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Stuart McCall has told City fans to remain realistic about his summer transfer targets.
Various names are flying about as the annual speculation game kicks off in earnest now the season is over.
McCall is targeting as many as six new faces after cutting 13 from his squad last week.
Rumours are rife about possible arrivals, with Morecambe winger Garry Thompson, Huddersfield's Bradford-born midfielder Chris Brandon and prolific Mansfield hitman Michael Boulding all in the frame.
But McCall, who is avidly watching the current promotion play-offs for potential targets, is quick to put the lid on any expectations of capturing a genuine established star.
He said: "We'd all like a big-name star player but we have to face facts about where we are. We are a club in League Two at this moment in time and we don't pay massive wages.
"We're not going to lure anyone from the Championship or anything like that but as long as they are quality players for this level and are good enough to hopefully take us up, then that's all I want.
"Look at Peterborough last season, when they went and bought Walsall's two best players (Chris Westwood and Dean Keates) and got promoted. They weren't household names by any means but were good enough to get the job done."
McCall, who involved David Wetherall in his first official coaching get-together on Tuesday, is banking on the size of City's fan-base proving a strong factor in persuading players to join.
"We've had superb backing all season and you saw that from the number of supporters who came away to Wycombe for what was a fairly meaningless end-of-season game," he said.
"Players love to perform in front of big crowds and if it comes down to a toss-up between signing for us or a number of other clubs in League Two, then I would be disappointed to lose out.
"We are trying to nab players from higher divisions or the best ones from this level but the best players, at the moment, are contracted.
"We've got good players in the side but we just need to add four, five or six quality new ones. Then I'm confident we will be all right."
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CommentPosted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 8:13am Thu 8 May 08
Words fail me, but I bet not some of the supporters. First again. Must have inside knowledge.
Words fail me, but I bet not some of the supporters. First again. Must have inside knowledge.
Posted by: richard, cleckheaton on 8:25am Thu 8 May 08
What the hell are you on about now !!!!!
What the hell are you on about now !!!!!
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 8:29am Thu 8 May 08
Don't get excited now.
Posted by: Reckless, Adelaide on 8:31am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
Words fail me, but I bet not some of the supporters. First again. Must have inside knowledge.[/quote] I wish words would fail you .... just for a change.
Mr Sensible wrote:
Words fail me, but I bet not some of the supporters. First again. Must have inside knowledge.
I wish words would fail you .... just for a change.
Posted by: Reckless, Adelaide on 8:48am Thu 8 May 08
Sensible
You seem to have it in for any thing that the management say or do. It's as if you blame SM and the rest of the management team for our current League 2 status, which would surely be unfair considering they took over after relegation to the lower leagues? Since SM took over, with a brand new team, we have seen progress up the table with decent performances and a great City feeling amongst the genuine fans. This is not what we've seen since Stuart McCall was last at City when we were managed by the very superb Paul Jewell.
SO......a question for you Mr Sensible...... exactly what, about the above article and what SM has said is not making sense to you? Oh Sensible one..... do enlighten us, because as far as I'm concerned it all reads realism. Also what would you do different? Don't say 'cull' the management team unless you can think of any realistic replacements.
We ALL await your wise and intelligent responses to these questions.......
Sensible
You seem to have it in for any thing that the management say or do. It's as if you blame SM and the rest of the management team for our current League 2 status, which would surely be unfair considering they took over after relegation to the lower leagues? Since SM took over, with a brand new team, we have seen progress up the table with decent performances and a great City feeling amongst the genuine fans. This is not what we've seen since Stuart McCall was last at City when we were managed by the very superb Paul Jewell.
SO......a question for you Mr Sensible...... exactly what, about the above article and what SM has said is not making sense to you? Oh Sensible one..... do enlighten us, because as far as I'm concerned it all reads realism. Also what would you do different? Don't say 'cull' the management team unless you can think of any realistic replacements.
We ALL await your wise and intelligent responses to these questions.......
Posted by: Lofty, Hudds on 9:06am Thu 8 May 08
Just ignore him, he's obviously a cupid stunt.
Just ignore him, he's obviously a cupid stunt.
Posted by: Chris, Bradford on 9:45am Thu 8 May 08
He's scum from bellend road along with his gay mate Shaun.
Well said McCall, however I would see anyone a star signing compared to what I have to watch this season! Come on City!!
He's scum from bellend road along with his gay mate Shaun.
Well said McCall, however I would see anyone a star signing compared to what I have to watch this season! Come on City!!
Posted by: Tom Flockett-superstar, North East on 10:01am Thu 8 May 08
How I love the puerile ramblings of the odious Mr Sensible.Keep up the good work. You are living proof that in a democracy even the mentally inadequate can have a voice.
