the club really needs to be ashamed at their service they provide generally. At least the kids wil not be bullied for a few months. Buy one season ticket get one free. Up until a few weeks ago, I have now come to the conclusion, You can stick it. I got them free I would give them away.
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
12:53pm Tue 6 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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gary birdsall, windhill says...
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gary birdsall, windhill says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:38am Tue 6 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
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jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
11:00pm Mon 5 May 08
jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
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Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
7:46pm Sun 11 May 08
Maybe he will be a steward in the 2nd half of the season if they sack any.