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| City have had an offer accepted for Luke Beckett, number 18, and the striker is due for talks with City boss Stuart McCall |
Luke Beckett is set to talk over a possible move to Valley Parade tomorrow.
Boss Stuart McCall was given permission to speak to the Huddersfield
hitman, after City had an undisclosed offer accepted by their West Yorkshire rivals.
Joint-chairman Julian Rhodes confirmed: "Huddersfield have given us permission to speak to Beckett and Stuart will do that tomorrow."
The 31-year-old has
another year left on his contract at the Galpharm but is not in new boss Stan Ternent's plans.
He also did not feature towards the end of last season and even appeared in a reserve game against City.
Beckett has been a prolific scorer in the lower
divisions and was
strongly linked with a move to the Bantams in 2006 but former boss Colin Todd opted to sign the recently-released Eddie Johnson instead.
McCall has made it clear that a new striker is one of his main summer
priorities.
He currently has 15-goal top scorer Peter Thorne, Barry Conlon, Willy Topp and youngster Luke Medley but feels he needs more firepower.
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CommentPosted by: bantamator, Bingley on 5:45pm Wed 7 May 08
Good signing in my opinion. Knows where the net is and will certainly get goals in League 2. Let's hope we can sort the wages.....
Good signing in my opinion. Knows where the net is and will certainly get goals in League 2. Let's hope we can sort the wages.....
Posted by: Globalman, Keighley on 5:46pm Wed 7 May 08
If he does come then what a great signing that would be- and shows that SM really does mean business next season.
If LB does decide to come then that would be a great sign for other players to come as well.
C'mon lets fill VP for next season
If he does come then what a great signing that would be- and shows that SM really does mean business next season.
If LB does decide to come then that would be a great sign for other players to come as well.
C'mon lets fill VP for next season
Posted by: jamesh, Thackley on 5:56pm Wed 7 May 08
Agreed,Ge would easy get over 15 from him,Plus Thorney with 20 this year,Plus Colbeck 10,Plus nix about 10,Plus daley about 8,Get topp a couple aswell then were laughing to league 1
Agreed,Ge would easy get over 15 from him,Plus Thorney with 20 this year,Plus Colbeck 10,Plus nix about 10,Plus daley about 8,Get topp a couple aswell then were laughing to league 1
Posted by: margheritaville, high seas on 5:58pm Wed 7 May 08
Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Posted by: JM, Skipton on 6:00pm Wed 7 May 08
Thorne, Conlon, Topp, Daley and now Beckett...the goals should flow!
Thorne, Conlon, Topp, Daley and now Beckett...the goals should flow!
Posted by: margheritaville, high seas on 6:08pm Wed 7 May 08
lets hope so jamesh, but for daley to score eight we would need to create approx 80 chances in one season for Omar alone, not saying his finishing is bad.....
lets hope so jamesh, but for daley to score eight we would need to create approx 80 chances in one season for Omar alone, not saying his finishing is bad.....
Posted by: shawzy..idle supporters, idle on 6:43pm Wed 7 May 08
Am i right in saying were looking at signing both luke beckett and chris brandon from huddersfield or just the one any ideas anyone????? if so wow role on next season CTID..
Am i right in saying were looking at signing both luke beckett and chris brandon from huddersfield or just the one any ideas anyone????? if so wow role on next season CTID..
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 7:01pm Wed 7 May 08
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Posted by: margheritaville, high seas on 7:29pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.[/quote] Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Posted by: richard, cleckheaton on 7:41pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]margheritaville[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.[/quote] Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!![/quote] Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.
margheritaville wrote:
Mr Sensible wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.
Posted by: Bredon Bantam, Wrose on 7:48pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.[/quote] Mr Sensible,with comments like above, it begs the question have you considered changing your name from "Sensible" to "Incomprehensible".
I for one havent a clue what you are talking about !
Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Mr Sensible,with comments like above, it begs the question have you considered changing your name from "Sensible" to "Incomprehensible".
I for one havent a clue what you are talking about !
