Is There Anything SISU Could Do? (8 Viewers)

[Nick]

I do! Check how many other clubs have supporters who are unhappy about some or in fact many of the aspects of the way their club is being run or steered by the owners, even some very successful ones.

That's not what was asked though.

 

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[ccfcway]

I do! Check how many other clubs have supporters who are unhappy about some or in fact many of the aspects of the way their club is being run or steered by the owners, even some very successful ones.

to do a Nickism

its like being in Tesco and being caught not scanning all of the products as you put them in your basket. Saying "other people have done it" doesn't make it right

 

[ccfcway]

I do! Check how many other clubs have supporters who are unhappy about some or in fact many of the aspects of the way their club is being run or steered by the owners, even some very successful ones.

curious, how many are of the size of our club and are in league two with the debt we have and no home ?

 

[SkyblueBazza]

In a word - NO

Years of abject misery & embarrassment. Back to back Trebles would not even cover it. It's too late. I hope that can take us to back to back Trebles - but they will never get away from the things they have done.

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[Hobo]

I do! Check how many other clubs have supporters who are unhappy about some or in fact many of the aspects of the way their club is being run or steered by the owners, even some very successful ones.

I do! Check how many other clubs have supporters who are unhappy about some or in fact many of the aspects of the way their club is being run or steered by the owners, even some very successful ones.

Few have deliberately persued gain at the detriment of the club and fans. Few have shown such contempt for their customer and fan base. Few have been so mute on their plans and intentions for a club (unless people still believe there is an intention to build a new stadium?).

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

Just wondering. I was listening to the radio on the way home and someone can't remember who was talking about how well Robins has spent his budget and managed to hold on to a player.

It got me wondering, is there anything that SISU could do to win the fans back and be forgiven?
Would having a good competitive team, a stadium, etc be enough?

No

 

[Grendel]

I do! Check how many other clubs have supporters who are unhappy about some or in fact many of the aspects of the way their club is being run or steered by the owners, even some very successful ones.

Stop being ridiculous.

 

[covcity4life]

Doesn't come close to winning the Third, and Second Divisions gaining promotion to the 1st division and FA Cup mate.

Im sure it doesnt but Im not 100 years old mate!

Above is toungue in cheek

 

[skybluetony176]

Im sure it doesnt but Im not 100 years old mate!

Above is toungue in cheek

99

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

I you or in fact any fan aren’t in a position to pick and choose who owns this football club.
Never have been and never likely too either!

If I won ( I know a big IF ) the £167m Euro jackpot then I would own Cov City Football Club ,
and I'm NOT JOKING . :cigar:

 

[ajsccfc]

Sorry mate, I'll never forgive or forget what those bas***ds have done to our Football Club.

They're always going to be the dickheads that took us to Northampton, but I'm open to anyone fucking up and making up for it. Of course in reality it's about as likely as stepping in unicorn shit in the street

 

[Captain Dart]

I do! Check how many other clubs have supporters who are unhappy about some or in fact many of the aspects of the way their club is being run or steered by the owners, even some very successful ones.

There she goes again, the queen of apathy and acceptance.

 

[Malaka]

Any update on the takeover malaka?

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Sorry mate, I am not likely too. The person has left the club but if he hears anything I will let you know. Looks like it is not gonna happen or never was unfortunately

 

[ccfcway]

Sorry mate, I am not likely too. The person has left the club but if he hears anything I will let you know. Looks like it is not gonna happen or never was unfortunately

when you didn't comment, I had hope, now I have nothing :woot:

 

[Malaka]

when you didn't comment, I had hope, now I have nothing :woot:

I can only apologise, I will PM you

 

[Monkeyface]

Apologise for past and present fuck ups, get rid of Fisher, agree a sensible deal to play at the Ricoh, drop current legal action, sign and carry out a suicide pact, build relationships with local partners, make some shares in the club available.

 

[higgs]

Sorry mate, I am not likely too. The person has left the club but if he hears anything I will let you know. Looks like it is not gonna happen or never was unfortunately

Cheers mate pusb

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[Deleted member 5849]

Frankly I'm rather surprised they are still here after 10 years

Ditto.

