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Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Rcbantam, Aug 31, 2024.

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Is it time for Alexander to go

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  2. No

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  1. Jordan

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    Both are truly guff, Shepherd looks like he has "something" to his game but you can tell he has no youth coaching and spent his teens playing local semi-pros. His positional defending and tracking is so crap and he needs proper coaching, 5 yellows in 8 starts is just ridiculous. He looks like a good athlete but a poor footballer.

    But in a ideal world I wouldn't have either in my backline. Not much trust in either. I don't see Diabate playing when Baldwin is fit, who was a few weeks away about a month ago.
     
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  2. Sunnybank

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    All you'd have to do is run it through chat GPT and it would be done easily
     
  3. Rhino66

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    Are we confident we avoid a cup upset on Saturday? Because if we don't then I suspect that will just about remove any lingering trust in the current regime. If by some miracle we are still there or thereabouts the playoffs come January then there must be financial backing put in place to get us out of this Khazi league once and forcall
     
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  4. andyc

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    And a good cup run , would help with the finances, but other than the Bristol street pappa john LDV freight rover johnstones paint who gives a f--k trophy last season, city and good cup runs do not go hand in hand.
     
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  5. WilsdenBantam

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    We've only ever lost once to a non league team in a competitive fixture (feels like a lot more with some of the crap we've lost to over the years in league 2), it would certainly be a shock to the system but I think we'll win.
     
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  6. Idlebantam

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    I can think of 2 mate. Scarborough in 1964 and Telford in 1985, there may be more?
     
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  7. Bantamsteve

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    That Telford game was one to remember
    Bone hard frozen pitch game should never have been played and a warzone on the terraces never been so glad to get back to the warmth and safety of the car
     
  8. Bronco

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    You've lost me @Sunnybank@Sunnybank ?.
     
  9. Sunnybank

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    Go to: https://chatgpt.com/

    Type in: Write me an open letter to the german media about how Herr Rupp is doing a rubbish job of running bradford city. Include figures from when he took over to now
     
  10. Sunnybank

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    Here you go:


    Open Letter to the German Media: Stefan Rupp’s Mismanagement of Bradford City AFC

    To the German Media and Fans of Football,

    I am writing to draw attention to the ongoing challenges faced by Bradford City AFC, a football club with a storied history and an incredibly loyal fanbase, under the ownership of Herr Stefan Rupp. Since acquiring the club in 2016, Herr Rupp’s tenure has been marked by a disturbing decline, leaving fans frustrated, disappointed, and searching for answers. For a club once dreaming of climbing up the English Football League, Rupp’s management has sadly only propelled us backward.

    A Promising Start but a Rapid Decline
    When Stefan Rupp, alongside former chairman Edin Rahic, purchased Bradford City, they did so amid great hope and enthusiasm. Under the stewardship of Phil Parkinson and Stuart McCall, Bradford had been on a promising upward trajectory, reaching the League One play-off final in 2017. However, since Rupp took control, the club’s position in the English Football League system has plummeted. From vying for promotion to the Championship, Bradford has now been condemned to League Two, England's fourth tier, for multiple seasons.

    To put it in perspective:

    • League Position: In 2017, Bradford finished 5th in League One, just one game away from promotion to the Championship. Fast forward to today, and we’re hovering mid-table in League Two. Under Rupp’s ownership, Bradford City has gone from promotion hopefuls to lower-league strugglers.
    • Player Turnover and Lack of Stability: Since Rupp’s takeover, we’ve seen an extraordinary level of turnover in both players and managerial staff. Stability is a cornerstone of success, yet Rupp has overseen a rotating door of managers. Over seven years, the club has had nine different managers—each with their own style, demands, and visions, none of whom have been given the necessary time or resources to develop a coherent plan.
    • Investment (or Lack Thereof): Despite Rupp’s promises to support the club financially, the reality has been a stark contrast. Bradford’s operating budget is dwarfed by rivals within the same league, and instead of investing in infrastructure, player development, or even supporting a dedicated academy, Rupp has prioritized only the bare minimum. This reluctance to invest has stifled progress and undermined the ambition of everyone associated with the club.
    • Fan Disenchantment: Bradford City has one of the most dedicated fanbases in English football, regularly pulling in 14,000+ supporters for home games in League Two—a figure most clubs in the same division could only dream of. Yet, the lack of progress and investment has left the fans disillusioned. We have endured years of broken promises, short-term fixes, and hollow assurances that better days are ahead.
    An Urgent Call for Change
    We, the fans, are not blind to the challenges of running a football club. But neither are we naïve. We understand that football is both a business and a passion. Under Herr Rupp’s management, however, the club has stagnated, and worse, the sense of pride and hope that once enveloped Valley Parade has faded.