Posted by: margheritaville, high seas on 7:49pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]richard[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]margheritaville[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.[/quote] Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!![/quote] Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.[/quote] Just looked at some of his old posts rich and he usually does talk pish however this one made me giggle, why would we need Dwain when we have Omar! Just as fast with just as little ball sense! Maybe Omar should try track and field??
richard wrote:
margheritaville wrote: Mr Sensible wrote: I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
Quite possibly the funniest and most sensible comment from you yet!!!
Steady on mate, the only time sensible crops up with this leeds fan,is when you see what he calls himself.
Just looked at some of his old posts rich and he usually does talk pish however this one made me giggle, why would we need Dwain when we have Omar! Just as fast with just as little ball sense! Maybe Omar should try track and field??
Posted by: son1jacob, cullingworth on 7:51pm Wed 7 May 08
My god what a signing he would be i was gutted we didnt get him 2 years ago.The goals he could in this league 20 plus easy combine that with Thorne???.Would be amazed if we can agree a wage with him though.
Not actually seen him play much in the flesh anyone know more about his game other then goals? could he combine with Thorne?.
My god what a signing he would be i was gutted we didnt get him 2 years ago.The goals he could in this league 20 plus easy combine that with Thorne???.Would be amazed if we can agree a wage with him though.
Not actually seen him play much in the flesh anyone know more about his game other then goals? could he combine with Thorne?.
Posted by: keeponclucking, bradford on 8:10pm Wed 7 May 08
Hope we manage to land Beckett,his goalscoring record is excellent at this level & if he can strike up a partnership with Thorne we will be formidable up front. Good move by Stuart to get in there quick before the dust has even settled on last season.My only concern attacking wise is that we don't seem to have anyone who can cross a ball. Daley,Colbeck & Nix all need to improve vastly in that department.Also despite Weatheralls valiant efforts the back four looked totally out of sorts last season.Some of the goals we were conceding were pretty poor & sometimes even comical.Still,I get the impression from the early flurry of transfer speculation that Stuart,having found his managerial feet,is going for it big style next season...bring it on!
Hope we manage to land Beckett,his goalscoring record is excellent at this level & if he can strike up a partnership with Thorne we will be formidable up front. Good move by Stuart to get in there quick before the dust has even settled on last season.My only concern attacking wise is that we don't seem to have anyone who can cross a ball. Daley,Colbeck & Nix all need to improve vastly in that department.Also despite Weatheralls valiant efforts the back four looked totally out of sorts last season.Some of the goals we were conceding were pretty poor & sometimes even comical.Still,I get the impression from the early flurry of transfer speculation that Stuart,having found his managerial feet,is going for it big style next season...bring it on!
Posted by: SHAUN, richmond on 8:15pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]margheritaville[/bold] wrote:
Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?[/quote] Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!
margheritaville wrote:
Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!
Posted by: albion, west riding on 8:53pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.[/quote] What as club doctor?
"here you are Mr Conlon, two of these should see you through 90 minutes."
Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
What as club doctor?
"here you are Mr Conlon, two of these should see you through 90 minutes."
Posted by: Bantam & Bull, Yorkshire on 8:58pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]SHAUN[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]margheritaville[/bold] wrote: Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?[/quote] Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!![/quote] these short term contracts worked for us with nix, it means big Bazza needs to work hard for first half of the season if he wants to earn a contract till the end of it. keeping him on his toes, not thinking i've already earnt a full year and take it abit easier. now please stop moaning!!!
SHAUN wrote:
margheritaville wrote: Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!
these short term contracts worked for us with nix, it means big Bazza needs to work hard for first half of the season if he wants to earn a contract till the end of it. keeping him on his toes, not thinking i've already earnt a full year and take it abit easier. now please stop moaning!!!
Posted by: bertarni, bradford on 9:33pm Wed 7 May 08
what is the number of people that have bought adult season tickets now?
Does anybody know? i for one am looking forwards to next season
what is the number of people that have bought adult season tickets now?
