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
Welcome to Bantam Talk Premium Membership now Available

Most liked posts in thread: Glyn Hodges

Page 3 of 5
  1. 1975citygent

    1975citygent Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2018
    Messages:
    2,994
    Likes Received:
    3,354
    I'm 65 in May young man. So don't be so condescending.
     
    #87 1975citygent, Feb 26, 2022
    Ulysses S Grant and Onside like this.
  2. Keefly Bantam

    Keefly Bantam Important Player
    Qatar 2022 Entrant P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter P.L. 20/21 Top 20

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    9,840
    Likes Received:
    12,822
    Don't be getting giddy. Keep your feet on the ground we are being told.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #16 Keefly Bantam, Feb 25, 2022
    Onside likes this.
  3. Kevin1954

    Kevin1954 Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    17,752
    Likes Received:
    15,303
    He’s had his chance for me Nath.
     
    #18 Kevin1954, Feb 25, 2022
    Mason Handshake likes this.
  4. HUDDERSSBANTAM

    HUDDERSSBANTAM Squad Player

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    3,193
    Likes Received:
    4,625
    He said MT's knowledge will be invaluable in the short term. (presumably about the players).
     
    #22 HUDDERSSBANTAM, Feb 25, 2022
    1975citygent likes this.
  5. borderlescott

    borderlescott Squad Player

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2018
    Messages:
    5,005
    Likes Received:
    8,575
    cracking film. i remember it more as an Angelina film though :)
     
    #26 borderlescott, Feb 25, 2022
    Kevin1954 likes this.
  6. Kevin1954

    Kevin1954 Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    17,752
    Likes Received:
    15,303
    Yes it’s one of our Faves. Green Mile too. Off topic alert!
     
    #28 Kevin1954, Feb 25, 2022
    Onside likes this.
  7. Dime77

    Dime77 Emergency Backup

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2018
    Messages:
    81
    Likes Received:
    142
    Do you think something is happening behind the scenes? Outside investment, takeover? Is Hughes even Rupps man, or the new owners?
     
    #31 Dime77, Feb 25, 2022
    Interested Bystander likes this.
  8. Storck

    Storck Regular Starter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    38,597
    Likes Received:
    29,423
    Didnt McCall have his own man
     
    #32 Storck, Feb 25, 2022
    1975citygent likes this.
  9. Kevin1954

    Kevin1954 Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    17,752
    Likes Received:
    15,303

    Got to agree. Has Rupp seen the light?
     
    #45 Kevin1954, Feb 25, 2022
    Dime77 likes this.
  10. banbrotam

    banbrotam Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    3,097
    Likes Received:
    3,665

    I don't get where this new owner narrative is coming from.

    It's quite simple. Rupp's a businessman who sees his chances of getting some return on his investment improving, meaning he feels more relaxed about potentially investing more.

    It's entirely predictable. Yes. That might mean we become more saleable, which also might be more attractive to him.
     
    #51 banbrotam, Feb 25, 2022
    vladimir likes this.
  11. Bantam Begins

    Bantam Begins Squad Player

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2019
    Messages:
    1,421
    Likes Received:
    1,713
    Where have you got that figure from? He’s apparently worth 100mill I would say he’s on to lose 10 mill with us currently as we are worth naff all. That’s 10% of his net worth, enough to give him a few sleepless nights.
     
    #53 Bantam Begins, Feb 25, 2022
    Mason Handshake likes this.
  12. banbrotam

    banbrotam Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    3,097
    Likes Received:
    3,665
    He probably thought he did. Let's remember we were on off-side goal / great keeper save away from been in The Championship. It wasn't as though we weren't a good time, in that first season of his.

    Remember, it's Hughes who found us!!

    i.e. it's not down to the recruitment skills of the club (although in fairness to Sparks he does have a good reputation) - so then Rupp sees this as a golden opportunity.

    You're correct about 4 years of "plod". Which of course makes this lifeline even more attractive!!
     
    #55 banbrotam, Feb 25, 2022
    Dime77 likes this.
  13. banbrotam

    banbrotam Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    3,097
    Likes Received:
    3,665
    I think we are all agreed that if this doesn't work - Rupp will have nowhere to go.
     
    #56 banbrotam, Feb 25, 2022
    Dime77 likes this.
  14. Bantam Begins

    Bantam Begins Squad Player

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2019
    Messages:
    1,421
    Likes Received:
    1,713
    Hopefully yes. I think a lot will swarm to buy us. Mark Hughes has given us a huge platform hence my comments on a new owner.
     
    #57 Bantam Begins, Feb 25, 2022
    vladimir likes this.
  15. Chipolata

    Chipolata Fringe Player

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2020
    Messages:
    266
    Likes Received:
    338
    Great appointment this, it’s someone who knows the league but also who MH would appear to trust.

    I’m really getting excited by what’s happening and I’m kinda now having a little more faith in Herr Rupp.

    Even the fact that he’s kept Trueman, we do need more coaches behind the scenes.. whatever we think of them they can still more than assist.

    This summer is looking huge though, back these two and we might finally see this ship turn around!
     
    #60 Chipolata, Feb 25, 2022
    vladimir likes this.
  16. Kevin1954

    Kevin1954 Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    17,752
    Likes Received:
    15,303
    Bradford City [​IMG] Stefan Rupp (77.5%) $130M[66] Investment

    Net worth
     
    #70 Kevin1954, Feb 25, 2022
    Bantam Begins likes this.
  17. 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:
    38,500
    Likes Received:
    41,700
    Sparkie said he misses "being on the grass" he's more than welcome to come and cut my lawns anytime he wants if he misses it that much.
     
    #76 Bronco, Feb 26, 2022
    Last edited: Feb 26, 2022
    1975citygent likes this.
  18. trevor

    trevor Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    5,863
    Likes Received:
    7,680
    Hughes and Hodges were bottom of the fair play league 3 years running, seeing that picture of them on the website you can see why :)
     
    #78 trevor, Feb 26, 2022
    Interested Bystander likes this.
  19. bantamdave41

    bantamdave41 Regular Starter
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    7,116
    Likes Received:
    10,341
    #88 bantamdave41, Feb 26, 2022
    Kevin1954 likes this.
  20. Interested Bystander

    Interested Bystander Important Player
    Qatar 2022 Entrant P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    18,185
    Likes Received:
    27,488
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #91 Interested Bystander, Feb 26, 2022
    Kevin1954 likes this.
Page 3 of 5
  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.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice