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Just ad an addendum have heard this morning there are some form of lower level redundancies among the day to day, possibly Hosting and definitely Dave Buust
Not entirely sure but it could be simple separating out of SBITC as Buusty is settling or moving something else along and has offered jobs to some of those affected
Have asked for more info to clarify
Not entirely sure but it could be simple separating out of SBITC as Buusty is settling or moving something else along and has offered jobs to some of those affected
Have asked for more info to clarify
oldskyblue58
CCFC Finance Director
I wouldn't think that such a development in Baginton is going to be plain sailing in terms of planning which means time and money costs
- the local residents are not going to be happy (Baginton and down through in to Finham)
- The infra structure round Tollbar end might be being improved but the roads around the airport leave many problems
- there will be considerable parking issues
- CCC carries a considerable interest in the area and will need to be involved in planning that's apparently an issue for SISU
- public transport is at the moment insufficient and will require CCC involvement
- out of town retail sites are not flavour of the month (will need retail to support build costs), is there even a need in the area for another retail site? That could be a problem if the stadium is to be piggy backed on other developments
- will additional retail be viewed positively against plans already in place?
- it is still greenbelt despite it being involved in the Gateway project. That Gateway project seems to have been centred on warehousing which would see less in the way of traffic peaks etc
- Floodlights so close to the runway might be an issue- especially when there is little other light pollution in the area
- is there a planning issue with the Ryton Training base so close? It has already been turned down for other uses hasn't it?
Not too long to wait to find out where as the initial planning has to be in by September. After that if it is that site I can foresee many challenges and even if successful the first brick not being laid for years
Wouldn't a developer need to at least brief the surrounding authorities if there is an infrastructure implication?
This is the original gateway plan
http://www.roxhill.co.uk/portfolio/coventry/masterplan/
- the local residents are not going to be happy (Baginton and down through in to Finham)
- The infra structure round Tollbar end might be being improved but the roads around the airport leave many problems
- there will be considerable parking issues
- CCC carries a considerable interest in the area and will need to be involved in planning that's apparently an issue for SISU
- public transport is at the moment insufficient and will require CCC involvement
- out of town retail sites are not flavour of the month (will need retail to support build costs), is there even a need in the area for another retail site? That could be a problem if the stadium is to be piggy backed on other developments
- will additional retail be viewed positively against plans already in place?
- it is still greenbelt despite it being involved in the Gateway project. That Gateway project seems to have been centred on warehousing which would see less in the way of traffic peaks etc
- Floodlights so close to the runway might be an issue- especially when there is little other light pollution in the area
- is there a planning issue with the Ryton Training base so close? It has already been turned down for other uses hasn't it?
Not too long to wait to find out where as the initial planning has to be in by September. After that if it is that site I can foresee many challenges and even if successful the first brick not being laid for years
Wouldn't a developer need to at least brief the surrounding authorities if there is an infrastructure implication?
This is the original gateway plan
http://www.roxhill.co.uk/portfolio/coventry/masterplan/
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Sky Blue Dal
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I was just about to Google "Simon Regiski", when the penny dropped.
I just did ... DUH!!!!
Sky Blue Kid
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Performing self dentistry now eh?
Sky Blue Kid
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Do you have to be a "True Coventrian" to support "Solihull Barons" errr I mean "Coventry Blaze?"
donald_trumps
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Yes, of course it is not as good as Highfield Road - but I would much prefer this to Nene Park or Rugby
letsallsingtogether
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Thought you were an alien
Samo
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Wasps curious are we?
rupert_bear
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This thread is almost too dumb to comment on, but IF a ground was built in that area even somewhere near to the Ryton training ground within 3 months we would be enjoying gates akin to the Sixfields farce
Nick
Administrator
why?
Manchester_sky_blue
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I don't think so, not now. Since Wasps bought the Ricoh the whole feeling about playing elsewhere has changed. It's not the deal breaker that it was before.
Otis
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I don't think we would, but I do think gates will drop. It's going to be harder to get to than the Ricoh, especially now with the rail station in place at the latter.
