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Discussion in 'City Talk' started by How, Jun 26, 2020.

  1. trevor

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    Christie to be fair was not the only alleged con man that managed to fool Rhodes, Inter sonic Telecoms and others including a PL players father who conned the club he was investing despite having no money,

    Am sure @Dennis@Dennis has a better memory than me on these matters
     
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  2. Lard Arse

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    Genuienly suprised by this @wetherbywhaler@wetherbywhaler . That the board & especially the owners didn't do further due dilligence on a decision that had the ramifications of costing the club a good 10% of their paying budget. I'd be staggered that any Private company would leave that to an 'Employee' without any certain direction from Boardroom level.
     
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  3. JonButterfield

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    See, I'm not sure who is calling him a luminary.

    All I see is a lot of negative talk about Rhodes to counterbalance against talk that doesn't actually exist - leaving an unfairly skewed debate.

    Rhodes' story is obviously a mixed bag.

    Has anyone ever said otherwise? And if not, what's with all the 'look what he failed at' talk?

    It's like an attempt at counter culture, but completely misplaced.
     
  4. Silverbantam

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    You’re referring to Mr Etherington !!!
     
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  5. Mike Hunt

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    WOAP have always been largely complimentary of Rhodes IMO.
    If City are to flourish they need a CEO with vision that extends beyond the end of the current season.
     
  6. Lard Arse

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    LARGELY !
    Mckeown is so far up his arse , he can lick Jr's tonsils clean
     
  7. Mike Hunt

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    Well if you put it like that
     
  8. Inspector

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    I could be wrong but I remember reading that it was Archie, who went over all the contracts of the youth players sold and realised we were due a percentage of the loan fees which had been missed by the board.
     
  9. wetherbywhaler

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    You are absolutely right but sadly Archie very much played the 'big man' and signed players left right and centre in a scramble to get HIS Development Squad together. His actions and avoidance of sticking to instructions, the very point you make, became an increasing source of conflict with the Board, Peter Jackson then PP. I can vouch for this personally as one who was on the end of some of his attitude and he had to go. People who act in that manner often leave a trail behind and Mark Stewart was one of several which cost, off the field as well.
     
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  10. trevor

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    The whole thing reflects just how bad the club was run and some responsibilities abdicated, The problem is that those responsible are still in charge of the clubs future, Very few businesses would put up with such failure at the top for long.
     
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    I think recognising the issue and dealing with it inside some 3 months was quite efficiently done to be honest but as I said Archie kept things away from the Board, even when questioned at Board meetings. Sadly he is not around to answer and I leave this here.
     
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  12. Fordy117

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    Bradford City always has issues. It's a poorly run business hence why it still has no identity on or off the pitch. It's unacceptable mate and we find ourselves in the worse league due to a number of poor decisions and lack of leadership in the boardroom.

    We always seem to have an excuse or to blame someone else...However Rhodes is always there in the thick of the mess. Top bloke I am sure but this club needs a different direction now.
     
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  13. Bigrod

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    In all fairness he left the club, when it had got to the Play Off’s. He returned when it had been ‘Edinised’, and was already heading for the rocks of relegation, to League 2.

    I think the next 11 months will be crucial.
     
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    Interesting - but City then allowed us to be duped and taken over by Rahic and Rupp - the former being another BS. As it has been shown research would have shown his lack of credentials too.
     
  15. Fordy117

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    However, some could argue that selling to Edin and Rupp was also his mistake mate.
    Even now Rupp is here and Rhodes sold the club to him because he believed it would he would move the club forward. Edin was never in the position to do that and openly admitted that but still Rupp isn't moving us any much forward than what me or you could with Rhodes being CEO.

    What is this club building? What are we trying to achieve? I honestly don't know...

    I agree the next 11 months are massive for this club already the likes of Luton, Fleetwood, Accrington, Linicon, Blackpool, Shewsbury have overtaken us and then the likes of Salford, Mansfield are waiting to pass us also...It's unacceptable! We all know it is and as fans we need to demand better from Rupp, Rhodes and Ryan. If they can't do the job then they need to leave! Simple really.
     
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    I would add Rochdale, Doncaster, Burton, Gillingham, Wycombe, Wimbledon, Swindon, and Crewe to that list. Quite frankly we should be in League 1 pressing for promotion to the Championship.
     
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  17. Bantamsteve

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    So simple really I don't know why people haven't thought of it before
    A man of your financial means and business acumen could do all 3 jobs
    Simple
    Any reason why not ??
     
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  18. Fordy117

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    Why because of the fans.

    As people I love but most are highly unambitious towards the club and it wouldn't drive me forward. For fans to accept what we have currently highlights to me..I would expect or want fans to be kicking off currently.

    So no pressure...I thrive off pressure. Rhodes would be even cleaning my car if he can't talk to fans. It's unacceptable.

    If exceptions were highly then maybe I would.
     
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  19. JonButterfield

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    Doesn't make much sense that, Fordy.

    The fans WERE kicking off, and got rid of the problem.

    You're basically saying that the fans didn't do that, but they did.
     
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  20. Fordy117

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    Cheap season tickets and they're happy hence why Rhodes does it but everyone should be wanting more. Build something! Not just accept cheapness.

    Where is the club going? What's its identity? Why isn't Rhodes talking to fans? What's Rupp involvement? Why did he invest in the club?

    Then you hear Bradford people have no money but the club is quick to keep people's money. I only hope Covid is a wake up call for many as other clubs have past us while we sleep walk.

    Far too often people come on here and go to games and offer poor excuses for failure.

    Fans need to demand more!!
     
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