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Post by hotshot on Jul 20, 2009 13:32:49 GMT 1
Just seen this interview on the Bradford website with Holdsworth "I wanted to get away from Hudderfield" Disapointing comments imo, he didnt need to say that publically even if he meant it. To say he is still scraping around for a new contract this close to the season makes me think that Leeds were never interested in him, probably just his agent who putting that rumour about to try to fleece town out of more money during contract negotiations. www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~1727154,00.html |
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Post by SaleTerrier on Jul 20, 2009 13:36:14 GMT 1
to be fair to the lad, he's been played out of position for the majority of his time here, and if he wants to play in midifield he needs to move on
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Post by terrier10 on Jul 20, 2009 13:36:48 GMT 1
The fact he openly states that he wants to get back to being a Central Midfielder will have made his mind up...it's well documented that we are more than covered with Midfielders and he would have only being back up at Right Back, so is it really that surprising that he "wanted to get away"?
He is still young and wants to play regular football...who can blame him? At least he hasn't done a Lucketti and just being happy to collect a pay packet.
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 20, 2009 13:38:44 GMT 1
Obviously he wanted to get away from Town, otherwise he'd have signed his contract offer!
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Post by ronnette on Jul 20, 2009 13:40:57 GMT 1
No big loss to town. Good luck to him whatever happens. Time for both Town and him to move on.
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Post by Dell12 on Jul 20, 2009 13:42:06 GMT 1
The fact is he's not a winger and therefore he wouldn't be 1st choice in central midfield. We've Kay, Collins, Goodwin, Tom Clarke, Berret all competing for those 2 spots, with arguably Kay, Collins and Goodwin all in front of him in the pecking order.
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Post by huddersviking on Jul 20, 2009 13:51:44 GMT 1
what else can you expect him to say!
if he dunt come out and slate us then the bradford wudt take to him and would make it even harder for him to fit in. Best of luck to lad, hes been a good player for us, and ill allways remember that goal!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 14:09:26 GMT 1
This article also says that "HE REJECTED A DEAL AT MILLWALL"; hmmmmm ... I'm sure that's not what the other press reported.  |
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Post by Billy 'ard Balls on Jul 20, 2009 14:12:04 GMT 1
to be fair to Andy his body language all last season showed he wasn't overly happy. good luck to him
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 14:31:01 GMT 1
We shouldn't be too fussed. He's had to move down a division to play some football cos he wouldn't be doing that here.
I don't think he will particularly be missed in the sense that we have better centre midfielders and right back.
He will be missed in another way though as he N. Clarke, Mirfin, Worthy all helped us through the dark days and deserve credit for that.
But as cheesy as it sounds, that is a finished chapter and we have started a new chapter now with new players, new chairman, new manager and coaching staff. I'm pleased at the direction the club is going so I won't lose sleep at night whilst we are improving our squad.
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 20, 2009 14:43:00 GMT 1
He hasn't moved down a division. Hes training with Bradford thats all, who Im sure are do all they can to persuade him to sign.
He has other options that don't involve dropping to L2 but like a lot of transfers at this time of year, its dependant on other moves happening first.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 14:50:22 GMT 1
yes capt.youre spot on.be nice to see the one you are on about come off |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 14:51:04 GMT 1
He hasn't moved down a division. Hes training with Bradford thats all, who Im sure are do all they can to persuade him to sign. He has other options that don't involve dropping to L2 but like a lot of transfers at this time of year, its dependant on other moves happening first. The way he is talking thought Bradford sounds like the best of his options and if he had better clubs to go to, I'm sure that would outweigh location for somebody with a short career as a football player. It's not as if he has kids to uproot. I might be wrong but I would guess that Bradford are the the highest placed club in for him - which would be surprising as he has a lot of L1 experience for a 25 year old. |
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 20, 2009 14:54:52 GMT 1
well trust me, you are wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 14:57:01 GMT 1
well trust me, you are wrong. "Trust me" suggests that you know. Not that I am very interested as Holdsworth is only a former Town player and I doubt he will play for a team that finishes above us from now until the end of his career. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 14:59:47 GMT 1
trust the captain..you are wrong.  |
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Post by spacecruiser on Jul 20, 2009 15:03:28 GMT 1
Holdsworth is a farce of a man, good riddance.
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 20, 2009 15:06:02 GMT 1
Holdsworth is a farce of a man, good riddance. Im sure your life puts his to shame!  |
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Post by Art Vandelay on Jul 20, 2009 15:22:35 GMT 1
Go on then Captain spill the beans? As I said in a post last week, I can't see a club at this level being in for him. Not to do with the fact he isn't good enough but there isn't one local enough for him that needs him*.
Especially if he is desperate to play centre midfield.
*Funny how that interview suggests that he turned down Millwall down to the location. You implied last week it was for a different reason.
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 20, 2009 16:00:08 GMT 1
No, I said it wasn't because Millwall is a long way from Pontefract. He already knew where London was before going to train with them, believe it or not! The idea that he won't consider a club unless its local is nonsense.