Does anybody know? i for one am looking forwards to next season
Posted by: drakeman, 2 mins from anywhere on 11:07pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.[/quote] this is about rugby league he tryed out for a super league team but was turned down so might try his hand at football.
he wanted a £60,000 per year contract hope this helps
Mr Sensible wrote:
I understand that Dwaine Chambers may be coming next season. Should add a bit of class to the squad.
this is about rugby league he tryed out for a super league team but was turned down so might try his hand at football.
he wanted a £60,000 per year contract hope this helps
Posted by: jaffalaffa, middle of the hills on 11:36pm Wed 7 May 08
Mmmm NOTSO SensiLLYBELL and his love interest Shaun of the 'brain' dead posting again!! Go and play together in your own limited dimension.
Frankly not so sure about Beckett, what will he add. Do we not need someone wth pace or guile.
Mmmm NOTSO SensiLLYBELL and his love interest Shaun of the 'brain' dead posting again!! Go and play together in your own limited dimension.
Frankly not so sure about Beckett, what will he add. Do we not need someone wth pace or guile.
Posted by: BD2BLOKE, Bradford2 on 8:00am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]margheritaville[/bold] wrote:
Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?[/quote] no wages to pay for johnson, wetherall or ricketts, plus the rest that have been offloaded, so that should free up a fairly decent wage budget
margheritaville wrote:
Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
no wages to pay for johnson, wetherall or ricketts, plus the rest that have been offloaded, so that should free up a fairly decent wage budget
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 8:26am Thu 8 May 08
Lets hope they realise that HMCR and the Pension Fund come forst ot there will be no ground or team but come to think about it there is no 'football' team now. Shaun, I wish we could have the same results when fishing, spent all day yesterday without a bite.
Lets hope they realise that HMCR and the Pension Fund come forst ot there will be no ground or team but come to think about it there is no 'football' team now. Shaun, I wish we could have the same results when fishing, spent all day yesterday without a bite.
Posted by: Chris, Bradford on 9:29am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]SHAUN[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]margheritaville[/bold] wrote: Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?[/quote] Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!![/quote] Change the tune Shaun, you are getting really boring with your crap 6 month joke.
SHAUN wrote:
margheritaville wrote: Just a thought but if SM is willing to sign LB on quite a high wage it may indicate someone else with a high wage may be on the way out?
Yes but Stuart, you could struggle to get Beckett to sign a 6 month contract like brain dead Conlan!!
Change the tune Shaun, you are getting really boring with your crap 6 month joke.
Posted by: Chris, Bradford on 9:33am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]keeponclucking[/bold] wrote:
Hope we manage to land Beckett,his goalscoring record is excellent at this level & if he can strike up a partnership with Thorne we will be formidable up front. Good move by Stuart to get in there quick before the dust has even settled on last season.My only concern attacking wise is that we don't seem to have anyone who can cross a ball. Daley,Colbeck & Nix all need to improve vastly in that department.Also despite Weatheralls valiant efforts the back four looked totally out of sorts last season.Some of the goals we were conceding were pretty poor & sometimes even comical.Still,I get the impression from the early flurry of transfer speculation that Stuart,having found his managerial feet,is going for it big style next season...bring it on![/quote] Gary Thompson the winger from Wycombe?
keeponclucking wrote:
Hope we manage to land Beckett,his goalscoring record is excellent at this level & if he can strike up a partnership with Thorne we will be formidable up front. Good move by Stuart to get in there quick before the dust has even settled on last season.My only concern attacking wise is that we don't seem to have anyone who can cross a ball. Daley,Colbeck & Nix all need to improve vastly in that department.Also despite Weatheralls valiant efforts the back four looked totally out of sorts last season.Some of the goals we were conceding were pretty poor & sometimes even comical.Still,I get the impression from the early flurry of transfer speculation that Stuart,having found his managerial feet,is going for it big style next season...bring it on!
Gary Thompson the winger from Wycombe?
Posted by: The Spanish Omelette, Keighley on 11:29am Thu 8 May 08
Johnson was supposedly on 3k a week! So we can afford to pay Beckett half of this and keep some back for other big signings!!!
Johnson was supposedly on 3k a week! So we can afford to pay Beckett half of this and keep some back for other big signings!!!
