skyblue025
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I can't see it either. They would probably offer it Cov Rugby, Sphinx, Nuneaton Borough, London Irish or anyone else other than SISU. Or just knock it down. What would SISU do then???
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skyblueeyesrevisited
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If the council get fined who do you think will ultimately pay the bill?
The tax payer.
Won’t affect the slime individuals involved in the fiasco.
The tax payer.
Won’t affect the slime individuals involved in the fiasco.
MalcSB
Well-Known Member
Would there be a problem with that, probably cheaper than a new build.
MalcSB
Well-Known Member
Apologies if you aren’t a wasps council lover. It’s just the way you come over in your posts.
CanadianCCFC
Well-Known Member
Why would any of those teams (except maybe London Irish I don’t know their stadium situation) want the Ricoh?
ccfcway
Well-Known Member
In my opinion, There is no way SISU have gone through this court battle to pay a fair market price for the Ricoh, there’s nothing in it for them ?
MalcSB
Well-Known Member
I think it was sarcasm.
MalcSB
Well-Known Member
My original hypotheses was the council handing the Ricoh over in lieu of damages. IF that happened, Sisu would have got it for nothing.
ccfcway
Well-Known Member
Maybe your right, just can’t see it happening as I can’t see how the loss in ticket sales (and maybe sponsorship) will amount to the new larger value of the Ricoh
shmmeee
Well-Known Member
Grow up.
Once more for the slow people at the back: unanimous decision by councillors of all parties and none.
You. Don’t. Get. Conspiracies. Between. Political. Parties. Councils. Have. Oversight. From. Other. Bodies. The. Courts. Have. Repeatedly. Found. Your. Ramblings. To. Be. Nonsense.
I’ll stop sniggering when you stop being ridiculous.
Nick
Administrator
The courts did actually reveal personal feelings came into it.
Skyblueweeman
Well-Known Member
London Irish are going to be sharing Brentfords new ground when it opens next year, moving from the Madejski.
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MalcSB
Well-Known Member
It’s more than just ticket sales and sponsorship, although arena sponsorship would have been renewed probably at a greater fee than wasps could get (but haven’t managed so far). It’s f&b, events, rental of places to play and any other opportunities that could have presented themselves. Anyway, it’s all supposition and guesswork- there may not be a case to answer.
clint van damme
Well-Known Member
HAHA!!
And it was Skyblue025 who said CCC wouldn't let sisu take control of the stadium, I said there were checks and balances but frankly I don't believe they'd be adhered to, I think skyblue025 is correct.
HuckerbyDublinWhelan
Well-Known Member
If the EU complaint was successful SISU still wouldn’t get the Ricoh. Even in lieu of damages.
You’ve got lost opportunities such as sales of tickets etc. But the EU argument is that the Ricoh was undersold.
The damages would have to run to the same amount as the correct value of the Ricoh. Which would be doubtful.
If wasps gave the Ricoh back - would Higgs have to give their share back? I suppose the only viable alternative would be to tender for that share again at the formula price?
You’ve got lost opportunities such as sales of tickets etc. But the EU argument is that the Ricoh was undersold.
The damages would have to run to the same amount as the correct value of the Ricoh. Which would be doubtful.
If wasps gave the Ricoh back - would Higgs have to give their share back? I suppose the only viable alternative would be to tender for that share again at the formula price?
mark82
Super Moderator
Wasps wouldn't have to give it back, they'd have to pay the difference between what they paid and the market value.
HuckerbyDublinWhelan
Well-Known Member
Only if they could afford the difference. If not, the council would have to send it back to pre sale state
skyblueinBaku
Well-Known Member
As I recall, there was dissent in the council over the Wasps deal until a meeting (behind closed doors, no minutes or notes taken) with Wasps who gave a 'presentation'. After that, there was unanimity in the council. What happened or was said to change minds?
covcity4life
Well-Known Member
presentation was in an envelope i imagine
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skyblueinBaku
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shmmeee
Well-Known Member
If literally every politician if every party in Coventry is corrupt as you suggest, then there are far far bigger issues than a sports ground to worry about.
I can’t wait to support your campaign on removing this endemic corruption in our local government. After all you’re not just saying shit for internet points right?
covcity4life
Well-Known Member
not sure why i am replying to you because you are a spam bot
but why would i decide to take on corruptness in local council? lmao. i have a problem with drugs and knives on street but i aint joining the police to tackle it aahah, i and everyone for that matter can say if they see problems without having to take on the responsibility of stopping it, ridiculous
sit your butt hurt ass down shmee,i like ya but when it comes to council you show your bias and everyone on this forum sees you as a lesser poster for it. we get it you are team council because of family ties but if thats case why post on SBT? talking tactics but then rooting for entity that want club dead just dont fly.
make your mind up,do you love ccfc or ccc?
Nick
Administrator
It does seem there are other issues other than CCFC they should be worrying about also
fernandopartridge
Well-Known Member
I don't think it is corruption. The Ricoh story has both Labour and Tory fingerprints on it historically. That said it is the council officers who are the constant rather than councilors as such.
clint van damme
Well-Known Member
it's not just the Ricoh though.
I've lived in Coventry all my life and I have so many instances of incompetence, duplicity and for want of a better word corruption albeit in regard to far smaller matters than the Ricoh.
Having said that, I don't for one minute think it's unique to Coventry, I'm sure if I lived in any other fairly large city the story would be the same. I'm not sure why you seem to think it's preposterous, it's not as if it doesn't go on at a national level.
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
Well-Known Member
If wasps counldn't pay the difference and the council were fined (which would have to be a massive change in thinking given all previous rulings) then the council could use that as extenuating circumstances to have to resell at a lower value. People have to sell their houses and cars at way under market value due to financial pressures. Even then the council don't have to sell it to the highest bidder if they feel someone else will utilise it better and benefit the wider community/create jobs etc. Which pretty much gives them every excuse to look at every other option before SISU. People assumed last time SISU would be their only option to sell it to - it turned out to not be the case.
chiefdave
Well-Known Member
Errr, that's the case in Coventry isn't it? The issue with the Ricoh is far from the only problem with the council, and that's just the ones we know about, with all the hush money they've paid out who knows what else is being hidden.
SkyBlueScottie
Well-Known Member
Wasps website?
Liquid Gold
Well-Known Member
A unanimous decision at a meeting without minutes and closed to the public. You'd expect more from a central asian dictator. Just because you've got family members caught up in it doesn't mean you have to be a c**t to people who can see through the bullshit.
Mention Hanlon's Raizor if you want because you've just read about it but there is proof in the public domain about the council being duplicitous.
As for internet points and keyboard warrior chats, you'd never act like this to someone face so don't pretend to be any better.
Stop being a twat.
CJ_covblaze
Well-Known Member
I’ve had no reason to look at it so it wouldn’t be there. Maybe someone mentioned it on here or Twitter.
Why a fine? If they have done anything, it is a mistake not a crime.
Nick
Administrator
You may want to stick to the EU thread.
No, I get accused of not talking about football matters on there. But, out of interest, where is the crime?