Montegnee Q & A

[Paul Topping]

Hi

I am a regular visitor to this site & enjoy the banter, I think its the thing you miss the most when you live abroad....
I see a lot of questions/comments re the BCFC/RRFCM relationship, mostly very positive & some posters, just want answers to certain questions they might want to ask...
I am very pleased with our relationship with BCFC & especially the people i do business with at the club, this is the only reason that I decided to work with BCFC..
So if you have questions, please contact me through open discussion on this board or email me @ ptopping@royalracingfc.com
Finally I wish you all a happy new year...

[Spoonhead]

Can we use this thread to ask you questions in a public arena?

Mods, can we make it a sticky?

[Paul Topping]

Of course you may!!

[Jantje simoen]

I'll through my hat in the ring first and say that from what i've read by our 2 posters Dutch and Zonne and comments by yourself and looking on RRFCM's website , i'm impressed by the potential of this partnership.

Your probably not the right person to ask but why have we had no information from the BCFC end at all? Every scrap of info has come from the 2 lads or your end.

Do the coaching and managerial staff at BCFC have any contact with yourself or your coaches at Racing. Have they been over to look at players or is it done via recommendation or video?

Do you still have plans to take BCFC players over to Belgium?

Would they be Youth players or older?

Is there a continuous contact between the 2 clubs or maybe just a monthly progress report sort of thing?

Thanks for opening this thread for questions Paul and good luck for 2008 to RRFCM

[baldbantam]

Is there a formal contractual arrangement in place giving Bradford City exclusivity rights on your players, or is this just a mutual understanding basis?

If Man Utd suddenly decide that they want in on the arrangement, could we find ourselves out the back door?

[Bantam Of The Opera]

Realistically what quality of player can we expect to see (i.e. Championship, League One, League Two). Also how soon can we expect the influx to happen.

[Dr Wisey]

Has Julian Rhodes grown a beard?

[Paul Topping]

Hi

Here are he answers to your comments


I'll through my hat in the ring first and say that from what i've read by our 2 posters Dutch and Zonne and comments by yourself and looking on RRFCM's website , i'm impressed by the potential of this partnership.

Your probably not the right person to ask but why have we had no information from the BCFC end at all? Every scrap of info has come from the 2 lads or your end.

Answer: The only comments I can make about Bradford City FC, can only come from my own personal experiences.. We were approached by many clubs, but I decided to work with Bradford because of the people at Bradford City.. We could have struck a deal with many european & british clubs, but it would not of been the special relationship we wanted..
The powers that be at BCFC have been a pleasure to work with, everything has been uncomplicated & very friendly..


Do the coaching and managerial staff at BCFC have any contact with yourself or your coaches at Racing. Have they been over to look at players or is it done via recommendation or video?

Answer: Yes we talk a lot..We recommend players to BCFC for a trial period & it is purely down to BCFC who they sign after the trial period..

Do you still have plans to take BCFC players over to Belgium?

Answer: This will be a decision for BCFC to make, they have total control of player movement in & out of BCFC..

Would they be Youth players or older?

Answer: As per my previous answer

Is there a continuous contact between the 2 clubs or maybe just a monthly progress report sort of thing?

Answer: We talk regularly on the phone, but I have a representaive in the UK.. Mark Ellis.. He represents the interests of RRFCM in the UK.

Thanks for opening this thread for questions Paul and good luck for 2008 to RRFCM

Answer: No problem, if I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me..

[Paul Topping]

Hi Bald Bantam

Here are the answers to you comments::

Is there a formal contractual arrangement in place giving Bradford City exclusivity rights on your players, or is this just a mutual understanding basis?

Answer: We have a contract in place that gives Bradford an option on all our players.. Its solely down to BCFC who they sign!!

If Man Utd suddenly decide that they want in on the arrangement, could we find ourselves out the back door?

Answer: Man Utd have an agreement with Royal Antwerp in Belgium already..
But to answer your question.. No!!!

[Paul Topping]

Dear Bantam of the opera

Here is the answer to you question::

Realistically what quality of player can we expect to see (i.e. Championship, League One, League Two). Also how soon can we expect the influx to happen.

Answer: It has started already!! Billy Topp came through one of our scouts in South America.. As for the level of player you can expect, its totally down to BCFC, as we can access any level of player for the club..
The fruits of the agreement is long term rather than short term, as it gives BCFC the ability to sign top young non eu players for nothing...
Then we develop them in Belgium until they recieve an EU passport, then they will move to Bradford City on a free transfer if deemed suitable to BCFC..

[Jantje simoen]

Hi again paul, thanks for your feedback., here's another.

With regards to Willy Topp, some people were confused by the situation where it was assumed he was at Montegnee but we were also dealing with Universidad Catolica in Chile, could you clarify his situation

[Paul Topping]

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Dr Wisey

I have not seen Julian for a while... I do not think I am the best person to answer this question :)

[Jantje simoen]

Say, if a player comes over to Racing and stays to qualify for the EU, is he Racings player, do you hold their registration or are they still tied to a club in their home country/

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Hi again paul, thanks for your feedback., here's another.

With regards to Willy Topp, some people were confused by the situation where it was assumed he was at Montegnee but we were also dealing with Universidad Catolica in Chile, could you clarify his situation

Hi Jantje

Billy came through our scouting network in S/America & he was out of contract with his club in Chile... He was originally going to come to Belgium, but I contacted BCFC to inform them of Billy & sent him directly to Bradford on trial... Compensation had to be paid to his old club as he was U24 & that they had offered him another contract...

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Say, if a player comes over to Racing and stays to qualify for the EU, is he Racings player, do you hold their registration or are they still tied to a club in their home country/


Hi Jantje

RRFCM will hold the registration for all players..

[Jantje simoen]

I saw both his trial games at BCFC and reckon he's a quality prospect. I'm surprised no one else spotted him, did he want to come to Europe especially? Obviously BCFC must rate him to persist with 3 months worth of red tape to get him signed.

Will other signings be more straight forward and less protracted than Billy's, was his situation a one off?

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I saw both his trial games at BCFC and reckon he's a quality prospect. I'm surprised no one else spotted him, did he want to come to Europe especially? Obviously BCFC must rate him to persist with 3 months worth of red tape to get him signed.

Will other signings be more straight forward and less protracted than Billy's, was his situation a one off?



Jantje

Billy is an international player with a EU passport through german heritage...which makes him hot property.. But no one knew he was available!!
The other problem was that his old club did not want to lose him & made it very difficult for anyone to sign him...
Then once Billy had played the first trial game for BCFC.. he was then no longer under the radar & offers came in from all over the UK and europe..
But Billy was well looked after by the club and was only interested in signing for BCFC, as he had bonded with the players & members of staff...
I am hopeful we can learn from the experiences of the Billy transfer & make sure it will be a lot easier in the future...
But when a club does not want to lose a player of his quality, they will always make things diffcult...

Regards

Paul

[Serium]

Paul

Can i have a trial?

Cheers

[Ed]

DONT GIVE HIM A TRIAL! He'll only cry cos nobody can give him a lift or will chuck a fit if dropped.

[69dirtyknees]

So far we're only getting the benefits that BCFC are getting.

What are Racing getting from this partnership??

And are we (as a partnership) going to have problems with say agencies holding players registrations ala Tevez and Mascherano in the premiership, i thought this was becoming more wide spread in south america especially.

Can anybody also confirm that I'm sure Oxford United once had a exchange thing with Juventus??

[beerbantam]

So far we're only getting the benefits that BCFC are getting.

What are Racing getting from this partnership??

??


i understand that they get 50% of the sell on fee's made from players coming through them!

So if we sell Edwardo du Trumpet to Bolton for £500k they get £250k!!

Btw, does anyone know if this sell on counts with Willy Topp??

[Paul Topping]

RRFCM will get sell on commisions on players sold by BCFC....
As for 3rd Party ownership, it is common place in world soccer, but all players that move to BCFC will be 100% owned by BCFC..

[Paul Topping]

i understand that they get 50% of the sell on fee's made from players coming through them!

So if we sell Edwardo du Trumpet to Bolton for £500k they get £250k!!

Btw, does anyone know if this sell on counts with Willy Topp??


