Richmond (split from Heidelburg Academic...)

[ChuckleBantam]

Jonny

No I am not rich, just living the dream...

Paul

We did that once Paul, then your mate Junior decided he wanted a bigger slice and we've been paying for it ever since.

[Dr Wisey]

I think JR's lived a nightmare tbh Chuck

[ChuckleBantam]

I think JR's Caused a nightmare tbh Chuck

Corrected that for you Wiseman.

[Ed]

Jonny

No I am not rich, just living the dream...

Paul

Just don't make the same mistakes as Geoffery Richmond, But if you fail - Just Blame Julian Rhodes - That or Chuckle will on your behalf.

[ChuckleBantam]

Just don't make the same mistakes as Geoffery Richmond, But if you fail - Just Blame Julian Rhodes - That or Chuckle will on your behalf.

Yeah those visits to Wembley and the Top Flight of English football were terrible weren't they? Thank fuck for Julian's efforts to get us to the non leagues eh? We are truly blessed, what on earth would we do without him?

[Ed]

Yeah those visits to Wembley and the Top Flight of English football were terrible weren't they? Thank fuck for Julian's efforts to get us to the non leagues eh? We are truly blessed, what on earth would we do without him?

We'd have no club, so then we wouldn't have to hear your drivel everyday ... Second Thoughts .... Julian naff off and do us a favour and liquidate the club...

[Gary1975]

Yeah those visits to Wembley and the Top Flight of English football were terrible weren't they? Thank fuck for Julian's efforts to get us to the non leagues eh? We are truly blessed, what on earth would we do without him?


Just leave the 36 million pound debt out Chucks :)

[Dr Wisey]

It's easier to throw insults than to address the real problems

Brought to you by the Prophet Icke.

[Garlic Breath]

Who's throwing insults...I asked a valid question.:confused:

[ChuckleBantam]

Just leave the 36 million pound debt out Chucks :)

Can't leave out what never existed old boy. Myth.

[ChuckleBantam]

Why did we choose bradford???
They were the best fit for our program..with a couple of halfwit's who'll believe anything in charge

Regards

Paul

Corrected that for you Paul...






























I'm only joshing of course.................

[Gary1975]

So it maybe a myth but did he not take this club to near oblivion ?

[ChuckleBantam]

So it maybe a myth but did he not take this club to near oblivion ?

Not as close as Dumb and Dumberer have got us to it at present.

[Gary1975]

Now Chuck did i sat anything about the fuckwit brothers ;) I was just pointing out that you seemed to put all the good things about Richmond but failed to put that he fucked this club over good and right

[ChuckleBantam]

Now Chuck did i sat anything about the fuckwit brothers ;) I was just pointing out that you seemed to put all the good things about Richmond but failed to put that he fucked this club over good and right

Pop Quiz Hotshot...

Fingers on the Buzzer....

Name the club's co-owners at the time.

[Gary1975]

The Rhodes but who was the CHAIRMAN :) the man who could talk anyone one round the man who rode off in the sunset with his millions made out of the club :( when the shit hit the fan :(

[ChuckleBantam]

The Rhodes but who was the CHAIRMAN :) the man who could talk anyone one round the man who rode off in the sunset with his millions made out of the club :( when the shit hit the fan :(

Ahhhh the old left the club of his own accord and the Rhodes were unaware of what was going on chestnut's!!

Daddy!

Yes Jules

Where did that second tier on the main stand come from and who is the Italian bloke in the Number 10 Shirt??

Fuck Know's son...

[Gary1975]

the man who could talk anyone one

Did you not read that bit ;)



Still you wage your bitter campaign against JR without coming up with a reasonable solution.We on here know the mans not up to it but do we go on and on about it NO

Still you made your stance with your non purchase of a season ticket :) £138 to good old JR i bet he was sick when he made your stance ;)

So please Chucks instead of repeat and repeat of the same old shit come up with a plan ................of how you can make a difference to BRADFORD CITY sadly you can't

[ChuckleBantam]

....of how you can make a difference to BRADFORD CITY sadly you can't

Given that thanks to the stewardship of the Rhodes family it bears no resemblence whatsover to the institution I loved for almost thirty years, I wouldn't want to. When it finally goes tits up my concience will be clear. The morons who defend and turn a blind eye to Junior's ineptitude will not be able to say the same.

Bradford Park Avenue are in a far healthier position with regards to the future for fucks sake, doesn't that make you feel embarrased? It should do to anybody who claims to be a City fan.

