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Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Rcbantam, Aug 31, 2024.

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Is it time for Alexander to go

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  3. Unsure

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  1. AngryGaz

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    So why oh why are Radio leeds not asking the questions ?
     
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  2. AngryGaz

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    I honestly think thats the issue folk with apathy aling with happyclappers are willing to do nothing sadly.

    Folk go on about protests did we not do that last season and look what happened small numbers and them getting mocked because an open bullshit letter to apease the masses.

    Wellthe lads who protested i hope you remember them who mocked them who laughed because i bet the clowns aint laughing now infact they fooking deserve what they are getting now in all honesty
     
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  3. borderlescott

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    I saw this too. Chairman shaking the hand of every Oldham fan after they left the away end last week.

    ours can’t even be in the same country on a match day, let alone at the games or shaking fans’ hands.

    i hate his apathy and how he is content with the shambolic reign of Sparks and everything else about this amateur football club.

    word has got out how much of a joke we are - Gareth Evans mentions on the under the cosh podcast how the club hasn’t moved with the times and it was telling how Cowley rejected us for a tinpot side down south - there is no pride associated with Bradford City football club whatsoever.

    we are a complete laughing stock, a s**tstain on the EFL.

    we need a reset that only a new owner can bring.

    Let’s pray 2025 is the year we finally flush the turds out of this football club.
     
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  4. 13eta

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    Just taking another perspective and the cheap season tickets for some reason gets banded about as a hindrance.
    But football in the UK is very expensive, looking at the top divisions in Germany, Italy, Spain, and France there are a number of teams in each with comparable season ticket prices-so that excuse needs to go
     
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  5. AngryGaz

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    We whack tickets up to full prìce we will still pull in more thanmost clubs at this level............we are cheap dont get me wrong but it aint cheap to buy merchandise or buy pies etc on a matchday.............i mean even with cheap tickets we will still pull in more money then i say Walsall etc ...............is the rent so a masive dealanyhow when our ground is one big adverising board??‽??
     
  6. Rcbantam

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    Because they have been asked to "lay off" to help calm the supporters down. ;)
     
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  7. TallinnBantam

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    Momentum is now building. I applaud that letter and its content. There’s no way Sparks won’t be rattled by it, we know how he is. What we need next, is the media to pick up on the letter and fans unrest. Put RS in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons and let’s see how he reacts.
     
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  8. bailiff bridge bantam

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    I admire your sentiment and agree entirely but Parker at the T & A is so far up the clubs arse it’s pitch black and while the team at Radio Leeds occasionally threaten to ask the difficult questions,they know they have to keep the club onside to get any content at all.
     
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  9. TallinnBantam

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    I was more thinking along the lines of some of the national papers. I agree Parker and Radio Leeds have effectively been bought off.
     
  10. Bigrod

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    I think virtually everybody on Bantam Talk would agree with your comment.

    However we need a buyer who has the finance power to push the club forward.

    Not sure it needs to be someone from Bradford or even a distant supporter.

    Just vision and business acumen.

    Sadly I think Rupp has been sold the seasonal Turkey by his former business partner, bank and his accountants/legal team.

    He is stuck with the club. Clearly he has little interest in Football and/or Bradford City. If he has, an actual interest in the club, then he has failed to use his wealth and business experience to propel the club forward.

    We are stuck in the mire of fourth tier football, often with dismal performances, few goals and little real positive excitement.

    Still until a buyer(s) who have the funds and constructive drive, to propel the club forward is identified, we are well and truly stalled. A grim prospect.
     
  11. The Moral Compass

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    So why in 2021 did he reject the cash from Wagmi?
    I just cannot get my head around why he didn`t? The only reason is he making some coin out of us and until that stops he will not sell up.
    And please remember what he said....
    "As a proud custodian of this wonderful football club, my first and most important responsibility is to protect it and safeguard its long-term future, while upholding our values"
    Dog kak of the highest order and a blatant lie.
     
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  12. QCFC BANTAM

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    But do you remember when we were going through our really bad patch early this year, there was a midweek game at VP with about 5000 in actual attendance and there was discontent everywhere. Not too long before the protests I think. What did we get from our beloved CEO? An interview on Calendar that was all about him and being the youngest football league CEO and all the grief he gets!!! Me, Me, Me...not a single thing about the state of the team or club and the unrest!!
     
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  13. AngryGaz

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    Giving McCall that contract back in 2020 ?????? Should have alarm bells ringing big time
     
  14. Bigrod

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    Action time.

    Rather than just moan, seethe with unhappiness and in some cases bitterness, then do something about it.

    Here are some e.mail addresses. Copy and paste the WOAP letter and send it to the journalists.

    Ask them to run an article and if they wont (as it is newsworthy and they always want a story), then why not. You could mention that if they aren’t bothered then you may give their journal a miss!

    simon.parker@telegraph&argus.co.uk
    nick.westby@jpress.co.uk
    radioleeds@bbc.co.uk

    Anyone who uses Twitter/Facebook could put material on those sites.

    Rather than moan, do this simple exercise. Look in the mirror and say ‘what have I actually done that is constructive’? Then go and do this positive exercise.
     
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  15. QCFC BANTAM

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    Sent it to West Yorkshire Sport yesterday and copied in to Ryan and other BCFC emails too....
     
  16. Bigrod

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    Sent variations of this to Radio Leeds, T&A, & YP

    I have seen this letter on the Width of a Post Website. https://widthofapost.com/2024/12/24/an-open-letter-to-bcafc-from-bradford-city-fans-independent-group/
    I think that the letter encapsulates the general mood of the majority of the Bradford City supporters. Over the last eight years, a club which was on the cusp of promotion to the Championship, has regressed to mid table, fourth tier mediocrity. The performances on the pitch are often lacking and rather than provide entertainment, the matches are regularly dour disappointments. Rupp has failed to turn round the disaster that his then Business partner Rahic inflicted on the club. There is little/no evidence that there has been any tangible ‘investment’ as promised by Rupp.
    For the avoidance of doubt I am not a member of the Independent Group, but feel that the letter expresses many of the woes, that we as supporters feel about the way our club has regressed. If you care to look at Bantam Talk, https://bantamtalk.com/index.php you can see the general feelings of the supporters. With 1,783 members, Bantam Talk provides a broad perspective of the Supporters Mood.
    I look forward to, Radio Leeds running a series of investigative articles. This is the proverbial ‘elephant’ in the room. It is newsworthy, and merits coverage in your journal.
    Any issues, do not hesitate to get in touch.
    I look forward to a thoughtful piece.
    Regards
     
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  17. Tingleyb

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    This is why I gave up 5 ST's 4 years ago and why despite purchasing tickets for the Chesterfield game for a Christmas outing with the kids I actually don't want to go. This feeling will worsen when we inevitably lose to PV tomorrow. We need new ownership and direction.
     
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  18. Rhino66

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    Yet another square pegs in round holes starting XI today. It improved when more round pegs were in place. Why does GA do this. Get him out now. And if more square pegs arrive in January, get the rest out with him
     
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  19. Rcbantam

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    H
    He makes it hard.
     
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  20. bantam65

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    Whatever floats your boat mate ...
     
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