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>Conlon: Do you still want me?
7:00am Wednesday 19th November 2008
Comments (52)Barry Conlon wants to find out if he figures in City’s long-term promotion picture.
The Irishman has six weeks left on his current six-month deal. And he is keen to know where he stands in Stuart McCall’s thinking.
Hopefully it’s positive news and I can set my mind at rest knowing I’m here for the end of the season
Barry Conlon
Conlon has netted six goals so far – only one behind his tally for the whole of last season.
He hopes that will be a persuasive factor with his manager’s call at the end of next month.
Conlon said: “There’s not long left so I’ll be going to see the gaffer soon enough to see what his thoughts are.
“Hopefully it’s positive news and I can set my mind at rest knowing I’m here for the end of the season. I’ll just keep my head down and plug away and hopefully get a few more goals before we sit down. I’ve got a few goals under my belt and it would be good to keep that going.
“The length of the contract was good for both parties. The gaffer sees what he is getting and I’ve got the chance to prove myself.
“I will always give 100 per cent in training and luckily enough I’m playing at the minute. Long may it continue.”
Conlon has won over the boo-boys who targeted him earlier this season, emerging as a super sub with crucial goals against Luton, Accrington and Bury. He also fired his first double for the club in the Barnet home game.
He has started the last three and McCall preferred him to Michael Boulding at Wycombe.
The targetman added: “I want to play as much as I possibly can. It was nice to come off the bench and score a few goals but I want to be starting games like any player.
“Wycombe were very hard to break down. Thorney (Peter Thorne) and I didn’t really get a sniff.
“We chipped away but they were very well organised. We were solid as well and I don’t think there was an inch in the game.
“It was just the luck of the draw when that chance fell for them. But I don’t think we did a lot wrong as a team.
“I’m happy enough with where we are in the table and there’s not much in it at the top.
“Hopefully those breaks will go for us in the games coming up and we can stay in touch.”
Conlon (pictured) aims to hold down his place for Saturday’s clash with one of his former clubs, Rotherham, at the Don Valley Stadium.
He said: “It’s a strange situation for them this season not playing at home but they have done very well.
“It’s always tough against them but it’s a good game for us to bounce back after Wycombe. We need to get back to winning ways.”
- City are in FA Youth Cup action tonight at Shrewsbury. A third-round trip to Ipswich is up for grabs for Chris Casper’s youngsters.
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BradfordBoy-Heaton, says...
8:33am Wed 19 Nov 08
I agree with you freddy, conlon has gave it his all most of the times, but its time for him to move on and bring in some good pacey striker, would prefer if the striker is under 30.
shaun from richmond, richmond says...
8:43am Wed 19 Nov 08
Conlon earned his pay!!
Unlike the coaching staff who are a joke!!
Unlike the coaching staff who are a joke!!
Waynus, BD6 says...
9:38am Wed 19 Nov 08
To those that think Conlon should move on for a younger pacey striker, I have two questions.
Firstly, what is wrong with playing Ossie if we want a 'younger player with pace'?
Secondly, if we are to go out and sign such a player, please provide us with names of players AVAILABLE that would be happy to drop down to league 2, but are good enough to play at a higher level. I am intrigued as to who is available as I believe Fraizer Campbell isn't available, nor are Walcott, Carlos Vela or Jay Simpson (all of Arsenal)!
The fact is, Conlon is playing games and making a difference. No, he hasn't made big impacts in all games, but have the Boulding brothers either?
If we are going to get rid of players, we should be looking to release players that aren't in McCall's plans and they appear to be Arnison, Nix, Topp and R.Boulding.
Maybe, just maybe, if we manage to offload them and Conlon, we might be able to loan Michael Owen for one week!
Firstly, what is wrong with playing Ossie if we want a 'younger player with pace'?
Secondly, if we are to go out and sign such a player, please provide us with names of players AVAILABLE that would be happy to drop down to league 2, but are good enough to play at a higher level. I am intrigued as to who is available as I believe Fraizer Campbell isn't available, nor are Walcott, Carlos Vela or Jay Simpson (all of Arsenal)!
The fact is, Conlon is playing games and making a difference. No, he hasn't made big impacts in all games, but have the Boulding brothers either?
If we are going to get rid of players, we should be looking to release players that aren't in McCall's plans and they appear to be Arnison, Nix, Topp and R.Boulding.
Maybe, just maybe, if we manage to offload them and Conlon, we might be able to loan Michael Owen for one week!
lookout, eccelshill says...
9:52am Wed 19 Nov 08
Waynus wrote:I amongst others thought you knew everything,but it seems you are losing it unless that was an attempt at humour.
To those that think Conlon should move on for a younger pacey striker, I have two questions. Firstly, what is wrong with playing Ossie if we want a 'younger player with pace'? Secondly, if we are to go out and sign such a player, please provide us with names of players AVAILABLE that would be happy to drop down to league 2, but are good enough to play at a higher level. I am intrigued as to who is available as I believe Fraizer Campbell isn't available, nor are Walcott, Carlos Vela or Jay Simpson (all of Arsenal)! The fact is, Conlon is playing games and making a difference. No, he hasn't made big impacts in all games, but have the Boulding brothers either? If we are going to get rid of players, we should be looking to release players that aren't in McCall's plans and they appear to be Arnison, Nix, Topp and R.Boulding. Maybe, just maybe, if we manage to offload them and Conlon, we might be able to loan Michael Owen for one week!
Waynus, BD6 says...
10:11am Wed 19 Nov 08
lookout wrote:Not an attempt at humour; it was sarcasm. Surely you, if anyone, would know that!
Waynus wrote: To those that think Conlon should move on for a younger pacey striker, I have two questions. Firstly, what is wrong with playing Ossie if we want a 'younger player with pace'? Secondly, if we are to go out and sign such a player, please provide us with names of players AVAILABLE that would be happy to drop down to league 2, but are good enough to play at a higher level. I am intrigued as to who is available as I believe Fraizer Campbell isn't available, nor are Walcott, Carlos Vela or Jay Simpson (all of Arsenal)! The fact is, Conlon is playing games and making a difference. No, he hasn't made big impacts in all games, but have the Boulding brothers either? If we are going to get rid of players, we should be looking to release players that aren't in McCall's plans and they appear to be Arnison, Nix, Topp and R.Boulding. Maybe, just maybe, if we manage to offload them and Conlon, we might be able to loan Michael Owen for one week!I amongst others thought you knew everything,but it seems you are losing it unless that was an attempt at humour.
P.S. When have I ever said I knew everything? As you seem to know know about me than I do, surely it is you that believes he knows everything!
Now 'skip' along little man
Waynus, BD6 says...
10:12am Wed 19 Nov 08
lookout wrote:Not an attempt at humour; it was sarcasm. Surely you, if anyone, would know that!
Waynus wrote: To those that think Conlon should move on for a younger pacey striker, I have two questions. Firstly, what is wrong with playing Ossie if we want a 'younger player with pace'? Secondly, if we are to go out and sign such a player, please provide us with names of players AVAILABLE that would be happy to drop down to league 2, but are good enough to play at a higher level. I am intrigued as to who is available as I believe Fraizer Campbell isn't available, nor are Walcott, Carlos Vela or Jay Simpson (all of Arsenal)! The fact is, Conlon is playing games and making a difference. No, he hasn't made big impacts in all games, but have the Boulding brothers either? If we are going to get rid of players, we should be looking to release players that aren't in McCall's plans and they appear to be Arnison, Nix, Topp and R.Boulding. Maybe, just maybe, if we manage to offload them and Conlon, we might be able to loan Michael Owen for one week!I amongst others thought you knew everything,but it seems you are losing it unless that was an attempt at humour.
P.S. When have I ever said I knew everything? As you seem to know know about me than I do, surely it is you that believes he knows everything!
Now 'skip' along little man and learn how to spell 'Eccleshill'!
Big Man, Wibsey says...
10:16am Wed 19 Nov 08
Let him move on to pastures new. Surely it is Maccas job to identify players who are available and willing to make the move.
What about moses ashikodi? Is he getting a game? We need some pace up there. Seen Malcolm Christie signed on for l££ds, he has been training at Boston for a year did we not have a look at him??
Darlo have loaned Hatch & Clarke both young up and coming players and look how well they have done!
What about moses ashikodi? Is he getting a game? We need some pace up there. Seen Malcolm Christie signed on for l££ds, he has been training at Boston for a year did we not have a look at him??
Darlo have loaned Hatch & Clarke both young up and coming players and look how well they have done!
J4CKO, Apperley Bridge says...
10:17am Wed 19 Nov 08
I agree with Wayne, unless something better comes along Barry will stay. I think its quite clear he is not the long term answer and he wont score the amount of goals we need if Thorney doesnt play but he does provide a different dimension to the team. Of course if SM can find a similar type of player but better he should try and bring him in.
Keep up the good work Bazza.
Keep up the good work Bazza.
Lenny_the_legend, bratfud says...
10:17am Wed 19 Nov 08
Personally I am a bit split on this one.
Yes Conlan is not the best by any means, his first touch and passing have a bit to be desired - much like some others in the squad.
Yet his impact as a sub/starter when we need to get at defences and "put our weight" around is unquestionable - plus he showed
he can finish if given the
service(the 2 goals against Barnet for example). His 100% commitment should be an example to the like of Colbeck who seems like he cant be ar$ed when things aren't going his way.
