Butts Park Arena is new home (3 Viewers)
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Nick
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Interesting, maybe that's why he was asking for ccc help?
If it did happen, I'd want it done properly, I wouldn't want the football club to go in branding it all up and making the rugby fans feel like we do on matchday for example.
If it can benefit both and they can work together properly and both sets of fans happy then bonus
If it did happen, I'd want it done properly, I wouldn't want the football club to go in branding it all up and making the rugby fans feel like we do on matchday for example.
If it can benefit both and they can work together properly and both sets of fans happy then bonus
chiefdave
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It makes more sense to need CCC's help if its in Coventry, and even more if they own the site freehold. If it was outside the city CCC might have some involvement but I doubt they would be a vital part of the project.
Who knows, my gut says it will never happen but there's been so many strange twists and turns it would be foolish to rule anything out.
robbiethemole
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Coventry Rugby Football Club holds a long lease.
would they have to sub-let to us which is the same as being at the Ricoh.
I came over there from Rugby to collect tickets and there's very little parking how will the area cope with matchday traffic??
would they have to sub-let to us which is the same as being at the Ricoh.
I came over there from Rugby to collect tickets and there's very little parking how will the area cope with matchday traffic??
italiahorse
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fernandopartridge
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I like the idea but can't see it, but, if it does become a reality it would be great. The capacity is a bit small but then again our average gate is.
Would definitely get behind such a scheme if it became a reality. Brilliant for a booze.
Would definitely get behind such a scheme if it became a reality. Brilliant for a booze.
chiefdave
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You should probably read the article linked to in the opening post before making a comment like that.
robbiethemole
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Hey, come on it is Les "superscoop" Reid that has written this. do you doubt his sources??:thinking about:
skybluetony176
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Called it first http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/61360-Where-do-you-think-the-stadium-site-in-Coventry-might-be :claping hands:
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italiahorse
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chiefdave
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"But there would be scope to extend it, potentially upwards, to accommodate more than 20,000"
italiahorse
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It's a great location but we know it's not a big enough in area.
Let's get real on this and push Sisu for some information.
These articles just divert the real problem.
skybluetony176
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Needs to be 20,000 at least to begin with. If not how does the maths stand up as to possible 32,000 tickets while renting at the Ricoh? We keep being told it's all about the revenue and ticket sales is the biggest part of that by a long shot. At 12,000 - 15,000 its cutting our revenue potential by over half to two thirds overnight. That's league 1/2 territory. Renting or not.
Monkeyface
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Ignoring the fact a stadium would have to be 20k+ from the start, I'd be more than happy with the Butts. A more central location is better for everybody, and you wouldn't need as much parking.
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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shmmeee
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Good luck getting it past HENA
Monkeyface
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Sorry, you're going to have to elaborate on HENA.
shmmeee
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Sorry NENA
http://www.earlsdon.org.uk/nena/
http://www.earlsdon.org.uk/nena/
Astute
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It certainly will be compact if they are only going to spend 20k on building it.
pusbccfc
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The location is great being in town. The club would however have to try and aim for the majority of the crowd to come by public transport. In London for example many of the stadiums have almost no parking for supporters and they have no problems.
The issue for me is that we would hit a celling on where we could go as a club. If we remained a Championship/League One club for our remaining future, 20,000 would be perfect. However if we became a stable Premier League club, 20,000 isn't enough. Look at clubs similar to our size like Leicester, Southampton and even Stoke. It really limits where we could progress to as a club.
The issue for me is that we would hit a celling on where we could go as a club. If we remained a Championship/League One club for our remaining future, 20,000 would be perfect. However if we became a stable Premier League club, 20,000 isn't enough. Look at clubs similar to our size like Leicester, Southampton and even Stoke. It really limits where we could progress to as a club.
Monkeyface
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Ah, I'm sure they can be battered in court!
lifeskyblue
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In my opinion this is nothing more than a pawn in the play of how we interact with wasps. Anderson will use this (he may even have planted it with the observer) as a bargaining chip when he has his meeting re ccfc' future at the Ricoh.
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italiahorse
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Don't forget we need to include the other 365 day incomes. Hotels, retail, conference facilities. No good if everybody is drinking elsewhere and not buying parking spaces from the club.
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italiahorse
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I hope he's got more than that.
Us fans don't believe Sisu so Wasps will make mincemeat with him.
Negotiate a 10 year deal and take the pressure off themselves by not talking about the stadium.
Make the Stadium a 10 year project and do it properly. Green belt planning permission and building will take most that.
Moff
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Knew you would be all over it like a rash trying to big up your beloved Ricoh. Imagine the club moving to the Butts, how would you cope without the CCFC parking revenue?
(Its a joke question please dont answer how you would cope as I am not really interested)
pusbccfc
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Exactly and if you decide to use the space for extra seats, you won't have space for things like hotels.
They could be clever and buy the old Butts Retreat over the road and use that space to build a shop or a club bar etc.
Moff
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Why would Wasps make mincemeat of Anderson who is a successfull buisnessman?
lifeskyblue
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That seems a plan. Unfortunately the recent history of our football club suggests a well thought through long term strategy is not what we are likely to get. But as ever I remain hopeful...
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italiahorse
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If he goes in saying they are moving to the Butts.
stupot07
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Don't worry, he wont attend if it's not walking distance......
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