It'll be a sad day if true.
SISU created the "rent issue" as a totally contrived excuse - ACL could have played their cards right and used it to force SISU out of CCFC, instead they spinelessly give in to the bully boy tactics of the money men.
Some people on here have criticised me for "wanting Coventry City to die / move to Hinkley etc" - actually I don't; it's just that I happen to think that right vs wrong is more important than "what's in the best interests of CCFC?"
OK, straight question, yes or no will do. Also directed at the others with the same view.
Would you rather the club went out of business rather than ACL reduce their rent?
OK, straight question, yes or no will do. Also directed at the others with the same view.
Are you happy with the way SISU have dealt with a local charity to get what they want?
I have decided many of you are right.
I am going to sell my house. A nice house has just come up for rent near me. Only £1,800 a month. I will move in then withold the rent until they let me have it for the average rent for the area. Looks like it is just under £700 a month. It is only fair as I couldn't afford £1,800 a month and keep up with the lifestyle I am used to.
Yes, I am. I support the football club. I want what's best for the football club.
OK, straight question, yes or no will do. Also directed at the others with the same view.
Are you happy with the way SISU have dealt with a local charity to get what they want?
This is where you and I differ, Torch.
I want what's best for the football club, but also want the right thing to be done for the city of Coventry.
There's people on here who have said they would sell their souls to the devil to get the deal done. Well for me, this isn't just about Coventry City. This is about our city and the people of Coventry and charities. The right decision has to be made for the whole city so that the whole city can benefit.
I am a Coventry City fan first and foremost, but I am also a proud citizen of this city and I love my town too.
We shouldn't only be talking in terms of Coventry City FC. Otherwise further down the line this could all come back to bite us on the bum.
We all know that Sisu have no interest in the city of Coventry and their remit is solely based on making money for their clients. Most football owners own clubs because of their love of the game and in many cases, for the love of their club.
Same goes for me. I love my club. I won £100m on the lottery I would buy the club, quite clearly knowing it would lose money.
CCFC is not the only consideration here. Selfish to only think in terms of what is best for CCFC. We have to try to look to something that brings security of CCFC and ensures the security of the stadium and also procures the best scenario for the citizens of this city.
I can't believe that people could be so much against SISU and the way they ruined our club, but as soon as it comes to holding a charity to ransom they have done the right thing :thinking about:
Yes there should have been a rent reduction, but the more I see about SISU the less I trust them.
This is where you and I differ, Torch.
I want what's best for the football club, but also want the right thing to be done for the city of Coventry.
There's people on here who have said they would sell their souls to the devil to get the deal done. Well for me, this isn't just about Coventry City. This is about our city and the people of Coventry and charities. The right decision has to be made for the whole city so that the whole city can benefit.
I am a Coventry City fan first and foremost, but I am also a proud citizen of this city and I love my town too.
We shouldn't only be talking in terms of Coventry City FC. Otherwise further down the line this could all come back to bite us on the bum.
We all know that Sisu have no interest in the city of Coventry and their remit is solely based on making money for their clients. Most football owners own clubs because of their love of the game and in many cases, for the love of their club.
Same goes for me. I love my club. I won £100m on the lottery I would buy the club, quite clearly knowing it would lose money.
CCFC is not the only consideration here. Selfish to only think in terms of what is best for CCFC. We have to try to look to something that brings about security for CCFC and also ensures the security of the stadium and also procures the best scenario for the citizens of this city.
Yep, that's where we differ.
As for what's best for the people of Coventry, etc etc, well maybe the people of the City should start supporting their team.
The club was ruined long before SISU turned up.
Most football owners own clubs because of their love of the game and in many cases, for the love of their club
I feel so much better now I know SISU are innocent of all charges and it was not their fault we got relegated to where we are now :facepalm:
Oh, I forgot to add. This bit of your post was bollocks. A small percentage maybe, but most? Nah.
Who said they were innocent? Please quote where I said that? I said that the club was fucked before they turned up. Their biggest mistake was getting involved with us in the first place.
A charity with assets of around £20M too.
Write to John Mutton?
And right not to pay any rent until they get what they want?
I agree on a reduction. I don't agree on the way SISU do things. They have held a charity to ransom. How long will it be before they do something again that the fans know is wrong? Just because something is the best for our club it don't make it morally right.
Who owns the lease? Who pays for the lease? Who put the money in when it was needed? Who is ACL?
A charity with assets of around £20M too.
Why? :thinking about::thinking about:
Why would he know what to do?
Who owns the lease - ACL
Who pays for the lease -already been paid upfront by the bank
Who put the money in when needed - the council in the form of a loan £21m - now fully repaid
Who is ACL - a private company owned by football investors limited and north Coventry regeneration llimited
Surprised you didn't know that
That is because they are well run. Perhaps they could give ccfc a business lesson?
Who owns the lease - ACL
Who pays for the lease -already been paid upfront by the bank
Who put the money in when needed - the council in the form of a loan £21m - now fully repaid
Who is ACL - a private company owned by football investors limited and north Coventry regeneration llimited
Surprised you didn't know that
I just thought you always wrote to him when you were concerned about the club?
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