Worst I've felt in nearly 50 years (1 Viewer)

[Houchens Head]

I started following the City in 1963 in the old days when footballers still wore huge boots and long shorts. They were paid as much as most people earn (before the days of stupid fuckin' wages which I've always believed killed our game). I would have started following them earlier, but spent the first years of my childhood in a convent in Brum and didn't return to Cov until I was 10. I proudly watched them become champions of the old 3rd division (where we are now heading!) and have not looked back since. I've not always attended all matches, due to work, finances or other reasons but my heart has always been there.
I can honestly say that this is the worst I have felt regarding the team since that very first game I attended all those years ago - and that's including being relegated from the Premiership. I actually believed at the time that we would bounce back after a season or two, but no. We are still in the Championship after nearly 12 years of struggle and now looking ever more likely for a further drop down. It looks like I have gone full circle with my beloved Sky Blues. Back to "Division 3"
There are many younger fans who don't have the memories of playing the elite teams of the Premiership week in, week out. Now, sadly, it looks like it could be THEIR children or even grandchildren who might get that chance. I know I will never see it again in my lifetime.
I will follow my club till the day I die, but alas with some less pride after all the years of hurt and humiliation of one form or another. This is what being a Sky Blue supporter is all about.
I would love to wish the club every success for the future but I just don't see a future. Am I being over cynical or just realistic? Sorry guys, it's just the way I feel at the moment.

 

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[Sir Digby Chicken Caesar]

A heartfelt post mate.

 

[Cobi Jones's Dreads]

Good points Houch but don't beat yourself upto much it could all change over night, que the Russian / Chinese billionaire to take us over lead by Elliot and Hoffman, no lies, no hidden agendas, a team capable of challenging at this level and 25,000+ back at the Ricoh ....well we can all dream can't we?

 

[cloughie]

yes a similar history to yours but i see no hope until we rid ourselves of this shower of sh*t that own us.

Alas we could end up with the same old sh*t that might take us over

Your not cynical just been around and seen alot better just like a lot of us, at least we are old enough to remember the better times!

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Good post chap.

We are feeling the pain right now.

How i remember the good old days of the Premiership. But they are already memories that we won't see for a long while yet.

My biggest concern is that the football club could fall swiftly to L2. That is if SISU are still here.

We should have questioned SISU a long time ago when they first came in. THEY SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THE SHARE IN THE RICOH.

Not owning or having revenue streams from the Ricoh has been the death of us.

Biggest killer of Coventry is moving from Highfield Rd. It was an asset and revenue stream.

We don't have any assets anymore. Ryton mortgaged to the hilt now as well.

SISU are just the final nail in the coffin of City.

Until SISU depart and part ownership of the Ricoh is secure by CCFC, this club will be in decline all the way.

 

[georgehudson]

worst i've felt

can't & won't argue,
our owners have put us in the mire,
surely they should be held liable for their total failure,
if you read this 'kd' do the honourable thing,
you are a disgrace

 

[skybluehugh]

yes a similar history to yours but i see no hope until we rid ourselves of this shower of sh*t that own us.

Alas we could end up with the same old sh*t that might take us over

Your not cynical just been around and seen alot better just like a lot of us, at least we are old enough to remember the better times!

And that is what makes it even sadder for us older ones. All the great players we watched at HR compared to the rubbish we have seen since we went down, it just heart braking

 

[The soothsayer]

Look, don't feel too down, think of the immense pleasure you will feel when we do finally balance the books, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. it gets me hard just thinking about it.

 

[Voice_of_Reason]

The worst I felt was when Bantams (the Bants) as they were called then, was relegated from the Third Division (South) to form the new Fourth Division. Really happy days though as things got better from then on !!!!