Bobby Michael Pointon (born 4 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Bradford City.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bobby Michael Pointon[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 January 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Low Moor, Bradford, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bradford City | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bradford City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Bradford City | 38 | (6) |
| 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 21:25, 19 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editBorn in Low Moor, Bradford,[2] Pointon began his career with Bradford City, and was one of nine players to turn professional in July 2022.[3] He moved on loan to Brighouse Town later that month.[4] After three goals in four games he then moved on loan to Farsley Celtic in September 2022,[5][6] with Bradford City manager Mark Hughes saying it was Pointon's challenge to deal with football at a higher level.[7] The loan ended prematurely in November 2022,[8] and he moved on loan to Liversedge a few days later.[9][10] In December 2022 the loan was extended to the end of the season.[11][12]
He was offered a new contract by Bradford City in May 2023.[13] He signed a new one-year contract with Bradford City in June 2023.[14]
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.[15] He made his full debut for the club on 9 September 2023, and was praised by Hughes for his performance,[16] as well as by teammate Alex Gilliead.[17] 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".[18]
Pointon scored his first goal for Bradford City in a 1–0 win at home against Swindon Town, on 7 October 2023.[19][20]
After being dropped by new Bradford City manager Graham Alexander, Alexander said that Pointon was still in his plans.[21] After a return to the first-team in the EFL Trophy in January 2024, Pointon said that he hoped he had given Alexander a "headache" when considering future line-ups.[22]
Pointon made his first start in two months on 29 March 2024, scoring a goal in a 2–0 victory, ending a run of four successive defeats.[23][24] At the end of the season, after a run of form, Pointon said he was not daunted by the praise he was receiving from fans.[25] He scored 4 goals for the club in the 2023–24 season.[26]
At the end of the 2023–24 season, Bradford City triggered a contract extension.[27][28][29] In June 2024, after Pointon changed agents, the club began fresh contract talks with him.[30] In July 2024, Pointon signed a new two-year contract, with the option of a third year.[31]
Pointon scored his first goal of the 2024–25 season on 24 August 2024, with Alexander stating that he remained in his first-team plans despite not having started a game so far that season.[32] Alexander later said that he expected more from Pointon in his second season with the first-team,[2] with Pointon then scoring his third goal of the season in the next game, a 3–1 win over Newport which was the club's first victory in 5 games.[33]
Playing style
editAs a youngster, Pointon copied the playing style of Nahki Wells.[34] During the 2023–24 season, he was mentored by teammate Jamie Walker.[35] His attitude has been praised by manager Graham Alexander.[36]
Whilst usually an attacking midfielder, he has also been used as a left wing back, being praised in the media despite playing out of position.[37]
Personal life
editPointon and his family are Bradford City supporters.[20] He was a boxer as a teenager.[38] He has been involved with Bradford City's charitable endeavours.[39]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played on 19 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bradford City | 2022–23[40] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023–24[41] | League Two | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6[a] | 0 | 32 | 4 | |
| 2024–25[42] | League Two | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 19 | 3 | |
| Total | 38 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 51 | 7 | ||
| Brighouse Town (loan) | 2022–23[43] | Northern Premier League | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Farsley Celtic (loan) | 2022–23[44] | National League North | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Liversedge (loan) | 2022–23[45] | Northern Premier League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Career total | 49 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 63 | 10 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in the EFL Trophy.
- ^ Appearance in the West Riding County Cup Final.
References
edit- ^ "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS AS AT 20th May 2023" (PDF). p. 52. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ a b "'He's got really good attributes': Bantams raise bar for Pointon". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 4 October 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "x.com". X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ "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.
- ^ Grayson, James (11 December 2022). "'Sedge extend loan deal of young Bradford striker".
- ^ "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".
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "'We really like Bobby, his attitude, his commitment, his ability'". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 4 December 2023.
- ^ "'Hopefully we've given the gaffer a headache': Pointon pushes City recall claims". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 11 January 2024.
- ^ "CITY REPORT: Valley Parade fans get much-needed lift from "one of their own"". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Pointon hungry for more after stunning goal-scoring City return". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 30 March 2024.
- ^ "'I could have 100,000 shouting my name and I'll just go out and enjoy my football'". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 27 April 2024.
- ^ "The magic moments conjured up by Bantams "star boy" Pointon". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 July 2024.
- ^ "RETAINED LIST: 2023/24". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Bantams make their move to keep Pointon and Halliday for long term". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Why City have no need to hurry or worry over rising star Pointon". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Bantams issue update on Bobby Pointon contract situation". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Deal done: Bantams secure prize asset Pointon on new contract". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 19 July 2024.
- ^ "'He's a young player who we rate highly': Bantams boss with Pointon boost". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 26 August 2024.
- ^ ""Made in Bradford" goal ensures City take "good step forward" again". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 8 October 2024.
- ^ "'I used to love Nahki Wells': Bantams prospect Pointon wants to emulate his hero". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Walker willing to help but wants City teen to "make own decisions"". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 17 November 2023.
- ^ "'There's never a down day with Bobby': Pointon praise from Bantams boss". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 November 2024.
- ^ "City trio told to hold head high as Pointon "puts 100 per cent into all he does"". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 12 November 2024.
- ^ "Pointon proving knock-out hit for Bantams thanks to his boxing past". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 27 October 2023.
- ^ "Bradford City star gives back by helping out at food truck". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Bobby Pointon in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Bobby Pointon in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Bobby Pointon in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Brighouse Town | Appearances | Bobby Pointon | 2022–2023 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
- ^ Bobby Pointon at Soccerway
- ^ "Liversedge | Appearances | Bobby Pointon | 2022–2023 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.