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Sparks said: We are committed to maintaining a clear line of communication with our supporters and this event, be it a slightly unique one, will provide an opportunity for City fans to reach out and have their say ahead of what is a very important season for our club

But our leaders won't be maintaining a line of communication with our supporters.... Groundhog Day? And who exactly are 'we'?

Only my thoughts Jon. Each to their own.

 

Bang on mate, it's what holding this clubs future back. Truth is we're there to make up the numbers, there is no ambition or genuine desire to take this club forward. Cheap soundbites and lazy T and A articles do not disguise the fact. There is no long term plan in place, there is no blueprint for the future. Our fans and many other fans of other clubs see us as some sort of sleeping giant, they couldn't be further away from the truth if they tried.
It's all about ambition and desire, I've only ever seen it twice while supporting the sporting clubs this city has. Its not rocket science. Ambition backed with investment. And don't think that investment has to be in the high millions. Geoffrey Richmond knew what it was, so did Chris Caisley along with Peter Deakin back with the Bulls in 1995.
The evidence and facts are there, five years later we had premiership football and the Bulls were the best in super league. All it needs is man/woman with a plan and a vision and some realistic investment. Easier said than done, but it's there if you look hard enough.
That ambition could be just around the corner if Rupp lowers his unrealistic valuations and it could be there quicker than you think.......

 

Weak, lazy and synonymous of this club. No leadership or genuine communication from the top.

 

No rhodes or Rupp what a surprise.

 

Tough questions can be tabled but won't be asked. Ha

 

I don't get what's weak and lazy about it?

 

The most you get out of Rhodes is a piece from his mates at the Yorkshire Post, very occasionally. what makes you think he'd front up to a live show when he pays Sparks to be the mouth of the club?

He's like the Invisible Man.

 

I get that but he is still getting paid a decent wage isn’t he? He should be there. Even if he does two a season that would be enough. Let Sparks do the monthly ones. It shows what’s happening from the top and not just through a mouth piece. Sparks should be concentrating on boosting sales of tickets (when we can come back) shirt sales and our social media stuff. He can still be on the panel but with what’s going on and this uncertain time you wanna be hearing from the top. If Rhodes won’t do it then Rupp should and we should demand it

 

Get yer question in and see if they answer it.

 

Ive read that 3 times and can’t figure out if you’d be surprised he was on it or not surprised?

Edit - 4th time think I’ve got it. You think he will be on it? The press release seem to say he won’t be and it will be Sparks and Stuart

 

If Rhodes shows up to answer questions I'll bear my ar$e in Queensbury co-op window.

Pop Rhodes ever turning up in the same drawer as the Keifer Moore nearly signing.

 

I grant you that dave but times are so different. Covid19, salary cap, plummeting season ticket sales, fans confidence in the board certainly lower than Lawn/Rhodes era..

But I don't want to hear from the monkies...

 

Sense at last

 

Do the Glaziers and Roman want out. Are those two clubs in decline? Do they have the same structural concerns like a league 2 club?

Look, I appreciate Ryan is the comms manager but I want to hear from the top man. The man with the purse strings. A press release, a prerecorded message, whatever that may look like.

 

I think we should be looking for more than just footing the bill for next season. Take for example if the salary cap does come in, if we’d committed to spend 1.7 million on a playing budget anyway, anything over the salary cap it would be nice if the club came out and said we have a plan. We will use the extra money to set up an analytical and scouting department who will work to get the most out of the market.
Got to think outside the box on this and not just sign easy players who we know from before

 

I was using them as an example as you know, I hear the few owners who do twitter or other media are MacAnthony at Posh and I believe Andy Holt at Stanley, I'd be very surprised if they gave fans an answer for every finacial question asked.
Rupp has made a club statement as I posted he will stick by the club and try and undo the damage Rahic did, maybe thats as good as it gets and we have to take him at his word.

 

Dont worry I've had worse, at times there will be differences of opinions, and that's how it should be.

 

The easy signings as you call them feel like filler - which is probably because they are.

What's next is intriguing though. We need to move forward regardless of the circumstances, but it's too early to say if we will or won't.

 

Surely Rhodes should be there? Rupp is never gonna come over for it but Rhodes?

Will have a listen still.

 

I wouldn't be that surprised if Rhodes was on the call.

Maybe he won't be, but I wouldn't be surprised if he was.