AFCCOVENTRY
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@drewwilliams_pa: #ccfc chief exec Tim Fisher tells Press Association Sport there is absolutely no chance Cov will be playing at Ricoh Arena next season #pusb
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Sky Blue Pete
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Who is he speaking on behalf of??
AFCCOVENTRY
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@drewwilliams_pa: Fisher also reveals to PA Sport that Coventry are in process of securing site in the local area on which to build a new stadium #pusb #ccfc
mattylad
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Not the fans :jerkit:
AFCCOVENTRY
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@drewwilliams_pa: Fisher states Coventry have lined up a groundshare on an interim basis while their new home is being erected #ccfc #pusb
AFCCOVENTRY
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@drewwilliams_pa: Plans will go in front of the Football League at the start of June. Fisher said: "It's a new era" Fully story on PA wire
Sky Blue Pete
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He is insane
lifelongcityfan
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all he will need to build is a bus shelter... that will be big enough
mattylad
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mattylad
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he sounds pretty serious
lifelongcityfan
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when has anything sisu spouted been reliable
D
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http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8719220/
Coventry have confirmed they will definitely not be returning to the Ricoh Arena next season.
Chief executive Tim Fisher has revealed the club are instead in the process of securing a site in the local area on which to build a new stadium.
Fisher says that whilst the new ground is being constructed, they will groundshare with another club, with their plans to be presented to the Football League at the start of June.
The move comes following a year-long rent row with Arena Coventry Limited (ACL), who manage the Ricoh Arena on behalf of joint owners the Alan Edward Higgs Charity and Coventry City Council.
Fisher said: "It's a new era and we retained specialists some months ago to advise us on where to build a new stadium for the club - and in the immediate Coventry area by the way".
City claim they did not want to leave the Ricoh but they had to make the move because "the doors locked on us".
In a statement of their own on Thursday, ACL said "our doors remain open to the Sky Blues".
But asked if there is any chance of Coventry playing at the Ricoh Arena next season, Fisher replied: "None. "People have to understand we do not posture, we do not threaten, because that is not how you do business, you only do business in good faith. Always.
"We have started the process of procuring land so that we can shift the new stadium build forward at a pace. The stadium will be in the Coventry area in accordance with Football League rules."
Fisher added: "We have left the Ricoh Arena.
"We were told categorically by ACL and by the council that there was no commercial deal to be done and in actual fact they would only ever work with the administrator.
"We were very, very clear in our minds as to exactly what was intended. Given the position we have had to make contingency plans to fulfil our fixtures on an interim basis - while we deliver the long-term vision.
"That long-term vision has us playing in the Coventry area in a new stadium that will be designed and delivered in three years.
"All this will be in full consultation with the fans - starting with the upcoming forums. In consideration of financial fair play then we will own all the revenue streams that come from matchday and, non-matchday activities, and therefore we will have every chance of becoming a solid, vibrant club."
Coventry have confirmed they will definitely not be returning to the Ricoh Arena next season.
Chief executive Tim Fisher has revealed the club are instead in the process of securing a site in the local area on which to build a new stadium.
Fisher says that whilst the new ground is being constructed, they will groundshare with another club, with their plans to be presented to the Football League at the start of June.
The move comes following a year-long rent row with Arena Coventry Limited (ACL), who manage the Ricoh Arena on behalf of joint owners the Alan Edward Higgs Charity and Coventry City Council.
Fisher said: "It's a new era and we retained specialists some months ago to advise us on where to build a new stadium for the club - and in the immediate Coventry area by the way".
City claim they did not want to leave the Ricoh but they had to make the move because "the doors locked on us".
In a statement of their own on Thursday, ACL said "our doors remain open to the Sky Blues".
But asked if there is any chance of Coventry playing at the Ricoh Arena next season, Fisher replied: "None. "People have to understand we do not posture, we do not threaten, because that is not how you do business, you only do business in good faith. Always.
"We have started the process of procuring land so that we can shift the new stadium build forward at a pace. The stadium will be in the Coventry area in accordance with Football League rules."
Fisher added: "We have left the Ricoh Arena.
"We were told categorically by ACL and by the council that there was no commercial deal to be done and in actual fact they would only ever work with the administrator.
"We were very, very clear in our minds as to exactly what was intended. Given the position we have had to make contingency plans to fulfil our fixtures on an interim basis - while we deliver the long-term vision.
"That long-term vision has us playing in the Coventry area in a new stadium that will be designed and delivered in three years.
"All this will be in full consultation with the fans - starting with the upcoming forums. In consideration of financial fair play then we will own all the revenue streams that come from matchday and, non-matchday activities, and therefore we will have every chance of becoming a solid, vibrant club."
mattylad
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Coventry have confirmed they will definitely not be returning to the Ricoh Arena next season.
Chief executive Tim Fisher has revealed the club are instead in the process of securing a site in the local area on which to build a new stadium.
Fisher says that whilst the new ground is being constructed, they will groundshare with another club, with their plans to be presented to the Football League at the start of June.
The move comes following a year-long rent row with Arena Coventry Limited (ACL), who manage the Ricoh Arena on behalf of joint owners the Alan Edward Higgs Charity and Coventry City Council.
Fisher said: "It's a new era and we retained specialists some months ago to advise us on where to build a new stadium for the club - and in the immediate Coventry area by the way".
City claim they did not want to leave the Ricoh but they had to make the move because "the doors locked on us".
In a statement of their own on Thursday, ACL said "our doors remain open to the Sky Blues".
But asked if there is any chance of Coventry playing at the Ricoh Arena next season, Fisher replied: "None.
"People have to understand we do not posture, we do not threaten, because that is not how you do business, you only do business in good faith. Always.