[Gary1975]

The morons who defend and turn a blind eye to Junior's ineptitude will not be able to say the same.

I think you will find that a hell of a lot on here have not turned a blind eye to it we cannot not do a thing about it CAN WE


As for BPA i will start getting a bit jealous if everything goes to plan but for now they are a club playing in a hovel with a following of under 500 :) ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

[Dr Wisey]

Chuck you will remember this institution came within minutes of going under in 1983 with a crummy old ground and £500k of debt, and again when GR appeared the bailiffs were at the doors (allegedly).
I started supporting this club when it was skint, and success came hard earnt through a collection of promising young kids and bargain buy veterans - disaster was the only reason the ground redevelopmemt went ahead like it did, changing the face of football in it's wake.
It's galling to see the ground now owned by an ex Director, the place that is in effect a living memorial to those who did not make it home after the 11th May - BUT i think the fans have shown their soldarity (not always acknowledged by some i appreciate) - the options open to us are to continue supporting the club we all have a bond with, or walk away.
It's your decision mate whatever you make, but i really think you need to put a lid on laying the insults at those who are still committed to the club.
Your consience may be clear if this great club ever keeled over completely, me i would be gutted ( and thousands more) and maybe that would be the defining moment to move away from the area.
Remember that documetary about City back in 87/88 - Harry Grations words "City have never been a glamorous club and their supporters have always had to be philisophical, and enjoy the moments of glory and success when they come along" - I've got most programmes made about City in my collection and it's right, it was not success at VP that made me become a City fan, it was the soul of the place and the fans, the link with the players.
I know this won't make you climb down off yer orange box, thats your choice mate - but aside from the jokes and piss taking / insults, remember it's not just the price of the cheap season tickets that brought people through the turnstiles - it's because most of them really want the club to survive and be successful again.

[tony d]

Given that thanks to the stewardship of the Rhodes family it bears no resemblence whatsover to the institution I loved for almost thirty years, I wouldn't want to. .


Yep cos we have always had great stewardship Dave..

How many times under how many chairmen have we been close to the brink..

Think you keep mixing us up with one of your other clubs Mr Woods..

We have always knocked on the receivers doors asking for a bit more time..

[Parrot]

Chuck you will remember this institution came within minutes of going under in 1983 with a crummy old ground and £500k of debt, and again when GR appeared the bailiffs were at the doors (allegedly).
I started supporting this club when it was skint, and success came hard earnt through a collection of promising young kids and bargain buy veterans - disaster was the only reason the ground redevelopmemt went ahead like it did, changing the face of football in it's wake.
It's galling to see the ground now owned by an ex Director, the place that is in effect a living memorial to those who did not make it home after the 11th May - BUT i think the fans have shown their soldarity (not always acknowledged by some i appreciate) - the options open to us are to continue supporting the club we all have a bond with, or walk away.
It's your decision mate whatever you make, but i really think you need to put a lid on laying the insults at those who are still committed to the club.
Your consience may be clear if this great club ever keeled over completely, me i would be gutted ( and thousands more) and maybe that would be the defining moment to move away from the area.
Remember that documetary about City back in 87/88 - Harry Grations words "City have never been a glamorous club and their supporters have always had to be philisophical, and enjoy the moments of glory and success when they come along" - I've got most programmes made about City in my collection and it's right, it was not success at VP that made me become a City fan, it was the soul of the place and the fans, the link with the players.
I know this won't make you climb down off yer orange box, thats your choice mate - but aside from the jokes and piss taking / insults, remember it's not just the price of the cheap season tickets that brought people through the turnstiles - it's because most of them really want the club to survive and be successful again.

clap: ...well said mate, exactly how I feel.

[Gary1975]