Beer Bantam

We get a sell on in all players that come through our scouting network...
As fo Willy,, we get a lower sell on fee..

[Paul Topping]

So far we're only getting the benefits that BCFC are getting.

What are Racing getting from this partnership??

And are we (as a partnership) going to have problems with say agencies holding players registrations ala Tevez and Mascherano in the premiership, i thought this was becoming more wide spread in south america especially.

Can anybody also confirm that I'm sure Oxford United once had a exchange thing with Juventus??

Hi

RRFCM will get sell on commisions on players sold by BCFC....
This money will go into program development..
As for 3rd Party ownership, it is common place in world soccer, but all players that move to BCFC will be 100% owned by BCFC..
The Juventus/ Oxford United partnership is new to me..

[Jantje simoen]

Having read your interview with Dutch and Zonne, how do the local supporters feel about all this?

I understand Racing were once in the top division in Belgium, don't the locals want you to keep hot properties to progress back up the Belgian League or are they content with the situation?

Are all these lads able and free to play in Belgian league games whilst they are studying and qualifying?

[69dirtyknees]

Is this a way of bypassing the workpermit laws in europe?? How does it work with non EU eligible players who dont qualify through the international quota...we've all heard stories of dubious great grandads qualifying players for EU eligibilty I.E vinny jones for Wales(jump:)

[Paul Topping]

Having read your interview with Dutch and Zonne, how do the local supporters feel about all this?

I understand Racing were once in the top division in Belgium, don't the locals want you to keep hot properties to progress back up the Belgian League or are they content with the situation?

Are all these lads able and free to play in Belgian league games whilst they are studying and qualifying?

Jantje

I have a very good relationship with our supporters & they now fully understand the BCFC/RRFCM relationship, but after two relegations in two years & years of severe financial problems, they understand that we must rebuild the club from stratch again..
The club has a long history of developing top young talent & that is where we will go again. As a club we will try & source the best young talent worldwide & develop the best for BCFC & RRFCM
Players will arrive in belgium as students or on pro contracts, which enables them to play in the Belgium leagues..
After 3 yrs of residence, the players will be eligible for Belgium citizenship & an eu passport.. Thus qualifying to play for Bradford, if deemed good enough..

[Paul Topping]

Having read your interview with Dutch and Zonne, how do the local supporters feel about all this?

I understand Racing were once in the top division in Belgium, don't the locals want you to keep hot properties to progress back up the Belgian League or are they content with the situation?

Are all these lads able and free to play in Belgian league games whilst they are studying and qualifying?

Is this a way of bypassing the workpermit laws in europe?? How does it work with non EU eligible players who dont qualify through the international quota...we've all heard stories of dubious great grandads qualifying players for EU eligibilty I.E vinny jones for Wales(jump:)


Hi

There are no quotas in Belgium!!! Also we can sign players on pro contracts instead as students.. Belgium has a very liberal immigration policy, where you can sign any player regardless of status on a pro or student contract..
As for some countries in South america 60/70% of persons are eligible for EU passports due to ancestry rules.. Billy Topp is one of these cases,,

Regards
Paul

[Jantje simoen]

I've had an interest in Belgian football for years as i spent quite a bit of time in Oostende.

I know Standard are head and shoulders above anyone else in the region but in my memory there was RFC Liege, Seraing and Tilleur all in or near the top league, Is there room for Montegnee to progress that far or are you content to develop and produce players and see where it gets you.

You obviously know your supporters mindset but surely they want to see a winning team sooner rather than later. Don't they hassle you to try and keep the better players you produce?

I'm not trying to argue here, i'm genuinely interested because i know how football fans over think about their clubs!!!

[Paul Topping]

I've had an interest in Belgian football for years as i spent quite a bit of time in Oostende.

I know Standard are head and shoulders above anyone else in the region but in my memory there was RFC Liege, Seraing and Tilleur all in or near the top league, Is there room for Montegnee to progress that far or are you content to develop and produce players and see where it gets you.

You obviously know your supporters mindset but surely they want to see a winning team sooner rather than later. Don't they hassle you to try and keep the better players you produce?

I'm not trying to argue here, i'm genuinely interested because i know how football fans over think about their clubs!!!

Jantje

I am very impressed with your knowledge on Belgium football...

Standard liege are a very good club with incredible support

RFC liege are only a mile away from us & play two leagues above us, we play them every now & then.. They are very similiar to BCFC, a big club with great support on there way up.. I nearly bought the club, but I opted for RRFCM because they would not of excepted this program..

Tilluer play in the League below us & seraing play in the same league as RFC Liege..

As for Montegnee we are in a great position:
We are Solvent (which is a miracle in Belgium football)
Seven of our 1st team are U19, (including four youth internationals)
We have a very good youth system
We have a great scouting system
We have soccer academies throughout N America..

Our suporters are small in number but incredible, they love the club & will always support the club.. Whatever league we play in!
But we will move up the leagues in time, but we must be realistic in our expectations..

Regards

Paul Topping

[Parrot]

Where did you make your fortune and have you got any spare change as Im a bit skint after Christmas tup:

[Jantje simoen]

I understand what you mean about being solvent in Belgian football!!! There have been numerous amalgamations of clubs over the last few years and i mean quite large and respected clubs by Belgian standards.

A personal friend of mine was involved in the amalgamation of the 2 Oostende clubs in the '80s and after 5 years a group of one of the original clubs splintered off and reformed the old club. The ironic part is that they now share the Albertpark stadium with KV Oostende but wanted their original identity.

I don't know Liege very well but the Montegnee fans seem a real loyal bunch and it seems like a club with a distinct identity within the city and a great tradition.

Lets hope this partnership can benefit both our clubs.

[Paul Topping]

I understand what you mean about being solvent in Belgian football!!! There have been numerous amalgamations of clubs over the last few years and i mean quite large and respected clubs by Belgian standards.

A personal friend of mine was involved in the amalgamation of the 2 Oostende clubs in the '80s and after 5 years a group of one of the original clubs splintered off and reformed the old club. The ironic part is that they now share the Albertpark stadium with KV Oostende but wanted their original identity.

I don't know Liege very well but the Montegnee fans seem a real loyal bunch and it seems like a club with a distinct identity within the city and a great tradition.

Lets hope this partnership can benefit both our clubs.


Jantje

Thankyou

Paul topping

[Spoonhead]

What if you get a fantastic player, playing for you there who is being scouted by clubs bigger than us? Can you accept fees for players? Do we have 1st pick on all your players?

[Paul Topping]

What if you get a fantastic player, playing for you there who is being scouted by clubs bigger than us? Can you accept fees for players? Do we have 1st pick on all your players?

Hi Jonny

Good Question!!
BCFC have an option on all players owned by Montegnee..
But we do get offered players by our scouts, we pass these options on to BCFC.. Some might be suitable for BCFC, Some not..
eg: Billy Topp!!! But two weeks ago we were offered Humberto Suazo for 2 million GBP, he went to Club Atlético Independiente (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Atl%C3%A9tico_Independiente) in Argentina this week for $5 million..

Regards
Paul

[Parrot]

70 goals in 75 games :eek:

You still haven't answered my question yet Paul....you more shiftier than Roman Abramovich eh??? :rolleyes:

[Paul Topping]

70 goals in 75 games :eek:

You still haven't answered my question yet Paul....you more shiftier than Roman Abramovich eh??? :rolleyes:


Parrot

I am just a working class guy, I was hoping you could sub me???
With three kids!! xmas was expensive & i have just signed up to Bantam world... Plus my Fiat doblo is due for a service as well!!
But i will buy you a pint if we meet, I'm in Bradford for the game on the 12th Jan....

Regards

Paul

[BBB]

You still haven't answered my question yet Paul....you more shiftier than Roman Abramovich eh??? :rolleyes:

ffs im sure you and jimmy are trying to get him down rimmers :D

[Parrot]

Parrot

I am just a working class guy, I was hoping you could sub me???
With three kids!! xmas was expensive & i have just signed up to Bantam world... Plus my Fiat doblo is due for a service as well!!
But i will buy you a pint if we meet, I'm in Bradford for the game on the 12th Jan....