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 1:07pm Thu 8 May 08
Beckett won't come for that amount. Do you know the average wage at Valley Parade and he'll want well above that and deserve it in comparison. Don't forget your season ticket, only 5,800 left.
Beckett won't come for that amount. Do you know the average wage at Valley Parade and he'll want well above that and deserve it in comparison. Don't forget your season ticket, only 5,800 left.
Posted by: tyker, midland road on 2:51pm Thu 8 May 08
Beckett in with higher than average wages for our club and Colbeck out for a larger fee than we pay for Beckett:the savings on Colbeck's wages plus the suplus cash generated from the two transactions will probably be enough to pay Beckett what he wants to move.
the fact that Huddrefield obviously do not want him and therefore likely to be playing reserve team football only may encourage hism to transfer across.
and Colbeck--my guess is that Darlington will make an offer.
Beckett in with higher than average wages for our club and Colbeck out for a larger fee than we pay for Beckett:the savings on Colbeck's wages plus the suplus cash generated from the two transactions will probably be enough to pay Beckett what he wants to move.
the fact that Huddrefield obviously do not want him and therefore likely to be playing reserve team football only may encourage hism to transfer across.
and Colbeck--my guess is that Darlington will make an offer.
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 5:06pm Thu 8 May 08
What about Crouch.
Posted by: Globalman, Keighley on 9:45pm Thu 8 May 08
If you want to walk like that- then be my guest !!
:-)
If you want to walk like that- then be my guest !!
:-)
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 10:16pm Thu 8 May 08
Globalman Sorry do not understand. Assume from Keighley and educated there. Have you got your season ticket, Yes or No. i.e are you daft or not.
Globalman Sorry do not understand. Assume from Keighley and educated there. Have you got your season ticket, Yes or No. i.e are you daft or not.
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 10:18pm Thu 8 May 08
Sorry Globalman, please respond in the morning as I assume you have just had your medication.
Sorry Globalman, please respond in the morning as I assume you have just had your medication.
Posted by: Mr Sensible, Bingley on 10:20pm Thu 8 May 08
Globalman. Please comment when your medication has worn off.
Globalman. Please comment when your medication has worn off.
Posted by: Chris, Bradford on 9:01am Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr Sensible[/bold] wrote:
Beckett won't come for that amount. Do you know the average wage at Valley Parade and he'll want well above that and deserve it in comparison. Don't forget your season ticket, only 5,800 left.[/quote] Its a done deal you to$$er.
Mr Sensible wrote:
Beckett won't come for that amount. Do you know the average wage at Valley Parade and he'll want well above that and deserve it in comparison. Don't forget your season ticket, only 5,800 left.
Its a done deal you to$$er.
Posted by: The Spanish Omelette, Keighley on 12:56pm Fri 9 May 08
If you are relying on Colbeck's wages to be able to afford to bring in Beckett, don't bother!! Colbeck is on next to nowt (£250 a week).
Unless we can get £100k for him in a transfer, would make better sense to keep him and help get promotion with us!!
If you are relying on Colbeck's wages to be able to afford to bring in Beckett, don't bother!! Colbeck is on next to nowt (£250 a week).
Unless we can get £100k for him in a transfer, would make better sense to keep him and help get promotion with us!!
Posted by: The Spanish Omelette, Keighley on 12:58pm Fri 9 May 08
If you are relying on Colbeck's wages to be able to afford to bring in Beckett, don't bother!! Colbeck is on next to nowt (£250 a week).
Unless we can get £100k for him in a transfer, would make better sense to keep him and help get promotion with us!!
If you are relying on Colbeck's wages to be able to afford to bring in Beckett, don't bother!! Colbeck is on next to nowt (£250 a week).
Unless we can get £100k for him in a transfer, would make better sense to keep him and help get promotion with us!!
Posted by: Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore on 6:57pm Sun 11 May 08
Hope he is talking about the area supervisor in front of the kop as the current one should be pulled in by the police for "tripping" kids up.
Hope he is talking about the area supervisor in front of the kop as the current one should be pulled in by the police for "tripping" kids up.
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