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covcity4life
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better be a joke?
lewys33
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what bullshit
lewys33
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No I just saw the same as well. KANTS!
ccfcmustang
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no its true
ccfcmustang
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i just hope that this doesnt effect the attendance
AFCCOVENTRY
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Football league statement
The Football League's Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey, has welcomed the news that Coventry City have reached agreement with Arena Coventry Limited (ACL) to return to the Ricoh Arena.
Harvey said: "Getting the two parties to this point has taken a significant amount of work over a lengthy period of time by everyone involved in this process. However, the majority of the credit should go to Coventry City and ACL, who have now agreed a mutually acceptable way forward.
"When The Football League Board gave its consent to Coventry City playing its matches in Northampton, it did so with this outcome in mind. It ensured that the club could continue to fulfil its fixtures, and thereby remain in The Football League, while all parties focussed on resolving this complex commercial dispute.
"While we understand that the Board's decision led to a significant amount of dissatisfaction amongst Coventry supporters, we would not be where we are today without it. On this basis alone, this very difficult decision has now been justified.
"I hope today is viewed as a new beginning for all the parties and that Sky Blues supporters can transfer the passion and energy they have put into their campaigning back into watching their club play in Coventry."
A statement from ccfc.co.uk read:
Coventry City Football Club has agreed a deal to return to the Ricoh Arena.
The two-year deal, with an option for an extra two years, should see the Sky Blues play at the Ricoh Arena for the first time in the league against Gillingham.
Steve Waggott, development director at Coventry City FC, said: "We are delighted to get this deal done and I am sure every supporter of Coventry City will be thrilled with this news.
"We are under no illusion what a difficult 12 months it has been for the supporters and that was uppermost in our thinking as we worked to get this deal done.
"There has had to be compromise on both sides and the commercial details of the deal will remain confidential.
"The support and guidance from the Football League, and especially from Chief Executive Shaun Harvey, throughout our discussions was a key factor in achieving the aim of reaching this agreement and getting the football club back to Coventry.
"Now it is all about looking forward to a really exciting season back in the community and with a real chance of success. I am sure every supporter will want to give Steven Pressley, his staff and players their full backing for the season at the Ricoh.
"Logistically, it's going to mean a huge amount of work between now and the first game back and we would ask supporters to bear with us as all of our efforts up to now have been in getting this deal over the line to get us back to Coventry as soon as possible.
"We will announce details around tickets, Season Tickets and other information as soon as we can next week but we hope to be back at the Ricoh for the clash with Gillingham. We will keep supporters fully informed of progress to that aim.
"Can I also take this opportunity of thanking Chris Robinson, Chair of ACL, for the professional manner he has conducted our lengthy discussions to reach this agreement."
Chris Robinson confirmed: "Everyone at ACL looks forward to delivering a top quality service to the club and the fans."
Coventry City have kept Northampton fully informed and would like to thank the club for its hospitality over the last 12 months.
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The Football League's Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey, has welcomed the news that Coventry City have reached agreement with Arena Coventry Limited (ACL) to return to the Ricoh Arena.
Harvey said: "Getting the two parties to this point has taken a significant amount of work over a lengthy period of time by everyone involved in this process. However, the majority of the credit should go to Coventry City and ACL, who have now agreed a mutually acceptable way forward.
"When The Football League Board gave its consent to Coventry City playing its matches in Northampton, it did so with this outcome in mind. It ensured that the club could continue to fulfil its fixtures, and thereby remain in The Football League, while all parties focussed on resolving this complex commercial dispute.
"While we understand that the Board's decision led to a significant amount of dissatisfaction amongst Coventry supporters, we would not be where we are today without it. On this basis alone, this very difficult decision has now been justified.
"I hope today is viewed as a new beginning for all the parties and that Sky Blues supporters can transfer the passion and energy they have put into their campaigning back into watching their club play in Coventry."
A statement from ccfc.co.uk read:
Coventry City Football Club has agreed a deal to return to the Ricoh Arena.
The two-year deal, with an option for an extra two years, should see the Sky Blues play at the Ricoh Arena for the first time in the league against Gillingham.
Steve Waggott, development director at Coventry City FC, said: "We are delighted to get this deal done and I am sure every supporter of Coventry City will be thrilled with this news.
"We are under no illusion what a difficult 12 months it has been for the supporters and that was uppermost in our thinking as we worked to get this deal done.
"There has had to be compromise on both sides and the commercial details of the deal will remain confidential.
"The support and guidance from the Football League, and especially from Chief Executive Shaun Harvey, throughout our discussions was a key factor in achieving the aim of reaching this agreement and getting the football club back to Coventry.
