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

Do not renew. Do not fund this club anymore.

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Rcbantam, Mar 16, 2024.

  1. Edin Nowhere

    Edin Nowhere Impact Sub
    P.L.22/23 Entrant

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2018
    Messages:
    3,523
    Likes Received:
    4,922
    We were 5th in League One when these clowns took over. At what stage do you start asking the questions that need asking?
     
  2. Loyalbantam

    Loyalbantam Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    4,829
    Likes Received:
    5,383
    Nobody gives a feck if Stefan ends up with nothing but I care if we have a club.
     
    Bronco likes this.
  3. Loyalbantam

    Loyalbantam Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    4,829
    Likes Received:
    5,383
    I fully agree mate something has to change but my concern is withdrawing funds from the club can only serve to push us closer to oblivion.
     
    Silverbantam likes this.
  4. Loyalbantam

    Loyalbantam Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    4,829
    Likes Received:
    5,383
    What if…..season ticket sales are so low for next season that we simply cannot keep even the current underachieving squad together and we find ourselves near the bottom come January.
    No matter what Rupp does from that point is futile because no player will want to join us with a risk of relegation no matter how much cash he throws at it.
     
    Silverbantam likes this.
  5. Stevay_b

    Stevay_b Impact Sub

    Joined:
    May 8, 2018
    Messages:
    412
    Likes Received:
    930
    Forest green and Sutton both signed players in January while staring down the barrel of relegation, immediately puts that argument to bed
     
    Onside and Gardscoigne like this.
  6. Bantamsteve

    Bantamsteve Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    7,711
    Likes Received:
    9,790
    Think that should be directed at Messrs Rupp and Sparks
    Maybe get the reaction most fans are looking for
     
    Stevay_b and Gardscoigne like this.
  7. Loyalbantam

    Loyalbantam Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    4,829
    Likes Received:
    5,383
    And both will go down. Next…..
     
  8. Onside

    Onside Squad Player
    P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    9,224
    Likes Received:
    15,557
    I will take no responsibility for my actions as to what happens to the club. The Board have a responsibility to make this club viable. The customers are not happy with the product that has been on offer for several seasons. We were promised PL within 5 years. Here we are struggling in the middle of LG 2. I haven’t made my mind up yet but the doomsters will not influence my decision.
     
  9. Gardscoigne

    Gardscoigne Squad Player

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2018
    Messages:
    1,235
    Likes Received:
    2,292
    And as things stand, very soon the club will become non viable.
    Something has to change
     
    Bantamsteve likes this.
  10. Bronco

    Bronco Star Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter Euro 2020 P.L. 20/21 Top 30

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    38,362
    Likes Received:
    41,492
    Nothing more divisive than thread title like this if fans don't want to renew fine, enjoy what your doing instead on a Saturday afternoon.
     
  11. Loyalbantam

    Loyalbantam Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    4,829
    Likes Received:
    5,383
    The first thing I want to change is for Sparks to be sacked as CEO and a suitable replacement employed.
    I want to see Rupp over here in person at least once per month.
    To remediate the potential loss of season tickets I think Rupp needs to make a statement of intent for next season.
     
  12. Bronco

    Bronco Star Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter Euro 2020 P.L. 20/21 Top 30

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    38,362
    Likes Received:
    41,492
    If Rupp has just taken Julian's word that Ryan is a suitable replacement for himself (when the guy he was chasing didn't materialise) and Rupp is happy with Julian's candidate then he's learnt nothing from the fiasco with Rahic.
     
    borderlescott and Onside like this.
  13. Park bantam

    Park bantam Regular Starter
    P.L.22/23 Entrant

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    18,291
    Likes Received:
    19,823
    There will be a percentage drop this season which will be manageable. But if fans don’t support the club in the long term then prices will go up to the norm and gates will drop accordingly.
    The affordable prices we have paid for years was initially instigated on the understanding we would sell a set amount of tickets can’t remember the number. Regretfully those days look like they are numbered
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    Loyalbantam likes this.
  14. Loyalbantam

    Loyalbantam Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    4,829
    Likes Received:
    5,383
    Correct so the quitters make it more expensive for the remainers
     
    Silverbantam likes this.
  15. Bantamsteve

    Bantamsteve Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    7,711
    Likes Received:
    9,790
    And who's to blame for that
    Years of decline and a sub standard product should be your answer people have had enough
    Keep clapping and funding failure it's worked well so far
     
  16. Gardscoigne

    Gardscoigne Squad Player

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2018
    Messages:
    1,235
    Likes Received:
    2,292
    Don’t disagree with any of that! As I’ve mentioned, I’ve renewed my season tickets (four of us).
    I did however walk out early on Saturday - I can only remember walking out at 5-0 down to Sheffield United many years back.
    He has to act quickly to at least address the issue and buy some faith and trust from the fans.
     
    Onside likes this.
  17. Onside

    Onside Squad Player
    P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    9,224
    Likes Received:
    15,557
    I honestly don’t understand why it is the fans fault for years of failure. We have been funding this for 7 years. Rupp and Rahic inherited the enormous good will of the fans, now they can hardly be bothered to recognise our existence! The some fans who wish to continue buying ST’s are now pointing the finger at those fans who have had enough of being ignored and taken for granted. We are an empty shell of a club, and I would hazard a guess that is why we are not successful. Rupp and Sparks are hiding from the wrath of the fans and somehow that is ok. We have no plan for the club going forward, so until I see some semblance of just how we are going to get out of this league I will continue to raise this issue.
     
  18. knaresborough bantam

    knaresborough bantam Fringe Player
    P.L.23/24 Entrant

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2019
    Messages:
    400
    Likes Received:
    631
    I don't expect us to sell many more than 8,000 season tickets by deadline day
    I for one will not be renewing but that's because of health reasons
    If I can get to games next season I will buy a ticket a few days before the game
    Only a change of CEO as soon as replacement can be found can make a difference to ST sales
    The sale of the club could take anywhere between 6 & 12 months
    Alexander's team can do the rest on the pitch to get fans back in the ground
     
  19. FrenchBantam

    FrenchBantam Squad Player
    P.L. 21/22 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    757
    Likes Received:
    1,279
    I agree but how do you determine we have a suitable replacement? Only time will tell.
     
  20. Gardscoigne

    Gardscoigne Squad Player

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2018
    Messages:
    1,235
    Likes Received:
    2,292
    That finger pointing is, I’m sure, a very small minority. Most people are reasonable enough to understand and definitely appreciate your right to do as you wish!
    I admire it actually, I’m just too soft and weak willed not to renew
     
    Onside 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