Brighton Sky Blue
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Yes but they were fan owned during that time we will still be stuck with a hedge fund that defies logic in refusing to entertain a sale
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Yes but they were fan owned during that time we will still be stuck with a hedge fund that defies logic in refusing to entertain a sale
Grendel
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I’m sure they will sell if the price is what they want
Voice_of_Reason
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St.Andrews, they need the money. Nearest ground of comparable size. Easy access. But I still think we will play at the Ricoh next season.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Yeah G and when we know that over £7 million isn’t enough to even get round the table what will be enough and who in their right mind would pay? There was nobody else to support in Sussex. We are surrounded by Championship and top flight clubs
First bid was never going to be accepted but not turning it down flat just maybe opens the door for talks, another bid etc. Fingers crossed
Sky Blue Pete
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Could entertain Birmingham possibly
MalcSB
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Legia Sky Blue
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I haven't read through the 11 pages of replies so apologies if I am repeating points made, but the options are far too vague to allow an informed answer.
I never supported the move to Northampton and refused to go there because I believed it was a move that wasn't necessary, and which was forced by SISU for tactical reasons, which then completely backfired.
This is different though. While I do believe that SISU should pull the plug on the legals, Wasps intransigence in agreeing a deal is equally at fault for this situation the club now finds itself in.
50 miles is too far however. The only viable league ground option to me is St Andrews. At any other league ground we wouldn't get any more support than if we played more locally at Rugby or Nuneaton, so if permitted we would be better off playing at one of them than at Walsall, Northampton, Notts County whatever, particularly as rent would be lower, and with reduced capacity the club could increase ticket prices on a short term basis to offset some of the reduced income lost by lower attendances.
Having said all that my gut feeling is that a deal will be done, but that all the parties will leave it to the wire to do so.
I never supported the move to Northampton and refused to go there because I believed it was a move that wasn't necessary, and which was forced by SISU for tactical reasons, which then completely backfired.
This is different though. While I do believe that SISU should pull the plug on the legals, Wasps intransigence in agreeing a deal is equally at fault for this situation the club now finds itself in.
50 miles is too far however. The only viable league ground option to me is St Andrews. At any other league ground we wouldn't get any more support than if we played more locally at Rugby or Nuneaton, so if permitted we would be better off playing at one of them than at Walsall, Northampton, Notts County whatever, particularly as rent would be lower, and with reduced capacity the club could increase ticket prices on a short term basis to offset some of the reduced income lost by lower attendances.
Having said all that my gut feeling is that a deal will be done, but that all the parties will leave it to the wire to do so.
Sky Blue Pete
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Made me laugh out loud
Brighton Sky Blue
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Never expect it to be accepted first off but it was rejected out of hand with no intention of negotiating. What’s making them so reluctant to even discuss it?
chiefdave
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It was their 5th bid.
Sky Blue Pete
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Dickhead
Yes but the fourth bid was how long ago, 2/3 years ?
Linnell is certainly an “I told you so merchant”
Think he works in Northampton area too.
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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Can anyone please tell me what option 3 on this actually means:
"opposition to a ground share outside Coventry as an alternative to expulsion from the EFL"
if I say "yes" to this what does this mean?
"opposition to a ground share outside Coventry as an alternative to expulsion from the EFL"
if I say "yes" to this what does this mean?
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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Why on earth would anyone vote for A ahead of B?. I don't even understand the third option.
Otis
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Not well worded is it.
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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Sounds like if I don't want expulsion from the EFL (which I don't) then I must/ should/ probably possibly / definitely oppose a ground share as well .
It's total tosh.
Otis
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Yeah. Opposition to a ground share as an alternative to expulsion.
Sounds like opposing a ground share is an alternative to being expelled.
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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"Do you want to be expelled from the football league?"
"No"
"Then that means you must oppose a ground share then"
"Does it ? If you say so"
...….Perhaps if you do support an exclusion you must support a ground share .
Johnnythespider
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It means you are opposed to a groundshare as an alternative to expulsion, thus you would rather be expelled from the league than have a groundshare.
Otis
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As I say, not worded at all well.
Would you accept expulsion from the league rather than commit to a ground share.
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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If there was a good chance of football in Coventry then I think quite a few would agree. If we play at Stadium MK or even beyond 15 miles it will be an absolute disaster.
shmmeee
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Someone did. It was found above board.
Frank Sidebottom
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Rusty Trombone
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I read it as saying it's a vote for a more local ground share. It's the best option if a Ricoh deal can't be done.
chiefdave
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Where is this other stadium in Coventry we're going to ground share at?
Rusty Trombone
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It doesn't say Coventry, it's the Coventry area. It hasn't been defined in the question, but I'd class Rugby as the Coventry area for example.
Rusty Trombone
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I really don't see how you're interpreting it as that.
Nick
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The "alternative to expulsion" bit gives it away.
Liquid Gold
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I am opposed to a groundshare outside of coventry as an alternative to being expelled.
i.e. I'd rather be kicked out of the league than play outside the city.
It could be worded better but it's hardly the dead sea scrolls.
Irony of it all is that if that was what happened we'd probably just groundshare outside the city anyway but in non league.
I was eleven in 87
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I read it as expulsion as well to be honest.
Rusty Trombone
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But you don't get to that bit if you can agree a ground share in the Coventry area.