I can understand Stuart's dilema as who would he be able to sign as a replacement without having to splash the cash ? The best strikers from opposition in our league I have seen this season are Bishop and Hatch in this type of role and I'm sure neither will leave their current clubs which leads us to look elsewhere (possibly higher) but then then means more money on wages and probably guaranteeing a 1st team start 0- or taking a gamble on a non league player (who could turn out to be a gem or a load of rubbish !)
Some more goals from Baz may just push the scales his way !!
Yes Conlan is not the best by any means, his first touch and passing have a bit to be desired - much like some others in the squad.
Yet his impact as a sub/starter when we need to get at defences and "put our weight" around is unquestionable - plus he showed
he can finish if given the
service(the 2 goals against Barnet for example). His 100% commitment should be an example to the like of Colbeck who seems like he cant be ar$ed when things aren't going his way.
I can understand Stuart's dilema as who would he be able to sign as a replacement without having to splash the cash ? The best strikers from opposition in our league I have seen this season are Bishop and Hatch in this type of role and I'm sure neither will leave their current clubs which leads us to look elsewhere (possibly higher) but then then means more money on wages and probably guaranteeing a 1st team start 0- or taking a gamble on a non league player (who could turn out to be a gem or a load of rubbish !)
Some more goals from Baz may just push the scales his way !!
Waynus, BD6 says...
10:49am Wed 19 Nov 08
Big Man wrote:Malcolm Christie? Are you having a laugh! It has taken Leeds 3 weeks to tie him down to a contract. Do you not think it would take us 3 years to agree a contract? If Leeds couldn't agree on a wage for him, I am damned sure we wouldn't be able to either. Besides, he isn't a striker is he? If he is, his record sucks worse than Conlon's. He scored 30 goals in 116 appearances whilst at Derby and just 7 in 43 games at 'Boro.
Let him move on to pastures new. Surely it is Maccas job to identify players who are available and willing to make the move. What about moses ashikodi? Is he getting a game? We need some pace up there. Seen Malcolm Christie signed on for l££ds, he has been training at Boston for a year did we not have a look at him?? Darlo have loaned Hatch & Clarke both young up and coming players and look how well they have done!
Yes, Darlo managed to sign Hatch & Clarke and they have been useful. However, loan signings can be hit or miss as I am sure you will appreciate.
Clarke is on loan from Ipswich. He has had loan spells away from Portman Road previously and not exactly set the World on fire. In fact if you look at his record, he hasn't done anything of note before this season.
As for Hatch, he is on loan from Peterborough. Like Clarke, he hasn't got an incredible record in scoring goals. Most of his career was at Underhill where he wasn't the most prolific of goalscorers. In fact, he had one good season, which prompted Posh to sign him and he has only played once for the club since. Hardly a ringing endorsement for McCall to take a chance on.
It is all about luck. Someone suggested Ashikodi. He didn't look that good when he played for us before, so why would we want to bring him back? A little similar to Weir-Daley who chose Notts County over us, he hasn't be a big success either.
Spenvalleyspartan, Heckmondwike says...
12:27pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Apart from saturdays game (where I don't think Torres would have gt any change from the Wycombe defence) I think that Barry has deserved his extention. Coming off all that garbage which was thrown at him (booing etc) Barry has stood up and been counted when a lot would have buckled. Those 2 quality strikes against Barnet proved that given the right service he can deliver. Its all about service and I think if we secure a natural right winger then we have the strikers here to deliver the goals required for promotion.
The only striker out there who I think Stuart could enquire about if he's still available as I've suggested before is Tresor Kandol who is on loan at Millwall till 1st January.But by the sound of it he wants to stay down south having come from Barnet then getting loaned out to Millwall.
We have the artillery here we just need the ammunition!
The only striker out there who I think Stuart could enquire about if he's still available as I've suggested before is Tresor Kandol who is on loan at Millwall till 1st January.But by the sound of it he wants to stay down south having come from Barnet then getting loaned out to Millwall.
We have the artillery here we just need the ammunition!
The General 82-86, gildersome says...
12:46pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Its good to see SHAUN FROM RICHMOND is back posting the same comments hes been doing for over 18 months
When will this person grow up and get a life, were you been shaun Thailand
When will this person grow up and get a life, were you been shaun Thailand
The General 82-86, gildersome says...
12:46pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Its good to see SHAUN FROM RICHMOND is back posting the same comments hes been doing for over 18 months
When will this person grow up and get a life, were you been shaun Thailand
When will this person grow up and get a life, were you been shaun Thailand
lookout, eccelshill says...
12:51pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Waynus wrote:Know know and you criticise a small error,maybe its you who should skip along,you are on the wrong track,i am b-wildered by it all.
lookout wrote:Not an attempt at humour; it was sarcasm. Surely you, if anyone, would know that! P.S. When have I ever said I knew everything? As you seem to know know about me than I do, surely it is you that believes he knows everything! Now 'skip' along little manWaynus wrote: To those that think Conlon should move on for a younger pacey striker, I have two questions. Firstly, what is wrong with playing Ossie if we want a 'younger player with pace'? Secondly, if we are to go out and sign such a player, please provide us with names of players AVAILABLE that would be happy to drop down to league 2, but are good enough to play at a higher level. I am intrigued as to who is available as I believe Fraizer Campbell isn't available, nor are Walcott, Carlos Vela or Jay Simpson (all of Arsenal)! The fact is, Conlon is playing games and making a difference. No, he hasn't made big impacts in all games, but have the Boulding brothers either? If we are going to get rid of players, we should be looking to release players that aren't in McCall's plans and they appear to be Arnison, Nix, Topp and R.Boulding. Maybe, just maybe, if we manage to offload them and Conlon, we might be able to loan Michael Owen for one week!I amongst others thought you knew everything,but it seems you are losing it unless that was an attempt at humour.
Bantam-in-Greece, says...
2:23pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Conlon: Do you still want me?
In one, Barry - No
If we have any thoughts on promotion we need better players than Mr.Conlon.
Please don't ask "who is available to replace Conlon"
That is the job of McCall, not us.
In one, Barry - No
If we have any thoughts on promotion we need better players than Mr.Conlon.
Please don't ask "who is available to replace Conlon"
That is the job of McCall, not us.
Reckless, Adelaide says...
2:41pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Can't believe he's not wanted by the half of ya!!!! Take away his goals and work out the league position..... dire. Keep him on the books.
Lenny_the_legend, bratfud says...
3:16pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Bantam-in-Greece wrote:A bit short sighted me thinks !!
Conlon: Do you still want me? In one, Barry - No If we have any thoughts on promotion we need better players than Mr.Conlon. Please don't ask "who is available to replace Conlon" That is the job of McCall, not us.
As reckless says without his goals where would we have been ?
Who in Jan is going to come if Thorne and Boulding are still banging them in and won't be guaranteed a starting spot ? I'm sure no decent striker will come to sit on the bench !!
If we offload Topp and a couple of the loanees go back then maybe we will have room to bring in someone a bit better in defence come Jan as this is where we are lacking at the mo - enough goals scored but too many being banged into our onion bag !!
Scargutt, League Two says...
3:29pm Wed 19 Nov 08
The General 82-86 wrote:Hope not, that's where i've been. Do you remember we had jamie Waite last year - the Thai international first choice keeper? Those thai kids are good players - they're really fit and agile and because of the old kick-boxing training they're good tacklers.
Its good to see SHAUN FROM RICHMOND is back posting the same comments hes been doing for over 18 months When will this person grow up and get a life, were you been shaun Thailand
Tactically thoguh they just run round like headless chickens, so they'd fit straight in!
Waynus, BD6 says...
3:53pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Bantam-in-Greece wrote:Obviously another that hasn't been down to VP this season. Stick to watching Greek football mate!
Conlon: Do you still want me? In one, Barry - No If we have any thoughts on promotion we need better players than Mr.Conlon. Please don't ask "who is available to replace Conlon" That is the job of McCall, not us.
If we are going to go down the lines of, "If we have any thoughts on promotion we need better players than....", we could finish that sentence off with quite a few names before Bazza.
The fact is, Topp isn't getting a game, R.Boulding appears not good enough and his brother has a less favourable strike rate than Bazza. Why would we want to replace him when others aren't as good??
Admittedly, if a top striker became available then I would like City to sign him, however, it aint going to happen. Everybody wants a top class striker, BUT they cost more money than we have, let alone wages and the chance of playing in a higher league!
Leave Bazza alone. He deserves an extension until the end of the season at the very least.
baildon bob, says...
4:58pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Waynus, I think you're right on this one. If come the end of the season we finish 8th and the inquest begins, the answer to any failure will not be because Baz was given an extension to his contract until the end of the season. He does deserve an extension based on what he has done so far. End of story. If only a few other contracts were up........
freespeech, Shipley says...
5:08pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Nope don't want you Baz.. We want to go up this season, you'd be better suited to a lower league 2 club or even blue square league. We want players who will have fit into a championship side.. we want to move on, which in effect means Barry, so will you..
freespeech, Shipley says...
5:17pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Barry is a frustrater, his game play is poor, and most of the time when the ball is at his feet, he doesn't know it's there. He's clumsy, and more often than not misses chances. He can't pass, he poor at tackling.. He just get's tangled up... giving free kicks away far too often. Too many times he is off side, which again indicates he doesn't know where he is!
shaun from richmond, richmond says...
