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Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Onside, Nov 13, 2018.

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  1. Onside

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    #1 Onside, Nov 13, 2018
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    It was alright but when we got to the juicy bit at the bottom a bit what we would have wanted to read about, he proceeded to tell us that he had met Rupp and had a good conversation with him but that he wasnt going to betray confidences!! Another i know something but not telling anyone article, becoming very frustrating
     
    #2 Dratsab taf, Nov 13, 2018
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  3. Onside

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    Yes but what reassured me was that Rupp is saying to a supporter who has influence that he will back City financially. Obviously it depends what that means, but the fact he was saying this openly is resssuring. He also doesn’t like the limelight, we seem to attract the quiet type lol
     
    #3 Onside, Nov 13, 2018
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    It gives them an air of importance, which in itself gives them self- importance haha
     
    #4 Johnny Yen, Nov 13, 2018
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    I am pleased that an articulate supporter has managed to meet Stefan Rupp and hope there are further developments.
     
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    Rahic has also said similar....

    In the last few weeks we have had WOAP telling us its all going to pot only for them to turn round and say get behind julian and we'll be fine

    City Gent have said its going to pot and now this saying its going to be fine

    Numerous people on here believing Admin is minutes away, others believe we will be fine.

    Its just absolutely crazy, who should we believe? I think people should now just be left to make up their own mind without the need for others pinning their opinions/beliefs/rumour/theory (delete as applicable) upon the masses.

    Sooner we can get back to football the better
     
    #6 Dratsab taf, Nov 13, 2018
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    A bit long-winded, not enough about the things that matter.
     
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    Julian is obviously the key. The message seems to be that if we can turn the season around, something good will come our way. Either JR himself or a JR-backed consortium/investor to buy at least Rahic out?
     
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    And if we can't turn it around, what then?
     
    #9 Petrov, Nov 13, 2018
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    Yet another look at me post, what's the saying? Shit or get off the pot
     
    #10 Goose, Nov 13, 2018
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    In my opinion, bearing in mind he has actually had a meeting with Rupp it's a little bit more than a look at me post. I can fully understand that some things must remain in confidence.....still makes it frustrating though
     
    #11 ahar964, Nov 13, 2018
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    Well yes he has had a meeting with rupp which he chose to tell us about, but didnt want to tell what was talked about in the meeting.. So yes, look at me and look at i what got to do and find out about that you dont.
     
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    sorry I posted before I'd finished writing. Edited above. I am happy that someone I consider a true Bradford fan has had a meeting with Rupp and can fully understand that some things need to remain confidential. Again just my opinion
     
    #13 ahar964, Nov 13, 2018
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    What constitutes a ‘true fan’?
     
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    Does it really matter? It's just my opinion.
     
    #15 ahar964, Nov 13, 2018
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    I can’t force you to answer but i would like to know. Are some fans on a higher pedestal than others? Are other fans views in some way less valid because they don’t publish them?
     
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    Quite bluntly we get relegated back to League 2 and have to start over again.

    If Rahic had anything to do with the club on a direct basis, at that juncture, then it will have an undoubted serious negative effect and would hamper any potential progress.

    Rahic has failed to make any effort to openly meet with fans (excepting BCST), despite his protestations at the beginning of September.

    No 'charm offensive', rather someone who in practice has 'gone to ground'.

    Having a family member who works in PR (around Europe), then it is clear that Rahic needs some major practical help, a huge make over and significant positive activity directly emanating from him, would be essential. However he has to have the insight into his short own comings. Rahic's hollow 'Sorry', is just that!

    Reading John's article, then I hypothesise that Rupp is now realising what a mess his business partner has got City into. How on earth City can get out of this serious mess (which is what it is, even if we stay up), should Rahic remains an influential figure, is imponderable.
     
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    Is that aimed at the original poster, the author of the article or something one of the other posters has said? :confused:
     
    #18 Bigrod, Nov 13, 2018
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    FFS what are we arguing about here? I don't think some fans are better than others (although thats a bit of a lie because obviously some are :) ). I could leave "true" out of what I said altogether. I am still pleased that a fan has managed to meet with Rupp.
     
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    I certainly don’t regard some fans to have higher status than others. The fan that is expressing his anger to his mates is just as valued. I talked about influential fans. Those that can articulate their views on social media; in this context he has been able to express directly our concerns to Rupp. Although he does read social media as a way of keeping in touch with what is happening.

    In situations like this we can all become introverted and resistant to changes as we feel we are going back on what we said. I am trying to be more positive, that doesn’t mean that I am ready to forgive Rahic or Rupp. There are signs that the situation is beginning to change whether it is too late remains to be seen.

    We won’t have long to wait to see if Rupp fully understands what is needed and can fund players leaving and bringing in others. A soul destroying exercise for anyone. That is how expensive Rahic plan has been.
     
    #20 Onside, Nov 13, 2018
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