How I love the puerile ramblings of the odious Mr Sensible.Keep up the good work. You are living proof that in a democracy even the mentally inadequate can have a voice.
Posted by: broccoli09, Denholme on 10:11am Thu 8 May 08
SM has it spot on - We can't expect the cream of league 1&2 to come knocking on our door witht he budget SM will have. These players will be getting approached by championship clubs. However, this club has achieved promotions in the past(and also many many other clubs) with good solid professionals that gel, we don't have room for players that have no heart. We don't need 'star' players in this division. We need 15 or 16 players that are prepared to put there bodies on the line for the club. Yes, by all means try and get quality, but it's upto SM to gel the squad. For me that is critical and if SM can achieve that, it will go a long way to us securing at minimum a play-off place next year. I have already bought my season ticket for next season and can't wait. There WILL be dissappointments next year that you can guarantee, but this club has many appealing aspects - The stadium, the legend that is SM and of course, the unbelievable fans. I truly believe that although we won't have a massive budget to spend in pre-season, i am confident SM will gel the players into a team capable of getting out of League 2.
SM has it spot on - We can't expect the cream of league 1&2 to come knocking on our door witht he budget SM will have. These players will be getting approached by championship clubs. However, this club has achieved promotions in the past(and also many many other clubs) with good solid professionals that gel, we don't have room for players that have no heart. We don't need 'star' players in this division. We need 15 or 16 players that are prepared to put there bodies on the line for the club. Yes, by all means try and get quality, but it's upto SM to gel the squad. For me that is critical and if SM can achieve that, it will go a long way to us securing at minimum a play-off place next year. I have already bought my season ticket for next season and can't wait. There WILL be dissappointments next year that you can guarantee, but this club has many appealing aspects - The stadium, the legend that is SM and of course, the unbelievable fans. I truly believe that although we won't have a massive budget to spend in pre-season, i am confident SM will gel the players into a team capable of getting out of League 2.
Posted by: boparob, Bradford on 10:35am Thu 8 May 08
TWA airlines flight New York to Bingley...
Hostess to SHAUN - "Would you like some TWA Coffee?"
SHAUN - "No thanks but I wouldn't mind some TWA Tea"
Hostess "Mr Sensible is at the front of the aircraft Madame"...
TWA airlines flight New York to Bingley...
Hostess to SHAUN - "Would you like some TWA Coffee?"
SHAUN - "No thanks but I wouldn't mind some TWA Tea"
Hostess "Mr Sensible is at the front of the aircraft Madame"...
Posted by: Reckless, Adelaide on 10:47am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Reckless[/bold] wrote:
Sensible
You seem to have it in for any thing that the management say or do. It's as if you blame SM and the rest of the management team for our current League 2 status, which would surely be unfair considering they took over after relegation to the lower leagues? Since SM took over, with a brand new team, we have seen progress up the table with decent performances and a great City feeling amongst the genuine fans. This is not what we've seen since Stuart McCall was last at City when we were managed by the very superb Paul Jewell.
SO......a question for you Mr Sensible...... exactly what, about the above article and what SM has said is not making sense to you? Oh Sensible one..... do enlighten us, because as far as I'm concerned it all reads realism. Also what would you do different? Don't say 'cull' the management team unless you can think of any realistic replacements.
We ALL await your wise and intelligent responses to these questions.......[/quote] Altogether now...... it's all gone quiet over there, it's all gone quiet over there, it's all gone quiet, all gone quiet, all gone quiet over there.
GOOD
Reckless wrote:
Sensible
You seem to have it in for any thing that the management say or do. It's as if you blame SM and the rest of the management team for our current League 2 status, which would surely be unfair considering they took over after relegation to the lower leagues? Since SM took over, with a brand new team, we have seen progress up the table with decent performances and a great City feeling amongst the genuine fans. This is not what we've seen since Stuart McCall was last at City when we were managed by the very superb Paul Jewell.
SO......a question for you Mr Sensible...... exactly what, about the above article and what SM has said is not making sense to you? Oh Sensible one..... do enlighten us, because as far as I'm concerned it all reads realism. Also what would you do different? Don't say 'cull' the management team unless you can think of any realistic replacements.
We ALL await your wise and intelligent responses to these questions.......
Altogether now...... it's all gone quiet over there, it's all gone quiet over there, it's all gone quiet, all gone quiet, all gone quiet over there.
GOOD
Posted by: richard, cleckheaton on 10:51am Thu 8 May 08
Mr Sensible is on the train to l***s to pay for his season ticket, him and shaun have been seen marching on together
Mr Sensible is on the train to l***s to pay for his season ticket, him and shaun have been seen marching on together
Posted by: Bellend Road, Bermuda on 12:12pm Thu 8 May 08
I think the phrase "limping on together" is more apt than the other tired phrase from L**ds.
