Striker closes in on Bantams return

07 January 2010 10:59
The 36-year-old, leading goalscorer at Valley Parade last season, has made only five appearances this time around due to injury.[LNB]The former Norwich forward's latest calf problem has kept him sidelined since early October, but he is hoping to return to contention before the end of January.[LNB]Meanwhile, the Bantams' bid to draft in a seasoned goalkeeper on loan has been hit by the weather.[LNB]Jon McLaughlin made only his second first-team appearance following Simon Eastwood's recent return to Huddersfield in last weekend's home draw with Cheltenham.[LNB]City manager Stuart McCall said: "You can't do anything in this weather and you can't judge a keeper on a couple of gym sessions. We're trying to bring someone in and have spoken to several clubs. I'm still waiting on a couple of things."[LNB][LNB]

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