Ricoh Return (11 Viewers)

[Evo1883]

If CCFC came into some money (new owners) and gained ownership of the Arena, it'd look a lot better if all of the metalwork was painted sky blue. Also, the cladding on the inside which is currently white would look better navy imho.

I also think the seats should be skyblue and white in blocks, all the way round

 

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[AOM]

The Ricoh does look very faded and run down now. Think even the sky blue seats were looking grey last game we had there.

Would still take it any day over St Andrews though

 

[Sbarcher]

Are BCFC carrying out the necessary safety improvements to the Kop and Tilton stands? If we are still there next season then certainly Blues will want the capacity and who knows, maybe we will up our numbers.

 

[Grendel]

I don't understand why we don't buy half of the lease and be done with it. They have their parking, food and beverages, we have ours. Split the concerts down the middle and costs of pitch and stadium maintenance. Everyone's a winner and no bursting into Hot Chocolate songs thank you.

It would cost £30 million and you would have to also take half the bond covenant

 

[Grendel]

They've asked in the past but Wasps aren't interested in selling.

I can’t believe they have put a bid in and I can’t actually see how they could. What would they actually be buying?

 

[Speedies_Chips]

Are BCFC carrying out the necessary safety improvements to the Kop and Tilton stands? If we are still there next season then certainly Blues will want the capacity and who knows, maybe we will up our numbers.

Blues won't need that much capacity in League 1 ;-)

 

[Paxman II]

It really does need some TLC. Shame they haven't used the past 12 months to get things back up to a decent standard. Could probably even get the council to pay for it and say its for City of Culture of the Commonwealth Games.

I recall they were given some grant from the council a short while ago for vital maintenence and improvements unless I got that wrong. Where has that money gone.

 

[I was eleven in 87]

I see the planned Supporters group meeting for tonight has been cancelled due to Dave Boddy now not being available.
Anyone think there is more to that or just a genuine case of Boddy not being available?
I know how a lot of people like a good conspiracy theory!! (Including me)

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

I see the planned Supporters group meeting for tonight has been cancelled due to Dave Boddy now not being available.
Anyone think there is more to that or just a genuine case of Boddy not being available?
I know how a lot of people like a good conspiracy theory!! (Including me)

Was cancelled over a week ago with the intention of rearranging within the next few weeks. I don’t think there’s a conspiracy but it would be nice if major announcements were close and so the meeting was delayed to make them possible

On balance I think another meeting came up but it is only about an hour in the week so who knows

 

[rob9872]

Probably postponed to stop the inevitable all groups asking the same question about returning. If he says anything either way then all groups need be all over it and could scupper any potential confidential talks. Cancelling is wise until there is something concrete to report and I wouldn't be surprised if that was the forum he chose to announce a deal once finalised.

 

[chiefdave]

This is hugely unlikely and probably crediting everyone involved with far too much joined up thinking but with talk of the Euros being held entirely in England could we see a similar situation to the cricket last summer where grounds with hotels attached were selected to help avoid covid infections.

Can't see games going to a rugby ground so would us returning to the Ricoh put it in contention for games.

As I said very unlikely but we live in strange times.

 

[MusicDating]

Probably postponed to stop the inevitable all groups asking the same question about returning. If he says anything either way then all groups need be all over it and could scupper any potential confidential talks. Cancelling is wise until there is something concrete to report and I wouldn't be surprised if that was the forum he chose to announce a deal once finalised.

Boddy intimated there was progress by his notes in the Brentford 'From the boardroom' article -

'Next week we have our next Supporters Forum on the new norm that is a Zoom call, when I hope to give an update on the new stadium and other matters as well, and minutes from the meeting will be published on the website in due course. '

Is a bit odd that he suddenly couldn't make the meeting...

 

[Nick]

Is a bit odd that he suddenly couldn't make the meeting...

Interesting the "rumours" came out just before.

 

[South West Sky Blue]

This is hugely unlikely and probably crediting everyone involved with far too much joined up thinking but with talk of the Euros being held entirely in England could we see a similar situation to the cricket last summer where grounds with hotels attached were selected to help avoid covid infections.

Can't see games going to a rugby ground so would us returning to the Ricoh put it in contention for games.

As I said very unlikely but we live in strange times.

Highly unrealistic, but I like your thinking!

 

[cov donkey kick]

Seems a bit suss to me putting it back and would like to think that's something is being discussed behind the scenes and if so then makes sense plus Robins meeting must be coming up with joy, would like to think it could de a good season end off the pitch as well as on it.

 

[samccov1987]

Pure speculation and I know Wasps had some money to do up the Atrium for commonwealth games but just seen this:

'State-of-the-art' Coventry sports bar to open by spring

Would you put a new sports bar in unless you were expecting footfall to increase? Where’s that footfall coming from all year round?

 

[jordan210]

Pure speculation and I know Wasps had some money to do up the Atrium for commonwealth games but just seen this:

'State-of-the-art' Coventry sports bar to open by spring

Would you put a new sports bar in unless you were expecting footfall to increase? Where’s that footfall coming from all year round?

Im sure the spots bar was in the info from the funding from the council for updates or something.

 

[chiefdave]

Pure speculation and I know Wasps had some money to do up the Atrium for commonwealth games but just seen this:

'State-of-the-art' Coventry sports bar to open by spring

Would you put a new sports bar in unless you were expecting footfall to increase? Where’s that footfall coming from all year round?

As usual an article from the Telegraph that just leaves you wondering WTF and why they aren't asking any questions.

