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Bit of a player revolt ? (1 Viewer)

  • Thread starter rupert_bear
  • Start date Mar 23, 2013
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rupert_bear

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  • Mar 23, 2013
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Just been told that the players will refuse to play anywhere else other than the Ricoh Arena should it be available and as ACL have said it will be where does that leave our owners, their employers, who are supposedly in discusson with the FL about where to play our final fixtures.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #2
Depends what it says in their contracts.
 

WillieStanley

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #3
rupert_bear said:
Just been told that the players will refuse to play anywhere else other than the Ricoh Arena should it be available and as ACL have said it will be where does that leave our owners, their employers, who are supposedly in discusson with the FL about where to play our final fixtures.
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That is as likely as everything being resolved by tea time.
 
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rupert_bear

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #4
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Depends what it says in their contracts.
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I doubt if it says thanks for signing but by the way you could be playing some of your home fixtures at Walsall, St Andrews, Nene Park, Vile Park, Memorial Park or Sowe Common
 

lordsummerisle

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #5
They've been refusing to play at The Ricoh most of this season.
 
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Regis87

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #6
As least they are thinking of the fans
SISU OUT
 

WillieStanley

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #7
rupert_bear said:
I doubt if it says thanks for signing but by the way you could be playing some of your home fixtures at Walsall, St Andrews, Nene Park, Vile Park, Memorial Park or Sowe Common
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I also doubt it says "You are obliged to play all home matches at The Ricoh Arena"

The players won't care where they play so long as it doesn't effect them financially. Cynical view I know, but I believe it to be so.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #8
WillieStanley said:
I also doubt it says "You are obliged to play all home matches at The Ricoh Arena"

The players won't care where they play so long as it doesn't effect them financially. Cynical view I know, but I believe it to be so.
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Pretty much. So long as the players still get that £20,000 cheque at the end of the month (as D. Bell does), they won't care.
 
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rupert_bear

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  • Mar 23, 2013
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lordsummerisle said:
They've been refusing to play at The Ricoh most of this season.
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I like that reply
 
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Ashdown1

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #10
I think the players and various managers overall have been superb and professional in the way they have all carried on with day to day training and playing. Its commendable to all involved if we take a team to Pompey, I wouldn't blame them though if they finally start to refuse to play ball with their idiotic directors wishes to alienate the team with its fanbase. I won't watch us play home games outside of Coventry, SISU can stick it up their arses !
 

Black6Osprey

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  • Mar 23, 2013
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rupert_bear said:
Just been told that the players will refuse to play anywhere else other than the Ricoh Arena should it be available and as ACL have said it will be where does that leave our owners, their employers, who are supposedly in discusson with the FL about where to play our final fixtures.
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Just been told by who?
 
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rupert_bear

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #12
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Pretty much. So long as the players still get that £20,000 cheque at the end of the month (as D. Bell does), they won't care.
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I think some not all will care and have an opinion and are nearer to the real thing than us. Lets not forget their futures are in the balance too,Administration or liquidation can put them out of work instantly
 
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rupert_bear

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  • Mar 23, 2013
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Black6Osprey said:
Just been told by who?
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John Ridgely
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Mar 23, 2013
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rupert_bear said:
I think some not all will care and have an opinion and are nearer to the real thing than us. Lets not forget their futures are in the balance too,Administration or liquidation can put them out of work instantly
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They're all capable of finding other clubs in that scenario.
 

Warwickhunt

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #15
rupert_bear said:
Just been told that the players will refuse to play anywhere else other than the Ricoh Arena should it be available and as ACL have said it will be where does that leave our owners, their employers, who are supposedly in discusson with the FL about where to play our final fixtures.
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Who did you hear that from? Jim the doorman I suppose. Players will play anywhere as long as they are being paid
 

Black6Osprey

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #16
rupert_bear said:
John Ridgely
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The dead American actor?
 

Delboycov

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #17
rupert_bear said:
John Ridgely
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Andrew's even less talented brother?
 
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PVA

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #18
What difference does it make to them where they play their 'home' games?

If anything I think they'd prefer it as we clearly do much better away from the Ricoh!
 
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SkyblueBazza

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #19
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Depends what it says in their contracts.
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I be surprised if it mentioned anything about playing specifically at the Ricoh. That could mean refusing to play, breach of contract, contract terminated, no cost! Then play the kids to the end of the season.
 

lordsummerisle

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #20
SkyblueBazza said:
I be surprised if it mentioned anything about playing specifically at the Ricoh. That could mean refusing to play, breach of contract, contract terminated, no cost! Then play the kids to the end of the season.
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Hope that is the case and that Bell is fit "not to play".
 

Delboycov

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #21
Have to say don't really believe this...As players have said on many occasions, be it with a new manager coming in, boardroom politics and even threats of admin and point deductions...the players just get on with it. I don't think they'd risk being in breach of their contracts for the sake of 3 games. I haven't got a contract though and will not go and watch a Coventry team playing home games anywhere but in Coventry. I reckon quite a few others feel the same so another short sighted manoeuvre from SISU if we do move.
 
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Big_Ben

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #22
rupert_bear said:
Just been told that the players will refuse to play anywhere else other than the Ricoh Arena should it be available and as ACL have said it will be where does that leave our owners, their employers, who are supposedly in discusson with the FL about where to play our final fixtures.
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Just been told that the players were the ones who refused to play at the Ricoh any more because they are pissed off by being held to ransom by the landlords.
 

torchomatic

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #23
Why would the players care? They'll still get paid and they get booed most of the time at "home" anyway.

rupert_bear said:
I doubt if it says thanks for signing but by the way you could be playing some of your home fixtures at Walsall, St Andrews, Nene Park, Vile Park, Memorial Park or Sowe Common
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Grendel

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #24
I don't think 3 games at St. Andrews will tax their sat nav skills too much....,
 

ajsccfc

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #25
SkyblueBazza said:
I be surprised if it mentioned anything about playing specifically at the Ricoh. That could mean refusing to play, breach of contract, contract terminated, no cost! Then play the kids to the end of the season.
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Yeah, I can't imagine contracts specify a venue, just playing for the club itself which would still be valid with a ground-switch.
 

Perryccfc

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #26
Didn't baker recently say the players prefer playing away from the Ricoh anyway? Theyre probably celebrating rather than revolting. You really are full of crap bear boy
 
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rupert_bear

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #27
And if the players turn up Good Friday at the Ricoh to play will Fisher and Waggott form a picket line ? Will any player crossing it be a scab ? Would any fan assisting F & W be secondary pickets all that on one of the only 2 dates in the year you can refuse legally to work on
 

ajsccfc

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #28
Why would the players turn up at the Ricoh if the game is scheduled elsewhere? It's hardly Spartacus leading the slaves.
 
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SkyBlueBlood

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #29
All football contracts are standard wording issued by the Football League with a few additions for add ons.
 

Delboycov

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #30
Maybe more to this than I gave credit for then with players having a meeting...
 
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williesdonkeykick

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #31
delboycov said:
andrew's even less talented brother?
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impossible!!!
 
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SkyBlueCharlie

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #32
Jennings just on CWR...we will be paid....so we will play wherever!
 

Nonleagueherewecome

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #33
So this wasn't true then, was it?
 
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rupert_bear

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  • Mar 23, 2013
  • #34
Hardly going to delvulge exactly what went on, i believe it was a deputation of players who met Fisher and Waggott, not sure if Sepalla was there
 
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