5:20pm Wed 19 Nov 08
The General 82-86 wrote:Glad to read youve missed me!!
Its good to see SHAUN FROM RICHMOND is back posting the same comments hes been doing for over 18 months When will this person grow up and get a life, were you been shaun Thailand
Funny, I cant remember you at all!!!
Lees, Bradford says...
5:53pm Wed 19 Nov 08
naaa.. Get rid for me as far as I am concerned he is the worst striker I can remember at city if you take his all round play into consideration. As said earlier, poor passer, far to slow, always giving away free kicks, off side, never jumps for a header when up front.. yet wins all of them when defending.
Very poor player and frustrating, personally I hate it when he plays he just spoils the game for me and I can hardly cheer when he scores as it means he may get another contact.
In summary: Tries very hard but just a poor player who would never get in any other team near the top of our league. Please Stu get shut!
city-hair Conlon has as much talent as hair!
Very poor player and frustrating, personally I hate it when he plays he just spoils the game for me and I can hardly cheer when he scores as it means he may get another contact.
In summary: Tries very hard but just a poor player who would never get in any other team near the top of our league. Please Stu get shut!
city-hair Conlon has as much talent as hair!
Lees, Bradford says...
5:58pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Bantam-in-Greece wrote:If we had another descent striker with a bit of pace they would have scored more goals than Conlan, he's only got 6. You can't just say we would be lower in the league without his goals!
Conlon: Do you still want me? In one, Barry - No If we have any thoughts on promotion we need better players than Mr.Conlon. Please don't ask "who is available to replace Conlon" That is the job of McCall, not us.
As I say if we had a proper foil for Thorne not a donkey we would be higher in the league not lower!
He is rubbish face it and lets move on!
lookout, eccelshill says...
6:08pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Lees wrote:Seems Waynus you watch a different Conlon to a lot of these lads on here or dont thet know what they are talking about he will never be a footballer of any use,just working his ticket and if we put up with it then serios questions have to be asked.
Bantam-in-Greece wrote: Conlon: Do you still want me? In one, Barry - No If we have any thoughts on promotion we need better players than Mr.Conlon. Please don't ask "who is available to replace Conlon" That is the job of McCall, not us.If we had another descent striker with a bit of pace they would have scored more goals than Conlan, he's only got 6. You can't just say we would be lower in the league without his goals! As I say if we had a proper foil for Thorne not a donkey we would be higher in the league not lower! He is rubbish face it and lets move on!
soulman, baildon says...
7:33pm Wed 19 Nov 08
It is not Conlon's fault that we have conceded so many goals. When he has come on as a super sub then he has had an impact. Personally he is not my style of player BUT this season in the time on the pitch he has been effective. He had had 8 starts and 7 subs with a return of 6 goals not the most prolific but a better return than Claridge and Cadamatari plus Andy Cooke for all those who use to think he should have had another contract (20 appearances 4 goals!).
We do have young 'pacy' forwards in Osbourne (19) and Topp (22). We also have Boulding R (21) and Sean Taylforth (19). Why do we need a 'young' striker? Rather have someone who is in their mid/late 20's who is seeking a new club or wants to earn a contract next season, has the experience and is hungry.
If Baz is to go then we need someone who is at least 25% better, and is unlikely to break down (remember Brandon anybody?).
We do have young 'pacy' forwards in Osbourne (19) and Topp (22). We also have Boulding R (21) and Sean Taylforth (19). Why do we need a 'young' striker? Rather have someone who is in their mid/late 20's who is seeking a new club or wants to earn a contract next season, has the experience and is hungry.
If Baz is to go then we need someone who is at least 25% better, and is unlikely to break down (remember Brandon anybody?).
Halifax Bantam, halifax says...
8:40pm Wed 19 Nov 08
My question is, has Macca asembled a side that he thinks can get us out of this division and then rebuild again in the summer or is this the basis of a squad he see's getting the back to back promotions that chairmen want??
Conlon hasnt got a chance outside of this division and should go, but then again i dont think much of Boulding either,i cant see what all fuss was about with us chasing him,that is just my oppinion but like i've said before there were much better strikers available in the summer that we should have looked at.
As for the budget situation we would be 50k better off if wasnt for the fanciful whims of Mark Lawn, what a waste Topp has been, this is typical City, the first time we pay a transfer fee for ages and we waste it on a kid that cant get a place in the team even with all the injuries we have!!
Conlon hasnt got a chance outside of this division and should go, but then again i dont think much of Boulding either,i cant see what all fuss was about with us chasing him,that is just my oppinion but like i've said before there were much better strikers available in the summer that we should have looked at.