I think the phrase "limping on together" is more apt than the other tired phrase from L**ds.
Posted by: richard, cleckheaton on 12:58pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Bellend Road[/bold] wrote:
I think the phrase "limping on together" is more apt than the other tired phrase from L**ds.[/quote] How very true my friend,appologies.
Bellend Road wrote:
I think the phrase "limping on together" is more apt than the other tired phrase from L**ds.
How very true my friend,appologies.
Posted by: stupotz, BRADFORD on 1:01pm Thu 8 May 08
NEW SIGNINGS?
Whats everyones thought about Luke Beckett and Chris Brandon from Huddersfield? I personally think they would do a good job for us.....only problem is why are we settling for Beckett without even trying for Boulding at mansfield? worth a bid at least at the end of the day hes playing non league next year didnt mansfield go down? McGod has said that a stiker is his top tranfer target? - surely a centre half is and ive heard no rumours of who we are looking at in that dept?
NEW SIGNINGS?
Whats everyones thought about Luke Beckett and Chris Brandon from Huddersfield? I personally think they would do a good job for us.....only problem is why are we settling for Beckett without even trying for Boulding at mansfield? worth a bid at least at the end of the day hes playing non league next year didnt mansfield go down? McGod has said that a stiker is his top tranfer target? - surely a centre half is and ive heard no rumours of who we are looking at in that dept?
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 1:03pm Thu 8 May 08
Keep it up lads as it is more enjoyable than watching that load of rubbish at Valley Parade. Please note no swear word or agitation, just plain old honest truth. Still no mention if you have got your tickets. Get on down.
Keep it up lads as it is more enjoyable than watching that load of rubbish at Valley Parade. Please note no swear word or agitation, just plain old honest truth. Still no mention if you have got your tickets. Get on down.
Posted by: Reckless, Adelaide on 1:27pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
Keep it up lads as it is more enjoyable than watching that load of rubbish at Valley Parade. Please note no swear word or agitation, just plain old honest truth. Still no mention if you have got your tickets. Get on down.[/quote] Still no mention? Still NO answers to my questions above .... oh he who knows all.... you got the intelligence to get in to this debate properly then Mr Sensible? Or are you just gonna keep out of the rough when the going gets tough?
Mr Sensible wrote:
Keep it up lads as it is more enjoyable than watching that load of rubbish at Valley Parade. Please note no swear word or agitation, just plain old honest truth. Still no mention if you have got your tickets. Get on down.
Still no mention? Still NO answers to my questions above .... oh he who knows all.... you got the intelligence to get in to this debate properly then Mr Sensible? Or are you just gonna keep out of the rough when the going gets tough?
Posted by: broccoli09, Denholme on 1:29pm Thu 8 May 08
SM has it spot on - We can't expect the cream of league 1&2 to come knocking on our door witht he budget SM will have. These players will be getting approached by championship clubs. However, this club has achieved promotions in the past(and also many many other clubs) with good solid professionals that gel, we don't have room for players that have no heart. We don't need 'star' players in this division. We need 15 or 16 players that are prepared to put there bodies on the line for the club. Yes, by all means try and get quality, but it's upto SM to gel the squad. For me that is critical and if SM can achieve that, it will go a long way to us securing at minimum a play-off place next year. I have already bought my season ticket for next season and can't wait. There WILL be dissappointments next year that you can guarantee, but this club has many appealing aspects - The stadium, the legend that is SM and of course, the unbelievable fans. I truly believe that although we won't have a massive budget to spend in pre-season, i am confident SM will gel the players into a team capable of getting out of League 2.
SM has it spot on - We can't expect the cream of league 1&2 to come knocking on our door witht he budget SM will have. These players will be getting approached by championship clubs. However, this club has achieved promotions in the past(and also many many other clubs) with good solid professionals that gel, we don't have room for players that have no heart. We don't need 'star' players in this division. We need 15 or 16 players that are prepared to put there bodies on the line for the club. Yes, by all means try and get quality, but it's upto SM to gel the squad. For me that is critical and if SM can achieve that, it will go a long way to us securing at minimum a play-off place next year. I have already bought my season ticket for next season and can't wait. There WILL be dissappointments next year that you can guarantee, but this club has many appealing aspects - The stadium, the legend that is SM and of course, the unbelievable fans. I truly believe that although we won't have a massive budget to spend in pre-season, i am confident SM will gel the players into a team capable of getting out of League 2.
