Foxes taking over Coventry? (14 Viewers)

SlowerThanPlatt · Sep 14, 2015

On my way home from work, on the bus, I noticed 6-7 young lads with a Leicester City string bag. Now I understand there will be a few Leicester fans who live in Coventry because of the proximity of the two cities but not 7 young mates. I asked them 'Are you Leicester fans?', purely because it was bizzare seeing so many. What they told me was shocking - they said Leicester City had come into their school with a first team player, a student won a signed top from all the players, they all got given Leicester City bags and had been given a cheap ticket deal for Leicester v Watford with FREE transport. I asked if CCFC had ever done anything of this sort and no was the answer, not as far as they know. It seems Leicester are now targeting Coventry to increase their support, with the draw of top flight football and a winning team. It simply isn't on, why are CCFC staff\players non existent in Coventry schools? Does anyone have the email for our 'marketing' department? SISU\CCFC complain about crowds not being at the level they should but do nothing about it with the young ones. Leicester have acted and are taking away future support. Sort it out CCFC!

Samo · Sep 14, 2015

Yep, Villa had a promo stand at Cov Uni last year. The vultures are circling.

hill83 · Sep 14, 2015

Coventry City are not non existent in Coventry schools. Sorry to ruin your thread instantly. All the best.

Sick Boy · Sep 14, 2015

We have Wasps now so who cares about the football club?

Grendel · Sep 14, 2015

SlowerThanPlatt said:
On my way home from work, on the bus, I noticed 6-7 young lads with a Leicester City string bag. Now I understand there will be a few Leicester fans who live in Coventry because of the proximity of the two cities but not 7 young mates. I asked them 'Are you Leicester fans?', purely because it was bizzare seeing so many. What they told me was shocking - they said Leicester City had come into their school with a first team player, a student won a signed top from all the players, they all got given Leicester City bags and had been given a cheap ticket deal for Leicester v Watford with FREE transport. I asked if CCFC had ever done anything of this sort and no was the answer, not as far as they know. It seems Leicester are now targeting Coventry to increase their support, with the draw of top flight football and a winning team. It simply isn't on, why are CCFC staff\players non existent in Coventry schools? Does anyone have the email for our 'marketing' department? SISU\CCFC complain about crowds not being at the level they should but do nothing about it with the young ones. Leicester have acted and are taking away future support. Sort it out CCFC!

The club do lots of promotions in schools and players do go to various institutions to drum up support.

What a silly thread.

Moff · Sep 14, 2015

I know of several schools CCFC have been into in Coventry, and that the club are trying to forge links.

Cant believe Leicester have been into a school in Coventry, it has a whiff of bull about it, and there are enough schools in Leicestershire for them to do before they even think of a rivals city.

hill83 · Sep 14, 2015

The jump from seven kids from one school saying they hadn't see anyone from Coventry City in their school to OMG WHY DEY NEVA GO TO ANY SCHOOL EVA is a fabulous leap.

Leicester can fuck off though.

Moff · Sep 14, 2015

Well if they did have Leicester bags at least they will have something to line their bins or to pick up dog turds with.

Sky Blue Pete · Sep 14, 2015

Sbitc is great

Deleted member 5849 · Sep 14, 2015

Sky Blue Pete said:
Sbitc is great

Serious question, but is there a specific place where they detail *what* they do? I know they do *some* things, but the profile and communication about *what* often seems to disappear, so it often seems like they do nowt whatsoever.

skybluetony176 · Sep 14, 2015

Out of interest do CCFC ever go to Leicester or Birmingham schools? Or even Warwickshire schools for that matter? Never heard of them at my daughter's schools in Rugby.

bringbackrattles · Sep 14, 2015

My sister and brother-in-law live in Leicestershire and he is a Leicester Tigers Rugby fan.The football team is doing well but over the years it's been the rugby club with the large fan base.But don't worry Leicester don't need to lure Cov kids into their fan base for either codes, and if we have a good season the Ricoh will have loads of kids wearing Sky Blue !