As for the budget situation we would be 50k better off if wasnt for the fanciful whims of Mark Lawn, what a waste Topp has been, this is typical City, the first time we pay a transfer fee for ages and we waste it on a kid that cant get a place in the team even with all the injuries we have!!
ricky, barrowford nr burnley says...
9:08pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Halifax Bantam wrote:how can you or anyone slate lawn without him joining rhodes as joint chairmen the budget we have would be alot less so even if the saga with topp hasnt gone to plan it happens in football some deals pay off and some dont
My question is, has Macca asembled a side that he thinks can get us out of this division and then rebuild again in the summer or is this the basis of a squad he see's getting the back to back promotions that chairmen want?? Conlon hasnt got a chance outside of this division and should go, but then again i dont think much of Boulding either,i cant see what all fuss was about with us chasing him,that is just my oppinion but like i've said before there were much better strikers available in the summer that we should have looked at. As for the budget situation we would be 50k better off if wasnt for the fanciful whims of Mark Lawn, what a waste Topp has been, this is typical City, the first time we pay a transfer fee for ages and we waste it on a kid that cant get a place in the team even with all the injuries we have!!
but lets say topp had got the same amount of goals of either conlon thorne or boulding you would probably say it was a good deal and money well spent its not always a win win situation
as for conlon for me i aint his biggest fan by any means and although he is having a decent run of late i would let him go but only if we can find someone who is of similar build as all of our other strikers aint the tallest and he needs to have a bit pace
regarding boulding to be fair to him we give him too many high balls or play balls down the line why cant we just give it to his feet like mansfield did last year
BradfordBoy-Heaton, says...
10:12pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Waynus if you love conlon so much why dont you offer to pay his wages, we want promotion this year not in the next 4yrs, also why would we want ossie as the main striker with thorne he is a young unproven striker who likes to slag off our club then says he was messin with his mates, now he wasnt gonna say that he really meant it.
Halifax Bantam, halifax says...
10:34pm Wed 19 Nov 08
Ricky,
I'm not slating Lawn,no one can argue that Lawn has come in and helped out when needed, all i was saying is that once he had done all that good work why did he throw 50k at an unknown and untried player that the manager clearly didnt want. We are not in a position to t gamble with money, Lawn should keep out of the transfers and let Mccall find the players he wants. Do you not remember what happened the time a chairman made the siginings?
As for Conlon yes only let him go if we can get another physical player.
We dont just play the long balls to Boulding, Thorne is hardly a target man but he manages to be strong enough to stay on his feet and not fall over at the slightest touch, and Boulding aint exactly lightening quick either, quicker than Thorne or Conlon but then again who isnt!!
I'm not slating Lawn,no one can argue that Lawn has come in and helped out when needed, all i was saying is that once he had done all that good work why did he throw 50k at an unknown and untried player that the manager clearly didnt want. We are not in a position to t gamble with money, Lawn should keep out of the transfers and let Mccall find the players he wants. Do you not remember what happened the time a chairman made the siginings?
As for Conlon yes only let him go if we can get another physical player.
We dont just play the long balls to Boulding, Thorne is hardly a target man but he manages to be strong enough to stay on his feet and not fall over at the slightest touch, and Boulding aint exactly lightening quick either, quicker than Thorne or Conlon but then again who isnt!!
keeponclucking, Bradford says...
11:00pm Wed 19 Nov 08
I bet Michael Boulding can't believe his luck. Brought to VP as a goal machine,big let down,no pace,no physical presence,gets applauded on & off the field,never barracked. Big Baz, a fraction of the time spent on the pitch but scored the same number of goals as Michael,has a physical presence, has probably exceeded what we expected of him so far,yet gets slagged off mercilessly in the postings & gets barracked & hissed at if his touch is anything less than Ronaldoesque! He's not the sharpest knife in the drawer but he does seem to get an above average dose of stick compared to certain other under achievers.
Victor Clayton, Clayton says...
11:00pm Wed 19 Nov 08
BradfordBoy-Heaton wrote:BB - who is your favorite player? are you paying their wages? thought not. what is wrong with having a striker that scores goals? its not pretty but its the 4th div! i agree with Baildon Bob - if we dont get promotion it wont be own to Baz.
Waynus if you love conlon so much why dont you offer to pay his wages, we want promotion this year not in the next 4yrs, also why would we want ossie as the main striker with thorne he is a young unproven striker who likes to slag off our club then says he was messin with his mates, now he wasnt gonna say that he really meant it.
thebrownsauceman, gomersal says...
11:17pm Wed 19 Nov 08
i dont understand why people slate barry, hes got 6 goals 1 more than boulding who for me brings **** all to the team. Barry is one of the only players who shows genuine passion for this club. think of how many minutes boulding has played and how many minutes barry has played who has the better mins per goal ratio its BARRY
guiseley-bantam, guiseley says...