That said, I feared their exit would be rather cataclysmic. Kind of hoping I'm wrong on that prediction, too...

 

[skybluebeduff]

Is this thread for real? The ONLY thing SISU could do to win back fans for CCFC is FUCK OFF.

Nothing else matters.

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

Ditto.

That said, I feared their exit would be rather cataclysmic. Kind of hoping I'm wrong on that prediction, too...

Don't think there is any danger of you being wrong there

 

[Nick]

Said a few months ago on "what should be done now if not going"

Basically, get rid of Fisher and replace him with an Elliott type person (not Elliott, but somebody local who will just be on a handshake overdrive, local businesses etc)
Communication, sort that out.

In fairness, by bringing Boddy in there's been an improvement with local business etc and Fisher has been in the background but Boddy's name and reputation doesn't really help. If he was Mark Smith from Walsgrave it would be seen as a lot better. For example Robins is going round to the local business sponsors as well.

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

Said a few months ago on "what should be done now if not going"

Basically, get rid of Fisher and replace him with an Elliott type person (not Elliott, but somebody local who will just be on a handshake overdrive, local businesses etc)
Communication, sort that out.

In fairness, by bringing Boddy in there's been an improvement with local business etc and Fisher has been in the background but Boddy's name and reputation doesn't really help. If he was Mark Smith from Walsgrave it would be seen as a lot better. For example Robins is going round to the local business sponsors as well.

I'm pretty neutral on the subject but why not Elliott? Just because you and a few others on here don't like him there are thousands out there that do. He's also quite respected in the business community but we can carry on with Boddy who has no link with the community, and who you know will fuck us up more than we are already.

 

[Nick]

I'm pretty neutral on the subject but why not Elliott? Just because you and a few others on here don't like him there are thousands out there that do. He's also quite respected in the business community but we can carry on with Boddy who has no link with the community, and who you know will fuck us up more than we are already.

That's why I said if it was Mark Smith from Walsgrave it would be seen as better with the marked improvements we have seen so far, rather than Boddy. Links with local business seems to be improved already.

 

[Captain Dart]

That's why I said if it was Mark Smith from Walsgrave it would be seen as better with the marked improvements we have seen so far, rather than Boddy. Links with local business seems to be improved already.

Joe Dhinsa, formerly of Foleshill currently part time resident of Kazakhstan, possibly.

 

[skybluetony176]

Said a few months ago on "what should be done now if not going"

Basically, get rid of Fisher and replace him with an Elliott type person (not Elliott, but somebody local who will just be on a handshake overdrive, local businesses etc)
Communication, sort that out.

In fairness, by bringing Boddy in there's been an improvement with local business etc and Fisher has been in the background but Boddy's name and reputation doesn't really help. If he was Mark Smith from Walsgrave it would be seen as a lot better. For example Robins is going round to the local business sponsors as well.

Do you think anyone of note who is a local boy done good would consider risking getting involved with the club while SISU are at the helm? Regardless of how much I love the club if I was in that position I wouldn't even consider it for the risk of being tarnished with the SISU brush forever. Look at Hoffman and the reception he gets from certain quarters because he's done exactly what you're suggesting.

To be fair to Boddy though despite his reputation I wouldn't say he's done badly so far. Inevitably he'll become a convenient fall guy much as Venus did.

 

[Nick]

Do you think anyone of note who is a local boy done good would consider risking getting involved with the club while SISU are at the helm? Regardless of how much I love the club if I was in that position I wouldn't even consider it for the risk of being tarnished with the SISU brush forever. Look at Hoffman and the reception he gets from certain quarters because he's done exactly what you're suggesting.

To be fair to Boddy though despite his reputation I wouldn't say he's done badly so far. Inevitably he'll become a convenient fall guy much as Venus did.

There's no reason why they need to be a boy done good, they don't need to be minted. Just somebody who thinks outside the box in that kind of way who just gets on with the sort of stuff Boddy is doing.