Moff · Sep 14, 2015

skybluetony176 said:
Out of interest do CCFC ever go to Leicester or Birmingham schools? Or even Warwickshire schools for that matter? Never heard of them at my daughter's schools in Rugby.

I am sure I heard of them coming to a couple of schools in Rugby, but its more irregular than regular.

They came to my sons primary school about four years ago, but not since, but I suppose they have minimal numbers in the team, and have to spread themselves thinly.

skybluetony176 · Sep 14, 2015

bringbackrattles said:
My sister and brother-in-law live in Leicestershire and he is a Leicester Tigers Rugby fan.The football team is doing well but over the years it's been the rugby club with the large fan base.But don't worry Leicester don't need to lure Cov kids into their fan base for either codes, and if we have a good season the Ricoh will have loads of kids wearing Sky Blue !

I think that's been the problem for years. Kids need to see results to be engaged especially the younger they are. All kid's are bad losers it's as simple as that so following a premier league team who's mentioned in the media for the right reasons is an obvious solution for them.

bringbackrattles · Sep 14, 2015

skybluetony176 said:
I think that's been the problem for years. Kids need to see results to be engaged especially the younger they are. All kid's are bad losers it's as simple as that so following a premier league team who's mentioned in the media for the right reasons is an obvious solution for them.

Yes kids today are no different than kids from any decade.The big clubs will always attract young fans,but if their local club is doing well some will start to go along to watch.My dad took me to Highfield Road when I was a young lad but it was the Jimmy Hill era so why would I support any other club ? I had heroes wearing Sky Blue !

sacred · Sep 14, 2015

Sky Blues in the community (SBITC)spend a lot of time promoting the club and teaching healthy living in Coventry schools and they give out free string bags!

http://www.sbitc.org

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sacred · Sep 14, 2015

Sky Blues in the community (SBITC) do a lot of work in Coventry and Warwickshire schools to promote the club and a healthy lifestyle, also give out free string bags!

http://www.sbitc.org

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stupot07 · Sep 14, 2015

skybluetony176 said:
Out of interest do CCFC ever go to Leicester or Birmingham schools? Or even Warwickshire schools for that matter? Never heard of them at my daughter's schools in Rugby.

They definitely go into Warwickshire schools.

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stupot07 · Sep 14, 2015

Deleted member 5849 said:
Serious question, but is there a specific place where they detail *what* they do? I know they do *some* things, but the profile and communication about *what* often seems to disappear, so it often seems like they do nowt whatsoever.

Here http://www.sbitc.org

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Johnnythespider · Sep 14, 2015

SlowerThanPlatt said:
On my way home from work, on the bus, I noticed 6-7 young lads with a Leicester City string bag. Now I understand there will be a few Leicester fans who live in Coventry because of the proximity of the two cities but not 7 young mates. I asked them 'Are you Leicester fans?', purely because it was bizzare seeing so many. What they told me was shocking - they said Leicester City had come into their school with a first team player, a student won a signed top from all the players, they all got given Leicester City bags and had been given a cheap ticket deal for Leicester v Watford with FREE transport. I asked if CCFC had ever done anything of this sort and no was the answer, not as far as they know. It seems Leicester are now targeting Coventry to increase their support, with the draw of top flight football and a winning team. It simply isn't on, why are CCFC staff\players non existent in Coventry schools? Does anyone have the email for our 'marketing' department? SISU\CCFC complain about crowds not being at the level they should but do nothing about it with the young ones. Leicester have acted and are taking away future support. Sort it out CCFC!

Just to clear something up, was it 6 or 7 lads and 1bag ?

Sick Boy · Sep 14, 2015

Bit weird chatting up 7 schoolboys on the bus.

Grendel · Sep 14, 2015

Sick Boy said:
Bit weird chatting up 7 schoolboys on the bus.

