Protests Planned.

I think sacking Sparks would be massively appreciated by the fans who are unhappy. It shows a statement of intent, an ACTION rather than just words. The first step to hopefully becoming more engaged and switched on regarding the club.

 

I'd vote for it to go ahead but I don't have Twitter and it would've been hypocritical anyway as I can't make it to either protest or game unfortunately...

 

Can't be bothered to read the letter nor go through this thread as I can pretty much guess the lot, but as for Rupp with where we are now I'd say his actions should be simple if he truly believes his management team and their overheads are the ones to take us forward, then that's provide a very competitive budget regardless of ST sales and throw a few quid at the pitch which isn't out of the budget, call it a speculative business gamble if you will, and if it bears fruit next season then reap the rewards with match by match ticket sales.

 

Over 800 fans have voted to continue with the protest. Hope most turn up tomorrow.

 

Here's the link to join the ISG when you are ready https://bradfordindependentfans.co.uk/

Sacking RS would be a hugely fantastic move. Don't underestimate that.

SR could buy VP as well-he said so in his soliloquy today.

 

Voting has closed

80.7% keep doing it
19.3% don't

1060 votes

 

Here's the link to Simon Parker's latest piece.....

Bantams owner Stefan Rupp talking is a step forward for fans | Bradford Telegraph and Argus (thetelegraphandargus.co.uk)

Maybe it needed the season to suddenly fall off a cliff or the criticism to grow in volume and anger.

Maybe it needed talk of a protest before tomorrow’s game from fed-up fans.

It seems it certainly needed Ryan Sparks to hop on a plane to pin the man down in his own backyard.

But 24 hours on from those summit talks in Germany, we have an open letter from Stefan Rupp.

City’s owner has finally broken his self-imposed silence and issued a “mea culpa” to supporters.

Some were quick to point out that Rupp had issued a similar “I’m sorry, it won’t happen again” statement in the wake of the Edin Rahic trainwreck.

But this time is different, there are actual targets mentioned rather than just vague platitudes and promises.

Supporters have a checklist to see if Rupp’s big words translate into actions: the pledge to communicate a lot more, an increased budget, the strengthening of the football department, the desire of buying back Valley Parade.

It has made the chairman accountable – and that surely indicates progress from where we were standing this time yesterday.

Rupp has a long way to go to restore any faith in his leadership. A glance at the corresponding league tables from season one to now confirm how far the club have fallen in that time.

But there is substance to suggest that Rupp will take a more active interest. He has no choice.

If he ultimately wants to get out and sell, the product must be worth buying and currently that is way, way short of the sort of price he would be after.

Rupp finally saw that for himself when he took in the Mansfield mauling – his first visit to Valley Parade since pre-season.

The sullen face hidden beneath a red motor-racing cap could not have been further removed from the smiles and hugs for Sparks after the Carlisle play-off first leg last May.

But it still needed Sparks to demand yesterday’s meeting in Munich to hammer every point across and leave Rupp in absolutely no doubt how much has to improve.

Sparks has copped the criticism for both of them in the owner’s continued absence.

As the abuse rained down on the chief executive at Harrogate, he must have wondered if it was all worth the hassle.

In Sparks’ shoes, would you put up with the constant slagging while the man at the top sits miles away oblivious to it all?

Maybe the conversation in Germany went along the lines of “you ship up or I’ll ship out”.

Whatever, it seems to have brought Rupp to his senses.

Of course, fanciful talk will always be cheap. “Fine words butter no parsnips” as someone put so succinctly on X. It’s actions that we need to see – and now we wait for City’s owner to deliver.

Nobody is talking about a Rupp resurrection just yet, but his Easter message represents the very start.

There remains an awfully long way to go.


Wow, just wow!!!!....think he's seriously in love with Ryan....this is all because Ryan got on the plane......nowt to do with the fans then Simon.....waste of space, go back to Pompey....

 

And the response from our optimist:

park bantam28th March 5:43 pm

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Really makes me smile on sites like this and other and other supporter outlets there has been calls continuously for more communication from the club. When they do communicate the reaction is predictable. Nobody is happy with the way this season has gone let’s see if the actions Mr Rupp proposes improves things

 

But it still needed Sparks to demand yesterday’s meeting in Munich to hammer every point across and leave Rupp in absolutely no doubt how much has to improve.

Maybe the conversation in Germany went along the lines of “you ship up or I’ll ship out”.


If anybody was ever in any doubt about how far up Sparks’ arse Simon Parker is then the words above should finally dispel any uncertainty.

He’s written some shite in his time following City but this article isthe most kiss arse things I’ve ever read and should be treated with absolute disdain.

And he calls himself a journalist.
He’s lucky if he gets the date right.

 

Absolutely!! I read the article, then concluded that Parker and Sparks must be sleeping with each other.

 

DOF incoming

 

Monday?

 

Yes, announcement before 12pm

 

today or Monday?

 

Seriously I don’t know when but I know it’s happening soon and I believe it’s likely to be Paul Jewell

 

Parker OUT!

 

the man involved in the previous managerial appointments?

Yipee, they have been successful