Coventry City FC giant crests may be moved at Ricoh as Wasps make mark on stadium (7 Viewers)

[Blueandwhites]

I see it more as a mark of SISU's failure of stewardship of CCFC than a mark of disrespect by Wasps.

And I don't believe they've taken us to the low point yet, the worst is yet to come..

Completely agree JG.

 

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[wingy]

Haven't read the thread, but this doesn't bother the owners of our Club .

Fishers Ambition for us Is to survive somewhere else in a ground fit for this or the Division Below ,offering up the annual Interest payment in the form of

the latest Nugget to come through the academy.

He may have correctly recognised around 3 years ago that we are not the Sleeping giant he purports us to be .

The ambition for a ground that holds circa 20K Is probably Accurate however ,the trip to It will leave him with a diminishing return needing capacity of

under 10K .

 

[SkyblueBazza]

Unless you're sharing his office.

Then he wouldn't be your predecessor


PUSB

 

[Rusty Trombone]

I dont like the fact that Wasps are here but they are doing just what CCFC did ie apply to put their badge on the stadium except I think Fletcher it was who had them put up before it went for a decision they were always going to get it,but He made a big deal about it.

Yep, the Council didn't have a problem with having signs put up.

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/council-turn-blind-eye-ricoh-3127632

 

[TheParsonsHose]

Unless you're sharing his office.

Perhaps they will end up with both the CCFC and WASPS crest up.

 

[Otis]

Yep, agree with this. It still pisses me off though. Thoroughly depressing looking at them mock ups. It'll be the seats soon

And so it should be. CCFC have said they are NOT staying. Be ridiculous to do anything other than start dismantling us from the stadium.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Although expected it still feels as if it's a kick in the gut..

I don't think it's worth the argument as to where the fault lies for this but let's be honest all parties are at fault for this, Sisu, The Council, Higgs, all of them. The Club made a bid for the Higgs share and it was rejected, that's apart of life and I accept that but I can't help feeling as if the Council have let the City down with this move, even now..


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What would be the difference if Wasps put there badge in another place on the outside? Presumably where they plan to move ours to, is it because there not as viewable from far away?

Feels they are doing it just because they can, to show who's the boss. Despite there claims that they want a good relationship with the club.

 

[Rusty Trombone]

Nick, is the search facility working, I've been trying to find a thread about how annoyed everyone was when the casino badge went up, but I can't find one.

 

[hutch1972]

And so it should be. CCFC have said they are NOT staying. Be ridiculous to do anything other than start dismantling us from the stadium.

The more I hear about wasps the more I hope they crash and burn.
After the pantomime of the 1st few games with all the freebie tickets I Really hope they struggle and show ccc and the higgs what a huge mistake they have made.
As one councillor said it is a gamble which will make them heroes or make them look very stupid. I'm hoping it's the latter.

 

[dongonzalos]

It was the council who sold it to Wasps.

If you took your CCFC glasses off you would understand why.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

If you took your CCFC glasses off you would understand why.

Looks to me as if too many people are wearing wasps and CCC glasses.

 

[dongonzalos]

Looks to me as if too many people are wearing wasps and CCC glasses.

Maybe people are capable of looking a bit deeper below the surface than 'the company running the stadium was sold to wasps therefore the council and charity are bad.'

 

[RFC]

Looks to me as if too many people are wearing wasps and CCC glasses.

Nice one! PUSB

 

[RFC]

Maybe people are capable of looking a bit deeper below the surface than 'the company running the stadium was sold to wasps therefore the council and charity are bad.'

Although you may be right I'd be careful not to upset those who post on here who've never been able to see the wood from the trees.

 

[Kingokings204]

Please do not bully or insult or for that matter attempt to put words in my mouth.

My statement stands and is my opinion, I appreciate it may however not be yours.

Enjoy your evening!

I'm not bullying. Don't you dare say that. I think your view that the Ricoh is not our home is both not correct in law and in fact. The Ricoh is our home. This is what I stated to correct you.

 

[skybluetony176]

Looks to me as if too many people are wearing wasps and CCC glasses.

Only someone wearing SISU glasses would say that :sarcasm: but thats how silly this is getting

 

[ricohroar]

Surely taking the signs down is a good thing? Well to Sisu, fisher, ccfc, and a few on here... Fisher will want them for his own stadium won't he?
If he says they are only staying short term why would he want, or any one expect them to stay? And why would they want or keep blue seats? It's wasps ground, yes Higgs and CCC sold it to them and why are people Moaning??? Fisher told us years ago they were leaving and building their own stadium!
If a council house you lived in is sold because you didn't want it, do you still have a right to say what wallpaper in on the walls? One groups fault... Sisu!

