Butts Park ruled out (13 Viewers)

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Coventry City: Rugby club dismiss Sky Blues' planned move to Butts Park Arena

 

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[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

Did anyone expect any different?

 

[RFC]

Coventry City: Rugby club dismiss Sky Blues' planned move to Butts Park Arena

Really?

 

[skybluetony176]

Really?

Yes. Really.

 

[skybluetony176]

JS really couldn’t have put it any plainer than that. It’s a complete non starter while SISU are involved with CCFC. He was more than clear on that.

 

[Otis]

Can't say I blame them. We're a bit toxic aren't we.

 

[no_loyalty]

No surprise there at all

 

[Nick]

Hasn't he said that a few times already? What's caused it to be addressed again I wonder?

It reads a lot different to the "CCFC are SISU" things pushed a couple of months back. He seems to have at least cleared that one up

 

[no_loyalty]

If Coventry Rugby club get promoted this season, do they have to meet certain criteria for their ground, to allow them to compete in the league above?

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

If Coventry Rugby club get promoted this season, do they have to meet certain criteria for their ground, to allow them to compete in the league above?

No fine for League above.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Seemed very straightforward in what he had to say. No issue with CCFC, but wasn't going to get into bed with our current owners any which way.
Don't think the news is that surprising to anyone and slightly weakens our owners if trying to play hardball when negotiating rent with Wasps. That said, despite loathing our owners, I want the best deal possible so that the club/team can benefit.

 

[martcov]

Did anyone expect any different?

Yes. Les Reid. „Sky Blues New Home“.

 

[Suffolk sky blues]

God help çcfc.

 

[wingy]

We could always look out for some convoluted proxy takeover I guess the way he's been addressing this over the last 18 months.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

No surprise really. And fair.

 

[shmmeee]

 

[Hobo]

Really?

Go on give us your take on the situation.

 

[Captain Dart]

Really?

OMG, don't say Timmy told you otherwise & you believed him! LOL.

 

[Captain Dart]

No fine for League above.

Good enough for Conference football too, but sub standard for League football.

 

[oucho]

Was always a non starter IMO. Personally i think this is great news, I'd love to see us commit to the Ricoh in the long term, even as mere tenants. It is a class venue that proclaims to the world that we are a big club in waiting/exile, not another L2 outfit.

 

[bawtryneal]

The day of reckoning is approaching fast.
Joy has a big decision to make in January/February.
I think we are nearing the end for SISU
Wasps have us by the bolloxs and can make all sorts of demands if they want us at the Ricoh next year.

 

[ccfcway]

A lot of noise being ramped up this week in the press. Wonder what’s on the horizon

 

[SkyblueBazza]

Oh dear

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[dongonzalos]

Coventry City: Rugby club dismiss Sky Blues' planned move to Butts Park Arena

Finally puts to bed the idea that suing people isn’t an issue and everybody should happily carrying doing business and signing up to contracts with each other whilst it is going on.

 

[Adge]

Didn't we know it was all a load of lies anyway as per usual from Fisher and co? Don't know why people are surprised.

 

[NortonSkyBlue]

In a one horse town, in a one horse race we are in second place.

 

[larry_david]

This has to be one of the biggest messes in football today surely?

 

[skybluepm2]

Really?

3 weeks yeah?

 

[tskezz]

The day of reckoning is approaching fast.
Joy has a big decision to make in January/February.
I think we are nearing the end for SISU
Wasps have us by the bolloxs and can make all sorts of demands if they want us at the Ricoh next year.

Wasps have us by nothing. Just as fucked as us with debt, no crowds just the stadium. We'll be back at the Ricoh, they need are income (however little)

 

[Adge]

That is the likely scenario but we will be having this conversation again in 2-3 years when the next short term deal expires.

 

[ceetee]

I think we are nearing the end for SISU

I will be one of the first to cheer if it is an end to SISU, and only SIS, but I can't see why it will be.
My concern is that an end to SISU will be an end to CCFC, something which a lot of people don't seem to take on board

 

[ceetee]

Didn't we know it was all a load of lies anyway as per usual from Fisher and co? Don't know why people are surprised.

Exactly it was just a negotiating position, like a new stadium.
However people pretended to believe it so they could later accuse SISU of lying, instead of just dismissing it.
Can't see why the CT describe it as "planned"; it never was a credible option

 

[chiefdave]

Hasn't he said that a few times already? What's caused it to be addressed again I wonder?

Reads to me like someone at the council has applied some pressure and said they will make life difficult if CCFC are associated with the project.

Certainly wouldn't be the first time that has happened and fits in with the pattern of the council trying to block any move as soon as it was known about and later saying they could help the club if they dropped the legals.

 

[Captain Dart]

I will be one of the first to cheer if it is an end to SISU, and only SIS, but I can't see why it will be.
My concern is that an end to SISU will be an end to CCFC, something which a lot of people don't seem to take on board

You need have no worries on that score, if SISU go they'll be able to sell to Hoffman's consortium and even if they don't like the price they'll take it.

 

[Hobo]

Reads to me like someone at the council has applied some pressure and said they will make life difficult if CCFC are associated with the project.

Certainly wouldn't be the first time that has happened and fits in with the pattern of the council trying to block any move as soon as it was known about and later saying they could help the club if they dropped the legals.

Its a good conspiracy theory. But Jon Sharp has been clear and consistent; the ground will be developed for the needs, requirement and benefit of Coventry Rugby Club. He is very committed and driven to continue the progress the club has made at developing it revenue streams that have helped stabilise the club financial position. It's people on here who have distorted what he has previously said.