Bobby Pointon
Bobby Pointon (born 4 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays for Bradford City, as a striker.[1]
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | 4 January 2004 | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Bradford City | ||
Number | 23 | ||
Youth career | |||
Bradford City | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022– | Bradford City | 8 | (1) |
2022 | → Brighouse Town (loan) | 4 | (3) |
2022 | → Farsley Celtic (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2022–2023 | → Liversedge (loan) | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:43, 25 October 2023 (UTC) |
Career
Pointon began his career with Bradford City, and was one of nine players to turn professional in July 2022.[2] He moved on loan to Brighouse Town later that month.[3] After three goals in four games he then moved on loan to Farsley Celtic in September 2022,[4][5] with Bradford City manager Mark Hughes saying it was Pointon's challenge to deal with football at a higher level.[6] The loan ended prematurely in November 2022,[7] and he moved on loan to Liversedge a few days later.[8][9] In December 2022 the loan was extended to the end of the season.[10] He made five appearances for the club in all competitions.[11]
He was offered a new contract by Bradford City in May 2023.[12] He signed a new one-year contract with Bradford City in June 2023.[13]
Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Bradford City manager Mark Hughes said he hoped that Pointon and fellow Academy graduates Harvey Rowe and Dylan Youmbi would cope with the first-team environment and continue their development with the club.[14] He made his full debut for the club on 9 September 2023, and was praised by Hughes for his performance,[15] as well as teammate Alex Gilliead.[16] Hughes then rested Pointon following two starts in a row, saying "it's about him developing his knowledge within the game itself. It’s all part of his education".[17]
Pointon scored his first goal for Bradford City in a 1-0 win at home against Swindon Town, on 7 October 2023.[18][19]
Playing style
As a youngster, Pointon copied the playing style of Nahki Wells.[20]
Personal life
Pointon and his family are Bradford City supporters.[19]
References
- Bobby Pointon at Soccerway
- "NINE AGREE PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- "Bradford City teenager Pointon goes out on five-month loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- "Bobby Pointon Joins on Loan". www.farsleyceltic.com.
- "New loan move for Bradford City youngster Pointon". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- "Why Hughes thinks a lot of City teenager Pointon after making loan switch". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- "Bantams boys recalled from non-league loans". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- https://twitter.com/Liversedge_FC/status/1591138245349629953
- "Bantams teen backed to shine with Liversedge loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- "Bantams teenage talents get loan deals extended after making major impression". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- "Liversedge | Appearances | Bobby Pointon | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
- "Bradford City announce their retained list for next season". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 25 May 2023.
- "Teenage Bantams trio sign new pro contracts". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 June 2023.
- "'We feel there's potential': Hughes boost for young Bradford City trio". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 July 2023.
- "'Great creative outlet': Pointon earns Hughes praise after first City start". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 9 September 2023.
- "Exciting prospect Pointon quick to make his mark on rest of City team". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 September 2023.
- "What Bobby Pointon can learn from coming out of City firing line". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 29 September 2023.
- "Bradford City 1 Swindon Town 0: Bobby Pointon strike seals win for Bantams after Mark Hughes exit".
- "Pointon: 'One of my uncles is a Leeds fan so you can imagine how much he gets it!'". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 9 October 2023.
- "'I used to love Nahki Wells': Bantams prospect Pointon wants to emulate his hero". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 24 July 2023.