This Week (9 Viewers)

[SkyBlueDom26]

Surely this week we will have some of idea as to where we will be playing! Everyone still hopeful a deal can be done?

 

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[matesx]

I'm still hopeful.

Its almost too quiet if you know what i mean?

 

[Greggs]

Great idea starting another thread about THIS SHIT! Just join an old one ffs

 

[mark82]

I'm still hopeful.

Its almost too quiet if you know what i mean?

You'd think if it was now likely we'd be playing outside Coventry they'd be stepping up the PR to try to sell it. I just want to know either way now, this constant will we/won't we is getting tedious.

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

Not particularly. But never say never in football. I do think it's dangerous to be clinging onto hope though - which hasn't been helped by the wave of rumours recently. Whether they're originating from Wasps stirring the pot to further shift the blame onto SISU, or they're genuine, I still think it's wise to take them with a pinch of salt. I don't doubt conversations are still going on behind closed doors but unless we give Wasps indemnity I don't see any way forward in the Ricoh negotiations. Neither the club, nor SISU would be foolish enough to agree to such terms though, hence why it's of my opinion that we should be preparing ourselves for a ground share.

 

[torchomatic]

I just want to sort out my STs.

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

Not particularly. But never say never in football. I do think it's dangerous to be clinging onto hope though - which hasn't been helped by the wave of rumours recently. Whether they're originating from Wasps stirring the pot to further shift the blame onto SISU, or they're genuine, I still think it's wise to take them with a pinch of salt. I don't doubt conversations are still going on behind closed doors but unless we give Wasps indemnity I don't see any way forward in the Ricoh negotiations. Neither the club, nor SISU would be foolish enough to agree to such terms though, hence why it's of my opinion that we should be preparing ourselves for a ground share.

Can wasps afford the bad press kicking us out the ricoh though?

 

[rob9872]

There will be an announcement this week as there has to be. Whether it's what we want and hope for who knows until it's actually signed, but the next vote is 29th (next Thursday) and invites/agenda need to be sent by this Thursday so an announcement must be imminent. If it doesn't happen, you can bet your last £ that Notts County among other relegated sides who have a vested interest will all be campaigning to win support for their re-election.

It will need resolving without any further extensions as teams will have budgets in place, targets acquired and contracts established etc.

My understanding is that Blues is 100% off, therefore if the alternative options are not approved, then the situation could become far more serious than simply being temporarily relocated.

Big few days ahead!

 

[MusicDating]

I half wonder if Wasps wanted to hold off making any agreement to see whether they qualified for Europe, but then again I think any faintly plausible theory could be the truth!

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

The other thing to note is that the EFL will be working on the 19/20 fixture list (published on 20th June), which will become harder to manage if there is a groundshare, so i suspect there will be no extension past the vote next week (unless we play all our games on Friday nights or Sundays).

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

There will be an announcement this week as there has to be. Whether it's what we want and hope for who knows until it's actually signed, but the next vote is 29th (next Thursday) and invites/agenda need to be sent by this Thursday so an announcement must be imminent. If it doesn't happen, you can bet your last £ that Notts County among other relegated sides who have a vested interest will all be campaigning to win support for their re-election.

It will need resolving without any further extensions as teams will have budgets in place, targets acquired and contracts established etc.

My understanding is that Blues is 100% off, therefore if the alternative options are not approved, then the situation could become far more serious than simply being temporarily relocated.

Big few days ahead!

Maybe Blues being 100% off makes the ricoh deal more likely, i doubt sisu would of had a backup plan to blues

 

[ccfchoi87]

The other thing to note is that the EFL will be working on the 19/20 fixture list (published on 20th June), which will become harder to manage if there is a groundshare, so i suspect there will be no extension past the vote next week (unless we play all our games on Friday nights or Sundays).

It’ll have to be Friday nights or Sundays if we are at St Andrews anyway I imagine.

 

[BigadamL]

we really need to hear something back soon, I am for one losing interest because I spend half my day wondering what they hell is going on

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

Maybe Blues being 100% off makes the ricoh deal more likely, i doubt sisu would of had a backup plan to blues

St. Andrews has been off for a while. I spoke to a business associate who has strong links to a number of midlands clubs, especially at Birmingham and he informed me that talks had broken down between BCFC and CCFC in April. CCFC had a number of backups to that, but none of them were feasible. Not sure if they've reconsidered these though given our situation.

 

[torchomatic]

Burton was definitely off as the chairman said publically. The Butts too with temp stands would be fine. I wonder if they would consider Sixfields again?

 

[shepardo01]

Burton was definitely off as the chairman said publically. The Butts too with temp stands would be fine. I wonder if they would consider Sixfields again?

Thought the Butts is a no go due to the Council putting the block on that one (see leaked e.mail!)

 

[skyblueinBaku]

Thought the Butts is a no go due to the Council putting the block on that one (see leaked e.mail!)

I don't think that the covenant banning professional football at the Butts was ever added to the lease terms. The stumbling block to a deal with CRC is that they refuse to have business dealings with Sisu.

