An unattributed piece on yesterdays events in parliament. Not that prominently positioned on the web-site, but it is there.
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-mp-jim-cunningham-calls-6228205
Most people don't want to see the club own a stadium in the city? Strange, would they rather we carry on playing in Northampton?
How many were protesting outside SISU headquarters?
How many were on the hill last night?
It's all getting a bit silly now.
What next? Hill protesters saying they have bigger knobs the Council House protesters!!
FFS we all support the same team!
Strange !!!!!
Your post is the only one i have seen that has called les reid a Sisu puppet.
Strange !!!!!
Your post is the only one i have seen that has called les reid a Sisu puppet.
This is the poll most voted yes multiple times as already stated in a previous poll result is nonsense Im surprised the YES vote did as well all things condidered. Cheats never prosper, Ah!
Nice that he responds at least. I've sent Piers Morgan so many bags of flaming dog shit and not a peep.
Christ, you even called them Seppala's Steps. :facepalm:
Glad he mentioned "SISU's fans", which was pretty stupid. Interesting that Les said he misinterpreted information that he'd got from the CT.
i sent this email to les yesterday:-
Dear Mr Reid
Given that you made a point recently of saying you are impartial after coming in for criticism from CCFC fans following your Hedge Owner, Joy Seppala interview. I am surprised to see that you have covered 28 people standing on Seppala's Steps outside the council offices today yet have failed to do a piece covering the documents posted by Member of Parliament, Bob Ainsworth or indeed a piece covering Bob Ainsworth's discussion's today in Parliament with fellow MP's.
Perhaps it would be prudent to approach Bob for an interview? Not only because as political editor it might be nice to see you interview a local MP, but also, in my opinion you are yet to add balance to the Joy Seppala interview by the lack of an interview with someone who doesn't share her view and is in a position of authority. I'm afraid the coverage of a fans blog doesn't count.
Best Regards
Tony
to be fair to les he has kindly sent me a reply, as follows:-
Dear Tony,
We have reported, scrutinised and challenged Bob Ainsworth's work at length for months, and the regular leaking of documents in detail.
Both of his activities this week were reported either in the paper or website, including with an earlier version of my story yesterday which was replaced with a later version by web editors.
In fact, the last set of leaks of internal club documents concerning assets saw me extracting key admissions from Tim Fisher (as I had also done with the League) which Bob Ainsworth then referred to in a Parliamentary EDM.
Yet again yesterday, Bob Ainsworth referred to information he had read in the Cov Tel - this time quoting information which was not useful to his argument.
He completely misrepresented that information in Parliament, quoting that the £7million Ricoh valuation was produced by "Sisu's fans" rather than by property consultants CBRE last year which was used by Yorkshire Bank writing to ACL.
Not many people have done more than me to question Sisu et al, the League and administrator over irregularities in club accounts and assets.
It is inevitable that people will have selective memories, perhaps forgetting the work they championed as "excellent journalism" when it suited their point of view.
I will continue to report and scrutinise all sides.
I am not remotely convinced that the release of documents from 1995 was the most significant news angle to cover from all of yesterday's activities for a general readership - although the very useful evidence from these documents will be kept in mind in any future detailed coverage.
As a former Ricoh and Highfield Road season ticket holder, I fully understand the level of anger and emotion in all of this - and I will continue to make my contribution towards hopefully getting the club back at the Ricoh.
Yours,
Les
He completely misrepresented that information in Parliament, quoting that the £7million Ricoh valuation was produced by "Sisu's fans" rather than by property consultants CBRE last year which was used by Yorkshire Bank writing to ACL.
Arent CBRE now working for SISU looking for a site for a new ground? If so, hardly an independent valuation?
He completely misrepresented that information in Parliament, quoting that the £7million Ricoh valuation was produced by "Sisu's fans" rather than by property consultants CBRE last year which was used by Yorkshire Bank writing to ACL.
Arent CBRE now working for SISU looking for a site for a new ground? If so, hardly an independent valuation?
Was the £7m valuation made before ACL restructured its loan? Surely now the business is much more stable and paying less interest it is worth more?
Leamington supporter here, been watching events with interest over the last few months. Got to say I've noticed a massive shift in the emphasis of Reid's reporting since he started getting 'exclusive' interviews revealing tantalising tidbits from Seppala and Fisher. Have they been tricked into given this info by Reid's incisive interviewing style? I doubt that. It looks to me like he's 'paying the piper' so to speak. As in "we'll give you this juicy exclusive material if you start using your influence and platform to turn people against the Council and ACL". Just my tuppence worth.
Would've been just bricks and mortar for a mortgage wouldn't it? My house doesn't go up in value when I get a better job...
Surely the £7m is for acl, not the freehold?
Leamington supporter here, been watching events with interest over the last few months. Got to say I've noticed a massive shift in the emphasis of Reid's reporting since he started getting 'exclusive' interviews revealing tantalising tidbits from Seppala and Fisher. Have they been tricked into given this info by Reid's incisive interviewing style? I doubt that. It looks to me like he's 'paying the piper' so to speak. As in "we'll give you this juicy exclusive material if you start using your influence and platform to turn people against the Council and ACL". Just my tuppence worth.
Yeah but don't forget you are a total moron. That's important to remember.
I can't see if you got any likes for that clever quote whilst i am using my mobile.
Have you anymore witty remarks to add or are you just a one hit wonder ?
Id hope not. Anyone know what the £7m was for?
I can't see if you got any likes for that clever quote whilst i am using my mobile.
Have you anymore witty remarks to add or are you just a one hit wonder ?
Id hope not. Anyone know what the £7m was for?
I think the £7m valuation came from Yorkshire Bank who were getting concerned about ACLs ability to pay the loan as SISU weren't paying the rent. It's not a sale price valuation, more how much would the bank be able to recover if ACL did default and they took owership of ACL and had to shift it quickly. Of course in making that valuation you are assuming ACL to be in financial trouble otherwise they wouldn't be defaulting on the loan.
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