Bantams swoop for Black
15 Nov 2006 - 11:09:49
Bradford City are poised to make their second loan in quick succession by landing Crystal Palace winger Tommy Black.
Black, a former Arsenal trainee, has been unable to force his way into the first-team at Selhurst Park under new Eagles boss Peter Taylor.
The 26-year-old looks set to sign on at Valley Parade just days after the Bantams also secured the services of midfielder Colin Healy on a similar short-term deal.
"He is a talented player who's just not been getting the games at Crystal Palace," City boss Colin Todd told the Telegraph & Argus newspaper.
"But he is another one who can play in different positions across the midfield and will keep people on their toes.
"It is good to freshen up things by bringing in good players. Colin did very well on Saturday and set his standards which he's now got to maintain and Tommy will also provide some quality.
"It's nice to have that competition for places and people know that they have to keep performing."