An outsider's view... (1 Viewer)

[Macman]

Hello everyone - first time poster.

Despite not actually being a fan of the Sky Blues (I come in peace!), I went to the Watford game with my 12 year old lad. It's a long story, but we visited the Ricoh for the first time on 11th August and were given a quick tour by this guy who i presume was the stadium manager. We were so impressed we decided to come along and watch a game.

I understand your predicament with Sisu. We were not expecting to see demonstrations and it was a real eye-opener. I actually felt part of you all on Saturday, and for 90 minutes, I was a Sky Blue. You have a FANTASTIC stadium (whether you own it or not) but to the casual fan - you have a superb home. It may be out of town, and a typical 'bowl' as some people might say, but I was blown away how impressive the arena was. I know you get attendances half the capacity, but, in better times, you have a Premier League stadium. And, the fact it is right off the M6 made it easier for the likes of me (and potential new supporters) to come along and generate a new generation of supporter. It may not have the character and proximity of Highfield Road, but it is leaps and bounds ahead of many other teams.

On the field, you have a few individuals that, on their day, are potential match winners... but unless you invest in one or two more players (and I mean players with star-quality; realistic targets which show the club means business... Le Fondre being a great example) then I fear this season will be a struggle.

But, in my lad and myself, you have 2 new 'fans' who will hopefully take in one or two more City games before the end of the season. We live in Shropshire, so it's only an hours drive away.

Up the Sky Blues... and good luck for the rest of the season. Thanks for a great day Saturday - you have some great, loyal, passionate fans who deserve better.

 

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[Sky Blue Sheepy]

Sad tho this is, it is possibly the nicest post on here in some time and the comments are much appreciated. Getting Le Fondre would be a great morale booster and combined with keeping our better players would help us and SISU in terms of PR at least. Thanks for the comments and hope to see you on here and at the ground a bit more

 

[ashbyjan]

Thanks for those kind words and welcome to you and your lad to the Sky Blue family. It's not the greatest time for us at present but we live in hope that it may get better, although I fear it may get worse before we hit the upward curve. Anyway come back soon PUSB (play up Sky Blues)

 

[pusbccfc]

Its great to hear this, I hope that with the two new fans that our luck may change and the start off new chapter in your life is a better one than what we have witnessed

 

[king_slink1]

Really nice words there mate, am glad you and your son enjoyed it!

 

[Ernie Machin]

Dangerous hints of positivity in that post. Down with that sort of thing.


Joking aside - Nice one mate, DO come again :claping hands: We're not finished just yet!

 

[ccfc_Tom]

Nice post, shame you've converted at such a dreadful time! keep postin

 

[tippex9]

Our good luck charm!! He brought us our first point!!!

I say we collect to buy them season tickets, pay your own travel costs though coz we might have to buy ALF ourselves...

Lol welcome both.

 

[covlad1986]

Welcome to our family for you and your son but like everyone else has said shame its at a dreaded time but we need all the Sky Blues Supporters we can get PUSB

 

[torchomatic]

It's always good to read views from someone who has an axe to grind. Considering the guy was starting from a clean slate as it were, he could have chosen to go anywhere so it was nice of him to visit the Ricoh. And more importantly, to come away with some positives.

 

[johnniericoh]

Maybe Macman's post will at least jolt us in our perception of the Ricoh Arena.

When you think about it it is a MAGNIFICENT stadium up there better than some Prem clubs and certainly worthy of huge acclaim despite things like parking and refreshment niggles.

I feel a bit of pride now in at least some part of the CCFC experience.

PUSB

 

[blueflint]

great post enjoyable read welcome to our mixed and varied family m8

 

[Sub]

top post :claping hands::claping hands::claping hands: glad you enjoyed the visit hope you make it up there on a regular basis to support the mighty sky blues

 

[Houchens Head]

Well THAT was certainly an eye-opening post! It's made me think a bit more positive about our current state when we can attract people like Macman and his lad to the ground. Thanks for lifting a few of us with such nice comments!

 

[rob9872]

May I be the next one to blow smoke up your arse!

Welcome and thanks for a refreshing, honest and accurate appraisal. Hopefully better times ahead and perhaps next time you come, there will be a few more there. As a neutral I think I would love it too, because when it's full (and that doesn't happen often) the place is absolutely rocking and a taste of waht we may have if wer ever reach the promised land.

 

[Macman]

Thanks to all - your good wishes are typical of the reception i have received - glad I've added some strains of positivity to everyone! Coventry should be a top six side at least, pushing for play-offs at worst - and I was shocked when I found out you have finished no higher than 17th in the last 5 seasons. That's awful. Despite coming along to watch the Sky Blues at a dark period, we both enjoyed ourselves - shame we didn't see a goal (although glad Watford's one was disallowed!) but it gives us an excuse to come along again to see Sky Blues score/win. Two tough matches coming up - keep the faith - I believe you will avoid relegation, but it's a shame we are talking relegation and it's still August.

It's so important to get that first win - it breeds positivity within the club. PUSB!

 

[IrishSkyBlue]

Great post if only the sisu heads could see this and realise what there doing to our club but the potentiol we have to draw new fans if just start going in the right direction.

 

[skyblueinBaku]

:welcome:Thanks for that uplifting post, Macman. Visit the Ricoh again soon, and bring a couple of your lads mates! I hope your son forgives you for condemning him to life as a Sky Blue!:laugh: