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Nix gets reward for faith in ability
6:28am Friday 9th May 2008
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Kyle Nix reckons his year out of the professional game was probably the best thing that could have happened.
Nix this week penned a new deal with City after an impressive first season which saw him bag eight goals from midfield, while only three players started more games.
It has been some transformation for the 22-year-old, who had found himself on the non-league scrap heap in the summer of 2006 after being shown the door by Sheffield United.
After battling through injuries, Nix was turning out for Rotherham side Parkgate in the Northern Counties Eastern League. It must have seemed a million miles away from what he wanted but Nix believes that time toughened his resolve to make it.
He admitted: "It was real men's football. It's all hustle and muscle - even more than you get in League Two - and it taught me a lot of things.
"It's hard when you're out of the (professional) game and a lot of people in that situation just give up. But I always had faith in my ability and I got that bit of luck when Bradford gave me a chance.
"But looking back at it now, that year in non-league might have done me good and there's no way I will take anything for granted because I realise what it's like not to be involved."
Stuart McCall, who had worked with Nix in the reserves at Bramall Lane, initially invited him to Valley Parade on a pre-season trial.
The midfielder's enthusiastic approach earned him another month and he has kept on impressing the boss - enough to beat last week's axe when McCall got rid of 13 of his out-of-contract team-mates.
Nix said: "Everything's gone so well for me; maybe not with the team because we didn't get in the play-offs but on a personal front it could not have gone any better.
"I thought there might be a few stinkers in my first season but, looking back, there haven't been too many games when I've been a bit inconsistent."
But despite his healthy appearance ratio, Nix feels he is a long way from being a fixture in the side.
"Since day one, I've had to do my talking on the pitch and in training and obviously it's worked to a certain extent because of the amount of games I've played," he said.
"But there is no way whatsoever that I'd say I'm established now. The gaffer is looking to bring in better players, so next season it will be even harder to get into the team.
"The competition will be tougher and I'll have to be on my toes. There's no way I'll take it for granted. You've got to set high standards and then maintain them all the time."
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Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
7:29pm Sun 11 May 08
Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
7:29pm Sun 11 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
5:30pm Sun 11 May 08
tt, ttt? Tttt,hahaha. Behind the burning truck.
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
5:30pm Sun 11 May 08
tt, ttt? Tttt,hahaha. Behind the burning truck.
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
5:30pm Sun 11 May 08
tt, ttt? Tttt,hahaha. Behind the burning truck.
jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
3:35pm Sun 11 May 08
anager/coach/assista
nt coaches/none playing management/staff/pla
yers first team, reserves, youth players, supporters trust, etc. Your vision, how you are going to cost it, are you really one of the Morrison clan who has enough millions to realise this project. If you cannot answer all of the above in a lucid and coherent manner (yes big words which may not feature in your vocabulary ). In the alternative just cease posting, and press the delete button on your presence on this board. "Hasta la vista, baby".
jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
3:35pm Sun 11 May 08
anager/coach/assista
nt coaches/none playing management/staff/pla
yers first team, reserves, youth players, supporters trust, etc. Your vision, how you are going to cost it, are you really one of the Morrison clan who has enough millions to realise this project. If you cannot answer all of the above in a lucid and coherent manner (yes big words which may not feature in your vocabulary ). In the alternative just cease posting, and press the delete button on your presence on this board. "Hasta la vista, baby".
jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
3:35pm Sun 11 May 08
anager/coach/assista
nt coaches/none playing management/staff/pla
yers first team, reserves, youth players, supporters trust, etc. Your vision, how you are going to cost it, are you really one of the Morrison clan who has enough millions to realise this project. If you cannot answer all of the above in a lucid and coherent manner (yes big words which may not feature in your vocabulary ). In the alternative just cease posting, and press the delete button on your presence on this board. "Hasta la vista, baby".
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
1:52pm Sun 11 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
1:52pm Sun 11 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
1:52pm Sun 11 May 08
skippy, says...
8:28pm Sat 10 May 08
Gentleman Jim wrote:you seem to know alot about humoring children,thats a strange hobby,why dont you learn something about football and accept the facts about our poor football club.
