Bradford City Football Club News

• Nickname:The Bantams
• Founded:1903
• Manager:Phil Parkinson

• Ground:Valley Parade
• Capacity:25,136

Paynter stays with Bantams

28 Feb 2007 - 12:39:24

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Bradford City have secured the services of on-loan striker Billy Paynter until the end of the season.

Paynter, 22, originally agreed a one-month loan switch from Southend but, after impressing Bantams caretaker manager David Wetherall, has seen his stay at Valley Parade extended.

Meanwhile, on-loan Preston North End striker David Hibbert could be out of action until April.

Hibbert damaged his ankle in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brentford and could be sidelined for up to six weeks.

"From the result of the scan, it looks as though we've lost David for four to six weeks," confirmed Wetherall.

"It's obviously very disappointing and a blow for everyone but we are awaiting further specialist advice."