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  1. wetherbywhaler

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    He’s been at the last two home games as far as I know. Definitely at the Gills game, had a beer with him after so I expect he may be back again next week.
    Before all the negativity comes I can say he has far more contact and input than some May imagine BUT he has Ryan Sparks and what is now a very solid and successful team around so no need to be looking over shoulders all the time.
     
  2. NorthernMonkey

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    We were a top end league one side when he took over.

    Cracking job.
     
  3. JonButterfield

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    But didn't Rupp buy the club from Lawn and Rhodes assuring them that he would make them competitive at Championship level?

    Lawn and Rhodes sold the club because they knew they couldn't bankroll existence in the Championship, or at least that's what they kept telling us.

    If Rupp also can't finance a Championship run, why is he here, and why did he buy the club when we were on the verge of getting there?
     
  4. Bronco

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    I've spoken to a few fellow fans who have had dealings with Rupp (one a business man who Rahic screwed and Rupp offered to compensate him but he refused so Rupp left a massive tip for his staff) they all say he comes across a genuine honest man, so yes I get it with regards your above comment, maybe at 75 years old I'm in more of a hurry than you young uns ;).
     
  5. Idlebantam

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    We have gone from the verge of the Championship to a club struggling to get out of the 4th tier.

    I've nothing against Rupp personally, however it amazes me how such a successful businessman could let a virtual stranger loose with his money and set our club back 10 years .

    I'm grateful for his backing this season and slowly but surely the club are getting the fans back Onside again.

    Success he has not been though
     
    #19 Idlebantam, May 12, 2023
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  6. Bronco

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    ^^^^^^^^^^ 100% no axe to grind with the man but as yourself I'm amazed he went into a partnership into a business he knew nothing about and a partner he knew even less about, he only needed to Google "Edin Rahic" and alarm bells should have started ringing.
     
    #21 Bronco, May 12, 2023
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  7. SteveC

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    Absolute tosh. You write some shite but this post is up there with the worst of it
     
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  8. Onside

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    What a ridiculous thing to say. If you had any brain capacity at all you would know that the MR fans are used to being moved. How they have been removed on this occasion and why is the problem.
     
  9. Bronco

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    Most of your comments with regards local business and sponsors have only come back on board because Rahic went and julian started building bridges again with those businesses and sponsors Rahic totally pissed off Ryan taking it a big step forward the club gaining back its respect..
    I'm not a vindictive man but for the life in me I can't honestly understand why a man made millionaire got into business with a man he knew little about and a business he knew nothing about, he has shown he cares about the club by sticking with us and trying to put right Rahic's wrongs, along with Ryan things are looking good going forward but I can't understand for the life in me how Stephan was taken in by a fraudster without a very in-depth back ground check.
     
  10. Captain Grumpy

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    Got to give credit for Sparks and his colleagues especially Davide Longo who have probably got business and sponsors on board in the last couple of years better than Rhodes and Lawn achieved. Still not had a cup run since 2015 which would have been a disaster for the previous regime.
     
  11. Storck

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    He was there today apparently
     
  12. Allotment Bantam

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    We don't have to move for the play offs. All previous play off matches I have been able to buy my seat in Midland Road. The EFL play off rules state that City had to provide 2000 tickets to Carlisle. They could have done that without moving anyone. It was a conscious choice by the club to piss off 3,000 season ticket holders for no good reason.
    So no, I won't stop "whining" and I am not jealous of anyone's wealth thanks. You have no idea about my personal circumstances or beliefs
     
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  13. Bronco

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    He does post some crap, jealous of his wealth, like it of not under his ownership he has over seen us go from a Championship chasing team to a lower league two football club.
    Let's hope he is dancing at Wembley that would suggest he's got us back on the first rung of the ladder back.
     
  14. HUDDERSSBANTAM

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    I'm pretty sure Sparks was quoted as saying 'Stefan understands when we get to the Championship, he'll need to put some money in'.
    You could argue we'll need some cash putting in to compete at the top end of League 1. Those top 7 were on a different planet to the other 17 teams.
     
  15. DimitriPayet

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    I think Rupp has done a good job overall. Hopefully he does celebrate with the team and the fans if we're successful
     
  16. JonButterfield

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    You mean 'since Rahic left', right?

    Because overall, no, he has not done a good job lol
     
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  17. bantamdave41

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    What's the biggest fish you have caught?
     
  18. Fools Gold

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    Sooner Rupp and Sparks have gone the better
     
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  19. Hawksworth Bantam

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    Before everyone casts their opinions about the motives and integrity of the ones in charge let’s judge them by their actions. We have a good solid supporter base and local businesses want their name associated with the club. We also have a manager who has spoken of the potential of the club and is fully committed to the club’s long term vision.
    Let’s look at getting out of this god awful division and judge them on how we progress. Since the days of frequently sacking managers who don’t bring the desired results we now have a plan and a vision to move forward.
     
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  20. Bronco

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    It sounds like another one of your nonsense posts, nothing changes keep up the good work Mr Ford.
     
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