Regards

Paul

....And there's me thinking you've got more money than Baldy ffs! :rolleyes:

You sure your not PKs alto-ego? .....3 kids, crap car ect... ;)

BTW Bantams world is crap ....If your paying by direct debit be sure to cancel it before its due for renewal next year as they take it out off your account regardless :( ....Just because you own your own footy club doesn't mean your minted does it? ;)

[Paul Topping]

....And there's me thinking you've got more money than Baldy ffs! :rolleyes:

You sure your not PKs alto-ego? .....3 kids, crap car ect... ;)

BTW Bantams world is crap ....If your paying by direct debit be sure to cancel it before its due for renewal next year as they take it out off your account regardless :( ....Just because you own your own footy club doesn't mean your minted does it? ;)


Parrot

They say perception is reality!!! But the Fiat doblo is a great car!!

Paul

[Parrot]

I was only joking Paul.....Its still better than PKs hairdresser's MX5 ;)

[Garlic Breath]

It's not my "hairdressers car" is it:rolleyes:....Sharron still owns it and as she'd look a bit daft pulling the burds in it she fortunately leaves that shit to me.love:

[Parrot]

ffs im sure you and jimmy are trying to get him down rimmers :D

Come on now Badass....dont get jealous, you know theres a 2 year waiting list into my exclusive establishment ;) ....You've moved upto 67th on the list BTW tup:

Paul's more than welcome to visit my massage parlour though as VIP guest....If he's into that sort of thing? :rolleyes:

[Lofty]

Paul,

Why is Willy Topp now called "Billy" Topp??

Is this because of all the sexual innuendos?? jawdrop:

Cheers,
Chris

[Serium]

Paul,

Any chance of a few montegnee souvenirs?

You have gained a new fan for your club!

I am a huge fan of NON league football, as you may tell from my name i am a Guiseley fan as well as a BCFC fan, so i take an interest in the actual team and how your team are doing.

With regards to leagues, what would be the equivalent english league to what RRFC are in?

Thanks

[Serium]

Paul, looking at the Montegnee squad, the belgian players on there don't sound too belgian, are some of these players who have gained nationality through living in belgium for 3 years?

Eg:
Habib Bangoura

Bangoura is a SL name isn't it?

Cheers

[Parrot]

Fooking hell.....yet another club for Gaydies caddy to carry! :rolleyes:

[Paul Topping]

Paul,

Any chance of a few montegnee souvenirs?

You have gained a new fan for your club!

I am a huge fan of NON league football, as you may tell from my name i am a Guiseley fan as well as a BCFC fan, so i take an interest in the actual team and how your team are doing.

With regards to leagues, what would be the equivalent english league to what RRFC are in?

Thanks


Yeadon

Were in the equivalent of the English conference in the Belgium system, We play in the liege region after being relegated from from the national div 4 last year..
Currently we are 9th in our division, we are doing ok this year.. We were favorites for relegation as we have the youngest squad in the division, but there is a good chance we could be promoted.
We made a conscious decision to build a young team this year, with 5 our first 11 being U19s.. After a rocky start we have improved considerably..
We have some good young players who just need time to develop, our goals are not play in the 1st division.. Our goals are to develop players to play in the 1st division..
Our goals are very different to those of BCFC, but very achievable in time..

As for souvenir's.. What are you looking for??

Regards
Paul

[Serium]

Shirts, Badges, Scarfs etc?

Cheers

[Paul Topping]

Paul, looking at the Montegnee squad, the belgian players on there don't sound too belgian, are some of these players who have gained nationality through living in belgium for 3 years?

Eg:
Habib Bangoura

Bangoura is a SL name isn't it?

Cheers

Yeadon

Habib is from the Congo, he is the younger brother of the Bangoura that played for Stoke City..
He's 19 & plays central defence for us, very quick & raw, but improving all the time.. He will get a Belgium passport next yr..
The players who are looking to gain citizenship in Belgium at this moment are:
Shaughnessy: - USA
Gordley: - USA
Omokoa: - Canadian
Braithwaite: - Canadian

But when our university opens in august, we hope to have 20-25 new players from overseas..

Regards

Paul Topping

[Paul Topping]

Shirts, Badges, Scarfs etc?

Cheers

Yeadon

OK

Regards

Paul Topping

[Jantje simoen]

Have BCFC shown any interest in any of these players Paul? I think Dutch was saying good things about Eli Gordley?

[Paul Topping]

Have BCFC shown any interest in any of these players Paul? I think Dutch was saying good things about Eli Gordley?

Jantje

Young Eli does not qualify at present, but he's not a bad player..
He finally played his first official match in our 2nd team just before xmas, as it took 3 months to register him.. But he has played in a lot of friendlies for us & has attracted a lot of interest from Belgium & Dutch clubs..
But he will stay at the club until he gets his EU passport & we will see how good he is then.. When he is eligible BCFC will have an option to sign him..
He came from our scout in Seattle, USA & we are very pleased with his progress.. He will start playing for our 1st team this month..

Name: Eli Gordley
Nationality: USA
Age: 19
height: 6ft 2ins
Position: Centre forward

Regards

Paul Topping

[Jantje simoen]

Have the Montegnee fans any idea who Bradford City are? Apart from the fire tragedy, are we remembered for our Premier League seasons? Is English football popular in Belgium?

[Paul Topping]

Have the Montegnee fans any idea who Bradford City are? Apart from the fire tragedy, are we remembered for our Premier League seasons? Is English football popular in Belgium?


Jantje

English football is very popular in Belgium & the supporters of RRFCM certainly know BCFC.. I remember the first time i mentioned BCFC to one of our supporters & the first thing he mentioned was the fire...
But it would be nice to see a young player from RRFCM walk out to play at valley parade for BCFC.. The talent is certainly here!!
Maybe in the future...

Regards

Paul topping

[Tarty]

Have the club recently been in touch with regards to getting some players on loan for the rest of the season?

[Parrot]

You dont have to answer Tarty's questions Paul, he's not in the clique ;)

[Paul Topping]

Have the club recently been in touch with regards to getting some players on loan for the rest of the season?

Tarty

It would be unprofessional of me to comment on any possible future players recommended to BCFC through our scouting network...

Regards

Paul Topping

[Ed]

Tarty

It would be unprofessional of me to comment on any possible future players recommended to BCFC through our scouting network...

Regards

Paul Topping

That's a yes then ;)

[wykie]

Tarty

It would be unprofessional of me to comment on any possible future players recommended to BCFC through our scouting network...

Regards

Paul Topping

If your not in the clique you are in the dark Tarty roflmao:

[Paul Topping]

That's a yes then ;)


Private Bantam

I apologise but I hope you understand, that it would be very unprofessional & quite idiotic for me to comment on this question any further..

Regards

Paul Topping

[Ed]

Private Bantam

I apologise but I hope you understand, that it would be very unprofessional & quite idiotic for me to comment on this question any further..

Regards

Paul Topping

That's perfectly fine :) - I was just going by what my boss tells me on a regular basis :D ... Do all bosses use the same phrase book? jawdrop:

[emj]

Private Bantam

I apologise but I hope you understand, that it would be very unprofessional & quite idiotic for me to comment on this question any further..

Regards

Paul Topping
Idiotic comments are only allowed by Adie, unless you're on the omb :chatter:

[ChuckleBantam]

They are very similiar to BCFC, a big club with great support on there way up..

You've had the wool pulled over your eyes there mate!

[Paul Topping]

That's perfectly fine :) - I was just going by what my boss tells me on a regular basis :D ... Do all bosses use the same phrase book? jawdrop:

Private Bantam

All I can say that the football world is a very small & extremely competitive one.. We are all looking for players all the time, not just in transfer window period...
So we continually form a lists of players that may be available, then we look to sign the best players within our budgets...
So if you are asking me if BCFC & RRFCM talk about signing of players that may improve the BCFC playing squad, the answer is yes...
But if you are asking me for any other information, I cannot comment any further.. I think you will understand why!!

Regards

Paul Topping

Regards

Paul Topping

[BBB]

Paul Is there any chance of Luke O Brien going to yours so that Toby Anstis (dutch) can get to know him a bit better??

[Paul Topping]

Paul Is there any chance of Luke O Brien going to yours so that Toby Anstis (dutch) can get to know him a bit better??