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Post by leedsterrier on Jul 20, 2009 16:04:33 GMT 1
Not being funny but Holdsworth is old news, he's made his bed and he can lie in it. We made him an offer, he dallied and we withdrew it - simple.
Good luck to him wherever he ends up and I'll certainly give him the reception he deserve if he ever play against us. That said he was a competent right back, an average centre midlfielder who admittedly played with passion and commitment. However this is not enough for me to shed a tear over his departure.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 16:05:55 GMT 1
If the chain of events Slaps is on about is the one that I've heard murmered it'd still leave him playing right back although in L1...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 16:28:54 GMT 1
Ok, if he is willing to move a long distance and he is good enough to sign for a L1 club, why is he missing most of pre season at this club and staying with Bradford?
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 20, 2009 16:35:37 GMT 1
You seriously doubt hes 'good enough for a L1 club'? This is the bit that gets me. A year ago hed just won our POTS in a team that was just as good as the one we've just had ( well 3 points worse off ). And now, 12 months later there a question mark over whether hes even good enough for L1  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 16:41:24 GMT 1
You seriously doubt hes 'good enough for a L1 club'? This is the bit that gets me. A year ago hed just won our POTS in a team that was just as good as the one we've just had ( well 3 points worse off ). And now, 12 months later there a question mark over whether hes even good enough for L1 No I reckon he is good and am surprised at him being at Bradford as he is above them IMO. You have been talking as if you know of a club other than Bradford or Millwall that is interested and I just want to know who that might be. And if they are interested, why is he still training and playing for Bradford? Not really anything to do with his ability, just curious as to why he would be wasting pre-season at Bradford if he has options elsewhere that may be better. |
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Post by pilks7 on Jul 20, 2009 17:25:49 GMT 1
hi all just spoken to andy h in leeds city centre... he said that he left hudd because he wanted to play midfield and bradford was the only option. hes got offers in league 1 but thats to play rb so hes deciding wot to do.... he said huddersfield will always have a place in his heart and will check there scores coz alot of friends are still there. he thinks well go up through the play offs. he mentioned that it didn't feel right when he pulled the city shirt on but hes gotta pay the bills somehow!!! i asked if he stilL spoke to players and he'd just come off the phone with robbie saying 11 players have to leave...!! GOOD LOOK TO THE LAD I'LL STILL APPLAUD HIM EVEN IF HE DID SIGN FOR BRADFORD.....!!! PS he left by saying i'll see you in 10 years when i take over the managers job hopefully in europe!!!!! |
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Post by Art Vandelay on Jul 20, 2009 17:26:26 GMT 1
No, I said it wasn't because Millwall is a long way from Pontefract. He already knew where London was before going to train with them, believe it or not! The idea that he won't consider a club unless its local is nonsense. "I went down to Millwall and Kenny Jackett wanted to sign me but the deal wasn't right to move myself and my girlfriend. It would be better to stay up north" Quote from the man himself! I don't doubt your source but this pretty much seems to say to me: "I want to play up North". |
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 20, 2009 17:49:10 GMT 1
You seriously doubt hes 'good enough for a L1 club'? This is the bit that gets me. A year ago hed just won our POTS in a team that was just as good as the one we've just had ( well 3 points worse off ). And now, 12 months later there a question mark over whether hes even good enough for L1 No I reckon he is good and am surprised at him being at Bradford as he is above them IMO. You have been talking as if you know of a club other than Bradford or Millwall that is interested and I just want to know who that might be. And if they are interested, why is he still training and playing for Bradford? Not really anything to do with his ability, just curious as to why he would be wasting pre-season at Bradford if he has options elsewhere that may be better. Id rather not say who the club is, not that it would make a jot of difference to anybody, just that I was told in private by someone who could have easily put it on here if he chose to. Why is he still training/playing for Bradford? Like pilks 7 has just said, he has decisions to make, not particularly financial but more about where he wants to play on the pitch and at what level. In the meantime if a club is offering him a training regime and game time, hed be a fool to turn it down. Like I said, the other club hed most likely go to aren't in a position to sign him just yet. On the north south thing, I suppose like anyone else, if the offer to uproot and move to the other end of the country is attractive enough then you'd do it, if its not then you won't. I don't think AH had a problem with moving to London but the offer, even the improved offer, from Millwall wasn't good enough to persuade him to. You have to consider so many things- family ties, girlfriends job, rent increases ,etc etc If he was just after money hed have stayed here. If he wasn't prepared to move to London he wouldn't have even bothered going down to Millwall. |
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Post by midlander on Jul 20, 2009 18:05:26 GMT 1
yes capt.youre spot on.be nice to see the one you are on about come off Complete stab in the dark, but might that involve Eardley coming to Town? Holdsworth to Oldham? |
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Post by nottinghamterrier on Jul 20, 2009 18:23:40 GMT 1
yes capt.youre spot on.be nice to see the one you are on about come off Complete stab in the dark, but might that involve Eardley coming to Town? Holdsworth to Oldham?[/quote] Heard the Holdsworth to Oldham, but not the Eardley to Town |
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