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  1. Faithful Bantam

    Faithful Bantam Squad Player

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    Sparks was mentored by Rhodes. His approach is straight from the Rhodes copybook, albeit with a bit more PR bluster.
     
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  2. wetherbywhaler

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    I’m not aware of ANY interest let alone 2 parties vying. That word suggests the club is up for sale and 2 parties are bidding against each other. For that to be right the current ownership would have to be a willing seller OR if the club were a public company control could be gained by an offer to buy shares. As far as I know the current ownership is not interested in selling and there are no shares to buy, thus once again threads on this subject are speculation and no more in my view.
     
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  3. Dubois

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    I've appreciated your input, and your work for the club, and I mean you no ill will, but your desriptions of away trips that no one else could attend sometimes sounded like you were valiantly performing an onerous duty on behalf of us plebs. And, latterly, you've been coming over as defending the indefensible. I think a break from here would do you good. All the best.
     
  4. Dennis

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    In response to this and many of your other posts, I'll say one thing (again!) ...

    Hook, line and sinker :)
     
  5. hornseabantam

    hornseabantam Squad Player

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    Sorry to hear this Wetherby. You've always tried to be scrupulously honest about what you can and can't say and given us a genuine insight into how our club is run. But I totally understand your decision. You won't miss the attack dogs I'm sure.
     
  6. Dennis

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    Yes, space for more Burrells, Stevens and Samuels based on our recent track record :(
     
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  7. Parader

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    NFT's and crypto, brilliant.

    Do they know relatively simple and widespread developments like contactless payments, online ticketing and scannable barcodes freak a large proportion of our fanbase out?!!
     
  8. Parader

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    They loved our xG, that's why they are in for us.
     
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  9. Meltham Massive

    Meltham Massive Squad Player
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    Go on, make my day, buy the club!!
    This club is unique, we can be the uk version of union Berlin, St Pauli, English football needs a shake up......
    This would be field of dreams stuff, build it and they WILL come!

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  10. Campbell's soup

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    Anyone told poor Adams he’s been replaced by this Ted Lasso fellow?
     
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  11. Rogered Tart

    Rogered Tart Regular Starter
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    Tonight we feast like Kings.
     
  12. Craven Cottager

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  13. Tom Hallett

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    I think that's a bit unfair.
    Because of his positon in the club he must be privy to some confidential info.
    But he's always tried to keep us informed without breaking any confidentialty agreements.
     
  14. Campbell's soup

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    Soccer! He knows Soccer.
     
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  15. Botswana Bantam

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    Yes. I believe everything that is written on the Internet. Why would people write lies?
     
  16. Lancashire Bantam

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    I would imagine the reason Rupp hasn’t replied to the interest from a third party is he is still getting up off the floor.
    Please sell, we’ve all had enough of your ownership.
     
  17. Tight1-0Victory

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    Simon Parker seems to think cryptos are like Santa Claus you can either choose to believe in them or not sorry pops it doesn't work that way just because you don't know about them doesn't mean they aren't real lol
     
  18. Faithful Bantam

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    Offers are never made at the first point of contact. If an offer has been made, they've been talking for weeks.
     
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  19. bantam2708

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    I listened to it. At no point did they say they didn't know we didn't own the ground. They clearly said that they couldn't say too much as to avoid giving the identity of club away and so quickly moved on. You're grasping at straws there.
     
  20. Dennis

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    My acid test is whether Rupp provides funds in the transfer window which changes our lacklustre performances and results into a genuine promotion push. If that isn't the case then I will be joining many others in questioning whether buying yet another season ticket for next season is the right thing to do. It's past the point where half baked 'promises' of promotion from Sparks will cut the mustard.

    If Rupp cannot provide funds to deliver the much anticipated promotion, he serves no useful function at VP. He may as well sell up if there is an offer on the table.

    Could we do any worse? I really doubt it.
     
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