Yeah that's what I thought.

Then I thought who in Coventry actually travels on a bus - probably someone who chats up schoolboys.

letsallsingtogether · Sep 14, 2015

Getting their 6 fingers into some new pies.
f###ING scummers

bringbackrattles · Sep 14, 2015

Grendel said:
Yeah that's what I thought.

Then I thought who in Coventry actually travels on a bus - probably someone who chats up schoolboys.

Those who are banned from driving or there ex missus has financially cleaned them out. Fucking bitch !

Sick Boy · Sep 14, 2015

letsallsingtogether said:
Getting their 6 fingers into some new pies.
f###ING scummers

Theyve probably seen how some residents of Coventry are desperate for top class teams in their city.

If it's good for business then fair play to them I say. Hopefully soon they can get a real presence in the city.

Move on, it's happening.

Onwards and upwards....

trondegilsoltvedt97 · Sep 14, 2015

CCFC have done ticket offers for schools quite consistently for the last few years, but we'd not be able to offer free transport or throw the resources at it like a Premiership club can - same goes for what Wasps do. We're a League One club unfortunately. http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/tickets-for-schools-1415-coventry-city-221014-2033382.aspx

Sick Boy · Sep 14, 2015

trondegilsoltvedt97 said:
CCFC have done ticket offers for schools quite consistently for the last few years, but we'd not be able to offer free transport or throw the resources at it like a Premiership club can - same goes for what Wasps do. We're a League One club unfortunately. http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/tickets-for-schools-1415-coventry-city-221014-2033382.aspx

It probably is because theyve seen how many twats have gone to watch Wasps play and thought why not.

Grendel · Sep 14, 2015

letsallsingtogether said:
Getting their 6 fingers into some new pies.
f###ING scummers

Yes it's all about the pies.

wingy · Sep 14, 2015

Johnnythespider said:
Just to clear something up, was it 6 or 7 lads and 1bag ?

All were given bags with a cheap ticket deal and free transport, sorry can't use the highlighter.

fernandopartridge · Sep 14, 2015

SlowerThanPlatt said:
On my way home from work, on the bus, I noticed 6-7 young lads with a Leicester City string bag. Now I understand there will be a few Leicester fans who live in Coventry because of the proximity of the two cities but not 7 young mates. I asked them 'Are you Leicester fans?', purely because it was bizzare seeing so many. What they told me was shocking - they said Leicester City had come into their school with a first team player, a student won a signed top from all the players, they all got given Leicester City bags and had been given a cheap ticket deal for Leicester v Watford with FREE transport. I asked if CCFC had ever done anything of this sort and no was the answer, not as far as they know. It seems Leicester are now targeting Coventry to increase their support, with the draw of top flight football and a winning team. It simply isn't on, why are CCFC staff\players non existent in Coventry schools? Does anyone have the email for our 'marketing' department? SISU\CCFC complain about crowds not being at the level they should but do nothing about it with the young ones. Leicester have acted and are taking away future support. Sort it out CCFC!

Says a lot about people today. All buying in to the Premier League shite.

It must be a different era because I hate the notion of 'marketing' a sport because by definition fans are then just consumers.

torchomatic · Sep 14, 2015

Slowerthanplatt being negative about CCFC shocker.

Johhny Blue · Sep 14, 2015

It could be the first time anyone from Leicester has ever been in a school!!

cloughie · Sep 14, 2015

Sick Boy said:
It probably is because theyve seen how many twats have gone to watch Wasps play and thought why not.

So you go to watch wasps then?

Grendel · Sep 14, 2015

cloughie said:
So you go to watch wasps then?

No we leave that to people like you Cloughie

cloughie · Sep 14, 2015

Grendel said:
No we leave that to people like you Cloughie

Your usual unfounded unfactual comments.

I have never been to a Rugby match in my life, so go and snuggle upto your "friend" and console yourself with being WRONG again

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