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From the Sheffield Star...
STUART McCall is investigating the possibility of using his contacts at Bramall Lane to broker an informal arrangement which could see some of Sheffield United's brightest young talents further their footballing education at Bradford City.
McCall, who took over the helm at Valley Parade earlier this summer, spent five years working alongside Bryan Robson's predecessor Neil Warnock before being appointed as manager of the League Two club.
Despite a recent injection of fresh funds, Bradford have imposed strict financial constraints upon the former Scotland international as he attempts to build a squad capable of winning promotion next season.
And, having been a staunch defender of United's youth policy, McCall has held preliminary discussions with Robson and his staff about offering fledgling professionals the chance of first-team action in West Yorkshire when they graduate from the Shirecliffe youth academy.
Although the agreement would not be binding on either party, McCall is confident his standing in the game will prove an attraction for coaches looking to cultivate their charges in a progressive environment.
"Hopefully people know that I like to play football the right way and so, here at Bradford, we will be going about our business in the right manner," McCall said.
"I don't want to cut corners and I aim to be the type of manager I enjoyed working under when
I was a player.
"All I ever wanted was honesty and that's what I aim to offer.
"I like to think I've got plenty of knowledge to pass on and although players might not always agree with what I say I will always be upfront with them so they know where they stand."
The sheer weight of numbers being churned off the Shirecliffe production line saw United field two reserve teams last term and although Robson has pledged to hand everyone a clean slate during pre-season training, the pressure on him to deliver Premiership football means that opportunities are likely to be limited.
STUART McCall is investigating the possibility of using his contacts at Bramall Lane to broker an informal arrangement which could see some of Sheffield United's brightest young talents further their footballing education at Bradford City.
McCall, who took over the helm at Valley Parade earlier this summer, spent five years working alongside Bryan Robson's predecessor Neil Warnock before being appointed as manager of the League Two club.
Despite a recent injection of fresh funds, Bradford have imposed strict financial constraints upon the former Scotland international as he attempts to build a squad capable of winning promotion next season.
And, having been a staunch defender of United's youth policy, McCall has held preliminary discussions with Robson and his staff about offering fledgling professionals the chance of first-team action in West Yorkshire when they graduate from the Shirecliffe youth academy.
Although the agreement would not be binding on either party, McCall is confident his standing in the game will prove an attraction for coaches looking to cultivate their charges in a progressive environment.
"Hopefully people know that I like to play football the right way and so, here at Bradford, we will be going about our business in the right manner," McCall said.
"I don't want to cut corners and I aim to be the type of manager I enjoyed working under when
I was a player.
"All I ever wanted was honesty and that's what I aim to offer.
"I like to think I've got plenty of knowledge to pass on and although players might not always agree with what I say I will always be upfront with them so they know where they stand."
The sheer weight of numbers being churned off the Shirecliffe production line saw United field two reserve teams last term and although Robson has pledged to hand everyone a clean slate during pre-season training, the pressure on him to deliver Premiership football means that opportunities are likely to be limited.
