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Bobby Pointon
Bobby Michael Pointon (born 4 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Bradford City. CareerBorn 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 styleAs 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 lifePointon 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
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