Quantcast

  1. Welcome to Bantam Talk

    Why not register for an account?

    Not only can you then get fully involved in the community but you also get fewer ads

  2. Premium Membership now Available


    Please see this thread for more details

    Dismiss Notice
Welcome to Bantam Talk Premium Membership now Available

First Signing - Richards-Everton

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Thelittlegerman, May 16, 2019.

Page 1 of 10
  1. Thelittlegerman

    Thelittlegerman Fringe Player

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    707
    Likes Received:
    1,097
    The Bantams have kick-started their summer recruitment drive after completing the signing of defender Ben Richards-Everton.

    The 6ft 5ins centre-back has put pen to paper on a two-year deal, which will keep him at the Northern Commercials Stadium until at least the end of the 2020/21 campaign.

    Richards-Everton, who has spent the last two seasons with Accrington and helped Stanley earn promotion to Sky Bet League One in 2018, arrives as manager Gary Bowyer’s first signing since himself penning a two-term contract with City.

    The former Dunfermline player said: “I am absolutely delighted to be here. When I first found out about the interest, I spoke to Gary (Bowyer) and was keen to come and sign for such a fantastic club.

    “I played against Bradford last season, for Accrington, and the stature of the club was clear to see. It shouldn’t be in this position, going into League Two, but the manger will get the right players in and we will look to move straight back up.

    “We had a great changing room at Accrington in the season we got promoted from League Two. It is something you need.

    “I like to be dominant on the field and win every game I play in. I will do everything I can for this club.

    “I am really looking forward to playing in front of a huge crowd here when I get the opportunity to. I saw it on New Year’s Day and the atmosphere was fantastic. The supporters here are a real credit to Bradford City.”

    City manager Bowyer added: “Ben is a good character and I was very impressed when I met him.

    “He will give us some size in our back four, he is quick and can also operate at left-back.

    “Ben knows how to get out of League Two and we need that kind of mentality in our dressing room.

    “He had attracted attention from other clubs but Ben expressed a desire to come and play here.

    “Ben was excited by the number of season tickets we have sold and is a player who will thrive in great atmospheres.”

    Richards-Everton will officially become a Bradford City player on July 1 - when his contract with Accrington Stanley expires. The agreement is subject to standard EFL and FA clearances.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #1 Thelittlegerman, May 16, 2019
    Rudie, rmbenson007, XCIV_Bantam and 7 others like this.
  2. Ricky

    Ricky
    Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    1,784
    Likes Received:
    2,741
    Decent enough signing for me no nonsense defender who is quick as well being tall. Surprised Accy didn't keep him.
     
    #2 Ricky, May 16, 2019
    Doodle, Lancashire Bantam, rmbenson007 and 3 others like this.
  3. Onside

    Onside
    Euro24 PL Entrant P.L.24/25 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    9,943
    Likes Received:
    16,917
    Sounds like a player we lacked last season. But I will want and see how he performs.
     
    #3 Onside, May 16, 2019
    rmbenson007 and JonButterfield like this.
  4. Stafford Bantam

    Stafford Bantam
    Staff Member Moderator P.L. 20/21 Top 30 Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    4,863
    Likes Received:
    8,280
    Ben Richards, he sounds like a running man.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #4 Stafford Bantam, May 16, 2019
    Skyebantam, banbrotam, Botswana Bantam and 6 others like this.
  5. Rogered Tart

    Rogered Tart
    P.L. 23/24 Top 30 Euro24 PL Entrant P.L.24/25 Entrant

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2018
    Messages:
    18,728
    Likes Received:
    44,526
    ‘Can also operate at left back’, knock yerself out posters....
     
    #5 Rogered Tart, May 16, 2019
    Onside, The Evidence and Plastic Bantam like this.
  6. Thelittlegerman

    Thelittlegerman Fringe Player

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    707
    Likes Received:
    1,097
    17 starts last season. 6 wins (no clean sheets) 4 losses (including 3 nil to us) 7 draws.

    Of those 17 starts he played 6 at CB, 4 at LB and 3 at RB... not sure about the rest as no data.

    In terms of injuries, he had knee surgery in 2016 and missed 5 games. Also shoulder injury in 2017, think he missed about 4 games.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #6 Thelittlegerman, May 16, 2019
    rmbenson007 and Botswana Bantam like this.
  7. NorthernMonkey

    NorthernMonkey
    Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2018
    Messages:
    11,146
    Likes Received:
    22,210
    Hopefully It'll be similar to how Killgallon could play at left back but was more effective at centre half.

    6'5" fullbacks though? Could be a team of giants!
     
    #7 NorthernMonkey, May 16, 2019
    Doodle, rmbenson007, alex and 4 others like this.
  8. Faithful Bantam

    Faithful Bantam Squad Player

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2018
    Messages:
    11,549
    Likes Received:
    29,801
    You can't go wrong with double barrelled names. They're always quality. We didn't even need to scout this kid, I've heard all I need to hear.

    Tbf, the fact that he's not NKP is enough. Get him in the team.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #8 Faithful Bantam, May 16, 2019
    Damo, zico, Ollylondonbantam and 4 others like this.
  9. bantam2708

    bantam2708
    P.L.24/25 Entrant Qatar 2022 Entrant Euro 2020 P.L. 20/21 Winner

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    6,664
    Likes Received:
    13,997
    He wasn't good when Stanley came here last season but their fans are disappointed to lose him which is always a good sign.
     
    #9 bantam2708, May 16, 2019
    Lancashire Bantam, JonButterfield, The Evidence and 1 other person like this.
  10. Flying Duck

    Flying Duck
    P.L.24/25 Entrant

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    849
    Likes Received:
    939
    Land of the giants at VP. Next up, a big b*stard of a forward please ;)
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #10 Flying Duck, May 16, 2019
    Lancashire Bantam, rmbenson007, Bronco and 1 other person like this.
  11. Thelittlegerman

    Thelittlegerman Fringe Player

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    707
    Likes Received:
    1,097
    Screenshot_2019-05-16-14-30-59.jpg

    Turned down a new deal to drop down and sign for us, presumably for more starts?
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #11 Thelittlegerman, May 16, 2019
    Lancashire Bantam, RCarol, rmbenson007 and 1 other person like this.
  12. bantamlad92

    bantamlad92 Squad Player

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2018
    Messages:
    3,001
    Likes Received:
    4,233
    Oh dear.

    He’s only played 20 games a season for the past FIVE seasons due to injuries.

    Have we not learned anything?
     
    #12 bantamlad92, May 16, 2019
  13. bantamJS

    bantamJS Fringe Player

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2018
    Messages:
    344
    Likes Received:
    449
    Anymore bloody negatives? I've started to slowly stop reading this forum, all we get is moaners. The old season is done and dusted. It's a new start, new signings, bloody get behind the team and stop knocking them before they've even pulled the shirt on!
     
    #13 bantamJS, May 16, 2019
    Old city man, RCarol, Johnnymccole and 16 others like this.
  14. The Evidence

    The Evidence
    Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    1,027
    Likes Received:
    1,734
    It's not about big names this season, it's about big characters. Hes experienced both in England and Scotland, still young at 25, a regular starter for Stanley when they got promoted from L2, versatile and a 6'5" monster. Offered a new contract by Stanley but turned it down to join us. That to me is a good start to the recruitment in my book.
     
    #14 The Evidence, May 16, 2019
    Daisy Mcniven, Old city man, Nick_W_ and 22 others like this.
  15. bantamlad92

    bantamlad92 Squad Player

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2018
    Messages:
    3,001
    Likes Received:
    4,233
    He’s 28 this year, not 25, and he’s played 20 games a season for 5 seasons in a row. That’s roughly a third of all matches, it doesn’t sound great.
     
    #15 bantamlad92, May 16, 2019
  16. Silverbantam

    Silverbantam
    Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    1,806
    Likes Received:
    1,748
    825E0AB3-FAEE-4C9A-A1A9-E10DAE8416FA.png
    Ben wasn’t released by Accrington. They were in contract talks with him
     
    #16 Silverbantam, May 16, 2019
  17. Idlebantam

    Idlebantam
    P.L.24/25 Entrant P.L. 20/21 Top 10

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    10,553
    Likes Received:
    23,495
    The fact a club in a higher league offered him a new contract to stay with them gives me more optimism about this signing than you then
     
    #17 Idlebantam, May 16, 2019
    Nick_W_, RCarol, BoingBoing and 6 others like this.
  18. Tolly856

    Tolly856
    P.L.24/25 Entrant

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2018
    Messages:
    2,437
    Likes Received:
    4,751
    Purely going off what Accrington fans have to say about him and the fact that he offers us some much needed height at the back I'd say its a good signing.
     
    #18 Tolly856, May 16, 2019
    Doodle, rmbenson007, How and 3 others like this.
  19. WilsdenBantam

    WilsdenBantam
    Euro24 PL Entrant Qatar 2022 Entrant Supporter Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    7,516
    Likes Received:
    16,481
    Interesting how he turned them down for us, but Accy always operate on a small budget so can’t have been to hard to persuade. Just a shame we couldn’t do a straight swap for half our squad.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #19 WilsdenBantam, May 16, 2019
    rmbenson007 and The Evidence like this.
  20. donhutchinsaffro

    donhutchinsaffro
    Euro24 PL Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2018
    Messages:
    3,904
    Likes Received:
    3,422
    We have moaned about a centre half who is commanding. We know have one. Bring it on
     
    #20 donhutchinsaffro, May 16, 2019
    Lancashire Bantam, Botswana Bantam, Bronco and 3 others like this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 10

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice