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Dean Overson joins Barrow on loan for a month

I’ve been on holiday for a week so I’m just adding this story for reference: City defender Dean Overson has joined Blue Square Bet Premier side Barrow on loan for a month. I believe he was told back in May … Continue reading

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Carl McHugh and Zavon Hines sign for Bradford City

I’ve been on holiday for a week so I’m just adding this story for reference: Bradford City have confirmed the signings of Carl McHugh and Zavon Hines. Both players have signed a 12-month contract and the club have an option to … Continue reading

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Bradford (Park Avenue) 3 – Bradford City 1

Bradford (Park Avenue) were easy winners tonight in the Tom Banks Memorial Trophy against a Bantams side including youngsters Scott Brown, Forrayah Bass, Kyle Harrison and Tom Bott. Avenue took the lead on 17 minutes with a goal from skipper Rob … Continue reading

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Former Bantams in the news or on move this week

Just a quick update about the whereabouts of a few former Bantams: Simon Ramsden – The full-back has been on trial at Stuart McCall’s Motherwell this last week & it looks likely that he may have done enough to earn … Continue reading

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Who will be the next “big” signing at Valley Parade?

As the successful season ticket offer draws to a close and my mind is already preoccupied by the thought of the family holiday in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales starting on Saturday. I still can’t help wondering who will be the next player to sign for … Continue reading

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Dean Overson signs on a 2-year deal from Burnley

City have completed the signing of Burnley defender Dean Overson on a two-year deal. The 18-year-old, who can play at centre-half and full-back, will be added to the development squad. He is the son of former Stoke and Birmingham centre-back … Continue reading

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Steve Jones signs for Blue Square Bet North side Droylsden

Former Bantams loanee Steve Jones has signed for Blue Square Bet North side Droylsden. The 34-year-old ended last season on loan with Stuart McCall’s Motherwell, but he has been without a club since Walsall released him in May. Jones made … Continue reading

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Richard Eckersley joins Canadian side Toronto FC on loan

Burnley defender Richard Eckersley has been recalled from his loan at Bury and has signed a long term loan deal with Canadian MLS side Toronto FC until January of next year. The 22-year-old joined the Clarets in July 2009 from … Continue reading

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Richard Eckersley joins Bury on loan

League Two rivals Bury have signed Burnley defender Richard Eckersley on loan until the end of the season. He goes straight into the squad for the game against Torquay United. The 22-year-old joined the Clarets in July 2009 from Manchester United but … Continue reading

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Richard Eckersley reflects on his time at Valley Parade

The Burnley right-back had the following to say: “I think I’ve developed as a player, I needed a stretch of games to kick on and I’ve had that with Bradford. It’s so frustrating mentally and physically when you’re playing reserve … Continue reading

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