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Signatures - fans forum with Stefan Rupp

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Bantam Steve, Feb 1, 2024.

  1. bailiff bridge bantam

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    I thought the same.
    It’s not aggressive or inflammatory.

    Some people are just able to put in to words what others are thinking.
     
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  2. JonButterfield

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    Very well said, Steve.

    I don't think there is a much fairer way to indicate that things are not going well and Rupp needs to show he has the desire and the wherewithal to take this club forward.

    Confidence in Stefan has never been lower.
     
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  3. Wolfysmith

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    I've signed both the petition and to be a member.

    If a genuine dialogue is the ultimate aim, then might I suggest vitriolic comments directed at either Rupp or Sparks need to be removed.

    Strength of feeling needs to be expressed but not at the expense of coming across as a group of 'cranks'

    You only need to look at 'commrade manny' to see how a potential voice to the club has been discredited both within the club and by fellow fans.

    I'm not in the @Fordy117@Fordy117 camp but neither am I a happy clapper who will forgive and forget for a few weeks if results pick up. My patience is wearing thin. We seem to be stuck in a loop of failure where the only solution is to keep repeating what we're doing in the hope we'll land lucky the next time.

    This needs to stop. The club needs to take a different approach and direction if it wants to break this cycle.

    I don't care if Rupp and Sparks take the club in a different direction or someone else. But it needs to change.
     
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  4. Bronco

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    I would think that covers the vast amount of posters on here.
     
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  5. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
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    See once again nothing from the Bradford City fans towards Sparks! Nothing!

    Hearing Palace fans had a banner wanting their CEO out. City fans do NOTHING!
     
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    If you haven't signed please do, something needs to change at our club.
     
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  7. Keefly Bantam

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    It's coming. Watch this space.
     
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  8. Wolfysmith

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    Didn't see you unfurling one today at the game @Fordy117@Fordy117 you could have got the midgets to help you.
    #keyboardwarrior
     
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  9. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
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    Fact is Bradford City fans as a whole do nothing l! It’s pretty sad really.
     
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  10. Wolfysmith

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    We're doing something about it. We're organising. Holding up a banner means f all. Palace fans did it the other week at Arsenal and the same fans did again today.
    I'd rather get behind @Bantam Steve@Bantam Steve and his attempts to engage in dialogue based on organised discord than spray painting a slogan on a duvet cover as part of some vanity project
     
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  11. Keefly Bantam

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    I am not having that! I went for a protest pi$$ at half time spelling Sparks and Rupp out in the trough and then farted in the general direction of the Directors box.
     
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  12. Fordy117

    Fordy117 Just call me Mr Flip-Flop!
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    Banners do have an an effect.

    One of the questions to Hodgson from Sky was” did you see the banner with the fans wanting the CEO about?” So now the whole world knows what Palace fans want.

    Radio Leeds and Simon Parker are a set of wimps. They need fans to be expressive to have an excuse to ask key questions.
     
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    You have had weeks to organise one yourself but haven't. Can you explain why?
     
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  14. Keefly Bantam

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    Edited for accuracy. ;)
     
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  15. River_City_Bantam

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    SIgned with a comment (or two) for Rupp, and joined.

    RCB
     
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  16. Bronco

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    I'm can't see Rupp getting involved it will be the same retort from Ryan that we always get we keep in touch several times a week.
    I'll be listening but don't expect any earth shattering answers, I do feel a little sorry for Alexander getting shanghaied into being one of the panel, Gent can give his take on his job but as we know no matter what the guys reply is there will be various levels of disagreement thrown at the guy.
     
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  17. Bantam Steve

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    Guys, I wanted to give you an update...we are well over 500 signatures for Rupp right now. We plan to send whatever number on Thursday and our Comms will be focused on that this week. Members are up to 680 so we have grown by approximately 420 since the forum. We now have more members than the trust so I have been advised. Walkout action has been suspended for the moment because quite a few fans feel at this stage it will be detrimental, and I feel more planning needs to be done and more members need to be acquired. We will be putting votes on action within the Discord Server we have built for members and then to the wider supporters via places like here and some social channels. I am desperately trying to be fair to everyone, desperately trying to take all views on board. I would say we have made progress. I do not believe that Sparks announcing a "fans forum" has come around by accident. Jamie Raynor advised me on Monday that they were seeking an interview with Ryan Sparks but that he hadn't responded at that time. However, it is clear that attendance is now starting to decline given the noticeable gaps in attendance at yesterday's game. Sorry about the length of this. I just wanted to give you all a good overview. Can I just say as well, thanks for all the kind words, advice and support from you all. This is a really hard gig, taking long hours and so the odd nicety lifts my spirits.

    Steve
     
  18. ahar964

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    Quick question Steve cos I know you are very busy. I signed up for membership of the group. Should I have received a confirmation email? I'm not bothered about one but just want to make sure my membership completed and you aren't missing out on potential members
     
  19. Park bantam

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    Might have been better on a separate forum because there will be a lot of question thrown at Sparks but there is plenty to be asked of Alexander and I have asked one
    We’re/are the players you inherited fit enough to play the pressing game for 90 minutes every match because it’s the way you want to play
     
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  20. Bantam Steve

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    Yes, you should have had a welcome letter. Can you drop me a DM with your email address and your name and I will check for you, if you don't mind?
     

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