BBB

BCFC control all player movement in & out of the club..
If they feel that it would be beneficial to any players development to send him to Belgium on loan, I am sure they will...

Regards

Paul Topping

[DutchBantam]

Paul Is there any chance of Luke O Brien going to yours so that Toby Anstis (dutch) can get to know him a bit better??

Moahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaa. I doubt Lukey will be coming over, he's needed at City.
More likely candidates I'd say would be Saynor, Hopkins, Sharry (when fit) and maybe Sheridan. Though of course that's all down to Macca, ML, JR etc.

[glennbo]

Hi Paul. Thanks for your candid replies and for taking the time to comment on here.

McCall has used Topp for 15 minutes out of 3 eligible games. Do you think that McCall has concerns re fitness, or Topp's ability to cope with the physical nature of the English game? We are keen to see more of him.

Also, do you have any right to push through a transfer where you have a sell on interest. Eg - if player x receives a transfer fee offer above Y, you can demand the transfer goes through to get your sell on?

[Parrot]

McCall has used Topp for 15 minutes out of 3 eligible games. Do you think that McCall has concerns re fitness, or Topp's ability to cope with the physical nature of the English game? We are keen to see more of him.

Im sure SM has wrapped Willy in cotton wool and wants to introduce him to the rigours of division 4 footy slowly ;)

During the game at Accrington I couldn't believe he left Conlon on till the end...he was breathing out of his arse for the last 20 mins!

Afterwards It dawned on me that he probably left him on to cope with defending any set-pieces while we were defending a 1 goal lead at the time.

Thats probably why Willy didn't get a kick at Accrington IMO ;)

[Paul Topping]

Hi Paul. Thanks for your candid replies and for taking the time to comment on here.

McCall has used Topp for 15 minutes out of 3 eligible games. Do you think that McCall has concerns re fitness, or Topp's ability to cope with the physical nature of the English game? We are keen to see more of him.

Also, do you have any right to push through a transfer where you have a sell on interest. Eg - if player x receives a transfer fee offer above Y, you can demand the transfer goes through to get your sell on?

Glennbo

Stuart was very keen to sign Billy & Stuart knows Billy better than myself, as he see's him & works with him in training everyday.. But I must admit the game in south america is very different to the UK.. You just have to look at Tevez & mascherano, they took time to settle.. When the time is right for BCFC & Billy, I am sure you will see more of him...

As for the transfer of players that previously come from RRFCM, we have no say in the transfer fee or authority in any part of any future transfers..

regards

Paul Topping

[Tarty]

Do you know what those "2 words" the football league had a problem with with regards to Topps registration?

[Paul Topping]

Do you know what those "2 words" the football league had a problem with with regards to Topps registration?

Tarty

I am sorry but I do not know the two words concerned...


Regards

Paul Topping

[baldbantam]

<Off topic posts removed>

[Tarty]

Do you think that your training schedule is better than City's current one?

[beerbantam]

Do you think that your training schedule is better than City's current one?

How can he possibly know that?

Your spamming ffs!!

[Tarty]

How can he possibly know that?

Your spamming ffs!!

Maybe because my next question would have something to do with would their coaches be coming to Bradford in their close season with some of the young talent that they have

[Paul Topping]

Maybe because my next question would have something to do with would their coaches be coming to Bradford in their close season with some of the young talent that they have


Tarty..

We have only currently sent one player on trial to BCFC, we actually believe we know the standard required for BCFC.. If we feel one of our players is of the standard for BCFC we will send him for a trial straight away..

Regards

Paul Topping

[DutchBantam]

Paul:

This is something we have discussed already also together with Mega and is something I discussed with Mark Lawn. It is also something I am busy writing in the next report for the City website but as that is taking far longer than I had hoped I'll put the question to you on here for the C&B regulars:

Are you being brought in to take a look at the educational / youth setup at City and are there plans to make Bradford City the second football club in the world with it's own university following the path of Montegnee?

[Paul Topping]

Paul:

This is something we have discussed already also together with Mega and is something I discussed with Mark Lawn. It is also something I am busy writing in the next report for the City website but as that is taking far longer than I had hoped I'll put the question to you on here for the C&B regulars:

Are you being brought in to take a look at the educational / youth setup at City and are there plans to make Bradford City the second football club in the world with it's own university following the path of Montegnee?


Matt

You are correct...

Regards

Paul Topping

[DutchBantam]

Matt

You are correct...

Regards

Paul Topping


Hopefully that should give the City fans on here some kind of indication of the forward thinking of the current regime. Not an overnight thing but something that should help City in the long term. For the finer details (if any are really needed as for me it's pretty self explanatory) they'll just have to wait till me next report ;)

[briggus]

Matt

You are correct...

Regards

Paul Topping

This is the right way forward for City.
I put something similar idea forward when the trust asked for ideas to take city forward many ions ago - never thought there would be a chance of it happening. For me the club needed to be able to offer /attract young footballers of an higher calibre - something other clubs did not - to make it appeal to them and their parents. If they do not quite make the grade - they would have other skills and qualifications to fall back on.

I for one hope it gets off the ground as it will make you feel proud City are leading the way in this country in something postive that can benefit the club, the Bradford area and young footballers from the UK and abroad - with an ambition to play footie. They should look at getting central and local Govt putting funds into helping this get off the ground.

[DutchBantam]

This is the right way forward for City.
I put something similar idea forward when the trust asked for ideas to take city forward many ions ago - never thought there would be a chance of it happening. For me the club needed to be able to offer /attract young footballers of an higher calibre - something other clubs did not - to make it appeal to them and their parents. If they do not quite make the grade - they would have other skills and qualifications to fall back on.

I for one hope it gets off the ground as it will make you feel proud City are leading the way in this country in something postive that can benefit the club, the Bradford area and young footballers from the UK and abroad - with an ambition to play footie. They should look at getting central and local Govt putting funds into helping this get off the ground.

I think it is something most league clubs should be doing, but if Bradford can lead the way and get a good head start on the rest then that will only be good for City. If we can start taking the best young kids away from Leeds, Blackburn, Hull, etc because we can offer something they can't get anywhere else then fantastic for us.
And it might mean that we won't have another case like Paul Denvers as he could have done his studying whilst still at City.

[Jantje simoen]

Is there potentially more quality players in the Americas or Africa from a scouting point of view. I understand there will be more chance of getting European passports on a heritage basis with lads from the Americas.

How would lads from Canada stand with being Commonwealth citizens? Would they still need a qualifying period.

[Paul Topping]

Is there potentially more quality players in the Americas or Africa from a scouting point of view. I understand there will be more chance of getting European passports on a heritage basis with lads from the Americas.

How would lads from Canada stand with being Commonwealth citizens? Would they still need a qualifying period.


Hi Jantje

Canada is the the same south america with lots of european heritage..
No commonwealth special deals I am afraid though... still the three yr waiting period..
But there is a lot of quality in Canada & we have one or two very good prospects in Ontario, who will come to Belgium this year..
Its a busy time for us this month, as we have one or two irons in the fire...
Happy New Year

Regards

Paul Topping

[BantamLad89]

Paul, did you just post on the Bradford City Offficial Message Board?

Just checking because I don't want people pretending there you lol.

[Paul Topping]

Paul, did you just post on the Bradford City Offficial Message Board?

Just checking because I don't want people pretending there you lol.

Hi

Just doing the rounds!!

Regards

Paul

[Jantje simoen]

Paul, whats the standard of living like in Belgium for young footballers? What i mean is, is it worth them coming over here and showcasing themselves at our standard or hoping for a top Belgian club to pick them up.

How many Belgian lads do you have at the club? How would they feel about moving to England. I can understand Africans or Americans etc wanting to come here but how about the European lads?

[Parrot]

Paul,

Whatever happened to KV Mechelen?

I used to look out for their results for a few years after seeing they played in City colours tup:

Think they won the old Cup winners cup in the late 80s but encountered financial difficulties like ourselves and disappeared off the radar! :(

BTW....which team do you call your "team"?

[Paul Topping]

Paul, whats the standard of living like in Belgium for young footballers? What i mean is, is it worth them coming over here and showcasing themselves at our standard or hoping for a top Belgian club to pick them up.

