This plan might work but...... (20 Viewers)

[mark_ccfc]

I have a hypothesis to consider. Now, I know there is a risk this will descend into the normal name calling but I am putting it out for discussion (I'm sure someone else once mentioned it actually)

NOPM will not work - gates are lower than expected, an apparent "improved" offer to return is rejected and not even offered directly.

Sisu resent the councils clumsy attempts to remove them, ACL and the council clearly despise the current owners.

We are no nearer to returning than on day one.

So, what can be done? We could be looking at this from the wrong angle. We are in Northampton but do the local public even know we are there?

Imagine if we did regularly get a full house there? Imagine if it was over subscribed? No parking, public transport and railway station full every other week. Regular escorts of fans from town ino the stadium. Suddenly to the non football fans in the community we become a nuisance and the community in turn will pressurise their council and club to end the deal. In turn this would make ground share in other towns difficult.

It's high risk but something has to be done. Other strategies are failing. Noisy protests could also continue in the ground itself.

Back on planet earth this will of course not happen but if it had from the start and it proved legistucally impossible to hold the games with general disturbance issues it may have had a more positive effect than the doomed NOPM campaign.

If there ever had been chance of those numbers turning up SISU would have done a deal with a club with a bigger ground.
I personally think that NOPM is working - or at least the fact that for whatever reason the fans are staying away. In this way the
fans are doing as much as they can. SISU were never going to just roll over and die after a few months but I am sure they were
shocked at just how many fans have stayed away and for how long so far. Their investors must surely be unhappy about that.

I also think that drawing attention to the way SISU threatens everyone when things like the Guardian article are referenced is also useful.
SISU's reaction shows that they are sensitive to this and it must be pushed to the max - and reading articles on this forum shows that
is exactly what is happening (people linking the article on here and on twitter etc), the more bad publicity for SISU the better.

The only thing that worries me is the judicial review, SISU are good at taking people to court and one way or another getting people on their
side.

But I honestly believe if the fans stay away and the council stand firm then eventually SISU will go away.

This could be done immediately if everyone would agree to supporting another team at the Ricoh, but there is a split on this amongst the fans
so at the moment that would never work. We would end up with two teams and a split fanbase which would be no use at all.

I'm afraid we need to be patient but keep up the pressure (stay away) and see what happens.

 

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[Hobo]

Good post Grendel.

My take on it would be this:
1 Northants police would eat it, especially with assistance from West Mids, so it wouldn't cause much disruption. They cope with bigger crowds at the rugby.

2 SISU would pocket the money and be laughing.

3 The media would think we have given in.

It's good to see people putting ideas forward. Rather than just knock it, I have tried to give constructive reasons why it wouldn't work.

Why I think we should stick with boycotting Sixfields.

1. The media and some other fans have recognised the campaign.
2. It may not starve SISU out but any loss of revenue will annoy them.
3. The message is, we are serious and won't give up. But this needs to be contrasted with large away followings to show support is there and not just apathy.

Remember we may have different opinions but what bonds us is we are all Sky Blue Army!
You may not respect the person, but at least respect the scarf! ( general comment and not directed at Grendel).

 

[wince]

Your main argument has merit, it seems no amount of pressure that we put on SISU are going to effect SISU in the slightest. They will just keep plodding along on with their plan regardless of what we say or do.

Pressure has to be put on other parties to end this fiasco like ACL, Northampton, Football league.

The boycott has only just started, it will take as long as it takes , there is no bottomless pit of money for sisu , there will be another ccfc basket case project along soon and they will scale the losses down at ccfc as they ramp them up on the new project, when a better gamble comes along they will move onto it , just keep united

 

[Jack Griffin]

How many times does it have to be said, the fans, (which includes me), won't go to Sixfields.

Now if we have a bigger event in Coventry every other week, that is news & will certainly effect SISU.

 

[SkyBlueHomer]

NOPM will & I'm sure is working. We will not see the results of this for a while, it may take 2 or more seasons. Its the consequences I fear, we may tumble down the leagues and may even into the conference as a result of the FFP rules & poor attendances but like others I cannot set foot in sixfields. Would they go as far as liquidation, only time will tell

 

[italiahorse]

The way I feel at the moment is that I would take liquidation if we are still at Sixfields at the end of the season.
Get rid of Sisu, start at the bottom, wherever that is, get back to the Ricoh and build again.

 

[shmmeee]

Can you imagine the fuss if the League kick us out after Sisu do what everyone told them they'd do?

League 2 on -20 is my guess if Joy did go all spiteful.

 

[alphapappa]

NOPM not working? How long did you expect for it to take? One week? Two?

NOPM is a long term strategy. It is a bleed them dry strategy. This takes time. Considering the desperate tactics sisu are now employing I am staggered you consider NOPM failing! If anything it is working faster than I could have imagined - and it isn't even fully supported!

You have to be extremely naive, or Wummin to even suggest otherwise!

But hey this WAS from the troll Grendel!

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Seems more like wishful thinking to me.

We're gone if we're wound up (properly!) and there's no reason for us not to be.

 

[wingy]

Can you imagine the fuss if the League kick us out after Sisu do what everyone told them they'd do?

League 2 on -20 is my guess if Joy did go all spiteful.

Get More Spiteful.

 

[stupot07]

Can you imagine the fuss if the League kick us out after Sisu do what everyone told them they'd do?

League 2 on -20 is my guess if Joy did go all spiteful.

The FL would have no choice but to kick us out the league, we'd then have to hope that the FA are sympathetic. My guess would be the league below the conference.

Other than us cov fans, no one would bat an eyelid if the FL kicked us out. In fact the FL are likely face challenge from the the other 47 league one/two clubs for not kicking us out.


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[torchomatic]

We couldn't afford to play at the Ricoh if we had to "start at the bottom". Fucking ridiculous. You'll chuck away 130 years of history just like that.

The way I feel at the moment is that I would take liquidation if we are still at Sixfields at the end of the season.
Get rid of Sisu, start at the bottom, wherever that is, get back to the Ricoh and build again.

 

[Tonylinc]

You'll chuck away 130 years of history just like that. Just like Shitzu seem to be doing you mean?

 

[SkyblueBazza]

I have a hypothesis to consider. Now, I know there is a risk this will descend into the normal name calling but I am putting it out for discussion (I'm sure someone else once mentioned it actually)

NOPM will not work - gates are lower than expected, an apparent "improved" offer to return is rejected and not even offered directly.

Sisu resent the councils clumsy attempts to remove them, ACL and the council clearly despise the current owners.

We are no nearer to returning than on day one.

So, what can be done? We could be looking at this from the wrong angle. We are in Northampton but do the local public even know we are there?

Imagine if we did regularly get a full house there? Imagine if it was over subscribed? No parking, public transport and railway station full every other week. Regular escorts of fans from town ino the stadium. Suddenly to the non football fans in the community we become a nuisance and the community in turn will pressurise their council and club to end the deal. In turn this would make ground share in other towns difficult.

It's high risk but something has to be done. Other strategies are failing. Noisy protests could also continue in the ground itself.

Back on planet earth this will of course not happen but if it had from the start and it proved legistucally impossible to hold the games with general disturbance issues it may have had a more positive effect than the doomed NOPM campaign.

I have not seen any clear or convincing indication that NOPM is or is not working.
So...no, it's a non-starter.

 

[Grendel]

I have not seen any clear or convincing indication that NOPM is or is not working.
So...no, it's a non-starter.

The evidence is that the owners have turned down an improved offer and will not move from their position

 

[Grendel]

Can you imagine the fuss if the League kick us out after Sisu do what everyone told them they'd do?

League 2 on -20 is my guess if Joy did go all spiteful.

No chance we'd start in conference north or south.

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

Grenduffy....The evidence is that the owners have turned down an improved offer and will not move from their position......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Would that be the "Offer" that Was never made"???

 

[Nick]

It's all imaginary stuff, just wait for the not a new club it's a regime change line.

No chance in hell a non league team could afford to play at the ricoh.

 

[SkyblueBazza]

The evidence is that the owners have turned down an improved offer and will not move from their position

That is because they have a different motivation to what the fans want. We want the club back in Coventry...they want the Ricoh ownership as near to free of charge as possible.

 

[st john]

I have a hypothesis to consider. Now, I know there is a risk this will descend into the normal name calling but I am putting it out for discussion (I'm sure someone else once mentioned it actually)

NOPM will not work - gates are lower than expected, an apparent "improved" offer to return is rejected and not even offered directly.

Sisu resent the councils clumsy attempts to remove them, ACL and the council clearly despise the current owners.

We are no nearer to returning than on day one.

So, what can be done? We could be looking at this from the wrong angle. We are in Northampton but do the local public even know we are there?

Imagine if we did regularly get a full house there? Imagine if it was over subscribed? No parking, public transport and railway station full every other week. Regular escorts of fans from town ino the stadium. Suddenly to the non football fans in the community we become a nuisance and the community in turn will pressurise their council and club to end the deal. In turn this would make ground share in other towns difficult.

It's high risk but something has to be done. Other strategies are failing. Noisy protests could also continue in the ground itself.