Sky Blue Kid
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Not in the least. Just wondering when it comes to Wasps, a "True Coventrian" wouldn't watch them, but no mention of "True Coventrians" not watching "Blaze"......Curious?
skybluetony176
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I can't see that myself. Personally I could live with it being by the airport. Maybe it's because I'm from Rugby but I've always thought of the area as Coventry.
The problem I have is that I just can't see it happening for reasons from I don't believe SISU have any intention of building a stadium to I can't see planning being approved, for much the same reasons as OSB has pointed out.
Are you drunk or on drugs or both?
Some of those points are valid, not sure about the issue of residents objecting is massively relevant though. The site is east of the airport accessed direct of the A45 (where the Holiday Inn is), and I imagine there would be no through route to Baginton at all, and I'm not sure how residents of Finham could reasonably object. This also falls outside of the 'Coventry Gateway' site (just). Still greenbelt though. Not sure of the viability myself, but certainly more doable than some sites that have been mentioned previously.
I am confused, the majority of posters say they do not believe a new stadium will be built ( which it won't) but yet every time someone adds a story or a whisper about it its the number one topic discussed, why discuss something that you feel will never be built?
Or is it a hidden feeling amongst many that hope a new stadium is built and you can all thank Fisher for it.
Or is it a hidden feeling amongst many that hope a new stadium is built and you can all thank Fisher for it.
shmmeee
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Interesting post that. Cheers.
I'd be happy with that site. That's Coventry enough for me.
shmmeee
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Of course we all want a new ground, or at least a permanent ground, the doubt is entirely in Sisu's ability to deliver.
Samo
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I take your point. I suppose over time people forget the history and get on board as they have done with Blaze and will do with Wasps, although I'm not excusing it. I think its the speed and willingness to turn that I find a bit distasteful.
Thanks for the clarification, it is lovely how everyone rolled over had their bellies tickled and done nothing for a ground that was ours in the first place but failed to listen when advised the council were doing the dirty ( like I pointed out long before it was completed).
Cannot wait for the 18,000 legoland to be built.
Samo
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It's not confusing for me, I think it won't but hope it does.
rupert_bear
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Because no fucker can get there, might have escaped your notice but 90% of support comes from within the Coventry boundary and most can't be arsed to go to the edge of Longford to watch us so who will bother with a rural hike to Baginton village, no-one unless we are the new Barcelona. Club would be dead within a couple of years. In fact just in time for Coventry United to climb a couple of more leagues and pitch in for the vacant slot at the Ricoh !
shmmeee
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Obviously we disagree about why we're currently homeless. But believe me we're equally unhappy about the fact.
skybluetony176
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I find it inevitable myself. Especially given everything SISU have done to turn the good folk of Coventry and Warwickshire away from CCFC.
Makes you wonder if plan B is/should be to starve wasps out by claiming back your fan base. It would certainly make sense of the appointment of TM and a willingness to let him take control of football side.
stupot07
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Agree to an extent. Ccfc needs to win the fans back but I would also say that ccfc fans could do the club a favour by also boycotting wasps.
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skybluetony176
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Agree to an extent. Ccfc needs to win the fans back but I would also say that ccfc fans could do the club a favour by also boycotting wasps.
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You'll be pleased to know that I'm just doing that. Even at the risk of upsetting my best mate who wants to go and thought I'd automatically go with him just because I've been dragging him to games of a football team he doesn't support for years including a couple last season.
You can choose your friends but you can't choose your football team
Otis
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Hmm, well on the Wasps point, while we stay at the Ricoh we need to totally outsell Wasps on the attendances front. it puts us in a much stronger position if we are getting 13,000 - 15,000, while they are only get 5,00 - 6,000.
We need to be the major sporting team in this city and remain so and the more success we have, the important we are to this city.
olderskyblue
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How many CCFC fans do you think go to Wasps? Just curious. I don't know anyone who does. I wonder if it's a large number or not?
donald_trumps
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Hmm, people do have cars, and there are regular buses! The A45 links to the M1, A46 (M69) and M42, and people can't get there?!?! Plus a lot of people from South Coventry can't be bothered to hike to Longford, however Baginton would be much more accessible for us.
I know quite a few but some who actually supported wasps before they come to Coventry
Wasps will never be part of Coventry they can lead a merry dance all they want, in my eyes they are a franchise and will never be the number one sporting side in Coventry.