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

New CEO?

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by BradfordBanter, Sep 27, 2020.

  1. Mike Hunt

    Mike Hunt Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    2,143
    Likes Received:
    5,496
    If his grasp of the salary gap is so good, then why didn’t we sign players before the salary gap like Salford, Bolton and others?
     
    #881 Mike Hunt, Nov 28, 2020
    Last edited: Nov 28, 2020
  2. Dennis

    Dennis Captain
    Moderator Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    5,985
    Likes Received:
    15,019
    Well, maybe it has something to do with having to pay players recruited before the salary cap whatever their agent could negotiate rather than using the cap to keep their wage demands down? ;)
     
  3. simons (woking bantam)

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    2,092
    Likes Received:
    5,728
    Interesting that in his interview with Jamie Raynor it was Ryan himself who said he asked for the appointment to be announced at this time - I also agree with you that this idea of 'proven track records' is no guarantee of anything, particularly in these unique times
     
    Bigrod likes this.
  4. 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:
    18,065
    Likes Received:
    27,329
    Nope
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    Parader likes this.
  5. ahar964

    ahar964 Squad Player
    Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    3,991
    Likes Received:
    5,656
    Hey up Fordy. You really do need to lose this obsession you have with training at a school. Yes our own training ground would be fantastic, but its not a realistic short term objective. The facilities as they are are good. Better to spend on the quality of training, recruitment etc....
    ....cue rant about assets
     
    Bronco, Steve1970 and Mike Hunt like this.
  6. Mike Hunt

    Mike Hunt Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    2,143
    Likes Received:
    5,496
    Very true, although I suspect there is a sense of regret at missing out on a better forward.
     
  7. Dubois

    Dubois Squad Player
    P.L.23/24 Entrant

    Joined:
    May 14, 2018
    Messages:
    1,540
    Likes Received:
    3,241
    Because there was another narrative going on which amounted to deceit of the supporters on a grand scale. All four of the main protagonists, Rupp, Rhodes, Sparks and McCall, were involved. I could write the story but it would be a very long post.
     
  8. Biker

    Biker Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2019
    Messages:
    1,442
    Likes Received:
    2,158
    Agree 100 percent.

    As i think Dennis suggest, this is actually not that big a gig in the grand scheme of things and CEO terms ‘financially’, although the challenges to keep us in profit and keep the paying punters (us lot) onside might be. Sparks has a great advantage to address that from his existing time here.

    You hear successful people talk a out how they surround themselves with ‘good people’ and why wouldn't Sparks do that he would be a fool not to (that could even include input from Rugby people on salary caps? Who knows) , he spoke about having a lot of contacts to call on, it was always going to be a learning curve for anyone appointed to the role.

    Time will tell....
     
    1975citygent likes this.
  9. Biker

    Biker Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2019
    Messages:
    1,442
    Likes Received:
    2,158
    Honestly fella, opportunist? Theres a lot to put right on and off the field but id prefer to go with an open mind whereas you seen to have made your mind up. already, so is there any point.

    I wont slaughter the guy after one interview (which he had the balls to do on camera?) and a whole 3 days in the job!
     
  10. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
    Bubbles car wash

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    17,445
    Likes Received:
    14,471
    Ok, so you think offering McCall a year extension is the right thing do you?

    How isn't he an opportunist?
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
  11. simons (woking bantam)

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    2,092
    Likes Received:
    5,728
    Hell, it must be fun in your house Fordy :confused:
     
    1975citygent likes this.
  12. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
    Bubbles car wash

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    17,445
    Likes Received:
    14,471
    :joy::joy:no dancing that's for sure.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    1975citygent likes this.
  13. simons (woking bantam)

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    2,092
    Likes Received:
    5,728
    You wouldn't have time alongside your permanent position as 'bad cop' on this forum mate! ;)**so funny
     
  14. Fools Gold

    Fools Gold Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    2,097
    Likes Received:
    4,119
    First job for sparks is get us triangle corner flags instead of them rectangle ones
     
  15. Campbell's soup

    Campbell's soup Impact Sub
    Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    8,099
    Likes Received:
    13,654
    So that’ll be some round ones for the next game.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
  16. Petrov

    Petrov Squad Player

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Messages:
    7,593
    Likes Received:
    15,760
    If that isn't his number one priority he can do one for me. Never mind league position and p!ss poor recruitment - let's concentrate on what's really important and see where that gets us.
     
  17. Mike Hunt

    Mike Hunt Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    2,143
    Likes Received:
    5,496
    If the story I’ve heard about who is coming in to support him is true, then I’m not convinced at all.
     
    Hoochy-Min likes this.
  18. bantam2708

    bantam2708 Squad Player
    Qatar 2022 Entrant P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Euro 2020 P.L. 20/21 Winner

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    6,601
    Likes Received:
    13,827
    Not Jewell then?
     
  19. trevor

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

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    5,859
    Likes Received:
    7,677
    Not his mate Abbott FFS!!!
     
    1975citygent, Rogered Tart and How like this.
  20. Rogered Tart

    Rogered Tart Regular Starter
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2018
    Messages:
    17,185
    Likes Received:
    40,814
    That would be hilarious, make it happen just for the shits and giggles.
     
    bantamdave41 likes this.

Share This Page

  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.
    Dismiss Notice