IN his time at former club Barnsley, goals were never a problem for Bradford City summer recruit Adam Phillips.

Both from an individual and team perspective at League One level.

The 28-year-old managed double figures in each of his four seasons in the third tier at Oakwell.

During that time, the Reds were among the division's highest-scoring teams.

Adam Phillips scored 11 goals across 50 appearances for Barnsley last season. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

placeholder image — Adam Phillips scored 11 goals across 50 appearances for Barnsley last season. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

In his maiden campaign of 2022-23, Barnsley had the fourth-best record and only two rivals scored more in the following campaign, both of which ended in play-off participation.

In 2024-25, Barnsley were ranked sixth in the goals scored table and dropped to eighth last term.

Phillips has seen enough of Bradford to know that creating chances should not be a problem and is confident that the front-foot style of play that Graham Alexander has cultivated will naturally suit his own game.

This is especially true at Valley Parade where fellow goalscoring midfielders Bobby Pointon and Antoni Sarcevic scored the majority of their goals last season.

Barnsley midfielder Adam Phillips recently joined Bradford City. Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

Phillips said: "I think they (Bradford) were very good at home. They've obviously got a big fan base and a big following.

"It's obviously always a tough place to go to with the atmosphere. That always helps.

"They like to get on the front foot and they like to press. I think that's what I like.

"I think that also suits my game. Obviously, speaking to the manager, he said they had a high xG last year.

"I'm hoping I'll get a lot of chances. I've done it over the last few years.

"Hopefully, I can keep converting and getting my numbers. That will help me and I'll get lots of chances and can play with freedom in the final third and stuff."

After play-off final heartbreak at the end of his first campaign at Barnsley in 2022-23, when he was sent off against Sheffield Wednesday and semi-final elimination in the following campaign, Phillips is not short in motivation in his quest to reach the Championship.

The Lancastrian, currently with his City team-mates on the club’s pre-season training camp in the Austrian Alps, continued: "I'm sure the fans are looking at a similar season to last year. Hopefully, we can go one better and be at the top end, pushing for promotion. That's the aim and goal."