 

[Kingokings204]

Surely taking the signs down is a good thing? Well to Sisu, fisher, ccfc, and a few on here... Fisher will want them for his own stadium won't he?
If he says they are only staying short term why would he want, or any one expect them to stay? And why would they want or keep blue seats? It's wasps ground, yes Higgs and CCC sold it to them and why are people Moaning??? Fisher told us years ago they were leaving and building their own stadium!
If a council house you lived in is sold because you didn't want it, do you still have a right to say what wallpaper in on the walls? One groups fault... Sisu!

Haven't seen you post too often Ricoh roar but this post won't go down too well with some. I happen to agree with you 100%. Only one groups fault for not purchasing the Ricoh for whatever reason that is. That's sisu's.

Blame the council all you want (I still blame them partly btw) but the ground has been waiting to be purchased by investors for the last 10 years and that's the top and bottom of it. Ironically investors have bought it just not the investors that should of. Council have been willing to sell and open to offers for so long and to quote what I heard one council worker say " they can't wait for sisu forever" he is right. They take sole responsibility for our club and no one else. Why? Because they are the fregin owners.

 

[Paxman II]

If the council were willing to sell to a hedge fund why would they not have approached the one already in place?
Sure there has been bad history between them but if the hedge fund in place had been offered the same deal as wasp owners then sisu would have snapped it up surely? It then is no longer about refusing rent or that acl are being stressed is it....they would be the owners in the same capacity as wasp owner hedge fund are?
It says to me that although there had been bad blood the council representatives acted not in good faith for the people and football club in the community and instead out of personal grievances playing a large part. The fact sisu indicated on a new stadium was always seen by most as just bravado in a negotiation. At least the council could have tested the water first and not just done a deal to completion right under the noses of Sepella.

 

[letsallsingtogether]

If the council were willing to sell to a hedge fund why would they not have approached the one already in place?
Sure there has been bad history between them but if the hedge fund in place had been offered the same deal as wasp owners then sisu would have snapped it up surely? It then is no longer about refusing rent or that acl are being stressed is it....they would be the owners in the same capacity as wasp owner hedge fund are?
It says to me that although there had been bad blood the council representatives acted not in good faith for the people and football club in the community and instead out of personal grievances playing a large part. The fact sisu indicated on a new stadium was always seen by most as just bravado in a negotiation. At least the council could have tested the water first and not just done a deal to completion right under the noses of Sepella.

But sisu still wanted it cheaper and would have anted extra clauses put in just as they did with the Higgs offer knew what was offered but still offered less?

 

[MickyStan]

Have also heard from a good source that the home dressing room has been repainted in Wasps colours with the away dressing room Sky Blue as Coventry will be using this going forwards. In effect our opponents will have the more comfortable and state of the art dressing room. You couldn't make it up

 

[Nick]

If a council house you lived in is sold because you didn't want it, do you still have a right to say what wallpaper in on the walls? One groups fault... Sisu!

You do if you are still paying rent to live there?

 

[letsallsingtogether]

You do if you are still paying rent to live there?

Not if your the Lodger?

 

[Nick]

Not if your the Lodger?

Good point. Didn't think of us as being lodgers

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

Have also heard from a good source that the home dressing room has been repainted in Wasps colours with the away dressing room Sky Blue as Coventry will be using this going forwards. In effect our opponents will have the more comfortable and state of the art dressing room. You couldn't make it up

New away dressing room being built,oh by the way Ist post in 3 years I'm sure Nick would have picked you up on this

 

[Nick]

New away dressing room being built,oh by the way Ist post in 3 years I'm sure Nick would have picked you up on this

Already checked, this account doesn't stick out like a sore thumb!

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

Good point. Didn't think of us as being lodgers

Things are looking up we used to be squatters

 

[letsallsingtogether]

Good point. Didn't think of us as being lodgers

Well that is what we are.

That is what we have been dragged down to.

Stadium of multi occupancy not bad considering this time last year no one wanted it?

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

Already checked, this account doesn't stick out like a sore thumb!

