80% chance of return to Ricoh this season (11 Viewers)

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blend

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duffer said:
You've got it Wingy (4/5 on in bookie speak, iirc). But if that represented the true probability of it happening, then the bookies wouldn't make much money if they priced it that way. That's the bit that footballers don't usually grasp... ;)

Given what's gone on, I'd price getting back to the Ricoh this season more like 20/1 against personally. A chance - but not much of a chance. Sincerely and genuinely hope I'm wrong and Wallace is right though!
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Sorry to be picky, but as a (failed) bookmaker I have to score the odd point now and again. 80% chance is 1/4 odds as it is 20/80 ratio. If Wallace takes bets I might see if he'll offer me 4/1 on no return this season, I always bet with my head not my heart. At 80% chance you would need to win 4 times out of 5 in order to break even. I hope he's right too btw.
 
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Broken Hearted Sky Blue

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RFC said:
Did not say, better more positive atmosphere because none of the moaners and groaners we're getting on the young players backs when they made mistakes.

As both my sons said it was 'like Highfield Road before it was redeveloped.

Take it easy and have a good evening.
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So your sons never went to Highfield Road then/ Interesting
 
skybluefred

skybluefred

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The Judge at the J R condemned sisu for trying to distress ACL so they could get the Ricoh on the cheap. By allowing CCFC to play
in Northampton are the Football league not playing their part in trying to distress ACL If so do ACL not have a case against the
Football League ???

I'm not a lawyer, but just a thought that possibly hasn't been thought of.
 
Grendel

Grendel

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skybluefred said:
The Judge at the J R condemned sisu for trying to distress ACL so they could get the Ricoh on the cheap. By allowing CCFC to play
in Northampton are the Football league not playing their part in trying to distress ACL If so do ACL not have a case against the
Football League ???

I'm not a lawyer, but just a thought that possibly hasn't been thought of.
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No
 
ohitsaidwalker king power

ohitsaidwalker king power

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ohitsaidwalker king power said:
So in English on another thread I asked you this AndreasB.....http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/47332-season-ticket-update-!!!?p=743759#post743759

"Do the damning verdicts in the judicial review(s), where our owners were castigated for their stewardship not prick your conscience even a tad AndreasB?

The principled view that I and others have took about not attending Sixfields was based on a sense of injustice around kamikaze actions in pursuit of the prize that our owners covet, by holding the emotional heart of a football club, its supporters and the community of Coventry to ransom in a clear attempt to gain ownership of the Ricoh by Machiavellian means, is that not obvious?

I along with many others see the "Club" that I have supported all of my life as 'Coventry City Football Club'- the current incumbents as owners are financial chancer's (in my opinion) and I can disassociate the two- regrettably.
Does the data as provided by the numerous legal professionals not drive even a small reassessment in your mind of the rights and wrongs of this? To assure you, I feel no sense of victory in this situation or my statement, my truly beloved football club is being ripped apart and it makes me very very sad, but I do feel somewhat vindicated in my choice to remain away from Sixfields(other than protests on the hill). After 35 years as a season ticket holder, a heartbreaking decision to take, not easy I can assure you, and yes of course I recognise the perilous position that this puts the Coventry City Football Club in, on the edge of extinction, but isn't it a situation that could and should have been avoided, isn't it a self made prophecy that SISU/OTIUM seem hell bent on fulfilling as they spiral us to the possible abyss. Isn't there a principled, moral line to be upheld here- history tells us that bending in the face of such, only services egos and perpetuates the imbalance.

Not I hope a pointless post, nor meant to be patronising to you, for you seem to have taken umbrage at Italiahorses comment, so it really is just a question to you?"

Happy receive an answer in English?
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AndreasB said:
My conscience? you cheeky fucker. This club have dicked me around enough to make me realise you cant fight it. If you enjoy watching football (even us) then go to Sixfields. Dont get so emotional. Pay your money, its a leisure pursuit and no more. Treat them with the respect they deserve(none) and watch the sporting club.
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May I politely require AndreasB if that is a response to my question? Or is it to another?
 
Grendel

Grendel

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skybluefred said:
Why? did they not give permission for the move.
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The football league would be rightly sued by sisu if they forced them to agree to a private rental arrangement with a third party as a condition to remain in the football league.

That would be deemed the illegal act not the other way round.
 
letsallsingtogether

letsallsingtogether

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No they wouldn't Sisu haven't got a clue?

Just take away the golden share don't really need to give a reason just incompetence would do.

Grendel said:
The football league would be rightly sued by sisu if they forced them to agree to a private rental arrangement with a third party as a condition to remain in the football league.

That would be deemed the illegal act not the other way round.
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duffer

duffer

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blend said:
Sorry to be picky, but as a (failed) bookmaker I have to score the odd point now and again. 80% chance is 1/4 odds as it is 20/80 ratio. If Wallace takes bets I might see if he'll offer me 4/1 on no return this season, I always bet with my head not my heart. At 80% chance you would need to win 4 times out of 5 in order to break even. I hope he's right too btw.
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Spot on blend, I stand corrected - looks like my maths is failing too. Is it too late to be a footballer for me, 'cos I ain't going to cut it as a bookie. ;)
 
chiefdave

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Grendel said:
The football league would be rightly sued by sisu if they forced them to agree to a private rental arrangement with a third party as a condition to remain in the football league.