    There is only so long a club with such history and pride can suffer under mismanagement before the damage becomes irreparable. We urge Herr Rupp to either make the necessary investments to revive the club and empower it to reach its potential, or else consider allowing a new ownership structure to take the reins and restore hope for fans and players alike.

    To German Media Outlets and the German Football Community
    Herr Rupp’s approach to Bradford City AFC reflects poorly on the business values and ethics of German football. German football is synonymous with fan engagement, community support, and high standards of club stewardship. We appeal to the German media to shed light on Herr Rupp’s failure to live up to these ideals at Bradford City.

    This letter is not just a critique—it’s a call for accountability, for transparency, and most importantly, for a change in approach. The fans of Bradford City AFC are passionate, resilient, and unwavering in their support for their club. We deserve an owner who reciprocates that dedication.

    Yours sincerely,

    A Loyal Bradford City Fan
     
  11. Tennesseebantam

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    Now for Google translate!
     
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  12. Bronco

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    Excellent.
     
  13. Bronco

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    Offener Brief an die deutschen Medien: Stefan Rupps Missmanagement beim Bradford City AFC
    An die deutschen Medien und Fußballfans,
    Ich schreibe Ihnen, um auf die anhaltenden Herausforderungen aufmerksam zu machen, mit denen Bradford City AFC konfrontiert ist, ein Fußballverein mit einer geschichtsträchtigen Geschichte und einer unglaublich treuen Fangemeinde, der im Besitz von Herrn Stefan Rupp steht. Seit der Übernahme des Klubs im Jahr 2016 war die Amtszeit von Herrn Rupp von einem beunruhigenden Niedergang geprägt, der die Fans frustrierte, enttäuschte und nach Antworten suchte. Für einen Verein, der einst davon träumte, in der English Football League aufzusteigen, hat uns Rupps Management leider nur zurückgeworfen.
    Ein vielversprechender Start, aber ein rasanter Niedergang
    Als Stefan Rupp zusammen mit dem ehemaligen Vorstandsvorsitzenden Edin Rahic Bradford City kaufte, taten sie dies unter großer Hoffnung und Begeisterung. Unter der Leitung von Phil Parkinson und Stuart McCall hatte Bradford einen vielversprechenden Aufwärtstrend erlebt und erreichte 2017 das Play-off-Finale der League One. Seit Rupp die Kontrolle übernommen hat, ist die Position des Klubs im englischen Football-League-System jedoch stark gesunken. Vom Kampf um den Aufstieg in die Championship ist Bradford nun für mehrere Spielzeiten in die League Two, Englands vierte Liga, verdammt.
    Um es ins rechte Licht zu rücken:
    Ligaplatzierung: 2017 belegte Bradford den 5. Platz in der League One, nur noch ein Spiel vom Aufstieg in die Championship entfernt. Heute befinden wir uns im Mittelfeld der zweiten Liga. Unter Rupps Führung hat sich Bradford City von Aufstiegsanwärtern zu einem Absteiger aus der unteren Liga entwickelt.
    Spielerfluktuation und mangelnde Stabilität: Seit der Übernahme durch Rupp haben wir eine außergewöhnliche Fluktuation sowohl bei den Spielern als auch bei den Trainern erlebt. Stabilität ist ein Grundpfeiler des Erfolgs, doch Rupp hat eine rotierende Tür von Managern beaufsichtigt. Im Laufe von sieben Jahren hatte der Verein neun verschiedene Manager – jeder mit seinem eigenen Stil, seinen eigenen Anforderungen und Visionen, von denen keiner die nötige Zeit oder die notwendigen Ressourcen erhielt, um einen kohärenten Plan zu entwickeln.
