Bobby Pointon

Bobby Pointon (born 4 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays for Bradford City, as a striker.[1]

Bobby Pointon
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-01-04) 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
  1. Bobby Pointon at Soccerway
  2. "NINE AGREE PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  3. "Bradford City teenager Pointon goes out on five-month loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  4. "Bobby Pointon Joins on Loan". www.farsleyceltic.com.
  5. "New loan move for Bradford City youngster Pointon". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  6. "Why Hughes thinks a lot of City teenager Pointon after making loan switch". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  7. "Bantams boys recalled from non-league loans". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  8. https://twitter.com/Liversedge_FC/status/1591138245349629953
  9. "Bantams teen backed to shine with Liversedge loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  10. "Bantams teenage talents get loan deals extended after making major impression". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  11. "Liversedge | Appearances | Bobby Pointon | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  12. "Bradford City announce their retained list for next season". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 25 May 2023.
  13. "Teenage Bantams trio sign new pro contracts". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 June 2023.
  14. "'We feel there's potential': Hughes boost for young Bradford City trio". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 July 2023.
  15. "'Great creative outlet': Pointon earns Hughes praise after first City start". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 9 September 2023.
  16. "Exciting prospect Pointon quick to make his mark on rest of City team". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 September 2023.
  17. "What Bobby Pointon can learn from coming out of City firing line". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 29 September 2023.
  18. "Bradford City 1 Swindon Town 0: Bobby Pointon strike seals win for Bantams after Mark Hughes exit".
  19. "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.
  20. "'I used to love Nahki Wells': Bantams prospect Pointon wants to emulate his hero". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 24 July 2023.
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