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How do we bridge the quality gap

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by BantamJ, Apr 25, 2026.

  1. BantamJ

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    Stockport game -
     
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  2. Bronco

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    If John McEvoy and Charlie Methven were at the game they must have been impressed with what they saw certainly with regards the atmosphere and potential of the club, I think most would agree even though Rupp says he has the money to finance us in the Championship even to perform in a midtable position its going to need a lot of money being made available.
     
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  3. Bronco

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    Did anyone notice if Rupp attended against Bolton if so I'd expect him to be in the same box as Ryan and Co.
     
  4. BantamJ

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    He did yes alongside Sharpe, Rhodes and Sparks
     
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    Don't want or need quality, just Patto, Cooky and Brad back. Rather be back in league 2 with them than Championship with anyone different.
     
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    It baffles me mate, surely we have more potential than Colchester, York,Lincoln and similar teams of this world
    Saturday was just amazing
    The whole day screamed championship
     
  7. Bronco

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    Well its 10 years next month Rupp bought our club, apparently he's made it known he will be open to offers?, 10 wasted years :(.
     
  8. Interested Bystander

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    I'm pretty sure he and his wallet feel the same
     
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  9. Jordan

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    You can tell the Plymouth fans were very bored after realising it's L1 again for them..... they were scanning through the photo where they have been trying to spot rich people, another American was in the crowd. Erik Barmack, former Vice President and Head of International Originals at Netflix. He was also interested in buying Motherwell not too long ago and pulled out as his plan was "creating too many divisions in the fanbase", in his own words.

    Sounds like Plymouth are very much in the shop window with interested heads there over the weekend.
     
  10. Dennis

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    When did Rupp say he has the money to finance us in the Championship? The only reference to the Championship I recall was Rupp saying he could finance us getting to the Championship. They are very different situations.
     
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    Wasn’t it when he first bought the club? City were in the L1 playoffs and Lawn said they couldn’t afford to fund the team should they go up, but sold to someone who could.
     
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    Yes, I agree that is what ML said at the time, 10 years ago. But I'd prefer to hear from Rupp that he could finance us once in the Championship since it would be his money we'd have to rely upon.
     
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    Think you will be waiting a long time for those words
    That’s why we are up for sale, sort of
     
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    I also seem to remember an interview where he said no, he can take us into the championship on his own and that he can sustain us once there. When asked does he need a partnership with somebody, he said no. He could fund us on his own. I can’t recall where I heard/read this. If I’ve got this right, he might be regretting saying this with the money being haemorrhaged.
     
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    Go support York City:rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  16. Bronco

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    I'm in tears sat here thinking about his wallet, imagine going into a business he knew nothing about and relying on a sleeping partner who convinced him (I know football), I'm an emotional wreck, don't know how I'll sleep tonight.
     
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    Fine, but you can't honestly deny he's not tried to rectify the error.
     
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    I bet he wishes he was a pound behind you mate
     
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    Thinking about it, it may have been at a fans forum (possibly)??
     
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