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Most liked posts in thread: Ryan Sparks (New Poll As At 28 March 2024)

  1. WilsdenBantam

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    Just checked and I put no from the start, phew.
     
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  2. JonButterfield

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    Happy with this analysis looking back.

    Ryan never did surround himself with the quality he needed to, and hasn't come close to achieving the gargantuan task he was so clearly not prepared for.
     
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    Has he gone yet ? Is anyone polishing the klaxon ?
     
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    Even Simon Parker in the T&A the other day referred to Sparks as “the silent one”. No pun intended but that in itself speaks volumes.
     
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    Bloody hell this is bad, the club should be really worried.
     
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    I honestly believe he isn't a business man, but has won the Euro Millions.
     
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    All 8 of my group renewing, gluttons for punishment I know, we're city fans whoever is CEO or owns the club!

    What else is there to do on a Saturday?
     
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    I think 3 of our 7 are renewing, but the other 4 (including me obv) will not be.
     
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    I thought that but its an old poll isnt it? It should be deleted. The other day he had as much support and ‘no’ but then people have update their vote from their thoughts four years ago
     
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    You ask about Ryan's whereabouts well for what it's worth there's a supporters board meeting tonight if he fails to show then further speculation will ensue.
    Anyone on this forum actually on the supporters board and if so have you had notification of it's cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances?
     
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    OK! There's nothing I'd prefer to do on a Saturday than to watch city and meet with family.
     
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    People get promoted if they have talent
     
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  13. How

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    No need at all for that first line is there? I am not happy with the appointment but come on
     
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    I’ve took it out of my reply. Nothing to see here
     
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    Well said @EricMcManus@EricMcManus , hope you are right with your optimism.
     
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    This is good to hear Eric, that’s giving me more confidence. I’m gonna give him my optimism and backing. I’ll change my vote from ‘uncertain’ to ‘yes’

    If you speak to him let him know I pass on my congratulations and hope he can do a great job of getting us out of this pit we are in.

    I’m happy Rhodes is stepping aside, club needs stability and good leadership and if he’s ready for the challenge then it’s only fair as a fan I give him backing and give him the chance to do a good job. :)
     
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    Exactly with his announcement I would have expected at least a summary of why he is the right appointment and include something about how he hopes to take the club forward, future plans / strategy.
    As usual - we as stakeholders are mushroom managed.
     
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    And where has that got us?! 20th in League Two with the worst squad we’ve possibly ever had.

    That’s not a positive. Far from it. It’s far far worse that he’s already been overseeing this demise. Some were ready to accept the appointment to give him the chance but you’re telling us he’s already been running us into non-league and he’s given the gig permanently?!
     
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  19. WilsdenBantam

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    Like Michael Collins?
     
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  20. WilsdenBantam

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    Best of luck to the lad, same age as me and no doubt a dream job I won’t knock him for taking it. But I do knock the club for going down the route of someone with no experience in the role and I’d say probably not to many contacts in the game. We’ve sleep walked into oblivion these last 3 years, now was the time for an experienced campaigner with knowledge of turning failing businesses around. Hope he proves us doubters wrong and he can happily shove it down our throats, but I have massive doubts.
     
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