11:27pm Wed 19 Nov 08
thebrownsauceman wrote:i agree but i also think that barry has had better chances than bolding. ok, one on one with the the keeper, barry or boulding?
i dont understand why people slate barry, hes got 6 goals 1 more than boulding who for me brings **** all to the team. Barry is one of the only players who shows genuine passion for this club. think of how many minutes boulding has played and how many minutes barry has played who has the better mins per goal ratio its BARRY
Waynus, BD6 says...
11:50pm Wed 19 Nov 08
UNBELIEVABLE! It is probably about 40/60 for Conlon staying and I just don't understand why he gets slated.
No, BB-Heaton, I don't 'love Conlon that much', but I don't get the abuse he gets. As some have pointed out already, he is in the side to score goals and bring others into play. He ticks both boxes of late. In recent games, his scoring record far exceeds Boulding's and he has scored more than Thorne over the last half a dozen games. What is your problem?
The fact is, we ARE scoring goals. The two that Conlon scored against Barnet were top-drawer. Why are you wanting another striker? We are in the bottom tier of English football and our aim is to get out of it. Giving Bazza another contract until the end of the season will not prevent us going up and will give us more options in the Summer should we reach our goal. The fact is, good strikers cost money. We haven't got any, so we have to look for players not getting games at their clubs.
Personally, I think we have the right strikers at the club to get us promoted. Then we need to think again. I think in the Summer, we should look to release both Conlon and Boulding. We have a better chance of getting quality replacements if the players are signing a league 1 side instead of dropping down to league 2.
I think we should give Conlon his extension until the end of the season and ask you to stop the attacks on him.
No, BB-Heaton, I don't 'love Conlon that much', but I don't get the abuse he gets. As some have pointed out already, he is in the side to score goals and bring others into play. He ticks both boxes of late. In recent games, his scoring record far exceeds Boulding's and he has scored more than Thorne over the last half a dozen games. What is your problem?
The fact is, we ARE scoring goals. The two that Conlon scored against Barnet were top-drawer. Why are you wanting another striker? We are in the bottom tier of English football and our aim is to get out of it. Giving Bazza another contract until the end of the season will not prevent us going up and will give us more options in the Summer should we reach our goal. The fact is, good strikers cost money. We haven't got any, so we have to look for players not getting games at their clubs.
Personally, I think we have the right strikers at the club to get us promoted. Then we need to think again. I think in the Summer, we should look to release both Conlon and Boulding. We have a better chance of getting quality replacements if the players are signing a league 1 side instead of dropping down to league 2.
I think we should give Conlon his extension until the end of the season and ask you to stop the attacks on him.
Waynus, BD6 says...
12:08am Thu 20 Nov 08
After Leyton Orient disputed our request for cheaper ticket prices in our forthcoming FA Cup tie, we asked the FA to intervene. They have agreed that we can charge a slightly reduced price for the cup tie.
Adults can get in for £15 (but can only sit in the lower sections of the Sunwin and Carlsberg Stands). Senior Citizens are £10 and juveniles £5. The away fans will be seated in the TL Dallas stand.
WHY???? Have we not learnt this season that the best atmosphere in the ground can be obtained from that side of the ground? We should be in there, with away fans getting block(s) A (and B if needed) in the Sunwin stand.
I am happy with the ticket prices, however and I hope as many of us will go to the game as possible. Orient didn't want us to get cheap tickets to dry to din some of the atmosphere. Let's give em it with both barrels on the pitch and in the stands!
Adults can get in for £15 (but can only sit in the lower sections of the Sunwin and Carlsberg Stands). Senior Citizens are £10 and juveniles £5. The away fans will be seated in the TL Dallas stand.
WHY???? Have we not learnt this season that the best atmosphere in the ground can be obtained from that side of the ground? We should be in there, with away fans getting block(s) A (and B if needed) in the Sunwin stand.
I am happy with the ticket prices, however and I hope as many of us will go to the game as possible. Orient didn't want us to get cheap tickets to dry to din some of the atmosphere. Let's give em it with both barrels on the pitch and in the stands!
Spenvalleyspartan, Heckmondwike says...
12:56am Thu 20 Nov 08
Conlon should stay. He deserves his contract extension and strikers don't grow on trees!
albion, west riding says...
6:19am Thu 20 Nov 08
Spenvalleyspartan wrote:Even wooden ones.
Conlon should stay. He deserves his contract extension and strikers don't grow on trees!
Waynus, BD6 says...
10:13am Thu 20 Nov 08
albion wrote:A perfect example of lesser words not always being better.
Spenvalleyspartan wrote: Conlon should stay. He deserves his contract extension and strikers don't grow on trees!Even wooden ones.