 

[skybluetony176]

There's no reason why they need to be a boy done good, they don't need to be minted. Just somebody who thinks outside the box in that kind of way who just gets on with the sort of stuff Boddy is doing.

The point still stands. Who in their right mind would get tarnished with SISU. Hoffman is a perfect example. Very accomplished in his professional life yet is tarnished with the SISU brush by many who don't want him involved with the club and wince at the prospect of him taking over because of it.

Have you never considered that there might be a reason that the club only employs people in the boardroom with reputations like Boddy enjoys or chancers like Labovich?

 

[Nick]

The point still stands. Who in their right mind would get tarnished with SISU. Hoffman is a perfect example. Very accomplished in his professional life yet is tarnished with the SISU brush by many who don't want him involved with the club and wince at the prospect of him taking over because of it.

Have you never considered that there might be a reason that the club only employs people in the boardroom with reputations like Boddy enjoys or chancers like Labovich?

Do people just tarnish Hoffman with a SISU brush to not want him near the club? Most of the stuff about his takeovers were more cynical about it actually happening than "what if" he did.

 

[Grendel]

Do people just tarnish Hoffman with a SISU brush to not want him near the club?

It's based on prior performance.

Elliott has been an unmitigated disaster at the club involved with several past owners all of whom he's praised.

It's beyond belief anyone wants him near the club or recommending any new owners.

 

[Covstu]

Not looking for a grovelling apology just looking for action:
1) A clear stance on why court action is continuing and what is the end game to this farce
2) A clear stance on the ground and how they intend to build a sustainable future for the club - whether that is Ricoh or not
3) Backing of MR and his team to ensure they have the personnel (on and off pitch) to become a success - they have made large steps this year on this one already but Jan is going to be key.

If all the above isn't in their plans then do the right thing and sell up.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Do people just tarnish Hoffman with a SISU brush to not want him near the club?

Well, I have

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Incidentally, kind of concerned that getting rid of Fisher would go a long way to forgiveness in some peoples' eyes. He's just the figurehead, the destroyers behind him would still be there and deserve no grace, no matter how well the new bloke (initially!) comes across.

Fisher seemed a breath of fresh air after Dulieu...

 

[Covstu]

Incidentally, kind of concerned that getting rid of Fisher would go a long way to forgiveness in some peoples' eyes. He's just the figurehead, the destroyers behind him would still be there and deserve no grace, no matter how well the new bloke (initially!) comes across.

Fisher seemed a breath of fresh air after Dulieu...

with you on this one, do we need the sacrificial lamb to move on? Personally I don't feel the need for this, he is probably doing the job laid out for him but that doesn't match the expectation of a typical city fan. We may think he isn't doing his job but I think SISU probably think he is! They will of course throw him under the bus at some stage when the strategy doesn't go to plan!

 

[skybluetony176]

Do people just tarnish Hoffman with a SISU brush to not want him near the club? Most of the stuff about his takeovers were more cynical about it actually happening than "what if" he did.

You know there has been. Why are you playing let's pretend again? You have the mild end of the scale with someone like NW on here saying he wouldn't want to see anyone who's been involved under SISU involved again to people ranting on here about Hoffman at the merest mention of his name. Not just on here, there's been comments on the phone in, Facebook, twitter and I've even heard people talk about it in the queue for drinks at the Ricoh.

Joe Elliot is another, although more understandable given his involvement with SISU arriving as soon as he's mentioned in any context the "uncle joe" comments start flying but as has already been pointed out he is someone who does have good links with businesses in Coventry and if utilised in that roll could probably do a good job. But why would he get involved with SISU again? And there's always going to be a section of fans who wouldn't except it. It's started already on this thread.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

with you on this one, do we need the sacrificial lamb to move on? Personally I don't feel the need for this, he is probably doing the job laid out for him but that doesn't match the expectation of a typical city fan. We may think he isn't doing his job but I think SISU probably think he is! They will of course throw him under the bus at some stage when the strategy doesn't go to plan!

The only time it'd be worth him moving on would be the gesture of goodwill that got us permission to build our own ground etc. Pointless in the general scheme of things