Bradford’s new prudent approach means they have offered a trial to Guiseley hot shot James Hanson. Stuart McCall has invited the 21-year-old to join the Bantams for the opening couple of weeks of their pre-season, which begins on July 1.
Hanson has snared 44 goals in two seasons for Guiseley and McCall insists it is a positive move for the
Bantams. “James has been on our radar for a while,” McCall told the Bradford Telegraph & Argus.
“Obviously he was contracted to Guiseley last season and we tried to get him down to play in a reserve game but work commitments wouldn’t allow it.
“He scored against us last year and since Christmas has hit a good vein of form. Guiseley went on a good run and I think he was a main part of that. We’re giving him the opportunity to come and make a good impression. Maybe his dream could come true.
“He plays in a three on the left a la Ian Ormondroyd. He’s a strongish boy, finishes well and can play pretty much anywhere in a forward area. He’s on our doorstep and we’d be crazy not to have a look at him.
“Some people say there are nuggets out there in the non-league and you only have to look at how well
Peterborough have done. But they paid £500,000 to get those nuggets.
“We’re talking here about going down further and looking at the likes of Guiseley. But if we pick up a gem from there it would be great.
“We’re open to everything and trying to spread ourselves with the resources we have to see every game we can.”
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