Security words, 'trip-push'. Two penalties for City on Saturday, or what I would like to do to some of the posters on here, in front of oncoming traffic?
lookout, eccelshill says...
10:34am Thu 20 Nov 08
Waynus wrote:Please feel free to trip yourself up but wait while theres a bus coming.
albion wrote:A perfect example of lesser words not always being better. Security words, 'trip-push'. Two penalties for City on Saturday, or what I would like to do to some of the posters on here, in front of oncoming traffic?Spenvalleyspartan wrote: Conlon should stay. He deserves his contract extension and strikers don't grow on trees!Even wooden ones.
Spenvalleyspartan, Heckmondwike says...
11:00am Thu 20 Nov 08
lookout wrote:I said my piece on this matter earlier on! Explaining why he should stay and who could replace him! Why repeat myself to people who can't be bothered to read!
Waynus wrote:Please feel free to trip yourself up but wait while theres a bus coming.albion wrote:A perfect example of lesser words not always being better. Security words, 'trip-push'. Two penalties for City on Saturday, or what I would like to do to some of the posters on here, in front of oncoming traffic?Spenvalleyspartan wrote: Conlon should stay. He deserves his contract extension and strikers don't grow on trees!Even wooden ones.
DonHutchinsAfro, bradford says...
1:17pm Thu 20 Nov 08
Bazza to stay. Not only count the goals/points gained from said goals, but his work in defense has been invaluable this year, somethin Mr M Boulding is unable to match in any way at all. He has headed away as many corners as our CHs and always seems to block a forward or two even if he isn't making the defensive clearance. I know it isn't the main part of his job but coupled with a better scoring rate this time out I think he is earning his cash, more than some.
Waynus, BD6 says...
1:51pm Thu 20 Nov 08
guiseley-bantam wrote:PRICELESS G-B. Conlon doesn't get into scoring positions, he gets knocked for being rubbish. He does get into good scoring positions and Boulding is deemed unlucky that Conlon has had the better chances!
thebrownsauceman wrote: i dont understand why people slate barry, hes got 6 goals 1 more than boulding who for me brings **** all to the team. Barry is one of the only players who shows genuine passion for this club. think of how many minutes boulding has played and how many minutes barry has played who has the better mins per goal ratio its BARRYi agree but i also think that barry has had better chances than bolding. ok, one on one with the the keeper, barry or boulding?
Bazza has scored more goals because he has put himself where he needs to be. Boulding hasn't scored as many, because he waits for things to happen. FACT! Get over it.
Bantam-in-Greece, says...
3:34pm Thu 20 Nov 08
Waynus, BD6 says...
3:53pm Wed 19 Nov 08
"Obviously another that hasn't been down to VP this season. Stick to watching Greek football mate"!
So wide of the mark Waynus!
If you were to pay what I have paid to watch City - yes, this season, you would be a bankrupt by now.
OK, not every week but enough.....and I also know that Barry Conlon has always been a lower division, very poor striker.
Mansfield Town were laughing their socks off when McCall signed the bloke.
I stand by what I said, for promotion at VP, Conlon (plus one or two other McCall signings) needs to be shipped out
3:53pm Wed 19 Nov 08
"Obviously another that hasn't been down to VP this season. Stick to watching Greek football mate"!
So wide of the mark Waynus!
If you were to pay what I have paid to watch City - yes, this season, you would be a bankrupt by now.
OK, not every week but enough.....and I also know that Barry Conlon has always been a lower division, very poor striker.
Mansfield Town were laughing their socks off when McCall signed the bloke.
I stand by what I said, for promotion at VP, Conlon (plus one or two other McCall signings) needs to be shipped out
Lees, Bradford says...
6:05pm Thu 20 Nov 08
thebrownsauceman wrote:He does show passion, but the fact is he is still rubbish, I agree Boulding has been very poor also, but if Boulding had done half as well as he did last year Conlon would not even get on the pitch! We need a new striker who is good enough to keep Conlon off the pitch and a new Centre half then we will go up. Keep Conlon we'll be in this league 4ever!
i dont understand why people slate barry, hes got 6 goals 1 more than boulding who for me brings **** all to the team. Barry is one of the only players who shows genuine passion for this club. think of how many minutes boulding has played and how many minutes barry has played who has the better mins per goal ratio its BARRY
Freddy, says...
7:52am Wed 19 Nov 08
The ROTHERHAM match will be like the matches against Luton and Bornemouth. These teams are fighting for their very survival. Rotherham have been the best survivors, under incredible financial and ground problems etc.. Their results this Season, have been impressive, when compared to the other two teams who started with points penalties.
The Supporting 'Bradford Army', will need to turn up to the Don Valley Stadium, in massive force( WEATHER PERMITTING!).I think this may be a 0-0, if our defence continues to improve.