That would be deemed the illegal act not the other way round.
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That's great but the FL don't have to do that. All they have to do is enforce their own rules and say Coventry City must play in Coventry. Doing that doesn't say they have to play at the Ricoh, that may be the only available ground up to league standard but that's hardly the fault of the FL and would be a petty weak legal argument from SISU.
 
shmmeee

shmmeee

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Grendel said:
The football league would be rightly sued by sisu if they forced them to agree to a private rental arrangement with a third party as a condition to remain in the football league.

That would be deemed the illegal act not the other way round.
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Why haven't the sued them for refusing Cat 2 Academy status until they were back at the Higgs?

Same situation, the rules state a certain requirement, only one place in the City meets that requirement.
 
letsallsingtogether

letsallsingtogether

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But they should Fisher told us that all the facilities at Warwick Uni were of a better standard and up to FA Code.

Are you saying he lied? :thinking about:
shmmeee said:
Why haven't the sued them for refusing Cat 2 Academy status until they were back at the Higgs?

Same situation, the rules state a certain requirement, only one place in the City meets that requirement.
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letsallsingtogether

letsallsingtogether

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Well put it this way it is not in Warwick.:thinking about:

Main Campus is still in Coventry some of the newer buildings are now spilling over into Warwickshire.

skybluefred said:
I wasn't aware Warwick Uni was in Coventry.
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duffer

duffer

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chiefdave said:
That's great but the FL don't have to do that. All they have to do is enforce their own rules and say Coventry City must play in Coventry. Doing that doesn't say they have to play at the Ricoh, that may be the only available ground up to league standard but that's hardly the fault of the FL and would be a petty weak legal argument from SISU.
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Exactly right. Effectively, the FL have used their discretion to allow SISU to bypass their current regulations. All they have to do is withdraw that discretion. It doesn't force SISU to go back to ACL and negotiate a deal, but it's obviously the most likely scenario. Regardless, it's hard to see how the FL could be sued for following their own rules - where that's been tried before, most notably by Stevenage, it has failed.
 
letsallsingtogether

letsallsingtogether

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Not in Sisu or Grenels eyes SUE Sue Sue is the way forward.


duffer said:
Exactly right. Effectively, the FL have used their discretion to allow SISU to bypass their current regulations. All they have to do is withdraw that discretion. It doesn't force SISU to go back to ACL and negotiate a deal, but it's obviously the most likely scenario. Regardless, it's hard to see how the FL could be sued for following their own rules - where that's been tried before, most notably by Stevenage, it has failed.
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torchomatic

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torchomatic

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Mmm. Maybe. Anyone visiting Warwick will be sorely disappointed though. It's a bit of a one-horse town.

shmmeee said:
Sounds classier would be my guess. From what I understand Warwick Uni aren't particularly enamoured with our fair city.
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hill83

hill83

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shmmeee said:
Sounds classier would be my guess. From what I understand Warwick Uni aren't particularly enamoured with our fair city.
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My ex mrs went there and the mere mention of Coventry sends shivers through the spines of the students. I was assumed to be a drug dealer or arms trafficker.
 
hill83

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Nick said:
Been abroad a few times this year though?
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RedSalmon

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shmmeee said:
Sounds classier would be my guess. From what I understand Warwick Uni aren't particularly enamoured with our fair city.
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Agree. Had to go to a seminar at Walsgrave Hospital (UHCW) that was organised by Warwick Uni Medical school. Was almost lost for words when the organiser from Warwick Uni got up in fornt of everyone and said to delegates from all around Europe "Thankyou for attending this event being held in Warwick". Not a mention of the fact that they were all sitting in Coventry.
 
fernandopartridge

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RedSalmon said:
Agree. Had to go to a seminar at Walsgrave Hospital (UHCW) that was organised by Warwick Uni Medical school. Was almost lost for words when the organiser from Warwick Uni got up in fornt of everyone and said to delegates from all around Europe "Thankyou for attending this event being held in Warwick". Not a mention of the fact that they were all sitting in Coventry.
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What a client
 
fernandopartridge

fernandopartridge

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torchomatic said:
Always wondered why they did call it Warwick and not Coventry. Bit odd that.
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It's supposed to be representative of Cov and Warwickshire.

When the poly became Cov University, the University of Warwick objected to it being called The University of Coventry because it believes itself to be THE University of Coventry. Funny really.

I get annoyed when people say they've been to Warwick. No, you've been to Canley or Westwood Heath in Coventry.
 
ccfcway

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RedSalmon said:
Agree. Had to go to a seminar at Walsgrave Hospital (UHCW) that was organised by Warwick Uni Medical school. Was almost lost for words when the organiser from Warwick Uni got up in fornt of everyone and said to delegates from all around Europe "Thankyou for attending this event being held in Warwick". Not a mention of the fact that they were all sitting in Coventry.
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that's pretty much what every band or comedian I have been to see at Warwick arts centre say as well
 
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