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Ryan Sparks

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Fordy117, Dec 5, 2020.

  1. Rogered Tart

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    No I'm asking you, you're the one who clearly knows more than anyone else on the career of Ryan Sparks. Been very close does not constitute an interview, something he will be undertaking shortly. He may be good at it, but he hasn't interviewed a candidate for a job as a football league manager. Certainly not as a CEO.
     
  2. Parader

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    I guess being told to setup the press conference, or send a press release and a tweet out is close in a way.
     
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  3. Keefly Bantam

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    As you well know, you mischievous little imp, I was quoting Ryan from yesterdays interview. I have met Ryan as many times as you have and know as much as you do about his previous work.

    I am prepared to let him get on and do his job without getting all hung up about it.

    As always let's see what happens in the coming few days and then Ryan is entitled to be scrutinised but after hearing his vision for the club and what he wants behind the scenes he clearly is going to do anything he can to get this club back to some sort of professional standing. At least that is what he wants.
     
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  4. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
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    What's his vision. I thought be passed the book if I am honest.

    Look for those that don't understand:

    Manager - ON THE PITCH.
    Owner - ON PITCH AND OFF THE PITCH
    CEO - OFF THE PITCH!!

    SPARKS WILL BE JUDGED BY OFF THE PITCH DEVELOPMENTS!

    He failed to answer the questions about training ground & stadium. I want to see what his vision is to improve Bradford City OFF the pitch - THAT'S HIS JOB!!!

    DON'T BE FOOLED!
     
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  5. Mike Hunt

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    It’s definitely a time for fine actions over fine words, but I seem to be relatively alone in not being that impressed by it. He seemed a bit to eager to please, dropping a bit too many buzzwords and certainly didn’t come across to me as having the same gravitas that most of the MDs I have worked with have. I’d like to be a fly on the wall at a meeting between him and a wily old dog like Big Sam, Nigel Adkins or Russell Slade.
     
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    I'm going to give Sparks the benefit to see if
    he has what it takes. Many people in life take
    on positions that appear over their heads. How
    about the very first job any of us took on? We
    weren't qualified we had to prove what we could do.

    One aspect of his job I am worried about is he fancies
    being a scout and starts signing players he thinks will
    be good for us. He does need to appoint a good manager
    and that comes down to him being able to assess a
    CV and ask the right questions. He may come good, he
    may not. Some argue we can't risk it but anyone we
    appoint is a risk. Good luck Ryan I hope you do well.
     
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  7. Ulysses S Grant

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    Your obsession is going to affect your mental health soon
     
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  8. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
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    Not obsessed with anything or anyone.

    Just pointing out the facts of football.

    CEO's at clubs get judged by OFF the pitch developments!
     
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  9. Ulysses S Grant

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    Certainly seems like an obsession. A large Ryan Sparks shaped one. Take a break for your own good before you have an anuerism.
     
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  10. Get Rid Of It

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    It has certainly affected his CAPS LOCK, thats for sure.
     
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  11. Keefly Bantam

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    You must be female with the amount of selective hearing loss you have. :innocent:

    Anyway he outlined his plan for off and on the field on last nights call. Its worth a listen again if you have the time as you seem to have missed the BITS YOU ARE SHOUTING ABOUT.
     
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  12. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
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    No, not listening again!

    Let's see what OFF THE PITCH improvements he makes!!
     
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  13. Keefly Bantam

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    He told you what HE WANTED TO DO AND WHAT CHANGES HE WILL MAKE
     
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  14. Park bantam

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    No but I was asking you
     
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    I would prefer he sorted the on field improvements first.
     
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  16. Park bantam

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    Judging by what he says the training ground is bottom of his priority list and rightly so
     
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  17. Fordy117

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    Really! He's not a football manager is he!
     
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  18. Bronco

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    Think you've missed the point.............by making the correct call with regards our next manager that will be the biggest call he makes with regards on field improvements.
     
  19. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
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    Think you are badly missing the point and it's like you don't understand the game.

    Of course we need a manager or a head coach but once that is done his concentration is off the pitch. This isn't Football Manager! He isn't scout! He isn't a football manager, he isn't a DOF.

    Yes, we need to create an identity but he has to decide if a DOF can help with that but its off the pitch he gets judged on the pitch the manager will be cheered or booed!

    How many times did you here songs of we want Rhodes out??

    So, OFF the pitch he will be judge! Learn about the game!
     
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  20. BradfordBanter

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    I can't believe I'm writing this but your waffling is actually getting WORSE.
     
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