Posted by: Reckless, Adelaide on 1:44pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]broccoli09[/bold] wrote:
SM has it spot on - We can't expect the cream of league 1&2 to come knocking on our door witht he budget SM will have. These players will be getting approached by championship clubs. However, this club has achieved promotions in the past(and also many many other clubs) with good solid professionals that gel, we don't have room for players that have no heart. We don't need 'star' players in this division. We need 15 or 16 players that are prepared to put there bodies on the line for the club. Yes, by all means try and get quality, but it's upto SM to gel the squad. For me that is critical and if SM can achieve that, it will go a long way to us securing at minimum a play-off place next year. I have already bought my season ticket for next season and can't wait. There WILL be dissappointments next year that you can guarantee, but this club has many appealing aspects - The stadium, the legend that is SM and of course, the unbelievable fans. I truly believe that although we won't have a massive budget to spend in pre-season, i am confident SM will gel the players into a team capable of getting out of League 2.[/quote] YES agreed, it's what we all believe and with good reason.
The whole football plan and business plan makes sense, I think some forget it's not just about the game, it's a whole businesslike approach that is required to take the club forward. If that approach is not taken City will end up AGAIN on dodgy ground. SM is not only running the football side but is having to keep in mind the business side of the club. It's all about being measured and doing the right things at the right time, and that includes buying or borrowing the right players at the right time.
broccoli09 wrote:
SM has it spot on - We can't expect the cream of league 1&2 to come knocking on our door witht he budget SM will have. These players will be getting approached by championship clubs. However, this club has achieved promotions in the past(and also many many other clubs) with good solid professionals that gel, we don't have room for players that have no heart. We don't need 'star' players in this division. We need 15 or 16 players that are prepared to put there bodies on the line for the club. Yes, by all means try and get quality, but it's upto SM to gel the squad. For me that is critical and if SM can achieve that, it will go a long way to us securing at minimum a play-off place next year. I have already bought my season ticket for next season and can't wait. There WILL be dissappointments next year that you can guarantee, but this club has many appealing aspects - The stadium, the legend that is SM and of course, the unbelievable fans. I truly believe that although we won't have a massive budget to spend in pre-season, i am confident SM will gel the players into a team capable of getting out of League 2.
YES agreed, it's what we all believe and with good reason.
The whole football plan and business plan makes sense, I think some forget it's not just about the game, it's a whole businesslike approach that is required to take the club forward. If that approach is not taken City will end up AGAIN on dodgy ground. SM is not only running the football side but is having to keep in mind the business side of the club. It's all about being measured and doing the right things at the right time, and that includes buying or borrowing the right players at the right time.
Posted by: richard, cleckheaton on 2:18pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
Keep it up lads as it is more enjoyable than watching that load of rubbish at Valley Parade. Please note no swear word or agitation, just plain old honest truth. Still no mention if you have got your tickets. Get on down.[/quote] Oh look he,s climbed out of his hole,so you won,t be at valley parade then, oh good, now go away you silly little boy
Mr Sensible wrote:
Keep it up lads as it is more enjoyable than watching that load of rubbish at Valley Parade. Please note no swear word or agitation, just plain old honest truth. Still no mention if you have got your tickets. Get on down.
Oh look he,s climbed out of his hole,so you won,t be at valley parade then, oh good, now go away you silly little boy
Posted by: Globalman, Keighley on 2:44pm Thu 8 May 08
Just been down to VP to book my tickets for next year.
The chap on the till reckons LB is signing today- LB came in yesterday for talks and everything was agreed.
BTW lots of people round me (upper tier of carlsberg) have renewed their tickets.
C'mon- let's get VP full to the rafters next season.
We CAN do it.
Mr. Sensible if you want one of my freebie tickets for next season- well you can't have it !
Ner ner ner ner ner
:-)
Just been down to VP to book my tickets for next year.
The chap on the till reckons LB is signing today- LB came in yesterday for talks and everything was agreed.
BTW lots of people round me (upper tier of carlsberg) have renewed their tickets.
C'mon- let's get VP full to the rafters next season.
We CAN do it.
Mr. Sensible if you want one of my freebie tickets for next season- well you can't have it !
Ner ner ner ner ner
:-)
Posted by: Chris, Bradford on 4:09pm Thu 8 May 08
Yes have been told Beckett is a done deal.
Yes have been told Beckett is a done deal.
Posted by: SHAUN, richmond on 4:15pm Thu 8 May 08
I bet the owners are over the moon about McCalls latest outburst!!
With season tickets selling like day trips to North Korea.....Will McCall next be seen with gaffer tape round his gob???
I bet the owners are over the moon about McCalls latest outburst!!
With season tickets selling like day trips to North Korea.....Will McCall next be seen with gaffer tape round his gob???
Posted by: cowboybob, Bratfud on 4:16pm Thu 8 May 08
Its a shame we didn't sign him 2 years previous, but that was then and this is now, so lets get a few more players signed up and we can all have a good summer before the toil of watching City begins again !!
Its a shame we didn't sign him 2 years previous, but that was then and this is now, so lets get a few more players signed up and we can all have a good summer before the toil of watching City begins again !!
Posted by: scargutt, League Two on 4:35pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
Words fail me, but I bet not some of the supporters. First again. Must have inside knowledge.[/quote] I love your work Mr. Sensible. Could you recommend me a decent plumber?
Mr Sensible wrote:
Words fail me, but I bet not some of the supporters. First again. Must have inside knowledge.
I love your work Mr. Sensible. Could you recommend me a decent plumber?
Posted by: LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. on 4:39pm Thu 8 May 08
Is there any good players what Sh!tty City can afford?
Is there any good players what Sh!tty City can afford?
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 5:02pm Thu 8 May 08
Sorry Globalman thanks for the offer but will have to decline. How can I accept an offer which I know will not materialise. Perhaps you can answer LeagueJunkie's question. Glad Globalman has got his ticket although with all the shouting he has done I thought is would have been Number 1. Hope he paid by credit card. Are they still charging extra if you pay by charge card. We all know why don't we.
Sorry Globalman thanks for the offer but will have to decline. How can I accept an offer which I know will not materialise. Perhaps you can answer LeagueJunkie's question. Glad Globalman has got his ticket although with all the shouting he has done I thought is would have been Number 1. Hope he paid by credit card. Are they still charging extra if you pay by charge card. We all know why don't we.
Posted by: Globalman, Keighley on 5:03pm Thu 8 May 08
Shaun- do you really care that much?
Awww it brings a tear to my eye to know that it bothers you sooooo much that you8 have to 'let it all out'# on here.
A sort of therapy perhaps?
Anything else 'bothering' you my friend?
We wouldn't want you in any sort of anguish over the summer would we?
C'mon- tell us- you are amongst friends.
Shaun- do you really care that much?
Awww it brings a tear to my eye to know that it bothers you sooooo much that you8 have to 'let it all out'# on here.
A sort of therapy perhaps?
Anything else 'bothering' you my friend?
We wouldn't want you in any sort of anguish over the summer would we?
C'mon- tell us- you are amongst friends.
Posted by: Globalman, Keighley on 5:07pm Thu 8 May 08
Mr Sensible- at last !
Hey up- no sorry bud-my tickets were only 2,3,4 + 5.
Was it a question?
I don't know the answer but I bet you do! ;-)
I guess we shall wait and see....
Nowt much else to do over the summer is there?
Once your lot flunk out of the play offs and go back into administration then there won't be much else for you to do either?
Mr Sensible- at last !
Hey up- no sorry bud-my tickets were only 2,3,4 + 5.
Was it a question?
I don't know the answer but I bet you do! ;-)
I guess we shall wait and see....
Nowt much else to do over the summer is there?
Once your lot flunk out of the play offs and go back into administration then there won't be much else for you to do either?
Posted by: JM, Skipton on 5:13pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
Sorry Globalman thanks for the offer but will have to decline. How can I accept an offer which I know will not materialise. Perhaps you can answer LeagueJunkie's question. Glad Globalman has got his ticket although with all the shouting he has done I thought is would have been Number 1. Hope he paid by credit card. Are they still charging extra if you pay by charge card. We all know why don't we.[/quote] ohh how many little petty things can you find to to criticise BCFC for? I look forward to your forthcoming best seller '100 reasons why Bradford City are a disgrace and no one will buy a season ticket for them, but the club will lie and say lots of people have'.
Or for a catchier title 'why i'm such a stupid moron'.
Mr Sensible wrote:
Sorry Globalman thanks for the offer but will have to decline. How can I accept an offer which I know will not materialise. Perhaps you can answer LeagueJunkie's question. Glad Globalman has got his ticket although with all the shouting he has done I thought is would have been Number 1. Hope he paid by credit card. Are they still charging extra if you pay by charge card. We all know why don't we.
ohh how many little petty things can you find to to criticise BCFC for? I look forward to your forthcoming best seller '100 reasons why Bradford City are a disgrace and no one will buy a season ticket for them, but the club will lie and say lots of people have'.
Or for a catchier title 'why i'm such a stupid moron'.
Posted by: spikypete, guiseley on 5:13pm Thu 8 May 08
Sensible! I remember you from last year. You might have had a different name. You were the guy who said we would not get 10k season tickets sold. Whoops! Should have kept your mouth shut then. Maybe you might take my advice this time round.
Can't wait for the new season to start. Sounds like we are going to have a better class of player on the pitch. L1 here we come!
