CONFIRMED James Hanson

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

I have visions of Hanson being a really useful asset if he arrives. You need that fucking elbow them presence up front to go up, visions of him belting in a few headers and scrambling home a few scruffy important goals.

 

[Blade for Sale]

Latest from my Bradford mates is a stumbling block over payment terms. They want more up front, we want more in installments. The joys of 2 Yorkshire institutions trying to conclude a deal

 

[JordoBlade]

Latest from my Bradford mates is a stumbling block over payment terms. They want more up front, we want more in installments. The joys of 2 Yorkshire institutions trying to conclude a deal

Let's just hope we hold out for our deal WE want and not them.

 

[saltaire bantam]

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Well, he hasn't started a game in 2017, and he hasn't been injured. Also, with respect, he might have been starting but there's a reason you have scored fewer goals than teams aa low as Bury, who are in the relegation zone! Your team this year is built on a good defence and the fact you have arguably the best midfielder in the division. You would comfortably be in the top 2 if you had a goal scorer but you don't and it's something City fans are very resentful of. Hanson also hasn't had a look in since you signed Jones, who I believe was pretty poor yesterday apparently? It's hard to defend your strikers when that's the exact position that has held you back this season.

Hanson has 4 goals this season, playin in a team that dominates games and possession (particularly at home). I hear you create a lot of chances but don't put them away. Hanson, as one of 2 strikers, must be one of the most guilty party for squandering these chances. 4 goals in a that side isn't good enough.

Wrong. It is common knowledge here in Bradford (not Sheffield) that James Hanson has had a calf problem since pre-season, it is what has caused him to miss games and sometimes be brought off the bench. Of late it's been a case of waiting to see if he is fit, McCall confirmed he was now fit and sods law, he's off to you.

Your other points are true we don't have a goal scorer/poacher whatever, but that is never going to be Hanson anyway. 4 goals is poor I agree but our top scorer has only 3 more!

 

[FriethBlade]

Let's just hope no agreement is reached and Conor Washington comes in instead !

 

[Ricky]

Let's just hope no agreement is reached and Conor Washington comes in instead !

Let's hope someone like Washington (or Blackman) come on loan as well as Hanson. Assuming Clarke's off.

Then sign a defender as well.

 

[GrayBlade]

I'm not a fan of Hanson but I'll repeat what I've posted a few times. We signed a lad called Jake Wright who wasn't deemed good enough at this level by the majority of his own supporters at Oxford but yet he's always been solid for us and a lot of blades are calling for him to start more games. If we sign Hanson put your differences aside and get behind the lad. We're top of the league for Christ sake! Last thing we need is a load of negativity. Regardless of what you may think there's no doubt he'll give us an option that we DONT currently have so it can't be all that bad.

Spot on! We also signed a fat lad well past his sell-by called Neil Shipperly, and I recall that causing total meltdown and dejection back in the days of the old BladesUnited forum.

IF he comes, let's trust Wilder's judgement and get behind the lad. You never know he could make the difference just like Shipps did.

 

[Bladezz]

Eh? So what do you want from me? thryre all better options. Why is Gregory on more than hanson? How do you know? I would think Hanson is on more than Gregory. Hanson is Bradford's highest earner.

So, you want me to name a player that is : younger, cheaper AND a better scoring record?? Well, Omar Bogle, Charlie Wyke and Gregory all fit that bill.l to a point, but maybe not all 3. You won't accept them as answers though because you claim they're too expensive so there's no winning with you! A young goal scorer doesn't come for nothing. Doesn't mean we have to go out and buy James Hanson!

I also don't understand your point re:scoring record. Would you rather have a lad who was prolific 5 years ago or prolific this season? It makes no sense?? You're making criteria so bloody specific so that you can then go'there, told you there's no better option' but there are loads.

However, of you want: a 6ft + striker, with 6 months left on their contract, that has scored goals in L1 in the past, that must have played at this level for a few seasons and will command a small transfer fee, then you might be right - Hanson is the best choice

I set a criteria for you to match and you failed that's all.

Charlie whyke has a Release clause in his contract of under 400k. We aren't spending 400k. This is paper talk of course.

8 championship teams including Norwich are meant to be interested in Bogle.

In regards to wages for Gregory he signed a new deal in September of this year. Which I imagine is a decent one considering the amount of interest that is constantly with him.

So like I say name someone as good and cheaper or roughly same price!

We aren't throwing millions about and this is a decent signing for the low risk/fee. But you seem to know more than Chris Wilder. So let's just agree we hope your wrong and that he does well.

 

[robbiez666]

Here's a though, could Sharp play with Hanson? I assume Hanson works better with a pacey partner?.

 

[Harry's Game]

Amazing how we come round to accepting such players so quick.

It is the expectation thing again. Being in league one for so long tampers with your expectation levels and makes a lot of fans convert any bad situation in to a good one in their heads, regardless of whether it actually is, because they are so desperate for it to be that way.

Some of our fans would make themselves believe that Hammond signing again would be a stroke of genius.

The signing of Hanson reminds me a lot of the the Higdon buy.

At least I supose the people singing Hanson have seen him play in the flesh and not just gone off an highlights package on YouTube as Clough and Brannigan did.

But speaking as someone who has seen him play in the flesh it is just as puzzling.

 

[blader]

I set a criteria for you to match and you failed that's all.

Charlie whyke has a Release clause in his contract of under 400k. We aren't spending 400k. This is paper talk of course.

8 championship teams including Norwich are meant to be interested in Bogle.

In regards to wages for Gregory he signed a new deal in September of this year. Which I imagine is a decent one considering the amount of interest that is constantly with him.

So like I say name someone as good and cheaper or roughly same price!

We aren't throwing millions about and this is a decent signing for the low risk/fee. But you seem to know more than Chris Wilder. So let's just agree we hope your wrong and that he does well.

That's the worst response on Internet forums. I see it all the time, what does it mean??

I thought in summer Clarke was a poor signing. It has turned out that way. Does that mean I'm a better manager than Wilder? No, ofcourse not. Would you have said the same for Adkins over Hammond? clough over Higdon? If you didn't question those signings, you would have been wrong to do so.

Wilder is going a decent job but it doesn't mean he is faultless. No manager is. I didn't see anyone complaining about Samir Carruthers? This is different, there is plenty of evidence to suggest he is a poor signing, unlike Carruthers. To put your blind faith in any manager is naive and suggests you are incapable of having your own opinions to the contrary.

 

[Harry's Game]

Let's hope someone like Washington (or Blackman) come on loan as well as Hanson. Assuming Clarke's off.

Then sign a defender as well.

That would be more like it.. but is it going to happen?

 

[Barney]

The signing of Hanson reminds me a lot of the the Higdon buy.

At least I supose the people singing Hanson have seen him play in the flesh and not just gone off an highlights package on YouTube as Clough and Brannigan did.

But speaking as someone who has seen him play in the flesh it is just as puzzling.

But, but, after the initial shock and disappointment, we've all stumbled to the collective conclusion that it would be a good signing. S2 4SU mob opinion rules. James Hanson IN.

 

[South Bucks]

I set a criteria for you to match and you failed that's all.

Charlie whyke has a Release clause in his contract of under 400k. We aren't spending 400k. This is paper talk of course.

8 championship teams including Norwich are meant to be interested in Bogle.

In regards to wages for Gregory he signed a new deal in September of this year. Which I imagine is a decent one considering the amount of interest that is constantly with him.

So like I say name someone as good and cheaper or roughly same price!

We aren't throwing millions about and this is a decent signing for the low risk/fee. But you seem to know more than Chris Wilder. So let's just agree we hope your wrong and that he does well.

If the club can't gamble 400 k on Charlie Wyke they need there heads testing. Impressive video, young natural striker proven at league 2 level who'll probably be sold on to a higher league team for a few million in a couple of seasons. Downside - virtually none. So frustrating when we still haven't learned old cart horses get you nowhere.

 

[Weasel]

Sharp and Hanson would work very well indeed if it ever happens. Sharp doesnt need to be a speed merchant, he has spent a very prolific career so far getting on the knock downs in the box and half chances, which is exactly what Hanson would do for him.

Im not saying Hanson would be a sexy signing, but at the level we currently are, and the fact he will be out of contract in tbe summer and will probably be itching to come here as a new challenge, then im actually quite positive about this potential signing. Sorry if that doesnt quite fit in with the party line of many who like to moan about potential signings before the have had a chance to show us what they can do, or even before they have actually signed on the dotted line.

He would do a good job for Utd as i think it is obvious that we need a little bit more muscle up at the top at times as well. Get the lad signed and then go and strengthen the defence.

 

[BladeInIreland]

wouldn't be a bad signing. Think he sees him as a player who will help out defensively at set plays too.

 

[finlaytheblade]

Here's a though, could Sharp play with Hanson? I assume Hanson works better with a pacey partner?.

It's not necessarily pace but a partner needs to be close enough to pick up any knock downs from the 2nd balls bubbling around In the box
When you have a physical striker. It seems a long way off the silky foot ball we have been playing but we regurally miss out in these situations
this season and we must make more of them.The clever pass ing football will still be played but there are times when you have to change the mold
and Han son will be ideal for that

 

[Bladezz]

That's the worst response on Internet forums. I see it all the time, what does it mean??

I thought in summer Clarke was a poor signing. It has turned out that way. Does that mean I'm a better manager than Wilder? No, ofcourse not. Would you have said the same for Adkins over Hammond? clough over Higdon? If you didn't question those signings, you would have been wrong to do so.

Wilder is going a decent job but it doesn't mean he is faultless. No manager is. I didn't see anyone complaining about Samir Carruthers? This is different, there is plenty of evidence to suggest he is a poor signing, unlike Carruthers. To put your blind faith in any manager is naive and suggests you are incapable of having your own opinions to the contrary.

So me questioning your opinion is me putting blind faith in CW but you questioning someone is correct?

I believe Chris Wilder has sat down with the board and said right here is a list of targets. The players you have suggested I imagine would be on it (especially Gregory). Board have said no so to the top few and then moved down the pecking order.

Every signing has people who think there's better out there but these people know the finances much better than us. That's pretty much it.

 

[Bladezz]

If the club can't gamble 400 k on Charlie Wyke they need there heads testing. Impressive video, young natural striker proven at league 2 level who'll probably be sold on to a higher league team for a few million in a couple of seasons. Downside - virtually none. So frustrating when we still haven't learned old cart horses get you nowhere.

But that issue is with the board not CW. CW is working with what he has available.

 

[Barney]

So me questioning your opinion is me putting blind faith in CW but you questioning someone is correct?

I believe Chris Wilder has sat down with the board and said right here is a list of targets. The players you have suggested I imagine would be on it (especially Gregory). Board have said no so to the top few and then moved down the pecking order.

Every signing has people who think there's better out there but these people know the finances much better than us. That's pretty much it.

Fair enough you agree with Wilder but I'm not convinced you'd ever disagree with him, and if you did I have a feeling you'd be reluctant to say so. We are allowed to disagree with the manager at times. He's not some god like wizard that is absolutely perfect at everything. Everyone makes mistakes, he is no different.

 

[IMABLADE]

isn't he just a slower version of leon clarke, we need someone who can run off sharp

 

[davidblade]

The signing of Hanson reminds me a lot of the the Higdon buy.

At least I supose the people singing Hanson have seen him play in the flesh and not just gone off an highlights package on YouTube as Clough and Brannigan did.

But speaking as someone who has seen him play in the flesh it is just as puzzling.

Don't be stupid at least this lad can head a ball . Higdon Was just a fat useless wage stealing twat.

 

[Bladezz]

Fair enough you agree with Wilder but I'm not convinced you'd ever disagree with him, and if you did I have a feeling you'd be reluctant to say so. We are allowed to disagree with the manager at times. He's not some god like wizard that is absolutely perfect at everything. Everyone makes mistakes, he is no different.

I don't agree with the team yesterday. Basham shouldn't have started and neither should have Done. Done has to start at Walsall but should never have started yesterday.

You think he's made a mistake before it's even happened.

Like I said, let's just agree we both hope you are wrong. You have to hope he does well. That's all there is too it.

 

[blader]

So me questioning your opinion is me putting blind faith in CW but you questioning someone is correct?

I believe Chris Wilder has sat down with the board and said right here is a list of targets. The players you have suggested I imagine would be on it (especially Gregory). Board have said no so to the top few and then moved down the pecking order.

Every signing has people who think there's better out there but these people know the finances much better than us. That's pretty much it.

No, you saying 'but You seem to know more than Chris Wilder' is the issue I take. I don't claim that, but I also don't believe everything he does it correct. This, in particular, being a very big one.

Yoy want me to name players that are 'younger, cheaper and with a better scoring record thank Hanson'. Well I can name a variety of players that it 2 out of the comfortably, we can't know the full details of finance However, it appears no answer will satisfy you unless I can confirm 100% they will be cheaper, which as you acknowledge, is clearly impossible.

 

[lingsbord]

Hanson doesn't fill me with anticipation or excitement BUT as evidenced in yesterday's match v Gillingham a lot of the time we get the ball wide, we're desperate to put a ball in, but there's no-one to aim for so we constantly play it on the floor only for their CBs to mop it up and "'ave it!". A player LIKE Hanson will double the range of options the wide men have. Play the pass or play the cross. I believe it's what we're crying out for up front.

Like I said before, we have too many Aganas and no Deanes

 

[Bladezz]

No, you saying 'but You seem to know more than Chris Wilder' is the issue I take. I don't claim that, but I also don't believe everything he does it correct. This, in particular, being a very big one.

Yoy want me to name players that are 'younger, cheaper and with a better scoring record thank Hanson'. Well I can name a variety of players that it 2 out of the comfortably, we can't know the full details of finance However, it appears no answer will satisfy you unless I can confirm 100% they will be cheaper, which as you acknowledge, is clearly impossible.

Okay, you have an issue on an Internet forum. I've said everything I wish to say but you seem determined to carry it on.

I'll say for the final time. Let's hope the Hanson signing works out. Enjoy your Sunday.

 

[Chief_Froley]

This sentence is 100% bullshit!

They always say that around 6,000% of statistics are exaggerated.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

If we sign Hanson then my signature will be coming true

 

[finlaytheblade]

Fair enough you agree with Wilder but I'm not convinced you'd ever disagree with him, and if you did I have a feeling you'd be reluctant to say so. We are allowed to disagree with the manager at times. He's not some god like wizard that is absolutely perfect at everything. Everyone makes mistakes, he is no different.

Yes he's made one or two signings that havn't come off nothing unusual about that all managers do it.His record at Northampton and with us is very
good but yes 'if he keeps producing like he has done last year and this! fans will start beleaveing he is a god ( god forbid )
Managers sink or swim by there decisions and most e d up sinking,that's not happened to Wilder yet (long may it continue) which tells us he gets most of them right,don't you think hes earnt a bit of slack Barney.

 

[Barney]

Yes he's made one or two signings that havn't come off nothing unusual about that all managers do it.His record at Northampton and with us is very
good but yes 'if he keeps producing like he has done last year and this! fans will start beleaveing he is a god ( god forbid )
Managers sink or swim by there decisions and most e d up sinking,that's not happened to Wilder yet (long may it continue) which tells us he gets most of them right,don't you think hes earnt a bit of slack Barney.

I do but at the same time I can't pretend I think signing Hanson is a good move because I don't