I personally don't think that Shaun, Skippy and Sensible post often enough. Their comments always factual and backed up 100% with figures and researched quotes, oh just a minute they're not are they, they are just puerile rantings from friendless, pointless beings. If anyone hasn't noticed, they can never pull a single figure or quote to make a decent point, it is always inane, worthless foolish, blase comments with no depth. Just humour them, as you would a child, they deserve no less nor more.
skippy, says...
8:28pm Sat 10 May 08
Gentleman Jim wrote:you seem to know alot about humoring children,thats a strange hobby,why dont you learn something about football and accept the facts about our poor football club.
I personally don't think that Shaun, Skippy and Sensible post often enough. Their comments always factual and backed up 100% with figures and researched quotes, oh just a minute they're not are they, they are just puerile rantings from friendless, pointless beings. If anyone hasn't noticed, they can never pull a single figure or quote to make a decent point, it is always inane, worthless foolish, blase comments with no depth. Just humour them, as you would a child, they deserve no less nor more.
skippy, says...
8:28pm Sat 10 May 08
Gentleman Jim wrote:you seem to know alot about humoring children,thats a strange hobby,why dont you learn something about football and accept the facts about our poor football club.
I personally don't think that Shaun, Skippy and Sensible post often enough. Their comments always factual and backed up 100% with figures and researched quotes, oh just a minute they're not are they, they are just puerile rantings from friendless, pointless beings. If anyone hasn't noticed, they can never pull a single figure or quote to make a decent point, it is always inane, worthless foolish, blase comments with no depth. Just humour them, as you would a child, they deserve no less nor more.
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
11:35am Sat 10 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
11:35am Sat 10 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
11:35am Sat 10 May 08
jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
11:14pm Fri 9 May 08
Shaun G Richmond, IT IT OUR CLUB, and clealry not yours given the total stream of negative comments. NOTSO sillybell is just an utter moron (as in Gordon).
jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
11:14pm Fri 9 May 08
Shaun G Richmond, IT IT OUR CLUB, and clealry not yours given the total stream of negative comments. NOTSO sillybell is just an utter moron (as in Gordon).
jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
11:14pm Fri 9 May 08
Shaun G Richmond, IT IT OUR CLUB, and clealry not yours given the total stream of negative comments. NOTSO sillybell is just an utter moron (as in Gordon).
skippy, says...
7:22pm Fri 9 May 08
j wrote:or the players know nobody else wants them so a little less is better than the dole.
"Conlon has only been offered a six month deal" Not only that, but (like Clarke, Hecky, Thorne etc) he has signed for lower basic wages. These are good deals for the club and a sign that these players actually want to be at VP.
skippy, says...
7:22pm Fri 9 May 08
j wrote:or the players know nobody else wants them so a little less is better than the dole.
"Conlon has only been offered a six month deal" Not only that, but (like Clarke, Hecky, Thorne etc) he has signed for lower basic wages. These are good deals for the club and a sign that these players actually want to be at VP.
skippy, says...
7:22pm Fri 9 May 08
j wrote:or the players know nobody else wants them so a little less is better than the dole.
"Conlon has only been offered a six month deal" Not only that, but (like Clarke, Hecky, Thorne etc) he has signed for lower basic wages. These are good deals for the club and a sign that these players actually want to be at VP.
audal, lovell says...
6:02pm Fri 9 May 08
audal, lovell says...
6:02pm Fri 9 May 08
audal, lovell says...
6:02pm Fri 9 May 08
tyker, midland road says...
5:32pm Fri 9 May 08
really
j'aime soixante neuf avec mon 4661 regal--mmmmm
errr 1664 lager--the oldest lager in the world being produced just two years before the great fire of Watford!!
tyker, midland road says...
5:32pm Fri 9 May 08
really
j'aime soixante neuf avec mon 4661 regal--mmmmm
errr 1664 lager--the oldest lager in the world being produced just two years before the great fire of Watford!!
tyker, midland road says...
5:32pm Fri 9 May 08
really
j'aime soixante neuf avec mon 4661 regal--mmmmm
errr 1664 lager--the oldest lager in the world being produced just two years before the great fire of Watford!!
the phoenix, bd5 says...
5:25pm Fri 9 May 08
the phoenix, bd5 says...
5:25pm Fri 9 May 08
the phoenix, bd5 says...
5:25pm Fri 9 May 08
Darryl, BD2 says...
5:07pm Fri 9 May 08
Darryl, BD2 says...
