Tom Adeyemi will be hoping that history is not about to repeat itself.

The young midfielder is waiting eagerly for news on his loan deal at Valley Parade.

Adeyemi is one of seven players whose current contracts are up in the first week of the new year. And as yet, there has been no hint of what is going to happen next.

A year ago, the bright teenager was figuring on the edge of the Norwich squad and played 17 times, chiefly off the bench. But his last outing was on Boxing Day as he spent the rest of the season out of the picture.

So it’s understandable if he should be a little twitchy while waiting to find out if the two clubs will agree to extend his City stay for the duration.

“I haven’t heard anything from either manager,” admitted Adeyemi. “I’m in that awkward position where I’ve just got to be patient and wait to find out.

“If I’m still going to have the opportunity to play regular games, then I’d love to stay here. I want to keep trying to push Bradford up the table for the second half of the season.”

Adeyemi played his 16th game for City in the 1-0 win over Hereford. He was an influential figure in the first half, twice looking to play in team-mates and then missing a golden scoring chance of his own.

The youngster is clearly enjoying the added responsibility of regular first-team action. But he also acknowledges the up-and-down nature of his game which comes with the growing pains of a rookie player learning his trade.

He said: “I felt part of the squad at Norwich but here you’re further up the pecking order. It’s very different and obviously a lot better.

“I think I’ve done all right. I’ve had a couple of good performances and a couple of bad ones.

“I had some substitute appearances for Norwich last year but this is my first full season as a full professional playing week in, week out. It is expected that I wouldn’t have that consistency.

“But if I want to progress in the game then I need to put that right.”

Adeyemi, like Louis Moult, joined City in the summer for six months – the first of seven loan players Peter Taylor has called upon.

He appreciates the on-going debate about fielding short-term signings and whether they should feature regularly.

“The manager has said the loan players he’s brought in aren’t automatically entitled to a place, and that’s right. You still have to work hard and impress in training. But I can understand if a players get a little frustrated.

“I remember when I was at Norwich and later on in the season people were coming in on loan. That forced me out of the squad a little bit. It’s all right to feel a bit disappointed but you just have to keep it to yourself.”

For now, Adeyemi will be hoping that Taylor and Norwich counterpart Paul Lambert don’t keep his own position to themselves for too much longer.