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January - the challenge ahead

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by simons (woking bantam), Dec 30, 2018.

  1. simons (woking bantam)

    simons (woking bantam) Impact Sub

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    (Sorry as just posted this on the back of an ongoing chain by mistake)

    I really believe it is such a key January in mapping out what the future holds for the club - we finally have green shoots sprouting in all directions but the next 4/5 weeks could either cement this or throw a lot of doubts back into the mix.

    The last few windows have been a bit of a disaster so we have to get this one right. There is passion and unity back in both the team and the fans (and some style on the pitch) but in an ideal world and in my opinion we need to 1) keep the 4 loanees (or as many as possible) 2) improve the squad in key areas (either with signings or loanees) 3) move on some of the squad players to free up spaces and finances 4) ideally get more updates from Rupp and Rhodes on plans for the club in the longer term and 5) a new year half season ticket offer to try and re-capture some of the fans who were so disillusioned by ER's rule of the club.

    We are still in a precarious position and we do need to recognise this, but I guess most of you are like me in that in early November I just could not see the fresh hope we now have at the club and the past few weeks results. I feel so enthused about what is currently happening but that in itself is a reason to be so anxious that we seize the moment.

    And finally to the posters who were slagging off DH just a few weeks ago (you know who you are), time for you to give the man the credit he has received from the vast majority on this site as most could see the massive restraints and negative impact Rahic had inflicted on the club and that he was working so hard to repair - but you lumped him in as another thing that needed to go. He deserves all the support he can get for what he has done and I really hope he is with us for a considerable time as this will mean he has continued to take the club forward - so thank you David and your team for sticking with us when more fragile personalities might have said enough is enough.

    New Year wish - to hear DH name being sung by the fans, that we (as well as the Club) dont tolerate the few idiots who currently tarnishing our football club and to see the happy faces and great support of true City fans throughout 2019. Happy New Year to you all :thumbup::)
     
    #1 simons (woking bantam), Dec 30, 2018
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  2. Onside

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    I would echo everything in this post. We are back in the driving seat and driving straight into 2019, full steam ahead. Happy New Year. :party::party::thumbup:
     
    #2 Onside, Dec 30, 2018
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  3. Hulmebantam

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    David Hopkin's Bradford Army was ringing out at the end of the game yesterday, and rightly so.
     
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    #3 Hulmebantam, Dec 30, 2018
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  4. simons (woking bantam)

    simons (woking bantam) Impact Sub

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    That is great to hear Hulme :thumbup:
     
    #4 simons (woking bantam), Dec 30, 2018
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  5. Ricky

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    Hopkin knows the fans are right behind him and the players long may it continue.
     
    #5 Ricky, Dec 30, 2018
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  6. Offcomedun

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    Actually, well before the end of the game as I recall.
     
    #6 Offcomedun, Dec 30, 2018
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  7. Tony Wilkinson

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    " I feel so enthused about what is currently happening but that in itself is a reason to be so anxious that we seize the moment"

    " Seize the moment" .....that's the key for me........
     
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    #7 Tony Wilkinson, Dec 30, 2018
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  8. BoingBoing

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    Sadly, that’s the nature of our fans. I recall reading recently, a comment from Lewis O’Brien, that suggested he had heard negative comments from our fans, before our run started.

    How anyone could doubt that lad, is beyond me as his talent stood out even in those dark days. Yet, according to O’Brien, some did
     
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    #8 BoingBoing, Dec 30, 2018
  9. Jay

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    Easy
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    #9 Jay, Dec 30, 2018
  10. JonButterfield

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    No surprise, some bozos feel it's best to express even the stupidest of opinions.
     
    #10 JonButterfield, Dec 30, 2018
  11. CT Bantam

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    There's a minority in every club that have the capacity to embarrass, it's not just City.
     
    #11 CT Bantam, Dec 30, 2018
  12. Nick_W_

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    TBF, he was referring to the stick he got when he first came here, by some twonks on twitter, just because he' s from Huddersfield. I read the tweets myself, fecking idiots.
     
    #12 Nick_W_, Dec 30, 2018
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