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  1. Johnny Yen

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    This is terrible, on Tuesday, the amount of City fans attending could be very similar to the away fans. We're in a sorry state.
    Just like the wonderful years BFG gave and then the aftermath... I put the same onus on Rupp...
    Im so angry..
    This club should be playing the likes of Birmingham in Championship.
    Usless bastards, hope they fk off soon.
    Next season im taking my Grandson, before I put that club in his heart, they need to stop been winkers and match the fans aspirations...
     
  2. Stafford Bantam

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    With one or two exceptions, I don't think that supporters are defending the ownership.

    I've seen plenty of people calling for Rupp, Sparks, Alexander, Gent and others to go; however, we lack clarity on where the responsibility for the dismal situation lies and we don't necessarily want to throw the baby out with the bathwater.

    For example, does Rupp need to go if he is prepared to buy to fund buying the ground back and invest additional funds into the playing budget? Or does Sparks need to go if it turns out he is excellent on the commercial side? What may be required is for some to stay, some to go and some to have their roles redefined.

    I think we all know we need some significant changes, but we do need to get it right. And, in case there is any doubt, my view is most definitely that we can't go on as we are.
     
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  3. Stafford Bantam

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    We are already playing a dangerous game. If we carry on as we are, we may well go bust and end up in non league.
     
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  4. bailiff bridge bantam

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    “Looking in to it” and actually doing it are very different things.

    Rupp suddenly goes from Mr Invisible who’s been to 3 or 4 games this season, who doesn’t seem to want to engage with fans,hasn’t taken delivery of a load of fans letters questioning his ownership to telling an irate fan lots of his financial dealings regarding player budget,ground acquisition etc.

    As someone put yesterday-Hmmmm.
     
  5. Stevay_b

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    Nah you're right I'll go empty my account and hand it over to these clowns so we can continue treading water in the arse end of league 2.

    The idea that rupp would let the club fold because revenue dropped a bit is alarmist bullshit and you know it. Not to mention the discussion you're quoting as evidence for this is based around relegation, not income from fans. The fans can spunk up as much cash as they'd like, it won't change a thing while rupp allows an amateur Facebook admin free reign to run his asset into the ground
     
  6. Rogered Tart

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    You've changed your tune. Your narrative used to be you only wanted the uber loyal supporters there, now your're worried that low ticket uptake might hurt us as a result.
     
  7. Gardscoigne

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    People would pay the ‘dollar’, you’ve got your head in the sand if you think fans are voting with their feet because of price not product!
    But unless we’re flying then walk ups most certainly won’t increase!
     
  8. Andyone

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    I'm getting to the end of my tether with the club but match day allows me to spend quality time with my sons, followed by pint or two. It allows a bit of release from the weekly norm. That overides the usual dire performances I invariably witness. One day father time may take the opportunity away from me. So for me, that's why I'll renew.
     
  9. Peter

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    We have had tough times before but this time there is a snake oil salesman running the football club. Sparkes getting the job was left field, Sparkes keeping his job after empty sound bites and poor decisions has been worrying, Sparkes still in a job after literally dragging the club nearer and nearer to its death is criminal.
     
  10. WilsdenBantam

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    For the few still for some reason not desperate to see the end of Rupp and Sparks, hopefully this is the final wake up call needed.
     
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  11. borderlescott

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    Couldnt care less pal. If you are paying money to watch another team and educate your kids, go watch the best.
     
  12. Storck

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    Yes Direct Debit is monthly
     
  13. Tony Wilkinson

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    I can only boast 65 years watching City but the memories, good and bad, are precious .....
     
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  14. Onside

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    The other half has been going 67 years.
     
  15. Tony Wilkinson

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    Aye, we can't be stopped now, we're in too deep .. !!
     
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    As others, sorry for your loss.
    Somethings are far more important than football.
     
  17. Foghornleghorn

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    Social media can be such a powerful tool when used correctly in our case it won't let the clear message been spelled out by our fanbase.
    Renewal is no longer about blind loyalty to the club you've supported for years,times have certainly moved on since then when cheap season ticket campaigns dictated the amount sold.
    If people have had enough so be it unfortunately the non renewal bandwagon is in overdrive again fuelled by another appalling home performance.
    I would suggest your quote regarding by the week is more by the minute.
    The hierarchy can't delete every opinion expressed by dissatisfied customers and hopefully sooner rather than later will have to address the very future of Bradford City Association Football Club.
    After all it's run as a business and everyone knows if the product on the shelve isn't value for money punters shop elsewhere these days.
     
  18. Peter

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    People don’t get rich by accepting losses
     
  19. Loyalbantam

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    Maybe that’s why Rupp was here today, for a crisis meeting with Ryan.
    You’re right though, the problem is Sparks for the decisions he’s overseen on managerial appointments and player contracts.
    Rupp is only responsible for hiring him in the first place and he should start by rectifying that mistake and possibly also committing to giving GA a generous playing budget next season.
     
  20. Keefly Bantam

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    As I said earlier the club is doing a really good job of pi$$ing ST holders off and I doubt any sort of campaign will actually now be needed to suggest people don't renew their ST. I think a lot have already decided. Park seems happy for their to be less fans in the ground and on here. Defend him/her as you will. Quite bizarre.
     
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