Whilst thereβs 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 isnβt in a position to maintain such a promising asset as it continues to establish itself at L1 level. Itβs potentially a harsh reality for some, and thatβs understandable, but it feels a very organic part of the clubβs 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, thatβs an achievable objective. Weβll discuss this more on the podcast!