Any more news on Willy and his sheath problems! Hope he's not near the volcano that erupted the other day.
Sensible! I remember you from last year. You might have had a different name. You were the guy who said we would not get 10k season tickets sold. Whoops! Should have kept your mouth shut then. Maybe you might take my advice this time round.
Can't wait for the new season to start. Sounds like we are going to have a better class of player on the pitch. L1 here we come!
Any more news on Willy and his sheath problems! Hope he's not near the volcano that erupted the other day.
Posted by: spikypete, guiseley on 5:15pm Thu 8 May 08
Brilliant JM, top notch
Posted by: jamesh, Thackley on 5:59pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]stupotz[/bold] wrote:
NEW SIGNINGS? Whats everyones thought about Luke Beckett and Chris Brandon from Huddersfield? I personally think they would do a good job for us.....only problem is why are we settling for Beckett without even trying for Boulding at mansfield? worth a bid at least at the end of the day hes playing non league next year didnt mansfield go down? McGod has said that a stiker is his top tranfer target? - surely a centre half is and ive heard no rumours of who we are looking at in that dept? [/quote] Fans forum----
Mccall said he has offerd Boulding a deal.
stupotz wrote:
NEW SIGNINGS? Whats everyones thought about Luke Beckett and Chris Brandon from Huddersfield? I personally think they would do a good job for us.....only problem is why are we settling for Beckett without even trying for Boulding at mansfield? worth a bid at least at the end of the day hes playing non league next year didnt mansfield go down? McGod has said that a stiker is his top tranfer target? - surely a centre half is and ive heard no rumours of who we are looking at in that dept?
Fans forum----
Mccall said he has offerd Boulding a deal.
Posted by: Big Man, Wetherby on 6:39pm Thu 8 May 08
Any chance of any players coming over from the belgian club?
On LB, He is a proven lower league goalscorer and should grab a hatful for city, I would of preferred a pacier option but maybe mccall has other irons in the fire. We keep conlon though with becketts arrival imminant?
Any chance of any players coming over from the belgian club?
On LB, He is a proven lower league goalscorer and should grab a hatful for city, I would of preferred a pacier option but maybe mccall has other irons in the fire. We keep conlon though with becketts arrival imminant?
Posted by: superman, Bradford on 8:49pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]LeagueJunkie!!![/bold] wrote:
Is there any good players what Sh!tty City can afford?[/quote] Wot a t*sser, prob a leeds scum, ah well leat we get the pleasure of watching leeds make another failed playoff attempt now theyve stopped crying about their 15pts! Getting season tickets sat well get to that 9000 no prob. CTID.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:
Is there any good players what Sh!tty City can afford?
Wot a t*sser, prob a leeds scum, ah well leat we get the pleasure of watching leeds make another failed playoff attempt now theyve stopped crying about their 15pts! Getting season tickets sat well get to that 9000 no prob. CTID.
Posted by: Darryl, BD2 on 9:41pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
Sorry Globalman thanks for the offer but will have to decline. How can I accept an offer which I know will not materialise. Perhaps you can answer LeagueJunkie's question. Glad Globalman has got his ticket although with all the shouting he has done I thought is would have been Number 1. Hope he paid by credit card. Are they still charging extra if you pay by charge card. We all know why don't we.[/quote] Sensible, a simple question I feel compelled to ask: If we sell 9000 adult season tickets will you fcuk off from this forum and go and support your own club instead of trying to tarnish ours!!?!! CTID
Mr Sensible wrote:
Sorry Globalman thanks for the offer but will have to decline. How can I accept an offer which I know will not materialise. Perhaps you can answer LeagueJunkie's question. Glad Globalman has got his ticket although with all the shouting he has done I thought is would have been Number 1. Hope he paid by credit card. Are they still charging extra if you pay by charge card. We all know why don't we.
Sensible, a simple question I feel compelled to ask: If we sell 9000 adult season tickets will you fcuk off from this forum and go and support your own club instead of trying to tarnish ours!!?!! CTID
Posted by: Reckless, Adelaide on 10:06pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Darryl[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
Sorry Globalman thanks for the offer but will have to decline. How can I accept an offer which I know will not materialise. Perhaps you can answer LeagueJunkie's question. Glad Globalman has got his ticket although with all the shouting he has done I thought is would have been Number 1. Hope he paid by credit card. Are they still charging extra if you pay by charge card. We all know why don't we.[/quote] Sensible, a simple question I feel compelled to ask: If we sell 9000 adult season tickets will you fcuk off from this forum and go and support your own club instead of trying to tarnish ours!!?!! CTID[/quote] Pen15 sensible won't answer any questions ..... he's been asked a few up there with NO response, it's because he aint got the intelligence.