"Now it is all about looking forward to a really exciting season back in the community and with a real chance of success. I am sure every supporter will want to give Steven Pressley, his staff and players their full backing for the season at the Ricoh.
"Logistically, it's going to mean a huge amount of work between now and the first game back and we would ask supporters to bear with us as all of our efforts up to now have been in getting this deal over the line to get us back to Coventry as soon as possible.
"We will announce details around tickets, Season Tickets and other information as soon as we can next week but we hope to be back at the Ricoh for the clash with Gillingham. We will keep supporters fully informed of progress to that aim.
"Can I also take this opportunity of thanking Chris Robinson, Chair of ACL, for the professional manner he has conducted our lengthy discussions to reach this agreement."
Chris Robinson confirmed: "Everyone at ACL looks forward to delivering a top quality service to the club and the fans."
Coventry City have kept Northampton fully informed and would like to thank the club for its hospitality over the last 12 months.
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lewys33
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In the casino at the Ricoh!! BOB ON CHAP!
skybluelee
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Am buzzing more than ever for MKs on Saturday now. It's gonna be a party atmosphere. PUSB!
shmmeee
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jimmyhillsfanclub
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I just tried hijacking the Ballotelli comments thread.....
Initially got some good ratings but now the sofa-dwelling PL fan boys are on their lunch hour & its getting marked down.....twats.
skybluelee
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Is that confirmed or a rumour? I need to sort out a/l if it has been moved.
chiefdave
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Not had chance to read all this thread but I'm guessing everyone else is feeling very happy today!
Having thought I wouldn't be able to get to a game all season I'm now working out how many games at the Ricoh I can make.
Happy days and finally some good news for all of us.
Having thought I wouldn't be able to get to a game all season I'm now working out how many games at the Ricoh I can make.
Happy days and finally some good news for all of us.
oldskyblue58
CCFC Finance Director
ACL Statement on Ricoh website
"Chris Robinson, Chairman of Arena Coventry Limited said:
ACL are pleased to announce the return of the Sky Blues to the Ricoh Arena.
Discussions that have taken place over the last month with Steve Waggott, Development Director from CCFC have been conducted with great spirit and a real sense of commitment, to secure the return of the Club to the City.
This is great news for the fans that have been waiting for their club to return to the Ricoh Arena"
"Chris Robinson, Chairman of Arena Coventry Limited said:
ACL are pleased to announce the return of the Sky Blues to the Ricoh Arena.
Discussions that have taken place over the last month with Steve Waggott, Development Director from CCFC have been conducted with great spirit and a real sense of commitment, to secure the return of the Club to the City.
This is great news for the fans that have been waiting for their club to return to the Ricoh Arena"
zigojacko
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Aye, that's pretty mahoosive but the rate this thread is filling up, I reckon it could catch it...
CCFC_Charlie
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Fisher must be gone if Waggott is doing all the talking
mattylad
Member
First you got to get your fire safety certificate then you got to get it past the orange clad goons (who hopefully were all sacked and are rotting in the canal)
ccfcmustang
New Member
not really possible then?
duffer
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Don't even know where to start. Great news, I am genuinely surprised. As fans I hope we can get past all of the SISU v ACL v CCC bullshit now, and just get back to slating the players. 
No problem with the fact that it's a short-term deal either. This means that both sides will have to focus hard on the future negotiations regarding income streams etc.. Hopefully they've both seen what there is to lose by being pig-headed now. Again, I'm encouraged.
Finally, the Football League. I'm glad they think they played their part in it. I think that Shaun Harvey should come to the game on Friday, and stand in the middle of the pitch before the kick-off so that he can hear how happy we all are with the stellar way that they've handled this. In fact, I'd be prepared to buy his train ticket if he genuinely wants to come and meet some real fans of real football.
No problem with the fact that it's a short-term deal either. This means that both sides will have to focus hard on the future negotiations regarding income streams etc.. Hopefully they've both seen what there is to lose by being pig-headed now. Again, I'm encouraged.
Finally, the Football League. I'm glad they think they played their part in it. I think that Shaun Harvey should come to the game on Friday, and stand in the middle of the pitch before the kick-off so that he can hear how happy we all are with the stellar way that they've handled this. In fact, I'd be prepared to buy his train ticket if he genuinely wants to come and meet some real fans of real football.
covcity4life
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on telly???? i dont want this dilema!!!!!
jimmyhillsfanclub
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wow...Its now the "highest rated" comment on said thread.....
I take it back PL fan boys....it appears some of you do care!!
Greggs
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What dilemma?