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A one year deal keeps him on his toes sometimes these youngsters think they have made it prematurely. If he does really well his contract can be extended

 

Its good to see young players coming through the system. It builds the bond between the club and fans.
Also there is the chance of finding that diamond , who really pushes on and does well for the club , playing and financial wise.
Long may it continue.

 

Always risky that though because if he does make a good early impression then other clubs will be looking at him and he will just sit on the contract.

 

at 19 it should have been a 2 year deal,

 

While some questioned installing a 'link coach' for the next three years, actually if Adams is true to form he'll be here for around the same length of time (providing he does well) and he can afford to have a smaller squad if Trueman is working to make sure a few of our younger players are ready for SOME first team action.

I see the link coach as being pivotal to enabling Adams to keep a trimmed down squad. You only need two seniors in each position if you potentially have a young lad that can step up to the bench now and again.

Obviously if there are long term injuries or multiple injuries to a particular position Adams would have to rely more heavily than he'd like on youngsters and/or loans, but it could be an economic way to ensure our first team budget is invested more efficiently.

 

Jorge sikora signed a one year deal

 

Personally thought both him and Scales would have got 2 years but obviously that's a incentive to him now.

 

Balancing act I'm thinking.

Look back to last summer, FCD earned a year extension. Kicked on during the first half of season, earned a further 3.5 years in January.

The carrot is their for JS if the will, talent and ability show through. Down to the lad to earn a further extension now. Show early/continuing promise, the club has shown with FCD that a contract extension is available....

Good luck to the young man mind. The opportunity is there. Grab it with both hands.

 

Yeah this seems more likely. One year extension taken up.

Suits the player better as he can get out if not playing or interest from clubs that will give him game time.

it would be madness for Bradford just to offer a 1 year contract. Makes no sense.

 

With Adams stated aim of a smaller squad he should get first team chances in early season EFL cup and trophy games

 

Yeah that's the worry Fordy. To be honest he looks physically up to first team football so if he's worth a contract I'd say make it a 2 year deal. That gives the club some protection if he does well and attracts interest from bigger clubs. Plus from the lad's point of view it gives him some short term financial security so he can concentrate on his football. And although he's only 19 he will have bills to pay, or contribute to. As for motivation, if he gets anywhere near the first team squad I think Derek Adams will take care of that.

 

Could be like the others previously make a good early impression and there may be a longer deal waiting for him

 

Excellent!

 

True Fordy, but I would be staggered if the club have not taken all this into account in the deal they have put together

 

Pleased about that I thought he acquitted himself well in the game he played

 

He looks like he should be a rugby player in that photo. Bradfords own Adama Traore

 

Might be an option for a one year extension we’ve taken up? Sometimes happens in younger players deals