    Investitionen (oder deren Fehlen): Trotz Rupps Versprechen, den Verein finanziell zu unterstützen, war die Realität ein starker Kontrast. Bradfords Betriebsbudget wird von Rivalen in der gleichen Liga in den Schatten gestellt, und anstatt in Infrastruktur, Spielerentwicklung oder sogar die Unterstützung einer eigenen Akademie zu investieren, hat Rupp nur das Nötigste priorisiert. Diese Zurückhaltung bei Investitionen hat den Fortschritt erstickt und den Ehrgeiz aller, die mit dem Verein verbunden sind, untergraben.
    Ernüchterung der Fans: Bradford City hat eine der treuesten Fangemeinden im englischen Fußball und zieht regelmäßig 14.000+ Fans zu Heimspielen in der League Two an – eine Zahl, von der die meisten Klubs in der gleichen Liga nur träumen können. Doch der Mangel an Fortschritten und Investitionen hat die Fans desillusioniert. Wir haben Jahre gebrochener Versprechen, kurzfristiger Lösungen und hohler Versicherungen ertragen, dass bessere Tage vor uns liegen.
    Ein dringender Ruf nach Veränderung
    Wir, die Fans, sind nicht blind für die Herausforderungen, die es mit sich bringt, einen Fußballverein zu führen. Aber wir sind auch nicht naiv. Wir verstehen, dass Fußball sowohl ein Geschäft als auch eine Leidenschaft ist. Unter der Leitung von Herrn Rupp stagnierte der Club jedoch, und schlimmer noch, das Gefühl des Stolzes und der Hoffnung, das die Valley Parade einst umgab, ist verblasst.
    Es gibt nur eine begrenzte Zeit, die ein Verein mit einer solchen Geschichte und einem solchen Stolz unter Misswirtschaft leiden kann, bevor der Schaden irreparabel wird. Wir fordern Herrn Rupp auf, entweder die notwendigen Investitionen zu tätigen, um den Verein wiederzubeleben und ihn in die Lage zu versetzen, sein Potenzial auszuschöpfen, oder aber eine neue Eigentümerstruktur in Betracht zu ziehen, um die Zügel in die Hand zu nehmen und den Fans und Spielern gleichermaßen Hoffnung zu geben.
    An die deutschen Medien und die deutsche Fußball-Community
    Rupps Herangehensweise an den Bradford City AFC wirft ein schlechtes Licht auf die wirtschaftlichen Werte und die Ethik des deutschen Fußballs. Der deutsche Fußball ist ein Synonym für Fan-Engagement, Unterstützung der Gemeinschaft und hohe Standards der Vereinsführung. Wir appellieren an die deutschen Medien, Licht in das Versagen von Herrn Rupp zu bringen, diesen Idealen bei Bradford City gerecht zu werden.
    Dieser Brief ist nicht nur eine Kritik – er ist ein Aufruf zur Rechenschaftspflicht, zur Transparenz und vor allem zu einer Änderung des Ansatzes. Die Fans des Bradford City AFC sind leidenschaftlich, widerstandsfähig und unerschütterlich in ihrer Unterstützung für ihren Verein. Wir verdienen einen Eigentümer, der dieses Engagement erwidert.
    Mit freundlichen Grüßen
    Ein treuer Fan von Bradford City

    You didn't know I was fluent in German did you Gary ;).
     
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  14. JudgeMental

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    Used to love a good terrace warzone.
     
  15. Idlebantam

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    The Brandon cup tie played at Spennymoor was even worse, especially outside the ground
     
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    There was plenty of them back then
     
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  17. Tennesseebantam

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    Try saying all that after a few pints, you’ll sound like my sister! Curiously she is fluent in German but speaks it with the broadest Fagley accent you’ve ever heard.
     
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  19. Rcbantam

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    Excellent
     
  20. Rhino66

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    Clueless, the lot of them running BCFC. I have actually now lost interest altogether
     
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