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Kneeza

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And walk-ups ought to see those off if any remain tomorrow afternoon.
Mind you, having been part of a 9000 strong crowd for a second division game at Coundon Road, it bloody well should be a sell out at the Butts!
Cov have named a nearly unchanged side, but for Opoku starting on the wing.
Saints have obviously decided to take us seriously, having named a very strong side.
 
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No less than six internationals lined up against us tomorrow. One full Scottish, four England A and one U20. They mean business.
 
Kneeza

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Coventry Rugby confirm Promotion Application - Coventry Rugby

Coventry Rugby have confirmed their formal application for promotion to the Gallagher Premiership has this week been submitted. It is understood that this will be reviewed and audited during January 2025. In order to subsequently obtain a place in the top flight, the current Championship leaders...
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Sorry rugby novice how much investment would this take?
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Who knows?
Not being obtuse, but they've been chipping away at the perceived requirements for a few years now, although there's lots more to do/spend.
As JS alluded a few weeks ago, there isn't the money (or time) to lodge planning before the ludicrously short target date, so I'd question whether this is a serious attempt to be ready.
I feel it's more an effort to wind-up the PRL and RFU, and see if they are still up for the fight when the inevitable legal challenges (per Johnston's/Tier Two Board's recent promises) start to land on Twickenham's (etc) doorstep.
I can't wait
 
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Would cov even have a chance in a two-legged playoff against the bottom Premier side? Isn't the financial gap just too big?
 
Kneeza

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tisza said:
Would cov even have a chance in a two-legged playoff against the bottom Premier side? Isn't the financial gap just too big?
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Probably not, no.
I attended the two-leg promotion playoff against London Irish in about 1996. Cov won at home, but were rather battered at Sunbury, and Irish stayed up at our expense.
The financial chasm has deepened and widened massively since then, which is why the whole thing is a calculated sham.
 
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JS spoke on BBC CWR this morning explaining that he applied on the basis that the planning/capacity issue is being challenged and is expected to be relaxed.
 
JAM See

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I was in the marquee behind the train line end of the ground today for a posho's do.

Bloke in front of me said

"I can't get my head around lady referee's in a man's game"

Conditions were horrible, game wasn't brilliant, but a great finish and result.

Just wish I hadn't interacted with the bloke in front of me.

Up the Cov!
 
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Looking forward to the Ealing match, we forward bought tickets for this a few weeks back. Hoping to catch the City match on TV in one of Spon Ends finest establishments before the Rugby.
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I better get my tickets sorted. Will be in The Railway watching the City
 
Kneeza

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JAM See said:
I was in the marquee behind the train line end of the ground today for a posho's do.

Bloke in front of me said

"I can't get my head around lady referee's in a man's game"

Conditions were horrible, game wasn't brilliant, but a great finish and result.

Just wish I hadn't interacted with the bloke in front of me.

Up the Cov!
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Thing is, Sarah is a very good referee, and I've said that many times in the past.
Thing also is, on Saturday she was very well played by Hartpury. Definitely the worst performance I've seen from her, by some stretch.
However, the bloke in front of you deserved a slap. What a twat.
 
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CHAMPIONSHIP CLUBS STATEMENT - Coventry Rugby

The leaders of the 12 Championship clubs have asked the President of the RFU to convene a Special General Meeting of the union and to hold a debate on a vote of no confidence in the Chairman of the RFU Board of Directors, Tom Ilube and in the Chief Executive Officer of the RFU, Bill […]
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Not many seats left at all for Ealing. Surely this is going to be a 4000 crowd ?! Although I doubt there will be many followers from London, they don’t get that many at home games.
 
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Ashdown said:
Not many seats left at all for Ealing. Surely this is going to be a 4000 crowd ?! Although I doubt there will be many followers from London, they don’t get that many at home games.
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4000 at the very minimum.
Should be boosted slightly by the earlier u18 Academy match, and considerably by the Christmas factor.
It really ought to be close to 5k, but that could be affected if they lose (highly likely) at Penzance tomorrow.
 
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Kneeza said:
4000 at the very minimum.
Should be boosted slightly by the earlier u18 Academy match, and considerably by the Christmas factor.
It really ought to be close to 5k, but that could be affected if they lose (highly likely) at Penzance tomorrow.
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Why is it highly likely ? Surely we have a fighting chance. I’ve not been to the BPA with over 4000 inside. How do the bars cope ? Although I guess we shall have a few pre match watching the city on TV. In the pub.
 
Kneeza

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We've never won at the Mennaye.
Penzance have drafted in yet more Prem loanees over the last few weeks, and their results have shown that.
I'm not saying we'll definitely lose, but I've come away from Penzance enough times with my arse in my hands to make me less than optimistic.
Bloody place!

The bars coped pretty well against Saints - but it often depends on the bar staff they manage to round up on the day.
 
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Kneeza said:
We've never won at the Mennaye.
Penzance have drafted in yet more Prem loanees over the last few weeks, and their results have shown that.
I'm not saying we'll definitely lose, but I've come away from Penzance enough times with my arse in my hands to make me less than optimistic.
Bloody place!

The bars coped pretty well against Saints - but it often depends on the bar staff they manage to round up on the day.
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Well you were bang on. I think Cov were missing a few players and the Cornish gained a few. Hardly huge support though at 1555 for ‘ Cornwalls premium Sports team’ as they like to market themselves.
Is someone bankrolling them ?
 
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