Darryl wrote:
Mr Sensible wrote:
Sorry Globalman thanks for the offer but will have to decline. How can I accept an offer which I know will not materialise. Perhaps you can answer LeagueJunkie's question. Glad Globalman has got his ticket although with all the shouting he has done I thought is would have been Number 1. Hope he paid by credit card. Are they still charging extra if you pay by charge card. We all know why don't we.
Sensible, a simple question I feel compelled to ask: If we sell 9000 adult season tickets will you fcuk off from this forum and go and support your own club instead of trying to tarnish ours!!?!! CTID
Pen15 sensible won't answer any questions ..... he's been asked a few up there with NO response, it's because he aint got the intelligence.
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 10:11pm Thu 8 May 08
Darryl Bfd 2 Typical of a City Supporter. Crude, obscene and unable to take critisism. Sell 9,000 tickets and the mental health unit in Bradford will be full of city fans. P.S. Get on down and make the 9,000. I hope you do, in fact 'on paper' you may and if you do YOU will as a club pay the tax on the same. How you mugs can be wound up by the management. Come on get a life. P.S. Got my Visa today for Moscow but will come back.
Darryl Bfd 2 Typical of a City Supporter. Crude, obscene and unable to take critisism. Sell 9,000 tickets and the mental health unit in Bradford will be full of city fans. P.S. Get on down and make the 9,000. I hope you do, in fact 'on paper' you may and if you do YOU will as a club pay the tax on the same. How you mugs can be wound up by the management. Come on get a life. P.S. Got my Visa today for Moscow but will come back.
Posted by: Darryl, BD2 on 10:34pm Thu 8 May 08
Sensible, I'm glad it got a reaction from you, I'm not crude, I'm not obscene, and being a City fan for 32 yrs I've taken my fair share of criticism (spelt correctly!!), I'm not being funny, but I can't see what you're on about paying tax on 9000 tickets, of course the club will pay tax on it, they have to declare that to the Inland Revenue, however 18000 tickets issued at the same cost as 9000 equates to the SAME tax bill?
All I ask is that you stick to your own teams issues instead of incessantly trying to wind genuine City supporters up on here, quit the propaganda campaign and make USE of your energy instead of acting like a f@rt in a space suit...pointless. CTID
Sensible, I'm glad it got a reaction from you, I'm not crude, I'm not obscene, and being a City fan for 32 yrs I've taken my fair share of criticism (spelt correctly!!), I'm not being funny, but I can't see what you're on about paying tax on 9000 tickets, of course the club will pay tax on it, they have to declare that to the Inland Revenue, however 18000 tickets issued at the same cost as 9000 equates to the SAME tax bill?
All I ask is that you stick to your own teams issues instead of incessantly trying to wind genuine City supporters up on here, quit the propaganda campaign and make USE of your energy instead of acting like a f@rt in a space suit...pointless. CTID
Posted by: old spice, pudsey on 10:46pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
Darryl Bfd 2 Typical of a City Supporter. Crude, obscene and unable to take critisism. Sell 9,000 tickets and the mental health unit in Bradford will be full of city fans. P.S. Get on down and make the 9,000. I hope you do, in fact 'on paper' you may and if you do YOU will as a club pay the tax on the same. How you mugs can be wound up by the management. Come on get a life. P.S. Got my Visa today for Moscow but will come back. [/quote] in future to keep tossers like the above off this site do not comment to any of these quotes ,not worth the hassle
Mr Sensible wrote:
Darryl Bfd 2 Typical of a City Supporter. Crude, obscene and unable to take critisism. Sell 9,000 tickets and the mental health unit in Bradford will be full of city fans. P.S. Get on down and make the 9,000. I hope you do, in fact 'on paper' you may and if you do YOU will as a club pay the tax on the same. How you mugs can be wound up by the management. Come on get a life. P.S. Got my Visa today for Moscow but will come back.
in future to keep tossers like the above off this site do not comment to any of these quotes ,not worth the hassle
Posted by: old spice, pudsey on 10:51pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]SHAUN[/bold] wrote:
I bet the owners are over the moon about McCalls latest outburst!! With season tickets selling like day trips to North Korea.....Will McCall next be seen with gaffer tape round his gob???[/quote] you **** go upstairs now and read your beano ,you are really that thick bet your ginger parents are proud
SHAUN wrote:
I bet the owners are over the moon about McCalls latest outburst!! With season tickets selling like day trips to North Korea.....Will McCall next be seen with gaffer tape round his gob???
you **** go upstairs now and read your beano ,you are really that thick bet your ginger parents are proud
Posted by: jaffalaffa, middle of the hills on 11:33pm Thu 8 May 08
Words have always failed you NOTSO sensillybell, your biggest problem is not recognising the fact! You have a marked lack of insight/sensitivity. There is a syndrome about people who throw things and run away before the victim can identify them and respond. The fact that you always make puerile comments, yet do not declare an allegiance so that we can all see who you (try to) identify with is very cowardly, but par for your actions.