"We have started the process of procuring land so that we can shift the new stadium build forward at a pace. The stadium will be in the Coventry area in accordance with Football League rules."
Fisher added: "We have left the Ricoh Arena.
"We were told categorically by ACL and by the council that there was no commercial deal to be done and in actual fact they would only ever work with the administrator.
"We were very, very clear in our minds as to exactly what was intended. Given the position we have had to make contingency plans to fulfil our fixtures on an interim basis - while we deliver the long-term vision.
"That long-term vision has us playing in the Coventry area in a new stadium that will be designed and delivered in three years.
"All this will be in full consultation with the fans - starting with the upcoming forums. In consideration of financial fair play then we will own all the revenue streams that come from matchday and, non-matchday activities, and therefore we will have every chance of becoming a solid, vibrant club."
Chief executive Tim Fisher has revealed the club are instead in the process of securing a site in the local area on which to build a new stadium.
Fisher says that whilst the new ground is being constructed, they will groundshare with another club, with their plans to be presented to the Football League at the start of June.
The move comes following a year-long rent row with Arena Coventry Limited (ACL), who manage the Ricoh Arena on behalf of joint owners the Alan Edward Higgs Charity and Coventry City Council.
Fisher said: "It's a new era and we retained specialists some months ago to advise us on where to build a new stadium for the club - and in the immediate Coventry area by the way".
City claim they did not want to leave the Ricoh but they had to make the move because "the doors locked on us".
In a statement of their own on Thursday, ACL said "our doors remain open to the Sky Blues".
But asked if there is any chance of Coventry playing at the Ricoh Arena next season, Fisher replied: "None.
"People have to understand we do not posture, we do not threaten, because that is not how you do business, you only do business in good faith. Always.
"We have started the process of procuring land so that we can shift the new stadium build forward at a pace. The stadium will be in the Coventry area in accordance with Football League rules."
Fisher added: "We have left the Ricoh Arena.
"We were told categorically by ACL and by the council that there was no commercial deal to be done and in actual fact they would only ever work with the administrator.
"We were very, very clear in our minds as to exactly what was intended. Given the position we have had to make contingency plans to fulfil our fixtures on an interim basis - while we deliver the long-term vision.
"That long-term vision has us playing in the Coventry area in a new stadium that will be designed and delivered in three years.
"All this will be in full consultation with the fans - starting with the upcoming forums. In consideration of financial fair play then we will own all the revenue streams that come from matchday and, non-matchday activities, and therefore we will have every chance of becoming a solid, vibrant club."
Brighton Sky Blue
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Sowe Common? Surely the council have to give planning permission? The bloke is absolutely God damn insane.
Diehard Si
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Did someone say Nuneaton in trouble?
PH4 buy out Nuneaton, move them to the Ricoh. Call them Coventry Blues or Phoenix or whatever. Let Sisu move out to Walsall or Nene Park.
New club already in conference with a stadium and a fair supporter base. Fans get to still watch footy in their own city and lose Sisu.
PH4 buy out Nuneaton, move them to the Ricoh. Call them Coventry Blues or Phoenix or whatever. Let Sisu move out to Walsall or Nene Park.
New club already in conference with a stadium and a fair supporter base. Fans get to still watch footy in their own city and lose Sisu.
mattylad
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lots of borough councils would snap the offer
Brighton Sky Blue
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He won't make it out of the forums alive.
lifelongcityfan
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bus shelter overlloking finham green with a self service vending machine....sisu out
letsallsingtogether
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New ground in three years who will be left to attend. will be a ground like Doncasters keepmoat what a horrible ground fu
this I am gutted my beloved club will be no more. I will go to the first home game next season but will be picketing outside the ground need all like minded supporters to come along show them our disgust in the way we have been treated.:blue::blue::blue:
this I am gutted my beloved club will be no more. I will go to the first home game next season but will be picketing outside the ground need all like minded supporters to come along show them our disgust in the way we have been treated.:blue::blue::blue:
lifelongcityfan
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fisher has to understand, city fans do not posture.....do one timmy
Brighton Sky Blue
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If it's based within the city boundaries surely it is up to CCC?
lifelongcityfan
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everyone go to the first away game..big sisu out protest, and boycott the "home" game
bigfatronssba
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So he's buying land to build a stadium on without actually having planning permission?
That's an interesting development.
If it's true he could seem to be saying that SISU may no longer be interested in the Ricoh nor the development site around it, but by creating a new stadium in the city they seem to be hinting that they could really want to hang on to, and develop their plan around, the football club.
That's only my guess, but they certainly keep us guessing!
If it's true he could seem to be saying that SISU may no longer be interested in the Ricoh nor the development site around it, but by creating a new stadium in the city they seem to be hinting that they could really want to hang on to, and develop their plan around, the football club.
That's only my guess, but they certainly keep us guessing!
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It'd be wrong and immoral to move Nuneaton out of their home into a different city.
Brighton Sky Blue
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If this plan goes through the club will not survive to see the stadium built.
bigfatronssba
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Chief executive Tim Fisher has revealed the club are instead in the process of securing a site in the local area on which to build a new stadium
Is it me or have we heard this type of thing before from sisu?
http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threa...-part-of-Ricoh-Arena-quot-(More-SISU-bullshit)
Is it me or have we heard this type of thing before from sisu?
http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threa...-part-of-Ricoh-Arena-quot-(More-SISU-bullshit)
Diehard Si
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I noticed that too... I that's all they ever do.
Brighton Sky Blue
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This is where the FL have to show some backbone.
Samo
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Play where you like Tim, nobody will be watching! What's that old saying... 'Give 'em enough rope and they will hang themselves' Bring it on Tim, it's just another nail in the SISU coffin!