Bobby Pointon

Bobby Pointon

Personal information
Full name	Bobby Michael Pointon [1]
Date of birth	(2004-01-04) 4 January 2004 (age 20)
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	44	(7)
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 19:12, 29 December 2024 (UTC)

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

Career

Born 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

As 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

Pointon 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

As of match played on 29 December 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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	20	3	2	0	1	0	4 [a]	1	27	4
	Total		44	7	3	0	2	0	10	1	59	8
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			55	10	3	0	2	0	11	1	71	11

1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy.
2. Appearance in the West Riding County Cup Final.

References

1. "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS AS AT 20th May 2023" (PDF). p. 52. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
2. "'He's got really good attributes': Bantams raise bar for Pointon". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 4 October 2024.
3. "NINE AGREE PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
4. "Bradford City teenager Pointon goes out on five-month loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
5. "Bobby Pointon Joins on Loan". www.farsleyceltic.com.
6. "New loan move for Bradford City youngster Pointon". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
7. "Why Hughes thinks a lot of City teenager Pointon after making loan switch". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
8. "Bantams boys recalled from non-league loans". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
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10. "Bantams teen backed to shine with Liversedge loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
11. "Bantams teenage talents get loan deals extended after making major impression". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
12. Grayson, James (11 December 2022). "'Sedge extend loan deal of young Bradford striker".
13. "Bradford City announce their retained list for next season". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 25 May 2023.
14. "Teenage Bantams trio sign new pro contracts". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 June 2023.
15. "'We feel there's potential': Hughes boost for young Bradford City trio". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 July 2023.
16. "'Great creative outlet': Pointon earns Hughes praise after first City start". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 9 September 2023.
17. "Exciting prospect Pointon quick to make his mark on rest of City team". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 September 2023.
18. "What Bobby Pointon can learn from coming out of City firing line". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 29 September 2023.
19. "Bradford City 1 Swindon Town 0: Bobby Pointon strike seals win for Bantams after Mark Hughes exit".
20. "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.
21. "'We really like Bobby, his attitude, his commitment, his ability'". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 4 December 2023.
22. "'Hopefully we've given the gaffer a headache': Pointon pushes City recall claims". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 11 January 2024.
23. "CITY REPORT: Valley Parade fans get much-needed lift from "one of their own"". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 29 March 2024.
24. "Pointon hungry for more after stunning goal-scoring City return". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 30 March 2024.
25. "'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.
26. "The magic moments conjured up by Bantams "star boy" Pointon". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 July 2024.
27. "RETAINED LIST: 2023/24". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
28. "Bantams make their move to keep Pointon and Halliday for long term". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2 May 2024.
29. "Why City have no need to hurry or worry over rising star Pointon". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 May 2024.
30. "Bantams issue update on Bobby Pointon contract situation". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 26 June 2024.
31. "Deal done: Bantams secure prize asset Pointon on new contract". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 19 July 2024.
32. "'He's a young player who we rate highly': Bantams boss with Pointon boost". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 26 August 2024.
33. ""Made in Bradford" goal ensures City take "good step forward" again". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 8 October 2024.
34. "'I used to love Nahki Wells': Bantams prospect Pointon wants to emulate his hero". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 24 July 2023.
35. "Walker willing to help but wants City teen to "make own decisions"". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 17 November 2023.
36. "'There's never a down day with Bobby': Pointon praise from Bantams boss". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 November 2024.
37. "City trio told to hold head high as Pointon "puts 100 per cent into all he does"". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 12 November 2024.
38. "Pointon proving knock-out hit for Bantams thanks to his boxing past". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 27 October 2023.
39. "Bradford City star gives back by helping out at food truck". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 20 February 2024.
40. "Games played by Bobby Pointon in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
41. "Games played by Bobby Pointon in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
42. "Games played by Bobby Pointon in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
43. "Brighouse Town | Appearances | Bobby Pointon | 2022–2023 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
44. Bobby Pointon at Soccerway
45. "Liversedge | Appearances | Bobby Pointon | 2022–2023 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.