Words have always failed you NOTSO sensillybell, your biggest problem is not recognising the fact! You have a marked lack of insight/sensitivity. There is a syndrome about people who throw things and run away before the victim can identify them and respond. The fact that you always make puerile comments, yet do not declare an allegiance so that we can all see who you (try to) identify with is very cowardly, but par for your actions.
Posted by: jaffalaffa, middle of the hills on 11:35pm Thu 8 May 08
Shaun perhaps you could go and support Rockall United.
Shaun perhaps you could go and support Rockall United.
Posted by: Peking Duck, Beijing, China on 1:39am Fri 9 May 08
I like the look of Ronaldo at Manchester United. He's very nippy on the wing and can also create a lot from set plays, he'd also provide good cover for Daley. Just a thought.
I like the look of Ronaldo at Manchester United. He's very nippy on the wing and can also create a lot from set plays, he'd also provide good cover for Daley. Just a thought.
Posted by: Youngliver, Manchester on 9:26am Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]Peking Duck[/bold] wrote:
I like the look of Ronaldo at Manchester United. He's very nippy on the wing and can also create a lot from set plays, he'd also provide good cover for Daley. Just a thought.[/quote] I think we've more chance of getting the real Ronaldo.
Peking Duck wrote:
I like the look of Ronaldo at Manchester United. He's very nippy on the wing and can also create a lot from set plays, he'd also provide good cover for Daley. Just a thought.
I think we've more chance of getting the real Ronaldo.
Posted by: seanary, Bradford on 11:44am Fri 9 May 08
will the real (slim) Ronaldo please stand up, please stand up, please stand up. I mean it now, stop diving you cheating ba*tard
will the real (slim) Ronaldo please stand up, please stand up, please stand up. I mean it now, stop diving you cheating ba*tard
Posted by: Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here on 12:49pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]seanary[/bold] wrote:
will the real (slim) Ronaldo please stand up, please stand up, please stand up. I mean it now, stop diving you cheating ba*tard[/quote] hehehehehe.
seanary wrote:
will the real (slim) Ronaldo please stand up, please stand up, please stand up. I mean it now, stop diving you cheating ba*tard
hehehehehe.
Posted by: Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore on 7:31pm Sun 11 May 08
We can also forget about getting "star" recruits in bright yellow/orange or blue coats at the front of the stands also.
The are many which go to jail for pety crimes, let them do community service and be a steward, they would probably be more caring towards fellow human beings.
We can also forget about getting "star" recruits in bright yellow/orange or blue coats at the front of the stands also.
The are many which go to jail for pety crimes, let them do community service and be a steward, they would probably be more caring towards fellow human beings.
Posted by: Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here on 2:53pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]Wayne Jacobs[/bold] wrote:
We can also forget about getting "star" recruits in bright yellow/orange or blue coats at the front of the stands also.
The are many which go to jail for pety crimes, let them do community service and be a steward, they would probably be more caring towards fellow human beings.[/quote] Apart from the fact that it is extremely difficult to pass the qualifications needed if any jail time has been served. Not impossible, but you are scrutinised and previous crime is taken into account.
Wayne Jacobs wrote:
We can also forget about getting "star" recruits in bright yellow/orange or blue coats at the front of the stands also.
The are many which go to jail for pety crimes, let them do community service and be a steward, they would probably be more caring towards fellow human beings.
Apart from the fact that it is extremely difficult to pass the qualifications needed if any jail time has been served. Not impossible, but you are scrutinised and previous crime is taken into account.
Posted by: jaffalaffa, middle of the hills on 10:57pm Mon 12 May 08
Do they 'the stewards' not have to be Criminal Records Board approved?
Do they 'the stewards' not have to be Criminal Records Board approved?
Posted by: Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here on 12:12pm Wed 14 May 08
I believe so, but certain crimes and the timeline between them occuring and the application for a door license are taken into considertion. Any violent offence, drug related or obviously crimes against children and there is no chance a license will be granted. Fraud committed at age 17 when the applicant is 30 is usually overlooked as time has been served and it is no detrement to performing the duties of doorperson/steward or crowd control.
I believe so, but certain crimes and the timeline between them occuring and the application for a door license are taken into considertion. Any violent offence, drug related or obviously crimes against children and there is no chance a license will be granted. Fraud committed at age 17 when the applicant is 30 is usually overlooked as time has been served and it is no detrement to performing the duties of doorperson/steward or crowd control.
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