5:07pm Fri 9 May 08
Darryl, BD2 says...
5:07pm Fri 9 May 08
Darryl, BD2 says...
5:05pm Fri 9 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Life must be pretty dull in your house given that you're ALWAYS on here antagonising ppl, and clearly on other clubs' forums, why not make a career out of it and do the rounds of ALL the clubs in pro & semi-pro football??? I'm sure you'd have some gripe with most, no??? Or you could just do the honourable thing and concern yourself with your own club, and leave us to discuss City subjects in happiness. CTID
The truth hurts Shaun. Great signing from Harrogate Town. Sorry not been on already but pre occupied with halifax Town. A bit of practice for the next one who fall further into financial disaster because of bad management. Get on down and get them tickets and don't forget a bit of advice - Pay by Credit Card.
Darryl, BD2 says...
5:05pm Fri 9 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Life must be pretty dull in your house given that you're ALWAYS on here antagonising ppl, and clearly on other clubs' forums, why not make a career out of it and do the rounds of ALL the clubs in pro & semi-pro football??? I'm sure you'd have some gripe with most, no??? Or you could just do the honourable thing and concern yourself with your own club, and leave us to discuss City subjects in happiness. CTID
The truth hurts Shaun. Great signing from Harrogate Town. Sorry not been on already but pre occupied with halifax Town. A bit of practice for the next one who fall further into financial disaster because of bad management. Get on down and get them tickets and don't forget a bit of advice - Pay by Credit Card.
Darryl, BD2 says...
5:05pm Fri 9 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Life must be pretty dull in your house given that you're ALWAYS on here antagonising ppl, and clearly on other clubs' forums, why not make a career out of it and do the rounds of ALL the clubs in pro & semi-pro football??? I'm sure you'd have some gripe with most, no??? Or you could just do the honourable thing and concern yourself with your own club, and leave us to discuss City subjects in happiness. CTID
The truth hurts Shaun. Great signing from Harrogate Town. Sorry not been on already but pre occupied with halifax Town. A bit of practice for the next one who fall further into financial disaster because of bad management. Get on down and get them tickets and don't forget a bit of advice - Pay by Credit Card.
audal, lovell says...
5:04pm Fri 9 May 08
audal, lovell says...
5:04pm Fri 9 May 08
audal, lovell says...
5:04pm Fri 9 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
4:56pm Fri 9 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
4:56pm Fri 9 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
4:56pm Fri 9 May 08
Rick, Bradford says...
2:36pm Fri 9 May 08
quote
Its about time that clubs stopped submiting to demands from players for wages etc,Players should start realising that they should only get paid for the performance they put in.This is the ultimate reason that clubs go into admin due to mismanagement etc. Hear Hear Stuart set the standards!!!
Rick, Bradford says...
2:36pm Fri 9 May 08
quote
Its about time that clubs stopped submiting to demands from players for wages etc,Players should start realising that they should only get paid for the performance they put in.This is the ultimate reason that clubs go into admin due to mismanagement etc. Hear Hear Stuart set the standards!!!
Rick, Bradford says...
2:36pm Fri 9 May 08
quote
Its about time that clubs stopped submiting to demands from players for wages etc,Players should start realising that they should only get paid for the performance they put in.This is the ultimate reason that clubs go into admin due to mismanagement etc. Hear Hear Stuart set the standards!!!
j, Bradford says...
2:14pm Fri 9 May 08
Not only that, but (like Clarke, Hecky, Thorne etc) he has signed for lower basic wages. These are good deals for the club and a sign that these players actually want to be at VP.
j, Bradford says...
2:14pm Fri 9 May 08
Not only that, but (like Clarke, Hecky, Thorne etc) he has signed for lower basic wages. These are good deals for the club and a sign that these players actually want to be at VP.
j, Bradford says...
2:14pm Fri 9 May 08
Not only that, but (like Clarke, Hecky, Thorne etc) he has signed for lower basic wages. These are good deals for the club and a sign that these players actually want to be at VP.
j, Bradford says...
2:09pm Fri 9 May 08
"his statement this week not to expect any decent players coming in" - this is not just a typical negative comment from Shaun, it is also a misrepresentation of McCall's comments - he never said he wouldn't be bringing in decent players, just that they might not be established stars and we shouldn't get our hopes up too soon.
