Confirmed Signing : Jamie Walker (loan)

are delighted to announce the signing of highly-rated winger Jamie Walker - who joins on loan from Heart of Midlothian until the end of the season!

Becoming the Bantams’ new No.10, Walker arrives at the Utilita Energy Stadium with a wealth of experience north of the border, making over 200 appearances for Hearts over two spells.

The 28-year-old can play on either side of a forward line, as well as in an attacking midfield position, and has represented the Scotland national team at every youth level.

Walker has also gained experience south of the border in Sky Bet League One, with Wigan Athletic and on loan at Peterborough United.

He said: “I am delighted to be here. I have played against the manager's teams in Scotland and he really pushed to get the deal done.

“I have scored a lot of goals back at home and that is what my game is all about. Getting shots away and trying to score is what I always want to do.

“I am coming from a club with a big fanbase and huge expectations, so pressure is something I am familiar with, and hopefully something I can use as motivation to do well.

“Knowing the gaffer wanted me is something I will thrive off, and I will always give my best to help bring the supporters some memories, so I just cannot wait to get going.”

Bantams boss Derek Adams said: “We are really pleased to be bringing someone of Jamie’s calibre in, who has played for Hearts in the Scottish Premiership this season.

“He scores goals and creates chances, and is the kind of forward-thinking player we are looking to have in the team, so having him signed is a good piece of business.

“Jamie can play anywhere along the frontline and as a No.10. He has featured in a lot of high-profile games in Scotland and scored the winner in Hearts’ final game before Christmas against Dundee.

“He carries the type of attributes we are looking to bring in this month, and I am sure you will join me in welcoming him to Bradford City.”

Walker’s signing is subject to the relevant EFL, FA and international clearances. He will wear the No.10 shirt for City and be sponsored by Jackson Swiss Partners.

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It will take pressure off Ryan and Derek tonight

 

Exactly. He probably signed on Saturday and they've kept it under wraps for tonight. Cannot be negative - not allowed to question any signings, when they've just made one on the very evening of the forum. Textbook.

 

*Breaks his leg on the way down the stairs in the car park.

 

Someone fills the vacant no 10 shirt at last.

This suggests that Adams thinks he's the real deal. Let's hope so.

 

I’m sure this will pacify a majority of our pig thick fans.

 

Can someone check he's not under 21 or 23 or whatever it is and no development fee is due....

 

Can they be any more predictable

 

Presume you are not one of our pig thick fans then?

 

Good signing, City even got a mention on Scottish TV news tonight.

 

You are correct - i’m a member of a very small minority.

 

Pipe down chandler

 

Like the sound of this one. If he’s a winger, are we gonna move to 4-4-2? Pereira on left? End of Gillead and Cooke in no. 10 role?

 

It shouldn't.

 

Based on the shitshow last weekend it's clear we need new faces, however we need a midfield who can string 2 passes together and make a tackle over all other positions at the moment.

 

Whats is injury history, is he fit?