Quantcast
  1. Welcome to Bantam Talk

    Why not register for an account?

    Not only can you then get fully involved in the community but you also get fewer ads

  2. Premium Membership now Available


    Please see this thread for more details

    Dismiss Notice

January 26 transfer rumours

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by king karl, Dec 14, 2025.

  1. Biker

    Biker Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2019
    Messages:
    1,799
    Likes Received:
    2,854
    Agreed. Suspect the proposed ground purchase was so one of Rupp's subsidiary companies could loan the club the purchase price and get all the money back with interest similar to what Gibb had done - eg lining Rupps pockets further at our expense. We are just one big cash cow for the guy. Sooner he does one the better, once he starts asking a realistic price for us. Tossa.
     
    Blackpool 802 likes this.
  2. Kevin1954

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    28,549
    Likes Received:
    25,927
    I was quoting Cookies record . My worry is …Wigan sent him back ……Speaks volumes doesn’t it?
     
  3. Kevin1954

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    28,549
    Likes Received:
    25,927
    Where is your evidence that we wanted Ward …..Twitter? Not one top club in the division wanted him otherwise they would have bought him. Remember they all have cash to play with .
     
    #3483 Kevin1954, Jan 28, 2026
    Last edited: Jan 28, 2026
  4. Kevin1954

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    28,549
    Likes Received:
    25,927
    Agree but Ryan Oates at Mansfield is better and faster?
     
  5. Bantam75

    Bantam75 Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2018
    Messages:
    1,446
    Likes Received:
    3,084
    Just going off all the talk in here. People saying that city bid for him, GA not being happy
     
  6. Kevin1954

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    28,549
    Likes Received:
    25,927
    Ok say it is a cash cow for Rupp?

    I think you know what a cash cow is in financial terms so….

    How much has he put into the club inc purchsase and ever since , then tell us what he’s taken out total.

    Dont dither M8 you must know the answer because you state it with certainty .

    Not defending the guy here but I want to see the evidence …Fair?
     
  7. Kevin1954

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    28,549
    Likes Received:
    25,927
    One person speculated. I can tell you the poster too.
     
  8. Bronco

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    42,874
    Likes Received:
    50,152
    The majority weren't happy with many players brought in by Gent your comment above being a perfect example along with Tyler Smith untimatly someone has got to say that's too much we can't afford him, but that's where you have to trust your manager IMO, Alexander says what positions he wants to strengthen the side and Gent and Sharpe find them.
    If your manager is adamant said player will strengthen your squad and be an asset £500,000 shouldn't be beyond a promotion chasing League One club in this day and age when you think about the Charlie Wyke signing in 2017.
     
    Onside likes this.
  9. Bantam-in-Greece

    P.L. 20/21 4th Place ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    2,225
    Likes Received:
    3,573
    Always liked Oates Kev, when he was at Hartlepool he stood out. Wouldn't say no to this lad but can't see Mansfield letting him go.
     
    Idlebantam, Onside and Kevin1954 like this.
  10. Kevin1954

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    28,549
    Likes Received:
    25,927
    Yes agreed .
     
  11. Biker

    Biker Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2019
    Messages:
    1,799
    Likes Received:
    2,854
    Have you been asleep for the last 10 years of stagnation.

    Why do you think he is here? Lets hear it?
     
    Dratsab taf likes this.
  12. Parader

    Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2018
    Messages:
    1,225
    Likes Received:
    2,387
    Looking at the dire situation we are now in I feel really silly for not backing WAGMI at the time.
     
    Damo, Hulmebantam, Bantam75 and 5 others like this.
  13. BradfordCityBrad

    Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Messages:
    835
    Likes Received:
    910
    Unfortunately he not long ago signed a new deal with Mansfield, which is a shame, I do think he would be a decent fit in our team.
     
    Bantam-in-Greece likes this.
  14. Foghornleghorn

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    4,036
    Likes Received:
    5,582
    Where's Mullin Rouge then?
    Only indication from Alexander at today's presser would suggest we are going to be busy and we will once again enter the Guthrie hours of the window.
     
  15. Kevin1954

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    28,549
    Likes Received:
    25,927
    I don’t have to produce anything it was you saying it , me I I have no idea , asking for your data is entirely fair on that basis . You don’t have any it seems otherwise you would be telling us .Fair ?

    Where do we begin?
    How much has he taken out of the business compared to how much he put in in May 2006 . Let’s say he paid £6m initially as a start point
     
  16. Klaatu

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    2,388
    Likes Received:
    3,799
    We're mullin it over.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
  17. NorthernMonkey

    NorthernMonkey Squad Player

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2018
    Messages:
    13,658
    Likes Received:
    28,353
    I'm hoping we've paulsed it up and are now moving into a different target.
     
    Idlebantam, Onside and Peter like this.
  18. andyc

    andyc Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2018
    Messages:
    5,731
    Likes Received:
    10,719
    It’s not 5 o’clock yet
    Or 1 minute to deadline pizza time
     
    CRASS likes this.
  19. Biker

    Biker Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2019
    Messages:
    1,799
    Likes Received:
    2,854
    It's been reported Rupp has had offers but wants 10 million for us. We just got to hear about that one.

    Crawley Town only average around 3-5k attendance and in the time since wagmi were involved (since left?) they've been promoted (ahead of us) and relegated.

    Under Rupp we've just done it the other way round !
     
  20. Bronco

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    42,874
    Likes Received:
    50,152
    This is not an endorsement of WAGMI but the Crawley fans didnt have to wait almost 10 years under their new owners ;).
     
    Biker likes this.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice