Steve Baker

Whilst there’s understandable disappointment felt by some re the Metcalfe deal, some points have to be considered: - First seven figure fee received for #bcafc player since Wells in 2014 - L1 Young POTS for 25/26 and two years left on deal means for strong position at negotiation table, thus asking price - The then 20-year-old was purchased for a much, much lower undisclosed fee - Millwall finished in Championship play-offs, hard to fend off such pull - City finished 24/25 promotion season with Smallwood and Pattison in midfield - Bradford City only a season into being a L1 team again Metcalfe was a brilliant player for Bradford City, and has rightly garnered such interest, but the club isn’t in a position to maintain such a promising asset as it continues to establish itself at L1 level. It’s potentially a harsh reality for some, and that’s understandable, but it feels a very organic part of the club’s continued progression on and off the field. It goes without saying, the next part is crucial in terms of recruitment and indeed replacement. However, if recent history is anything to go by, that’s an achievable objective. We’ll discuss this more on the podcast!

@JChappers94 @JamieRaynor This 👏👏👏 #bcafc

@JamieRaynor Don't you be talking common sense Jamie, we'll be having none of that on the hashtag 😉

@sbaker81 Couldn't find one negative comment

Lots or neggy chat from #bcafc fans on here about Beesley's record. Ask yourself this, how many strikers have scored more than his 13 in a season for us in the last 10 years? Cook, Wyke and Hanson. Says it all really.

@DatCorgiMun On the hashtag

@sbaker81 Where's these comments?

@JamieRaynor Was brilliant, always a highlight of my week when a new episode is out. So glad you are continuing into the summer. Now Im off to hide behind a tree in Northumberland to spy on Hudson's golfing ability #bcafc

@sbaker81 Glad you enjoyed it!

Best thing about the pod this week, was by the end of it, I'd forgotten all about the Power rumours. Sensational stuff @JamieRaynor , Derm took me back down memory lane. Hearing Hudson speechless for a number of minutes was a highlight 😂 #bcafc

@__AdamWilliams Correct 👏👏👏⚽

Build the statue. #bcafc

Yes boys! Phenomenal effort for the entire season. How did we get there, I don't care, all I know is City's on there way! In Graham we trust #bcafc

@JamieRaynor catching up on the pod this morning, do we think Humps says what he says if he has 16-18 league goals to his name? And also, its not a coincidence that results start improving when he's back in the 9 role. In GA we trust #bcafc

Nervy. Edgy. Fragile. 3 points, but not a huge amount of confidence gained for the run in. Important none the less. Game management was poor 2nd half, trying too many clever things, turn them around and make them play out #bcafc

These Burton commentators are laughable. As rose tinted as you could possibly be #bcafc

Not convinced Baldwin is 100%. Seemed to shirk the header for their 1st, and almost like he couldn't see Evans on the halfway line there. Not sure what Evans brings us defensively, really poor for their 2nd. Doing it the hard way again #bcafc

Look very tired and leggy here City. Some extremely sloppy touches and lazy pressing #bcafc

Top quality analysis on the pod this week. Whoever that tweet was from, @JamieRaynor has had your pants down on that one. Top work Jamie! #bcafc

Someone leave Sibley at Oxford on the way back up. Absolutely useless today #bcafc

Bradford City. What a result THAT was 👏👏👏 #bcafc

Also, Bass definitely handballs outside the area in the first few minutes before Bobby scored. Ref missed that, like he missed a lot of other things. Some very odd decisions #bcafc

Well done #bcafc, dominant, front foot, chances created were great. Jackson really impressive alongside Jenson again. Expected more from Posh, thought they were poor. Back into a strong position with 2 games in hand

Fans forum. David Sharpe, absolute class act. Sub text, "We are doing well, stop moaning, and shut the **** up" #bcafc