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cc84cov
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Did you ?Did you ever attend games there ?
Did you go to HR or HR before it was all seater or before the West End Stand was built under the old coveted end or when the old shed stand was replaced by the Sky Blue Stand ? What fucking difference does it make ?
cc84cov
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HuckerbyDublinWhelan
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The Ricoh’s problem is it coincides with the worst period in the clubs history. The atmosphere was toxic 75% of the time. Not the grounds fault
speedie87
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For me the main problem problems with Ricoh were
1) our noisier fans sitting in the corner (they thing they are really loud etc) but you literally can’t hear him them at all half the stand down and have no effect on the pitch
2) away fans having such of large allocation behind the goal - i swear half of burgers problems early on was because he was intimidated by away fans
1) our noisier fans sitting in the corner (they thing they are really loud etc) but you literally can’t hear him them at all half the stand down and have no effect on the pitch
2) away fans having such of large allocation behind the goal - i swear half of burgers problems early on was because he was intimidated by away fans
We messed up bigly with the first few games at the Ricoh in several ways...
Not having the safety certificate in place for the first game and therefore it not being sold out.... didn't we absolutely batter QPR, had we played that match in front of 32000 it would have had massive carry-over.
You could see the writing on the wall in that very first match... the City fans tried to make the Telegraph Stand the new "West End", but the traditional West Terracers were too diluted with families, and the stewards/police made a concerted effort for the first half of the season to get everyone sitting down. The families and newcomers were intimidated by this and the atmosphere was never really able to kick off.
I remember being on the 2nd to back row, right behind the goal, and having people sat on the back row trying to make everybody sit down.
And blocks 14-16 might seem noisy when you're in there, but as somebody said above, you can't hear that down the other end, despite the "great acoustics" the Ricoh reputedly has.
Not having the safety certificate in place for the first game and therefore it not being sold out.... didn't we absolutely batter QPR, had we played that match in front of 32000 it would have had massive carry-over.
You could see the writing on the wall in that very first match... the City fans tried to make the Telegraph Stand the new "West End", but the traditional West Terracers were too diluted with families, and the stewards/police made a concerted effort for the first half of the season to get everyone sitting down. The families and newcomers were intimidated by this and the atmosphere was never really able to kick off.
I remember being on the 2nd to back row, right behind the goal, and having people sat on the back row trying to make everybody sit down.
And blocks 14-16 might seem noisy when you're in there, but as somebody said above, you can't hear that down the other end, despite the "great acoustics" the Ricoh reputedly has.
How many is not many MATE my last game was Ipswich away does that make me a better fan than someone who didn’tWe all know you don’t attend many mate I know that much
lord_garrincha
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Where were you at Rangers away???
Couldn’t get a ticket
David O'Day
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People pretending to be more "Cov" than other people on an internet forum.
FFS
FFS
Legia Sky Blue
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The problems you mention with the Ricoh are also likely to exist at Warwick Uni, with same lack of facilities (even worse in terms of pubs). It's about the same distance from the city as the Ricoh, so people that moan about the Ricoh being too far from the city will be able to continue to do so if that move ever happens.
Moff
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Aston?
kapowaz
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It stands for Coventry City Fucking Council
clint van damme
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Did you ever attend games there ?
everyone's entitled to their opinion. I'm not a fan of the place but some people are.
I'd still rather be there than St.Andrews even though I prefer the latter but just want us back in Cov.
NortonSkyBlue
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it comes to something that a stadium is soulless yet no blame is attached to the thousands of so called fans who can’t travel to the Ricoh because it is not in the centre, because of principles, because it’s too expensive to turn up on match day, because Wasps own it, because the pitch is churned up...make up your own excuse.
What it comes down to is that the stadium is fine, the stadium is suitable for Olympic usage, international representative games but not for fourth their football, not for Coventry City fans who just can’t be arsed. No criticism intended for those that attended.
clint van damme
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I go every week at the Ricoh and i don't think it's fine. Again, some people do, and that's a totally valid opinion but so is mine and it's an opinion many others share.
NortonSkyBlue
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Don’t agree. Other clubs have similar stadiums that generate a great atmosphere through their support, not through concrete
robbiethemole
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or Coventry Council Fucking City?? in light of what's been revealed perhaps more appropriate
clint van damme
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Like I say, that's a valid opinion.
But my gripes with the Ricoh aren't about the atmosphere.
Fergusons_Beard
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Nah I think of the Ricoh drudgery under Coleman-wasted the best side we had in years.
Just think it was at the beginning of SISU’s rule and we should have been challenging with that side.
If we had of been successful I wonder if all the shit would’ve happened.
Yes-I blame Chris Coleman.
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fernandopartridge
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I dislike the Ricoh these days but deep down it isn't really because of its lack of character or anything like that. It did to a certain extent feel like home and on its day it is a cracking place to watch football. The big problem for me is Wasps.
Woodingdean_Sky_Blue
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There was something very special about Highfield Road that was lost when we moved to the Ricoh.
Anyone who went to HR will have their favourite memories of the stadium. For me it was evening matches and the floodlights and the smell of the turf as I made my way into the stadium.
I have never really felt the same affection for the Ricoh that I did for HR. I find the Ricoh cold and impersonal .
I think it's time to move on as I think it's very unlikely we'll play at the Ricoh again.
Anyone who went to HR will have their favourite memories of the stadium. For me it was evening matches and the floodlights and the smell of the turf as I made my way into the stadium.
I have never really felt the same affection for the Ricoh that I did for HR. I find the Ricoh cold and impersonal .
I think it's time to move on as I think it's very unlikely we'll play at the Ricoh again.
shmmeee
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Bit random, but this reminds me of when I moved out to my own place after divorce. Had hardly any shit, place felt cold and empty and foreign, hung over me like a cloud. Everything with the kids was still raw and uncertain, there was a weird “vibe”.
One night we played charades as a family and had a blast, laughing and joking for the first time since the breakup. After that it started feeling more and more like home. Now we’re looking to move again and we’ll miss this place. Funny how it works.
One night we played charades as a family and had a blast, laughing and joking for the first time since the breakup. After that it started feeling more and more like home. Now we’re looking to move again and we’ll miss this place. Funny how it works.
Wasn’t that it was so much special, it was ours, the fans, from cradle to grave. Ricoh never will be anything more than the place we play at, that’s if we ever get back.
Skyblueweeman
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Are you talking about the Ricoh...lack of parking? Seriously?
jordan210
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The actual official parking has always been rubbish.
Carpark C used to sell out for big games and sold in advance tickets but would be full so could not use it ! Was a nightmare to leave before they let you turn left.
Car park A and B you cant exit until x amount of time after the game and with then drive around the stadium to leave. So if busy took ages and sometimes then had to wait for away fan coaches to leave
Skyblueweeman
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Yeah but that doesn't mean there's lack of parking...just how it's managed I guess. There's literally 1,500 spaces in the 3 car parks, plus another 1,500 at Arena Park. There's literally 1,000s of spaces!
Cranfield Sky Blue
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Don’t forget it was built as a green transport venue. Most were “supposed” to use other transport systems or the off site parking. From memory they didn’t last long as the crowds dropped.
jordan210
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so many are not used when events are on. Management has always been an issue. No point having 1000’s of spaces if can’t be used or badly managed.
probs best not to build a hotel in one of the car parks.