Match Thread Chorley vs City (Pre-season game 1)

Have a watch of this https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/chorley-vs-city-pre-season-game-1.8275/page-4#post-891686 the Chorley manager says Bradford City have only been back a week they have been back longer and are a bit ahead of them, theres your answer.
Here's what a mate who went had to say : Yard or two off the pace today. Second half was much better. Pattinson and walker were on fire.
Trialist goalie was absolutely gash. Came for a cross and got nowhere near it for their second.
https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/chorley-vs-city-pre-season-game-1.8275/page-4#post-891680

 

A week makes a huge difference at the start of pre season. We all like a moan but some need to pick their battles a little better, as it is one of the most pointless moans I've seen.

 

The manager has said exactly what I stated, it’s not fitness it’s match sharpness. Incidentally McCall did the same thing in 2017 by having a friendly at Park Avenue after just one week of intensive training as a favour to Mark Bower. We lost 3-0 and were all over the place and McCall said that our players weren’t ready for a game and lacked match sharpness.

 

Typical pre season friendly nothing much of note but one player who impressed me in the second half was Bradfords number 38 Gabe Wadsworth his all around performance was excellent. Looks a promising youngster and definitely one to watch out for in pre season.

 

What position does he play ?.

 

Probably a “utility” player.

Prefers RB but can cover CH,DM or AM if asked.

Will also have a go up front if we are short there.

 

Played down the Right side yesterday midfielder I believe.

 

1990

Bradford 2-1 Red Star Belgrade pre season friendly


At the of that season they won the European Cup we sat 7th in league one.
That is why pre season doesnt mean a thing and seriously if folk are getting upset now then god help you once the REAL action begins.

 

18 year old kid good for him and Alexander for giving him a run out .

 

His passing range,pace and obvious ability didn't reflect his age amongst more senior professionals it has to be said.
Pre Season friendly or not didn't do himself any harm playing as he did.
Like I say one to keep an eye on in the future.

 

I'm surprised we released his brother to be honest

 

Didn't Alexander say it was a tough decision releasing him and now he's found a new club good luck to him.

 

Why?

 

Not sure we took it that seriously to be honest, it was a different team in each half, mixed with youth players, and to be honest Penrith weren't up to much, and realistically Chorley would have been a stiffer test than Penrith. We have this new striker called Wyke, you may have heard of him , got injured after 20 mins, ho hum!!!!

 

Fitness and training.

 

Come on for goodness sake. This was nothing more than a glorified training sesh. They need to be match fit and physically fit for the start of the season. Of course Chorley part time lads wanted to mix it up with the league boys. My only worry is that we might pick up injuries.

 

A few players thoughts.

 

Was Doyle not playing because he wasn't fit/injured or was he not playing because he's yet to extend/agree to a new playing contract.

I haven't seen anything confirming he has agreed terms on a new playing contract yet.

 

He’s been given a squad number, can’t see him have not already signed if not. He’s probably on a coaching contract now so it may not be announced in the same way. They probably just wanted to have a look at a few keepers and see if someone can come in as number 2 to allow him to focus on coaching.

 

I saw something yesterday, can't remember if it was Parker, saying it was all arranged at very short notice due to Doyle not being fit to play and Hadi still being injured.