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Ryan Sparks (New Poll As At 28 March 2024)

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by PlatinumChaosX, Nov 26, 2020.

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Do you have faith in Ryan Sparks?

  1. Yes

    2 vote(s)
    3.3%
  2. No

    56 vote(s)
    91.8%
  3. Uncertain

    3 vote(s)
    4.9%
  1. Bigrod

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    l said the above. I think in respect of the football side of the CEO job, that it was a fair assessment? Just swap Alexander for McCall.

    The evidence is that the football side (the primary product) has totally stalled and not improved under his tenure. No tangible sustained progress and a reversion to type.

    Sparks was appointed over three years ago and he has had an opportunity to grow the footballing side of the business.
     
  2. bantamdave41

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    Changed my vote to no from uncertain.

    In reality though, the top man shoulders the ultimate blame
     
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  3. WilsdenBantam

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    Just checked and I put no from the start, phew.
     
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  4. Edin Nowhere

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    Just clicked on here and it appears I selected No off the bat. I think I'm sticking with that as there is nothing stronger than a simple No in the poll.
     
  5. Sergio Pinto III

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    Said it before, will say it again, Rupp is the least of our worries. Yeh he is disinterested, but he isnt bleeding the club dry - he has employed people to run the club for him and they are failing so he needs to act now and put experienced, capable people in charge. Sparks, in his defence has done a decent job off the pitch but on it he has failed miserably with his appointments.

    You don't need masses of investment to get out of L2, see previous promotions, we create enough revenue to be competitive.
     
  6. Bantamsteve

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    We now know his brief
    Don't get relegated
    Don't go bust
    So far he has achieved this, next season could be very different
     
  7. Bronco

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    Were really scrapping the barrel now.
     
  8. Onside

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    I don’t think I commented either way, but I have checked the no catagory. Read a few comments, some ppl were absolutely spot on and others were wide of the mark.
     
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  9. SteveC

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    And fair play also to @Fordy117@Fordy117 and @Rcbantam@Rcbantam

    They get their fair share of flak for conveying "negativity" (admittedly I have give RC some shit lately) but they both called it spot on
     
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  10. 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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  11. Ulysses S Grant

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    Has he gone yet ? Is anyone polishing the klaxon ?
     
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    Most people have had some shit off you recently, ya little grump pot.
     
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  13. SteveC

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    Have they?? Lol :joy:. I don't think I am that argumentative...am I ? :eyes:
     
  14. Campbell's soup

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    Think you just need a little nap mate, it's all getting a bit much for you:expressionless:
     
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    Just done the same
     
  16. Rcbantam

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    My problem is I can something isn't right and I can't change it.. then I get very very frustrated. Unfortunately BT cop for it. It's definitely not personal. And people can call me out on it. Which is fair... I certainly won't take it personal.
     
  17. Wakefield Bantam

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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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  18. Edin Nowhere

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    Look at the replies to the season ticket post from the club. As someone has said, tin eared and tin pot.

    Absolute silence since the Harrogate game waiting for it to blow over then back at it begging for season ticket money as if nothing at all is wrong.

     
  19. Manningham bantam

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    Bloody hell this is bad, the club should be really worried.
     
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  20. borderlescott

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    Everything is fine and rosy in la la land in their heads.

    If he replaces the CEO and promises to introduce some structure at the club, Stefan can save the ST campaign. If he stubbornly refuses to admit this club is in crisis, then he can watch it all blow up. He deserves to lose every penny of his investment.
     

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