 

[ccfctommy]

Burton was definitely off as the chairman said publically. The Butts too with temp stands would be fine. I wonder if they would consider Sixfields again?

Walsall?

 

[skybluegod]

There will be an announcement this week as there has to be. Whether it's what we want and hope for who knows until it's actually signed, but the next vote is 29th (next Thursday) and invites/agenda need to be sent by this Thursday so an announcement must be imminent. If it doesn't happen, you can bet your last £ that Notts County among other relegated sides who have a vested interest will all be campaigning to win support for their re-election.

It will need resolving without any further extensions as teams will have budgets in place, targets acquired and contracts established etc.

My understanding is that Blues is 100% off, therefore if the alternative options are not approved, then the situation could become far more serious than simply being temporarily relocated.

Big few days ahead!

Hi Rob, where have you heard about blues being 100% off, what other options have you heard about?

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

Walsall?

I heard we approached Walsall but they weren't interested.

 

[torchomatic]

Thought the Butts is a no go due to the Council putting the block on that one (see leaked e.mail!)

Yes, that was a few years ago. Wondered if the amendment was actually added or due to the leak was dropped. I just thought I heard the Butts being mentioned. Might just have been rumours on here, of course.

 

[torchomatic]

I heard we approached Walsall but they weren't interested.

Good, travelling on the M6 is a nightmare I'd like to avoid.

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

Burton was definitely off as the chairman said publically. The Butts too with temp stands would be fine. I wonder if they would consider Sixfields again?

Did he? I thought he said that BAFC and CCFC hadn't spoken since their initial talks? Butts is still a no apparently. Not heard Sixfields mentioned but could be a possibility as we're running out of groundshares.

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Have Leamington built their new 5,000 seater down Europa Way yet???

 

[torchomatic]

Have Leamington built their new 5,000 seater down Europa Way yet???

No, nowhere near. They are still building tons of new houses down there will makes travelling around Warwick and Leamington a fucking nightmare.

 

[Ashdown]

Look as far as Wasps are concerned the request to the EC is legal action and they now won't negotiate even though they could use the footfall and won't want the bad press, SISU don't seem to be blessed with the best diplomatic skills so will likely piss everyone else off and CCFC won't benefit from F & B at another league club. Cov Rugby is not suitable at all for a number of reasons plus they don't trust SISU either.
I can see us heading down the Nuneaton route, the only club desperate enough to try and gain something from a groundshare.

 

[Nick]

Look as far as Wasps are concerned the request to the EC is legal action /QUOTE]

It is only legal action if CCC are found to have done something wrong.

Nuneaton don't own their ground, why would they be desperate for a groundshare with us?

 

[torchomatic]

and won't want the bad press,

Bad press? In Coventry? Hahaha, etc etc.

 

[stevefloyd]

If Wasps have money troubles surely it would be best for them to bite the bullet and say to Shitsu "look you can play here until such time we know the outcome of the latest court case (whatever its called now) then we will take it from there"!
Not much security for us but its better than we have at present

 

[Ashdown]

It is only legal action if CCC are found to have done something wrong.

Nuneaton don't own their ground, why would they be desperate for a groundshare with us?

Firstly despite my contempt for SISU I think they have been done over after provocation and therefore legal action could ensue at some point. Also someone owns Nuneaton stadium and that someone might well be calculating a few figures right now.

 

[shepardo01]

Yes, that was a few years ago. Wondered if the amendment was actually added or due to the leak was dropped. I just thought I heard the Butts being mentioned. Might just have been rumours on here, of course.

Yeah, possibly. However, I also believe that the owner is planning a hybrid pitch (not the same as at Ricoh) that although ok for Rugby, is a no under EFL rules for football. Allegedly being installed for start of next season.

 

[SkyBlueCRJ]

Firstly despite my contempt for SISU I think they have been done over after provocation and therefore legal action could ensue at some point. Also someone owns Nuneaton stadium and that someone might well be calculating a few figures right now.

Norman Smurthwaite owns the ground. He has recently sold Port Vale and well known for being a CCFC fan.

 

[Irish Sky Blue]

I did mention Brandon on another thread. NW replied with the comments below;

Lots and lots of work needed. OK, you could do temporary stands, but you'd effectively need a new stadium there.

That being said, long-term it could be an option, you'd think... but only if it wasn't at the expense of the Bees. I know they're not there now, but as long as it stands they have hope, even if very slim.

As an aside, the garden centre opposite is being cleared so has obviously been bought. Combine the stadium with that, and we could have had enough land for our needs.

 

[Nick]

Firstly despite my contempt for SISU I think they have been done over after provocation and therefore legal action could ensue at some point. Also someone owns Nuneaton stadium and that someone might well be calculating a few figures right now.

That's what I mean, if legal action would only take place if CCC were to be found at fault then they should be banging on the council house door.

 

[torchomatic]

Yeah, possibly. However, I also believe that the owner is planning a hybrid pitch (not the same as at Ricoh) that although ok for Rugby, is a no under EFL rules for football. Allegedly being installed for start of next season.

Ah, well that would bugger everything up anyway.