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Cov Kid Andy Goode says Wasps can fill the gap for top level sports in Coventry
17 December 2014 03:38 PM Aidan McCartney
The former King Henry VIII school pupil says playing at the Ricoh Arena is a dream come true and he wants to make Coventry a successful place to play
Wasps' fly-half Andy Goode believes the arrival of top class sport in Coventry can help turn the city into a sporting stronghold.
Goode, along with his team-mates, had his first taste of life at the Ricoh Arena on Tuesday with an open training session on the pitch following their controversial switch and the lifelong Coventry City fan hopes to replicate the success seen by the Sky Blues during their top flight days.
"I think the people of Coventry are crying out for a top level sports team to be here and as a Coventry City fan I know people attended in their thousands when we were in the Premier League and Championship so hopefully we can reproduce that," he said.
"There is a rich sporting history in the city and the area so the more Wasps embed ourselves into the community we can show the people of Coventry we can be something for them to be proud of in their city.
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"It's a partnership going forward, not just with the football club but with Coventry Rugby Club as well. We will be supporting them and there will be a plan for that. We are not competing with them, we're working to develop rugby in the area. We want to make Coventry a successful place to play."
Wasps begin a new era in front of more than 27,000 supporters against London Irish on Sunday and Goode admits playing at the home of Coventry City is a dream although his job means that he'll not be able to watch them take on Fleetwood Town on Saturday.
"I'm a big Sky Blues fans and I'm normally sat in one of the box for their games so to be out on the pitch playing will be unbelievable for me especially in front of all my friends and family. Unfortunately I'll miss Saturday's game due to training but I'll be out on the pitch after the game to practice my kicking.
The rugby club have relaid the pitch ahead of the Sky Blues and Wasps double header at the weekend and the former England international is sure it'll stand its first test.
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He said: "There was a fair bit of hype about the pitch before we moved here but Wasps have invested money into it and I know the groundsman has worked tirelessly to get it right for Sunday's game.
"Like with anything new, there will always be a few teething problems but it stood up well to the lads training on it so I'm sure by Sunday it'll be in good condition."
Despite all the hype surrounding Wasps' first game at the Ricoh, Goode is keen to start a new era with a professional performance against Irish.
He added: "We finished really well at Wycombe on Sunday in an emotional game so we'll do the same again and put all the emotions to one side to make it just another match we want to win.
"It's brilliant that so many people are going to be able to watch us play and the fans will be amazing but by kick off on Sunday our job is to focus on winning a game of rugby and I hope we can do that."
17 December 2014 03:38 PM Aidan McCartney
The former King Henry VIII school pupil says playing at the Ricoh Arena is a dream come true and he wants to make Coventry a successful place to play
Wasps' fly-half Andy Goode believes the arrival of top class sport in Coventry can help turn the city into a sporting stronghold.
Goode, along with his team-mates, had his first taste of life at the Ricoh Arena on Tuesday with an open training session on the pitch following their controversial switch and the lifelong Coventry City fan hopes to replicate the success seen by the Sky Blues during their top flight days.
"I think the people of Coventry are crying out for a top level sports team to be here and as a Coventry City fan I know people attended in their thousands when we were in the Premier League and Championship so hopefully we can reproduce that," he said.
"There is a rich sporting history in the city and the area so the more Wasps embed ourselves into the community we can show the people of Coventry we can be something for them to be proud of in their city.
VIEW GALLERY
"It's a partnership going forward, not just with the football club but with Coventry Rugby Club as well. We will be supporting them and there will be a plan for that. We are not competing with them, we're working to develop rugby in the area. We want to make Coventry a successful place to play."
Wasps begin a new era in front of more than 27,000 supporters against London Irish on Sunday and Goode admits playing at the home of Coventry City is a dream although his job means that he'll not be able to watch them take on Fleetwood Town on Saturday.
"I'm a big Sky Blues fans and I'm normally sat in one of the box for their games so to be out on the pitch playing will be unbelievable for me especially in front of all my friends and family. Unfortunately I'll miss Saturday's game due to training but I'll be out on the pitch after the game to practice my kicking.
The rugby club have relaid the pitch ahead of the Sky Blues and Wasps double header at the weekend and the former England international is sure it'll stand its first test.
VIEW GALLERY
He said: "There was a fair bit of hype about the pitch before we moved here but Wasps have invested money into it and I know the groundsman has worked tirelessly to get it right for Sunday's game.
"Like with anything new, there will always be a few teething problems but it stood up well to the lads training on it so I'm sure by Sunday it'll be in good condition."
Despite all the hype surrounding Wasps' first game at the Ricoh, Goode is keen to start a new era with a professional performance against Irish.
He added: "We finished really well at Wycombe on Sunday in an emotional game so we'll do the same again and put all the emotions to one side to make it just another match we want to win.
"It's brilliant that so many people are going to be able to watch us play and the fans will be amazing but by kick off on Sunday our job is to focus on winning a game of rugby and I hope we can do that."
