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New head of Performance & Physio

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Birky Bantam, Jul 23, 2024.

  1. Birky Bantam

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    I couldn't find the thread this was discussed on a few weeks ago but we've now finally confirmed a new head of performance and head physio.

    Matt Abbott is the new head physio, looks like his main background is in both codes of rugby with RFL, Wasps Women then Wigan Warriors but has had time in Fulham's academy.

    Tom Eastwood is the new head of performance, was at Stockport as well as time with Burnley, Port Vale and Taiwan National team.

    Strange why Tom Eastwood wasn't announced a while ago as he's been with the team since the start of pre-season.
    https://www.bradfordcityafc.com/news/2024/july/23/bantams-add-to-backroom-team-/
     
  2. Botswana Bantam

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    Fingers crossed they are good. This is such a crucial part of the coaching set up and we should not worry about having a strong budget for this department.
     
  3. Kevin1954

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    Is this more “ footballing investment”? Rather odd that the two existing staff upped sticks, or sticks were kicked away rather abruptly only to be replaced by two with a seemingly “better CV” ?

    More Sharps doing if you ask me. Clearly the head of football thought we had too many injuries last couple of seasons , and those injuries always seemed to take an era to resolve?

    Good luck to them as results on the field stem from quality back room staff.
     
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  4. Park bantam

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    Alexander’s doing I would say
     
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  5. Petrov

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    Yep, he said something about it being an area we needed to improve before the end of last season. Sharpe undoubtedly backing him up about that will have helped I'm sure.
     
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    Possibly just the classic "I've done this for a bit now fancy a change". I suspect we're an easy sell to non-playing staff if the package is right.
     
  7. Kevin1954

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    No idea, however timing does coincide with GA comments as has been pointed out.
     
  8. JonButterfield

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    I sincerely hope not. These are positions we should fill as a club, it's not like assistant managers that travel around with their gaffers.
     
  9. Park bantam

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    Not the choice but the need for a change
     
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