How many Belgian lads do you have at the club? How would they feel about moving to England. I can understand Africans or Americans etc wanting to come here but how about the European lads?

We are just setting up the Belgium scouting network now...
But there are some very talented young players in Belgium & Holland..
I am sorry to say, but they are light years ahead of the UK in the terms of academies...
Belgium players would move to the UK in a heartbeat, but the dutch have belgium sewn up.. It is a real hot bed of talent...
We just missed out on a very good young national team player from Belgium this week.... :(

Paul

[Paul Topping]

Paul,

Whatever happened to KV Mechelen?

I used to look out for their results for a few years after seeing they played in City colours tup:

Think they won the old Cup winners cup in the late 80s but encountered financial difficulties like ourselves and disappeared off the radar! :(

BTW....which team do you call your "team"?

Top teams go bust every year in Belgium....
My team is Montegnee... known as "the Rats" throughout belgium

Paul

[tatt]

Top teams go bust every year in Belgium....
My team is Montegnee... known as "the Rats" throughout belgium

Paul


why "the rats" then Paul..........

[Jantje simoen]

Paul,

Whatever happened to KV Mechelen?

I used to look out for their results for a few years after seeing they played in City colours tup:

Think they won the old Cup winners cup in the late 80s but encountered financial difficulties like ourselves and disappeared off the radar! :(

BTW....which team do you call your "team"?

They're back in the Belgian first division! They lost their pro license for a couple of years i believe until they had their finances in order

[Jantje simoen]

http://www.kvmechelen.be/website/home/index.php?taal=en

Still wearing the stripes!!

[Paul Topping]

why "the rats" then Paul..........

Because we were a mineing community football club...
The mines were infested with rats.. hence the name..

Paul

[tatt]

They're back in the Belgian first division! They lost their pro license for a couple of years i believe until they had their finances in order

reading there web site seems we have a lot in common with them.......think they have gone bust nearly as many times as us.......

[Paul Topping]

Obviously we all like flair players!!!
Does anyone remember this player "marcelo tejera"
Signed by southampton & hardly played a game...

He was like Uruguay's version of cantona....

I just heard he may be going to the MLS

Paul

[Tarty]

Paul

If you can look into the future (we can dream but)...............

Champions League Final and it's against your team and City. City win 1-0 in the 89th minute with a player that you recommended to City. How would you feel?

[BBB]

Paul

If you can look into the future (we can dream but)...............

Champions League Final and it's against your team and City. City win 1-0 in the 89th minute with a player that you recommended to City. How would you feel?


dont be a tard what sort of question is that ????

this is football when your agaffer infootball sentiment goes out of the window ffs

[Clayton Bantam]

BTW....which team do you call your "team"?

Paul is a dingle:eek:. :)

[BBB]

Who was the player supposedly coming over and why did it fall through ???? I understand you wont be able to say certain things but a teeny weeny bit of info would be appreciated tup:

[Tarty]

Who was the player supposedly coming over and why did it fall through ???? I understand you wont be able to say certain things but a teeny weeny bit of info would be appreciated tup:

I heard it was something to do with clearance...............

[DutchBantam]

Who was the player supposedly coming over and why did it fall through ???? I understand you wont be able to say certain things but a teeny weeny bit of info would be appreciated tup:

I think Paul is off to England today if I remember rightly so you probably won't get an answer to this for a while. Though I doubt he'll be able to spill many beans on the subject anyway.
The lad was top top class though, real bugger of a shame it fell through.

[Paul Topping]

Who was the player supposedly coming over and why did it fall through ???? I understand you wont be able to say certain things but a teeny weeny bit of info would be appreciated tup:

Hi
I am Sorry for the delay, but I am on my travels..
All I can say about this matter, is that we identified a very good south american 1st division player.. The player had an EU passport through heritage... an extremely good contract was offered and agreed by all parties... but out of the blue three days before his departure, it was discovered his long time partner was unable to join him, due to immigration difficulties of non eu status ... the player has decided to stay in south america until this problem has been resolved... I will not name the player or nationality as this deal may not be dead & buried...
Sorry for being vague...

Regards
Paul

[Dr Wisey]

We could do with another Edinho type character in the squad........let's hope a deal can be done at a later stage.

[Jantje simoen]

Hi
I am Sorry for the delay, but I am on my travels..
All I can say about this matter, is that we identified a very good south american 1st division player.. The player had an EU passport through heritage... an extremely good contract was offered and agreed by all parties... but out of the blue three days before his departure, it was discovered his long time partner was unable to join him, due to immigration difficulties of non eu status ... the player has decided to stay in south america until this problem has been resolved... I will not name the player or nationality as this deal may not be dead & buried...
Sorry for being vague...

Regards
Paul

Thanks for that Paul, are the player and City still keen on the deal to go through sometime in the future?

[Bantam Of The Opera]

Thanks for that Paul, are the player and City still keen on the deal to go through sometime in the future?

Just to add to that is there any chance that it can go ahead under the circumstances. I would imagine it isnt something that is easily fixed with Englands strict immigration rules!!;):D

[Jantje simoen]

Paul could bring him and his Mrs over in a white transit, isn't that how most people arrive in the UK?:eek::sorry:

[briggus]

Hi
I am Sorry for the delay, but I am on my travels..
All I can say about this matter, is that we identified a very good south american 1st division player.. The player had an EU passport through heritage... an extremely good contract was offered and agreed by all parties... but out of the blue three days before his departure, it was discovered his long time partner was unable to join him, due to immigration difficulties of non eu status ... the player has decided to stay in south america until this problem has been resolved... I will not name the player or nationality as this deal may not be dead & buried...
Sorry for being vague...

Regards
Paul

Thanks for this Paul - some postive news on squad improvement - maybe.

[Paul Topping]

Thanks for that Paul, are the player and City still keen on the deal to go through sometime in the future?

Jantje:
I am sorry I cannot really add anymore at this time..

Regards
Paul

[tatt]

Jantje:
I am sorry I cannot really add anymore at this time..

Regards
Paul

are you planning a trip to the bantams bar to meet the natives tomorrow then Paul......

[jimmy]

Paul,come in the bantams bar if you so choose,you can come as my bitch under special invitationtup:

[Paul Topping]

are you planning a trip to the bantams bar to meet the natives tomorrow then Paul......

I cannot tomorrow.. I am not in Bradford!!
But the next time I am there I will take up the invitation...
Last time I was there, I watched the game with Mega in the Midland Road stand...
Never seen Bradford lose... Three games.. three victories....

Regards

Paul

[tatt]

I cannot tomorrow.. I am not in Bradford!!
But the next time I am there I will take up the invitation...
Last time I was there, I watched the game with Mega in the Midland Road stand...
Never seen Bradford lose... Three games.. three victories....

Regards

Paul


didnt you get an invite to the directors box or was it before you signed the deal with Bradford.....

[jonny2201]

hi paul ive heard good reports about a player called nicolas millian from colo colo (i think) -hes chillean and just wondered if your scouts have picked up on him . few questions 1 is he out of bradford city price range , and 2 what do your scouts think of him ?

[ChuckleBantam]

1 is he out of bradford city price range ?

I'll field this one Paul....

If he is worth more than a set of sock tie ups, then you have your answer.

[Jantje simoen]

Paul, can you shed any light on the apparent reluctance of City to play Willy Topp? He's producing the goods in the reserve outings.

I couldn't believe the excuse for not having him on the bench last night (heavy pitch etc) He's from Chile, not the sahara!!!

Do you know of any agenda to introduce him gradually or any other reason. There are rumours on the OMB that Mark Lawn wanted him but Stuart isn't bothered but i don't believe that for a minute.

[wykie]

Paul, can you shed any light on the apparent reluctance of City to play Willy Topp? He's producing the goods in the reserve outings.

I couldn't believe the excuse for not having him on the bench last night (heavy pitch etc) He's from Chile, not the sahara!!!

Do you know of any agenda to introduce him gradually or any other reason. There are rumours on the OMB that Mark Lawn wanted him but Stuart isn't bothered but i don't believe that for a minute.