:claping hands:

 

[Jack Griffin]

If the council were willing to sell to a hedge fund why would they not have approached the one already in place?
Sure there has been bad history between them but if the hedge fund in place had been offered the same deal as wasp owners then sisu would have snapped it up surely? It then is no longer about refusing rent or that acl are being stressed is it....they would be the owners in the same capacity as wasp owner hedge fund are?
It says to me that although there had been bad blood the council representatives acted not in good faith for the people and football club in the community and instead out of personal grievances playing a large part. The fact sisu indicated on a new stadium was always seen by most as just bravado in a negotiation. At least the council could have tested the water first and not just done a deal to completion right under the noses of Sepella.

I think a lot of it is about investment in building up the area around the arena, SISU never made any commitment, question is, did they say they would before they bought the club then fail to deliver?
As I understand it Wasps plan to build a training facility in the area, maybe more. This is very important for the council, they aim to increase employment, that is what a lot of this fall out has been about in my opinion.

 

[Rusty Trombone]

Surely taking the signs down is a good thing? Well to Sisu, fisher, ccfc, and a few on here... Fisher will want them for his own stadium won't he?
If he says they are only staying short term why would he want, or any one expect them to stay? And why would they want or keep blue seats? It's wasps ground, yes Higgs and CCC sold it to them and why are people Moaning??? Fisher told us years ago they were leaving and building their own stadium!
If a council house you lived in is sold because you didn't want it, do you still have a right to say what wallpaper in on the walls? One groups fault... Sisu!

One small point though, the CCFC badges aren't being taken away, they're being moved a little bit.

 

[letsallsingtogether]

Have also heard from a good source that the home dressing room has been repainted in Wasps colours with the away dressing room Sky Blue as Coventry will be using this going forwards. In effect our opponents will have the more comfortable and state of the art dressing room. You couldn't make it up

True the wasps need the bigger dressing room as their squad is made up of 22 players.

SP and Waggot were told this at their meeting with wasps.

Turning the old dingy offices into away changing rooms as no longer needed.

 

[italiahorse]

If the council were willing to sell to a hedge fund why would they not have approached the one already in place?
Sure there has been bad history between them but if the hedge fund in place had been offered the same deal as wasp owners then sisu would have snapped it up surely? It then is no longer about refusing rent or that acl are being stressed is it....they would be the owners in the same capacity as wasp owner hedge fund are?
It says to me that although there had been bad blood the council representatives acted not in good faith for the people and football club in the community and instead out of personal grievances playing a large part. The fact sisu indicated on a new stadium was always seen by most as just bravado in a negotiation. At least the council could have tested the water first and not just done a deal to completion right under the noses of Sepella.

The reason it went so cheap was that SISU forced it down in price as they thought they were the only game in town.
Why would anyone sell to someone who did that?
CCC would have sold to any other owners of CCFC but not Sisu for that one single reason.

In fact they continue the charade to this very day with talk of a new 'Timpot' stadium and JR appeal.

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

One small point though, the CCFC badges aren't being taken away, they're being moved a little bit.

You've spoilt it now

 

[dongonzalos]

If the council were willing to sell to a hedge fund why would they not have approached the one already in place?
Sure there has been bad history between them but if the hedge fund in place had been offered the same deal as wasp owners then sisu would have snapped it up surely? It then is no longer about refusing rent or that acl are being stressed is it....they would be the owners in the same capacity as wasp owner hedge fund are?
It says to me that although there had been bad blood the council representatives acted not in good faith for the people and football club in the community and instead out of personal grievances playing a large part. The fact sisu indicated on a new stadium was always seen by most as just bravado in a negotiation. At least the council could have tested the water first and not just done a deal to completion right under the noses of Sepella.

www.coventrytelegraph.net/.../coventry-c...
Mobile-friendly - 26 Sep 2013 - Coventry City's owner Joy Seppala says she is willing to talk ... club needs 100 per cent ownership of the freehold of the Ricoh. .... remaining at Coventry City,

Coventry City Council is willing to consider bids for the Ricoh Arena and the surrounding land, the authority's leader has confirmed.
Councillor Ann Lucas said the council would listen to "reasonable and sensible offers" for the freehold but stressed the site would not be sold "unencumbered".
She also said it is time to consider a future for the Ricoh without a football team.
Jan 2014

In a Telegraph front page three days before, the club had called on Coun Lucas to clarify whether the council was prepared to discuss a freehold sale, based on independent valuations.

If not, the club said it would press ahead with plans to build a new stadium in Warwickshire, after groundsharing in Northampton for up to five years.


Les Reid
Ann Lucas says she's willing to talk to 'any sensible legitimate business person with any offer to make'

Coun Ann Lucas
Coventry council leader Ann Lucas says she is still willing to talk about selling the Ricoh Arena to anyone willing to make an offer.