Do you have reading comprehension problems Shaun - or were you deliberately setting up a straw man version of Stuart's comments? Are you stupid or are you deliberately and dishonestly trying to misrepresent other people's views?
j, Bradford says...
2:09pm Fri 9 May 08
"his statement this week not to expect any decent players coming in" - this is not just a typical negative comment from Shaun, it is also a misrepresentation of McCall's comments - he never said he wouldn't be bringing in decent players, just that they might not be established stars and we shouldn't get our hopes up too soon.
Do you have reading comprehension problems Shaun - or were you deliberately setting up a straw man version of Stuart's comments? Are you stupid or are you deliberately and dishonestly trying to misrepresent other people's views?
j, Bradford says...
2:09pm Fri 9 May 08
"his statement this week not to expect any decent players coming in" - this is not just a typical negative comment from Shaun, it is also a misrepresentation of McCall's comments - he never said he wouldn't be bringing in decent players, just that they might not be established stars and we shouldn't get our hopes up too soon.
Do you have reading comprehension problems Shaun - or were you deliberately setting up a straw man version of Stuart's comments? Are you stupid or are you deliberately and dishonestly trying to misrepresent other people's views?
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
12:40pm Fri 9 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
12:40pm Fri 9 May 08
Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
12:40pm Fri 9 May 08
JM, Skipton says...
12:13pm Fri 9 May 08
in my view it's good management and its completley logical, in fact it's brilliant because if Conlon is deemed surplus to requirements in six months we can let him go, rather than be stuck paying his wages for the rest of the year. If he's doing well and in the squad, we can offer him another six month deal which he will take.
Why do you consider this bad management? I genuinely don't understand where you're coming from
JM, Skipton says...
12:13pm Fri 9 May 08
in my view it's good management and its completley logical, in fact it's brilliant because if Conlon is deemed surplus to requirements in six months we can let him go, rather than be stuck paying his wages for the rest of the year. If he's doing well and in the squad, we can offer him another six month deal which he will take.
Why do you consider this bad management? I genuinely don't understand where you're coming from
JM, Skipton says...
12:13pm Fri 9 May 08
in my view it's good management and its completley logical, in fact it's brilliant because if Conlon is deemed surplus to requirements in six months we can let him go, rather than be stuck paying his wages for the rest of the year. If he's doing well and in the squad, we can offer him another six month deal which he will take.
Why do you consider this bad management? I genuinely don't understand where you're coming from
Bellend Road, Bermuda says...
12:06pm Fri 9 May 08
He seems obsessed with 6 months, must be what you get for animal tampering in Richmond these days.
Bellend Road, Bermuda says...
12:06pm Fri 9 May 08
He seems obsessed with 6 months, must be what you get for animal tampering in Richmond these days.
Bellend Road, Bermuda says...
12:06pm Fri 9 May 08
He seems obsessed with 6 months, must be what you get for animal tampering in Richmond these days.
SHAUN, richmond says...
11:34am Fri 9 May 08
Chris wrote:On second thoughts Chris, get back to sleep.
funily enough shaun i only drop off when I read one of your boring comments! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, why dont you crack that 6mth joke again see if you get any laughs.. and by the way they managed to conclude the Beckett deal as stupid as you reckon they are, thats positive not sinking you a$$.
I will wake you in 6 months!!
SHAUN, richmond says...
11:34am Fri 9 May 08
Chris wrote:On second thoughts Chris, get back to sleep.
funily enough shaun i only drop off when I read one of your boring comments! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, why dont you crack that 6mth joke again see if you get any laughs.. and by the way they managed to conclude the Beckett deal as stupid as you reckon they are, thats positive not sinking you a$$.
I will wake you in 6 months!!
SHAUN, richmond says...
11:34am Fri 9 May 08
Chris wrote:On second thoughts Chris, get back to sleep.
funily enough shaun i only drop off when I read one of your boring comments! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, why dont you crack that 6mth joke again see if you get any laughs.. and by the way they managed to conclude the Beckett deal as stupid as you reckon they are, thats positive not sinking you a$$.
I will wake you in 6 months!!
Chris, Bradford says...
11:24am Fri 9 May 08
Chris, Bradford says...
11:24am Fri 9 May 08
Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
7:29pm Sun 11 May 08