No way he can answer that JS.:wet:

[Serium]

Hi Paul,

Hows the shirt coming along? :D

Cheers

[Jantje simoen]

Hi Paul,

Hows the shirt coming along? :D

Cheers

They are having problems translating "LardArse" into Flemish:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Serium]

They are having problems translating "LardArse" into Flemish:rolleyes::rolleyes:
nice one hairy, wheres your next funny coming from?:flame::D:wet:

[jimmy]

Paul,what sort of figure are we talking,that City recieved for the young lad who has gone to Liverpool?

I heard it was between £300/£500ktup:

[beerbantam]

I heard it was between £300/£500tup:

YOUR WARM NOW!:eek:

[Jantje simoen]

Paul,what sort of figure are we talking,that City recieved for the young lad who has gone to Liverpool?

I heard it was between £300/£500ktup:

Is that the final figure, surely they haven't paid so much up front fro a 13 year old?

[jonny2201]

heard a astonishing 1.5 million surely this cant be rite

[jimmy]

Is that the final figure, surely they haven't paid so much up front fro a 13 year old?

He is 14 years old JS and Chelsea had to pay L33ds nearly £1/2 million for the 15 year old,they knicked off them.
There will be an upfront fee plus add ons which would include getting into the first team,appearences,international call up and there might even be a sell on fee.

[Paul Topping]

Hi

After a manic couple of weeks of travelling, I am finally back in the office...
i am sorry for the delay in answering your questions..
I am afraid I do not know anything about the young players moving on from BCFC... We can only wish them well in there future careers.. But we will see a lot more of these deals in the future..

There has been one signing that has been in the works for 6 months & is a definite one for the future...I spoke to the Chelsea scout for south america in the USA last week & they rate the kid below very highly...
This signing is very low key in europe, but in south america it is a very big deal..

Chelsea have signed Argentina Under-20 international striker Franco Di Santo on a four-and-a-half year contract.

The 18-year-old arrives at Stamford Bridge from Chilean side Audax Italiano for an undisclosed fee.
Despite standing 6ft 4in tall Di Santo, who holds an Italian passport, has been compared to diminutive Argentina legend Diego Maradona. Chelsea have reportedly paid more than £3m for Di Santo, who was also linked with Manchester United and Liverpool.

[jonny2201]

is willy even happy whats mcall oding playing barry conlon who cant hit a barn door

well back to my question is he happy ?

1. is westbrom buying him thats what i heard

or 2 are they getting his fitness up in reserves etc

3 why cant he play on boggy pitches , we will only need him for august then great buy

[Jantje simoen]

Paul, what sort of feedback have you got from the success of the City kids in the US tournament. From their results they look to be of a better standard than the local teams. What did the locals think of the City team and will they be invited back?

[Paul Topping]

hi paul ive heard good reports about a player called nicolas millian from colo colo (i think) -hes chillean and just wondered if your scouts have picked up on him . few questions 1 is he out of bradford city price range , and 2 what do your scouts think of him ?


Hi Jonny

I am very impressed!!!!! Very few people know him out side of south america...
Nicolas Millian is a very hot property in south america, he is I am afraid out of Bradford City's price range...
He was on trial at Chelsea last year & they are apparently keeping tabs on him...

[jonny2201]

oooo bolloz thought he ws too good to be true how old his he like 14,15 ? ow much is he worth at mo lol .

think if we offered him 2 grand a week he would come and get rid of thorne


call it 300 quid a week ill come be a scout for you ;)

[Paul Topping]

is willy even happy whats mcall oding playing barry conlon who cant hit a barn door

well back to my question is he happy ?

1. is westbrom buying him thats what i heard

or 2 are they getting his fitness up in reserves etc

3 why cant he play on boggy pitches , we will only need him for august then great buy


Jonny

There were a lot of clubs were interested in signing Billy, But Billy only wanted to sign for Bradford City after his trial period...
The last time I spoke to him he was very happy at BCFC.....
The rest I cannot comment on!!!

[jonny2201]

ooooooo so your telling me basically hes happy but hes going to westbrom , n1 ;) btw is his player any good aswell

Sherman Cardenas (Bucaramanga)- 17 years old


ill stop bringing all the players up i heard of now just wondered if any of theese u know and thought ill help you

thanks anyway for answering my questions

[Paul Topping]

Paul, what sort of feedback have you got from the success of the City kids in the US tournament. From their results they look to be of a better standard than the local teams. What did the locals think of the City team and will they be invited back?


Jantje

Trips like this are good for the development of young players...
They played in hot conditions, on hard pitches & had to deal with the rigors of travel... My scout in Arizona who set up the trip, said the feedback has been fantastic, the players & staff were a credit to Bradford as a whole...
They were professional beyond there years & left a posse of future BCFC supporters...BCFC will always have an open invitation to attend the event again in the future..
The standard of play at the tournament was perfect for the age group & development of the players... As players get older there are higher level tournaments that might be more beneficial... I am going to the Dallas Cup next month on a scouting mission, this is the best youth club tournament in the world.... maybe on for the future for BCFC...
The Club are very keen for the youth teams to travel to aid there development....

[Parrot]

Any chance that the BCFC youngsters may get an invite to the Dallas cup in the foreseeable future?

[Paul Topping]

ooooooo so your telling me basically hes happy but hes going to westbrom , n1 ;) btw is his player any good aswell

Sherman Cardenas (Bucaramanga)- 17 years old


ill stop bringing all the players up i heard of now just wondered if any of theese u know and thought ill help you

thanks anyway for answering my questions

Jonny

Congrats again!!!!!
He's 18 now.... another decent prospect...

I will give you a young player who we just missed out on this transfer window,,
Gabriel Torres 18, panamanian.. FC Chepo... He has just gone to a top club in Columbia.. I feel he has a very bright future...

[jonny2201]

is he out of our price range paul sounds likes hes at uni in columbia or something or is atletico bucarmanga a top club ow much would he cost then

btw heard of that torres guy ment to be very highly rated ow much did torres move for

[Paul Topping]

Any chance that the BCFC youngsters may get an invite to the Dallas cup in the foreseeable future?

Parrot

Its an invitation only event, but it is always a possibility...
I know Randy Jones & Gordon Jago from the Dallas Cup very well...
I am sure that if BCFC wanted to go to the event, they would be an invite in the post...

[Paul Topping]

is he out of our price range paul sounds likes hes at uni in columbia or something or is atletico bucarmanga a top club ow much would he cost then

btw heard of that torres guy ment to be very highly rated ow much did torres move for


Jonny

I believe that Gabbi Torres is one of the best 18yr olds in the Americas...
He went for more than BCFC annual budget... :)

[jonny2201]

ok paul and ow much is the bcfc annual budget ;) btw im of to watch matc of the day now so before i go 1 last question


Sherman Cardenas (Bucaramanga)- 17 years old

ow much you reckon you could get him for ?

[Ed]

He went for more than BCFC annual budget... :)

Well that's not suprising ... £1.50 .... 1 half drunk pint of carlsberg ..... and 2 sausage rolls ain't hard to beat.

[jonny2201]

Sherman Cardenas (Bucaramanga)- 17 years old


how much does this guy cost ?

[tony d]

Before i said who i thought i would research..You know Gary research lol



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman_C%C3%A1rdenas

After reading about him i can happily now say....


WHO?????

[jonny2201]

ye jsut let paul answer the question

[Jantje simoen]

Hi Paul, we spotted you in Goals on Thursday after our 10-2 victory but you looked deep in conversation with John Hendrie and it looked like business so we didn't want to butt in and introduce ourselves.

Hope you were sorting out a deal for the next Willy Topp for City!!

[Paul Topping]

Hi Paul, we spotted you in Goals on Thursday after our 10-2 victory but you looked deep in conversation with John Hendrie and it looked like business so we didn't want to butt in and introduce ourselves.

Hope you were sorting out a deal for the next Willy Topp for City!!

Jantje

You should have introduced yourself... As I was there to meet you!!!
John & I were talking business, but not regarding incoming players...
When you work in this business it is very wise to listen to people in the game for ideas..

Regards
Paul

[Mallorcabantam]

Jantje

You should have introduced yourself... As I was there to meet you!!!
John & I were talking business, but not regarding incoming players...
When you work in this business it is very wise to listen to people in the game for ideas..

