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Bowyer signs two year contract

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Silverbantam, Apr 2, 2019.

  1. Foghornleghorn

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    If you think for one minute acquiring a team made up of mainly six foot physical players will be without quality just think back to how many teams have come to Valley Parade this season with strong and tall players who have totally bossed us all over the park.
    Out muscled and out paced by several visiting teams who have generally looked down on us even during the pre match handshake.
    It's time for change and Bowyer will instigate that make no bones about it.
     
  2. Park bantam

    Park bantam Regular Starter
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    A lot of teams over the years who have been successful have had big players who can get the ball down but also mix it and play long when required. It also gives an edge at set pieces and the percentage game. Very few teams play pure football at lower league level
     
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  3. Rocket

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    Happy that Gary as been given the contract,let’s hope we have a good summer and get things sorted early for next season.
     
  4. Foghornleghorn

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    Bowyer's no mug hes a very shrewd and educated man.
    It's not taken him long to way up our club and it's shortfalls due to previous managerial decisions that have brought on our present predicament.
    He could have taken the money and walked but he has obviously seen and believes that under his style of man management and a recruitment drive that suits him, he can turn our fortunes around
    Providing he gets the backing of our board and of course player targets agree to come and play for Bradford City we might eventually enjoy Saturday afternoons again.
     
  5. Smartmart

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    Good. A step in the right direction.
    Now get the photocopier out with the P45s.
     
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  6. The Original EB

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    Having just listened to his full interview I am very pleased that, at long last, we have a manager who has a recruitment plan for next season before the end of the current one.
    He will need at least 2 windows to reshape his squad.
    He wants to bring back the good times where supporters identify with the team.
    Parky and Stuart got a mention.
     
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  7. Get Rid Of It

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    Pleased for Gary, his contacts in the game should bring in the players to help us in L2.

    One question though, Hopkin walked out of the team and his contract.Was he not going to be backed like Bowyer is?
    Or just not up to the job of bringing in the players required.
    Strange one for me,i doubt Hopkin didn't care anymore.
     
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  8. Bronco

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    Any chance of the link @The Original EB@The Original EB?.
     
  9. LS Bantam

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    I don’t think Hopkin could take the attitude of some of the players anymore, such as AO’C only worrying about his goal bonus after we lost the must win Walsall game. Don’t forget Hopkin’s CV was taking over a side, getting relegated, then getting them promoted twice on a small budget. If it was financial/his hands being tied again this summer then fair enough, I think the essential rebuild is something he would’ve been looking forward to.
     
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  10. Lordbantam

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    But the goal bonus thing was made up just to see how many idiots would believe such crap
     
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  11. Bronco

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    Was it made up ?.
     
  12. Keefly Bantam

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    How would anyone know? It does sound like fake news though.
     
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  13. EwanJM

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    Yes.
     
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  14. The Original EB

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    Sorry no , I listened to it on my Bradford City app which appears to be linked to my I Follow account. Perhaps someone can get it off the City website?
     
  15. Farsley XI

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    Happier with the appointment than I was with Hopkin.

    Its proved with this missfit team doesn't matter who's in charge you can't polish a turd.
     
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  16. Keefly Bantam

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    Already speaking with players and getting positive vibes.
     
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  17. Fordy117

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    Hopkin should never of been appointed when he was.

    His handing of the players was wrong.

    Bowyer over Hopkin any day of the week.
     
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  18. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
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    Heard that all before.

    Let's see some action from City.
     
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  19. simons (woking bantam)

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    Pleased to see your last comment Fordy, and really pleased to see the vast majority are positive comments on here. I honestly dont think we could have attracted much better than GB after all that has happened and great to hear plans are already well underway. We never know for sure how these things will work out but I believe this is a step in the right direction :thumbup::)
     
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  20. Keefly Bantam

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    What sort of action are you looking for?

    Midgets?
     
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