Originally Posted by Dr Wisey http://www.claretandbanter.co.uk/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.claretandbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?p=204985#post204985)
Chuck you will remember this institution came within minutes of going under in 1983 with a crummy old ground and £500k of debt, and again when GR appeared the bailiffs were at the doors (allegedly).
I started supporting this club when it was skint, and success came hard earnt through a collection of promising young kids and bargain buy veterans - disaster was the only reason the ground redevelopmemt went ahead like it did, changing the face of football in it's wake.
It's galling to see the ground now owned by an ex Director, the place that is in effect a living memorial to those who did not make it home after the 11th May - BUT i think the fans have shown their soldarity (not always acknowledged by some i appreciate) - the options open to us are to continue supporting the club we all have a bond with, or walk away.
It's your decision mate whatever you make, but i really think you need to put a lid on laying the insults at those who are still committed to the club.
Your consience may be clear if this great club ever keeled over completely, me i would be gutted ( and thousands more) and maybe that would be the defining moment to move away from the area.
Remember that documetary about City back in 87/88 - Harry Grations words "City have never been a glamorous club and their supporters have always had to be philisophical, and enjoy the moments of glory and success when they come along" - I've got most programmes made about City in my collection and it's right, it was not success at VP that made me become a City fan, it was the soul of the place and the fans, the link with the players.
I know this won't make you climb down off yer orange box, thats your choice mate - but aside from the jokes and piss taking / insults, remember it's not just the price of the cheap season tickets that brought people through the turnstiles - it's because most of them really want the club to survive and be successful again.


SPOT ON

Yep cos we have always had great stewardship Dave..

How many times under how many chairmen have we been close to the brink..

Think you keep mixing us up with one of your other clubs Mr Woods..

We have always knocked on the receivers doors asking for a bit more time..


AND AGAIN

[DutchBantam]

Chuck you will remember this institution came within minutes of going under in 1983 with a crummy old ground and £500k of debt, and again when GR appeared the bailiffs were at the doors (allegedly).
I started supporting this club when it was skint, and success came hard earnt through a collection of promising young kids and bargain buy veterans - disaster was the only reason the ground redevelopmemt went ahead like it did, changing the face of football in it's wake.
It's galling to see the ground now owned by an ex Director, the place that is in effect a living memorial to those who did not make it home after the 11th May - BUT i think the fans have shown their soldarity (not always acknowledged by some i appreciate) - the options open to us are to continue supporting the club we all have a bond with, or walk away.
It's your decision mate whatever you make, but i really think you need to put a lid on laying the insults at those who are still committed to the club.
Your consience may be clear if this great club ever keeled over completely, me i would be gutted ( and thousands more) and maybe that would be the defining moment to move away from the area.
Remember that documetary about City back in 87/88 - Harry Grations words "City have never been a glamorous club and their supporters have always had to be philisophical, and enjoy the moments of glory and success when they come along" - I've got most programmes made about City in my collection and it's right, it was not success at VP that made me become a City fan, it was the soul of the place and the fans, the link with the players.
I know this won't make you climb down off yer orange box, thats your choice mate - but aside from the jokes and piss taking / insults, remember it's not just the price of the cheap season tickets that brought people through the turnstiles - it's because most of them really want the club to survive and be successful again.

Great post Wisey.

I could have supported any team in the world having only spent my first 4 years alive in Bradford. Years I do not remember.
But being a Bradford City fan is about so much more than football, though we all would love it dearly if we were actually any good.
And whatever anyone says about us internet fans who can't get over to many games, our heart is with the club more than any other club in the English leagues could ever be.

[Dr Wisey]

JCT was a rare exception to the others, like he says, when he was Chairman all the bills like the VAT, tax were all paid on time.
He got a lot of stick off a lot of fans when he did not push out the boat in 87/88 to try and secure promotion to the top flight - but the risks with it are not what he's about - his empire was built on solid foundations and continues to do very well.

[Superfatbantam]

Well said, Wisey, and as for JCT he was honoured recently in the Queen's honours list, methinks, don't know what title he got, but fair play to him, he has done a lot for sport in Bradford.

[Herr Doktor]

Pop Quiz Hotshot...

Fingers on the Buzzer....

Name the club's co-owners at the time.

It might just be my memory playing tricks on me but am I right in thinking that the board was not just made up of the joint owners, i.e. GR and the Rhodes.

I have this vague recollection - and will quite happily be corrected if I'm wrong - that other members of Richmonds family were on the board. I certian his son was and I'm pretty sure his wife was too. What the make up the board was after that I don't know but there can only be 2 options:-

1) It was a board of 5 with the Richmond family having the ability to out vote the Rhodes.

2) It was a board of more than 5 and if that were the case I would imagine it was made up of more people associated with Richmond than the Rhodes.

If the Rhodes had disagreed with anything GR wanted to do I'm sure he had things set up in such a way that he got what he wanted anyway.

[Gary1975]

If the Rhodes had disagreed with anything GR wanted to do I'm sure he had things set up in such a way that he got what he wanted anyway.



And the public will have believed GR at the time

[BantamLad89]

Awww I love Rhodes <3

[Dr Wisey]

yeah but you're a pussy lol