Regards
Paul
Jantje is the shy type -- Unless he has his mods hat on ;)

[jonny2201]

you got any scouts in blue square premier paul or can get any 1 there

[Paul Topping]

Jonny

I try & keep out of the uk player market as much as possible..
Our market is usually non EU players aged 18-20.. (as fifa have imposed a ban on signing non eu players under the age of 18)
We provide all of them with a university education & a 1st class football education... Next year 90% of our players will be under 19, as we look to build the club into a true academy.
Our team on sunday included 9 players, 19 & under..

Paul

[Bantam Of The Opera]

Go on then Paul, is he any good and would he fall into the bracket of players who could come to us in three years time. If so whats his record like.

http://www.royalracingfc.com/news.php?n=67

[Paul Topping]

Go on then Paul, is he any good and would he fall into the bracket of players who could come to us in three years time. If so whats his record like.

http://www.royalracingfc.com/news.php?n=67

Bantam

Only time will tell, I do not want to put pressure on him.
But if he is good enough he could move to BCFC..

Paul

[jonny2201]

hester United are the latest club to be linked with 15-year-old defender Paul Jose Mpoklu, who has also attracted the interest of Spurs.

The Congolese, from Belgian club Standard Liege, has already had a trial with Tottenham, who are keen to sign him when he turns 16.

But now Sir Alex Ferguson's United have offered a trial to the highly regarded youngster, who has a Belgian passport, and want to snap him up before he signs any formal deal with Liege.

Speaking of the situation, Mpoklu told the Daily Mirror: "I will have to wait a few months before I make a decision.

Fantastic
"Now I have Manchester United to think about too but I did enjoy London and went to the Tottenham-Wigan game and it was fantastic."

Mpoklu is the cousin of Porto defender Jose Bosingwa and gets advice from him.

"I have spoken a lot with my cousin and he gives me good advice," he said, adding: "I love English football, they have great players and the atmosphere in stadiums is amazing."

who are standard liege and and is this guy any good lol

[BBB]

hester United are the latest club to be linked with 15-year-old defender Paul Jose Mpoklu, who has also attracted the interest of Spurs.

The Congolese, from Belgian club Standard Liege, has already had a trial with Tottenham, who are keen to sign him when he turns 16.

But now Sir Alex Ferguson's United have offered a trial to the highly regarded youngster, who has a Belgian passport, and want to snap him up before he signs any formal deal with Liege.

Speaking of the situation, Mpoklu told the Daily Mirror: "I will have to wait a few months before I make a decision.

Fantastic
"Now I have Manchester United to think about too but I did enjoy London and went to the Tottenham-Wigan game and it was fantastic."

Mpoklu is the cousin of Porto defender Jose Bosingwa and gets advice from him.

"I have spoken a lot with my cousin and he gives me good advice," he said, adding: "I love English football, they have great players and the atmosphere in stadiums is amazing."

who are standard liege and and is this guy any good lol


you having a laugh ?????

[jonny2201]

no lol ?

i no the player too good for us jsut asking who he is n who standard liege are ?

[Jantje simoen]

no lol ?

i no the player too good for us jsut asking who he is n who standard liege are ?

Honestly, are you serious, you've never heard of Standard Liege?

I would reckon , although Paul Topping could correct me that after Anderlecht and Club Brugge, they are the 3rd biggest club in Belgium, both in size and tradition

[DutchBantam]

Honestly, are you serious, you've never heard of Standard Liege?

I would reckon , although Paul Topping could correct me that after Anderlecht and Club Brugge, they are the 3rd biggest club in Belgium, both in size and tradition

Top 3 for sure.

[Paul Topping]

Top 3 for sure.

Hi

Some would argue that they are the biggest club in Belgium!!!
They have been in the doldrums for a fair few years.. But I do go to there games when I can, as they are only 10 minutes from our ground..
They have an incredible fanatical support, the atmosphere in the stadium from the supporters in second to none in Belgium..
I would even say that I have not been to many UK grounds that could match the atmosphere..

Paul

[jonny2201]

paul are team is shit can you find us a 20 goal a season man
right winger
cm

2 Cb

1 Rb

?

try and find us someone whos good willy good you did a good job with him he just needs to start scoring get them scout working hard ? :D

[Paul Topping]

paul are team is shit can you find us a 20 goal a season man
right winger
cm

2 Cb

1 Rb

?

try and find us someone whos good willy good you did a good job with him he just needs to start scoring get them scout working hard ? :D



Jonny

I cannot really answer that question...
It would be unprofessional...

Paul

[jonny2201]

dont see how, can you drop a suttle hint if your nearer finding any one and also try your hardest :P plzzzzzzz

[Paul Topping]

dont see how, can you drop a suttle hint if your nearer finding any one and also try your hardest :P plzzzzzzz

Jonny

I will give you player I almost signed at Christmas for Montegnée..
Ramon Torres - La Equidad - Columbia - Plays for Panama
He can play anywhere across the back four...

Paul

[jonny2201]

what a hint ;) that means he rejected you and is coming to city wooooo wooo

[Paul Topping]

no lol ?

i no the player too good for us jsut asking who he is n who standard liege are ?

Hi Jonny

Here is a little clip of a match at Standard Liege..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J5XgYfJBEo


Paul

[jonny2201]

Wow looks like there a few hooligans tho



reguarding billy topp


http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sportbcfcheadlines/display.var.2056840.0.muscle_condition_hindering_t opp.php

can he have the operation after the season finished and did you know bout this when u scouted him ?

[Parrot]

Wow looks like there a few hooligans tho

They aren't hooligans....Its called supporting your team!

Something we used to be able to do in this Country a few years ago before the Health and Safety mafia arrived tdwn:

[Paul Topping]

Wow looks like there a few hooligans tho



reguarding billy topp


http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/sportbcfcheadlines/display.var.2056840.0.muscle_condition_hindering_t opp.php

can he have the operation after the season finished and did you know bout this when u scouted him ?

Jonny

In the report it says in the worst case scenario he may need an operation!! They are trying other methods of physiotherapy first..
Jonny I did not know about his condition & it must of not come up in his medical as well..

Paul

[Jantje simoen]

Where would i find a league table to see how Racing are doing this season Paul?

Can't find one on your website although i could have missed it.

[Bantam Of The Opera]

Where would i find a league table to see how Racing are doing this season Paul?

Can't find one on your website although i could have missed it.

They dont have a league table but reading the latest match report it appears they have moved up to sixth place. Not sure what the league is like and if there is a playoff or not, sure Paul can clear that up.

[Serium]

Summer trip to belgium?

See a RRFCM friendly?

[jonny2201]

hows things going over there paul you signed us the next wayne rooney yet :D


anyways what happend to that player who was at the second division club who couldn't come over because of his wife couldn't get a work permit to ocme in our country , any update on that situation yet ?

[Jantje simoen]

Are there any provisional dates yet for the pre-season friendly between BCFC & RRFCM? I hope i'm not away on holiday.

Will it be an annual fixture always at Valley Parade or is there a chance of City travelling to Montegnee?

[Paul Topping]

Are there any provisional dates yet for the pre-season friendly between BCFC & RRFCM? I hope i'm not away on holiday.

Will it be an annual fixture always at Valley Parade or is there a chance of City travelling to Montegnee?

JS

Nothing is in place as yet, but we will get around the table shortly to discuss this & other items..

Paul

[Paul Topping]

hows things going over there paul you signed us the next wayne rooney yet :D


anyways what happend to that player who was at the second division club who couldn't come over because of his wife couldn't get a work permit to ocme in our country , any update on that situation yet ?

Jonny

Things are going ok, but no wayne rooney I am afraid..

As for the player from south america.. He was an Argentinian 1st division central defender.. But no news yet, but I am not very confident at this moment in time, as it was his girlfriend not his wife..

Regards

Paul

[Mallorcabantam]

Jonny

Things are going ok, but no wayne rooney I am afraid..

As for the player from south america.. He was an Argentinian 1st division central defender.. But no news yet, but I am not very confident at this moment in time, as it was his girlfriend not his wife..

Regards

Paul

lol -- it seems even footballers are under the thumb ;)

[Parrot]

Jonny

Things are going ok, but no wayne rooney I am afraid..

As for the player from south america.. He was an Argentinian 1st division central defender.. But no news yet, but I am not very confident at this moment in time, as it was his girlfriend not his wife..

Regards

Paul

Lets hope his wife doesn't find out eh? :wet::rolleyes:

[Paul Topping]

Lets hope his wife doesn't find out eh? :wet::rolleyes:

Good one....
I must admit I am still gutted the deal did not go through as it took me two months to put it all together..
The contract was agreed... The flight was booked...
Then he pulls out at the last minute...
But I am hopeful that one of the next few will be good enough..

Paul

[ChuckleBantam]

There does seem to be an awful lot of players nearly signing for Montegnee and City courtesy of this scouting network doesn't there?

[Paul Topping]

There does seem to be an awful lot of players nearly signing for Montegnee and City courtesy of this scouting network doesn't there?

Chuckle..

For Montegnee I have the players I wanted..
Also I leave on a scouting trip on friday, hopefully to sign up another young player for Montegnée.
For Bradford, I have seriously missed out on three players.
I have had four senior players on trial at City, Topp, Pershad & Fernandez (currently with guiseley), plus one arriving tomorrow.

Regards
Paul

[jonny2201]

whos pershad ? , and btw this player arriving today is he good bit of info

position age ? nationality . and name ?

or arn't you allow to say

[Clayton Bantam]

whos pershad ? , and btw this player arriving today is he good bit of info

position age ? nationality . and name ?

or arn't you allow to say

FFS!!

[Superfatbantam]

Paul, as I understand it the deal between City and Montegnee is time-restricted and lasts until circa 2010, correct me if I am wrong. it is perhaps early in the day to be asking this but are you confident that deal will be extended? I ask because my view on this arrangement is that we will not necessarily see the fruits of the deal for another few years anyway.

I see Topp as a bit of a rare exception to how I would expect this arrangement to work as you effectively did the negotiating with another Club as opposed to having him in the Montegnee ranks at the time.

[Paul Topping]

whos pershad ? , and btw this player arriving today is he good bit of info

position age ? nationality . and name ?

or arn't you allow to say

Jonny

Pershad was a youth international who represented both the USA & Jamaica.. He got injured on the second day of his trial & returned home. But this was in pre season, before any agreement was completed.
We do have a player arriving tonight, but I will leave the club to answer all the questions once he has completed his trial period at the club.

Regards

Paul

[Jantje simoen]

Jonny

Pershad was a youth international who represented both the USA & Jamaica.. He got injured on the second day of his trial & returned home. But this was in pre season, before any agreement was completed.
We do have a player arriving tonight, but I will leave the club to answer all the questions once he has completed his trial period at the club.

Regards

Paul

If the lad got injured it seems a bit harsh not to give him another chance once he's fully fit or had they decided not to pursue it any further?

[Paul Topping]

Paul, as I understand it the deal between City and Montegnee is time-restricted and lasts until circa 2010, correct me if I am wrong. it is perhaps early in the day to be asking this but are you confident that deal will be extended? I ask because my view on this arrangement is that we will not necessarily see the fruits of the deal for another few years anyway.

I see Topp as a bit of a rare exception to how I would expect this arrangement to work as you effectively did the negotiating with another Club as opposed to having him in the Montegnee ranks at the time.

Your totally correct...
We do have an agreement for just over 2yrs, the deal was set up as an agreement for our younger players, not the Willy Topp's of this world..
Bradford will not see the true fruits of the younger players for about 3-5yrs..

We thought that Topp deal would be a rare exception, but now we are constantly looking for players for BCAFC & every now & then, we contact Bradford City..
As for the extending the deal with BCAFC, we will discuss that nearer the time as that is 2yrs away. But we are happy so far with the deal...

Regards

Paul

[Paul Topping]

If the lad got injured it seems a bit harsh not to give him another chance once he's fully fit or had they decided not to pursue it any further?

JS

The lad who got injured was a gamble from a US college...
He came through one of my new scouts in California..In future players like this will come to me in Belgium first.. Then if we feel they are good enough they can come to the UK... Pershad has this option open to him.


Paul

[Superfatbantam]

Your totally correct...
We do have an agreement for just over 2yrs, the deal was set up as an agreement for our younger players, not the Willy Topp's of this world..
Bradford will not see the true fruits of the younger players for about 3-5yrs..

We thought that Topp deal would be a rare exception, but now we are constantly looking for players for BCAFC & every now & then, we contact Bradford City..
As for the extending the deal with BCAFC, we will discuss that nearer the time as that is 2yrs away. But we are happy so far with the deal...

Regards

Paul

Thanks, Paul! tup: here's hoping we see the rewards in the next year then so that the Clubs continue a deal that benefits both of us and sees us rising to fame and fortune!

[Paul Topping]

Thanks, Paul! tup: here's hoping we see the rewards in the next year then so that the Clubs continue a deal that benefits both of us and sees us rising to fame and fortune!


Thank you..

Regards

Paul

[jonny2201]

is it Pablo Coira (http://bcafc.livewwware.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=32538&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=)

comign to city

[Paul Topping]

is it Pablo Coira (http://bcafc.livewwware.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=32538&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=)

comign to city

Jonny

I cannot comment on incoming players...

Regards

Paul

[Ed]

Jonny

I cannot comment on incoming players...

Regards

Paul

Tried your hand at politics?

[Paul Topping]

Tried your hand at politics?


Ed

I am not bright enough to go into politics. Its far to confusing for me..
If I say something I usually do it...
So I think that leaves me out..

Paul

[jonny2201]

that must meen he is coming because otherwise you would say no because he wouldnt be a incoming player anyway hope t&a run a story on the player on trial

[Ed]

Ed

I am not bright enough

40 Watt bulb?

[Paul Topping]

40 Watt bulb?

Ed

Are you an EU spin doctor in Disguise....:)

Paul

[Ed]

Ed

Are you an EU spin doctor in Disguise....:)

Paul

Nope, I'm a thin guy disguised as a fat bloke :)

[Serium]

Nope, I'm a thin guy disguised as a fat bloke :)
With half ginger hair and queer looking ginner beard :):D love:

[jonny2201]

has he arrived and how come club hasnt confirmed it

howl ong he on trial for

[Ed]

With half ginger hair and queer looking ginner beard :):D love:

I can shave that off, you'll always look like the backend of anne widdecombe

[jonny2201]

hows that player trial coming along haven't heard anything has he left now

[Clayton Bantam]

hows that player trial coming along haven't heard anything has he left now

http://www.classicjq.com/artifacts/pubs/images/JQFiles.jpg


Bloody hell jonny... ask the club.

It's nowt to do with Paul now.

It's been explained many many times that we won't be seeing the fruits of the partnership for three or five seasons.

Any players that arise from the scouting network are processed by the club.. not Montegnee.

[Jantje simoen]

Any news from Racing about players coming either way? Any news yet on the pre-season friendly?

[Clayton Bantam]

Any news from Racing about players coming either way? Any news yet on the pre-season friendly?

I understand that we won't see product of the academy for a couple of seasons yet.

[Superfatbantam]

I understand that we won't see product of the academy for a couple of seasons yet.

How many times do you have to say it! roflmao:

Seriously though Paul has been quiet as well lately, last visit 24th March same day as Wykie. jawdrop:

Surely Paul is not a Wykie alter-ego, if he is then that's the best one since Joyboy! roflmao:

I suspect paul has been busy away from here whereas I am worried about Wykie!

[Zonnebloem]

As this is the Q & A section for Paul.

Paul, what is the latest situation on the arrangement with Bradford City? Is there progress on both sides and are there promising young players on the horizon for City?

[Parrot]

You dont get It do you? :rolleyes:

He's "done one" with the million JR gave him to set up the academy! :)

[Superfatbantam]

Paul, I assume because of the latest issues we have become aware of you are not frequenting this site or actively posting at any rate for fear of any legal action that may arise.

For what it's worth, I admire your honesty in appraising the situation in latest interview with Nigel, and I admire your intentions to try and appease the situation and your commitment to making this type of venture work. I fear that unfortunately in this game the targets are always short-term as the plans are effectively revised season on season.

All the best.