1) nothing in that article sounds 'state-of-the-art', it sounds like a run of the mill sports bar you can find pretty much anywhere. If you're going to call it state of the art and cutting-edge explain how it meets those definitions.
2) is CWLEP tax payer funded? Why are Wasps getting taxpayer money to open a bar?
3) is Bridge the worst reporter in history? 'mystery had surrounded the reason behind fencing', he reported on it back in September!

As I said at the time not really sure this is a great idea if they have hopes of it being used on anything more than a match day, and even then it will only move custom from other facilities there - no doubt to the annoyance of the casino. Can't imagine anyone making the effort to go there on a non-matchday.

 

[shepardo01]

As usual an article from the Telegraph that just leaves you wondering WTF and why they aren't asking any questions.

1) nothing in that article sounds 'state-of-the-art', it sounds like a run of the mill sports bar you can find pretty much anywhere. If you're going to call it state of the art and cutting-edge explain how it meets those definitions.
2) is CWLEP tax payer funded? Why are Wasps getting taxpayer money to open a bar?
3) is Bridge the worst reporter in history? 'mystery had surrounded the reason behind fencing', he reported on it back in September!

As I said at the time not really sure this is a great idea if they have hopes of it being used on anything more than a match day, and even then it will only move custom from other facilities there - no doubt to the annoyance of the casino. Can't imagine anyone making the effort to go there on a non-matchday.

I would hope, if we're back there, and presumably a sensible deal agreed with relation to food and drink inside the ground, that city supporters will give this bar the wide berth it deserves.

You ask the question about tax payer money - you know the answer Dave - CCC will support Wasps in whatever way they can. Shuffling money their way is their specialty. Think back to the money the council received in the summer...and gave to Wasps...

 

[Johnnythespider]

As usual an article from the Telegraph that just leaves you wondering WTF and why they aren't asking any questions.

1) nothing in that article sounds 'state-of-the-art', it sounds like a run of the mill sports bar you can find pretty much anywhere. If you're going to call it state of the art and cutting-edge explain how it meets those definitions.
2) is CWLEP tax payer funded? Why are Wasps getting taxpayer money to open a bar?
3) is Bridge the worst reporter in history? 'mystery had surrounded the reason behind fencing', he reported on it back in September!

As I said at the time not really sure this is a great idea if they have hopes of it being used on anything more than a match day, and even then it will only move custom from other facilities there - no doubt to the annoyance of the casino. Can't imagine anyone making the effort to go there on a non-matchday.

State of the art Shuffleboard though, open 7 days a week until there's nobody there Monday to Thursday.

 

[mark_ccfc]

I hated that c**t. Glad he blocked me - bet he’s wanking himself silly over the bad pitch

Not sure that’ll help it.

I don't see why not - it is a fertiliser after all.

 

[SG21]

Return to the Ricoh?

No, rather we had highfield road. The ricoh has no atmosphere, clearly wasn't within the clubs interests or within an affordable price and because it's so far away from the city and the streets, it's a boring pain in the arse to get to.

 

[Skybluefaz]

Return to the Ricoh?

No, rather we had highfield road. The ricoh has no atmosphere, clearly wasn't within the clubs interests or within an affordable price and because it's so far away from the city and the streets, it's a boring pain in the arse to get to.

I think the Highfield Rd ship has sailed. The Ricoh makes sense atm until project Warwick Uni proves to be more than a pipe dream perhaps.

 

[SG21]

If the Warwick uni idea ends up being plausible and it's placed nearer a built up area, then it would be the best option I feel. Heck, if it's going to be a smaller size stadium, we might be able to get Cov Rugby there too and make it the real stadium for Cov Sport.

Honestly, when the ricoh project was put into motion, my first thought was why and it seems as though it was the right question. The place is just void of all purpose and just another project for the council to look like they were doing good.

 

[skybluesam66]

If the Warwick uni idea ends up being plausible and it's placed nearer a built up area, then it would be the best option I feel. Heck, if it's going to be a smaller size stadium, we might be able to get Cov Rugby there too and make it the real stadium for Cov Sport.

Honestly, when the ricoh project was put into motion, my first thought was why and it seems as though it was the right question. The place is just void of all purpose and just another project for the council to look like they were doing good.

while you are right, it needs to be got behind in the short term, rather than give some of our super loyal supporters, another excuse not to go

 

[covboy1987]

Pure speculation and I know Wasps had some money to do up the Atrium for commonwealth games but just seen this:

'State-of-the-art' Coventry sports bar to open by spring

Would you put a new sports bar in unless you were expecting footfall to increase? Where’s that footfall coming from all year round?

No smoke without fire - not sure a large investment as this would be without extra footfall

 

[Liquid Gold]

I had a dream we were back at the ricoh, the match day experience had improved with Wasps giving us more options in the concourse and it had more CCFC signage around but when I went up the steps someone was in my seat.

It’s 100% happening based on this dream alone.

 

[pastythegreat]

Sisu need us to be at the Ricoh to sell the club, just something I was told.

I want to buy the club, but not if they're renting from Blues. ONLY if they are renting from a rugby club from London. Until.that happens, there's no deal. what a sack of shit.

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[rexo87]

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[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

If we return and stay up with the rent likely to be lower than 1.2 million - would SISu technically have us in a better place then when they found us?

 

[Liquid Gold]

If we return and stay up with the rent likely to be lower than 1.2 million - would SISu technically have us in a better place then when they found us?

 

[Skyblue_CP]

Return to the Ricoh?

No, rather we had highfield road. The ricoh has no atmosphere, clearly wasn't within the clubs interests or within an affordable price and because it's so far away from the city and the streets, it's a boring pain in the arse to get to.

Tbf, it is easier to get to St Andrews
..

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Tbf, it is easier to get to St Andrews
..

Not for most

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Interesting from Simon.

 

[Liquid Gold]

Interesting from Simon.

That's a first