Back on planet earth this will of course not happen but if it had from the start and it proved legistucally impossible to hold the games with general disturbance issues it may have had a more positive effect than the doomed NOPM campaign.

I don't agree with much Grendel says but at least he is thinking outside the box.

 

[cloughie]

Not read all the thread but you are asking 7/8000 people to go to sixfields, surely it would be easier to get 1000 people to stop going to sixfields

 

[torchomatic]

The club will be here for another 130 years. SISU won't be. I hated Richardson but I'd still rather have had him in charge than no club.

You'll chuck away 130 years of history just like that. Just like Shitzu seem to be doing you mean?

 

[italiahorse]

We couldn't afford to play at the Ricoh if we had to "start at the bottom". Fucking ridiculous. You'll chuck away 130 years of history just like that.

Get back to the Ricoh does not mean start back there. But if we drop to the conference, if we are Coventry City, if we are winning then I guess 5000 fans would be enough to open the doors.
You don't chuck it away, you pick it up. Are Glasgow Rangers a year old?

Plan for the worst with these clowns and anything else is a bonus. Go this year or go in 5 years, I know what I prefer.
Starve the club to kill the virus. NOPM

 

[italiahorse]

The club will be here for another 130 years. SISU won't be. I hated Richardson but I'd still rather have had him in charge than no club.

Surely you can see this is only going one way ?

Massive debts in 5 years will see SISU wind us up anyway.
Keep opposing them and they will do it for spite. If you think they care about any fans, including you, you are wrong.
If they don't get the Ricoh they will move on like travellers leaving Hearsall Common.
Starve them out. NOPM

 

[dongonzalos]

The evidence is that the owners have turned down an improved offer and will not move from their position

They have done that because they want the Ricoh empty.

If you are not happy with this decision the best thing to do is tell them by not attending Northampton.

If SISU had the choice you would be there as the financial hit of them trying to keep the Ricoh empty will be more for them by you not attending.

One thing that will not help for a certainty would be attending.

Whilst not attending has a chance of helping and us an unknown quantity

 

[italiahorse]

Not read all the thread but you are asking 7/8000 people to go to sixfields, surely it would be easier to get 1000 people to stop going to sixfields

Not according to SISU's Lord Haw Haw.

 

[Tonylinc]

Whilst I tend to agree with your sentiments Italia, would shitzu wind us up without firstly seeking a buyer? Surely if it came to that they would be duty bound to their investors to at least get some of their money back?

 

[italiahorse]

It's all imaginary stuff, just wait for the not a new club it's a regime change line.

No chance in hell a non league team could afford to play at the ricoh.

I would be prepared to pay last years season ticket price to watch Coventry City play at the Ricoh in the Conference League providing SISU have gone.

 

[italiahorse]

Whilst I tend to agree with your sentiments Italia, would shitzu wind us up without firstly seeking a buyer? Surely if it came to that they would be duty bound to their investors to at least get some of their money back?

You would hope so, but don't hold your breath with these idiots.

 

[SkyBlueHomer]

It's all imaginary stuff, just wait for the not a new club it's a regime change line.

No chance in hell a non league team could afford to play at the ricoh.

Why not? If these free to play deals that have been offered it would be good publicity for ACL and better than the current team they have playing there.
If this AFC Coventry did ever get off the ground, the attendances that people talk about its more realistic than The Butts with 2 other teams there already.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Whilst I tend to agree with your sentiments Italia, would shitzu wind us up without firstly seeking a buyer? Surely if it came to that they would be duty bound to their investors to at least get some of their money back?

Almost like nobody listens to my scenarios because it doesn't fit with their wishes.

A bit like when SISU came in.

 

[Grendel]

Why not? If these free to play deals that have been offered it would be good publicity for ACL and better than the current team they have playing there.
If this AFC Coventry did ever get off the ground, the attendances that people talk about its more realistic than The Butts with 2 other teams there already.

The "free" deal looks like its £12,000 a game plus matchday costs so no chance.

 

[italiahorse]

The "free" deal looks like its £12,000 a game plus matchday costs so no chance.

Yes, Sisu told us that so it's confirmed.

 

[Grendel]

Yes, Sisu told us that so it's confirmed.

Are you saying labowitch is a liar?

 

[Esoterica]

What's the evidence NOPM is working? SISU just turned down a better deal than ever to play at the Ricoh and turned down transfer fees for players in the summer (after the attendances became evident) Do you not think they'll have been prepared to take worst case scenario losses before moving out? Haven't seen a shred of evidence NOPM is working although I expect to get called names for suggesting on here