Sisu make official complaint over Coventry councillors' conduct (5 Viewers)

Intheknow said:

the rubbish about the Wasps hedge fund has been shown to be exactly that. You need to aim your arrows elsewhere.

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Any idea who bought the bonds. At 2k a piece min it would take 17500 Wasps fans. What sort of people or organisations have money to invest in bonds I wonder....

chiefdave said:

Because its not a natural phrase. If someone asked if there had ever been a request to review the rent its a yes or no question. The repeated use of an unnatural phrase which is ambiguous implies to me that something is being hidden.

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Hmmm...its definitely a politician's comment. I'm more likely to think it implies that discussion has taken place...but nothing formal.

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Paxman II said:

I don't have a problem with this. SISU can do what they want in their back office so long as it does not interfere with the on-going operations of the football club. Too many on here are relating everything SISU as an act brought about by CCFC to it's determent.

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But I see these Sisu actions as detrimental to our future.
We (they) have no real means of financing a new stadium and as such our future relies on the Ricoh.
We need to start working with Wasps management for mutual benefits to both clubs.
This will not happen whilst Sisu play the JR/Stadium game.
At some point, like CCC, Wasps will get pissed off with the threats and do something that is not necessarily in their interests but has that 'okay get on with it' feeling of satisfaction.
In time Wasps will slowly make decisions on stadium changes that they feel does not need to take CCFC into consideration.
I hope I'm wrong but at some point Sisu will say that we have no choice but to move to Northampton again.
I just wish they would either start to think of the football club or just put us on the market to the highest bidder and see what happens.

fernandopartridge said:

Any idea who bought the bonds. At 2k a piece min it would take 17500 Wasps fans. What sort of people or organisations have money to invest in bonds I wonder....

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Grendel he could have brought a shed full

CCFC said:

They will probably try and claim loss of earnings for the year at Sixfields, by claiming the council forced them out of the Ricoh. I know that was what was being talked about before.

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I think their case for compensation would be to suggest that without the loan - ACL would've been happy to accept any offer from the only noted interested party at that time. Namely themselves I. E at a knockdown price which would be an instant valuable asset allowing the club all revenues. And gaining in value as it was at a low point for property. So on today's levels...it would amount to many millions.

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fernandopartridge said:

Any idea who bought the bonds. At 2k a piece min it would take 17500 Wasps fans. What sort of people or organisations have money to invest in bonds I wonder....

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the majority of over 30's have money in bonds i would think

Noggin said:

the majority of over 30's have money in bonds i would think

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Yes, regulated bonds of the sort offered by banks. Not retail bonds which are risky.

Intheknow said:

there is only one relief sought and able to be sought re the loan, repayment. No other remedy is sought or claimed. With the repayment that relief falls away.

the second claim was that Wasps got given a 250 year lease for nothing. That has also now been blown out of the water.

JR redundant. So let's complain to LGO. And then, SISU will stamp its foot.

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You're still confusing remedy with claim. The point of the JR is to show that the council granted illegal state aid - whether the loan is repaid or not isn't relevant.

I've not come across a commercial organisation making a complaint to an LGO before, I always thought it was a procedure for members of the public. But why would it bother you? Would you prefer that this wasn't looked into - does it suits you or someone you know perhaps? If everything was above board here then the council and the councillors have nothing to fear.

There's been enough here to suggest that the investigation is merited to me - what are you doing here other than stamping your foot?

Italia you started well but then you got on your son box with a lot of conjecture. Why on earth would wasp not want or need CCFC at the Ricoh?
Look we all must realise that if TM signs and he gets one of the biggest budgets in league one, which is not saying a lot and we remain contracted a to the Ricoh then what's the problem with the parent company having a go at the clowns at the council? If SISU win it all and get something overturned or some compo what's all the fuss?

When the Councillors win the Court matter, SiSu pays the legal fees & damages of by giving season tickets and/or permission to sit on the bench.

fernandopartridge said:

Yes, regulated bonds of the sort offered by banks. Not retail bonds which are risky.

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most people will own shares too which are riskier than corporate bonds, alot of pensions funds will have corporate bonds too as by owning shares, corporate bonds, government bonds and maybe a little cash you reduce the volatility.

I'm still confused as to why a lot of posters get so upset that Lucas could get in trouble. What if this goes in their favour? Will these anndroids behave like Fisher and say it's wrong?

fernandopartridge said:

Yes, regulated bonds of the sort offered by banks. Not retail bonds which are risky.

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Joy Seppalla? Perhaps she thought it was a cracking investment.

Noggin said:

the majority of over 30's have money in bonds i would think

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Seriously?

I would think many of the people I have met through work who live in deprived households and struggle to feed themselves and cloth themselves would not really have the income to invest in bonds.

Not everyone lives with the income to be able to invest.

No mention of what is being complained about in the article. It could be something frivolous all the way up to why they were served ginger nuts instead of digestives with their coffee's.

Noggin said:

the majority of over 30's have money in bonds i would think

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Very few would invest in Bonds of this nature.

Sick Boy said:

I'm still confused as to why a lot of posters get so upset that Lucas could get in trouble. What if this goes in their favour? Will these anndroids behave like Fisher and say it's wrong?

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You are allowed a view. But your view is not getting the point. I have not seen anyone say they are unhappy for the questions to be asked. What is being said is what good can it do. And the JR is supposed to be from a moment in time. On the last one the judge made a scathing attack on SISU. And whatever happens in any JR do you think that any time can be called by SISU where when looking at that moment in time and earlier SISU had acted how they should have?

I wouldn't like to call the result from any action as we don't know most of the facts. So that also means not calling anyone guilty unless we already know the facts. But from the last JR I don't have much hope on SISU getting very far. Any further action would mean the last JR result being taken into consideration as the complaint will be similar in fact. It seems to me to be a way of bringing in new evidence.

Astute said:

You are allowed a view. But your view is not getting the point. I have not seen anyone say they are unhappy for the questions to be asked. What is being said is what good can it do.

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Surely as CCFC fans we should want this looking into? Lucas has basically admitted to bending the truth in public and these needs looking at.

What happens if this goes in sisu's favour? Id wager that those who berate sisu not accepting decisions will claim that it is wrong.

If the council have done everything above board then they and their fans have nothing to worry about.

Moff said:

Seriously?

I would think many of the people I have met through work who live in deprived households and struggle to feed themselves and cloth themselves would not really have the income to invest in bonds.

Not everyone lives with the income to be able to invest.

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yes seriously I think the majority (as in a percentage over 50) of people over 30 have a works pension (especially as its now becoming compulsory to offer one) and nearly all of these pensions will have the money in a mix of mostly shares and bonds. Just because people don't realise they are investing in the stock market doesn't mean they aren't.

Unless you are struggling to feed yourself and heat your home everyone in a works pension should make sure they are contributing the maximum amount that their employeer will match or you are throwing money away, this is even more important for someone earning over 40k, if you are paying higher tax and your employeer is matching your contribution for each 60p you lose off your take home pay you can have £2+ go into your pension and that money will hopefully grow at say 6% a year for a couple of decades or more. If it's 35 years to you retire you might find that 60p you didn't take home is nearly £5 by retirement.

Noggin said:

yes seriously I think the majority (as in a percentage over 50) of people over 30 have a works pension (especially as its now becoming compulsory to offer one) and nearly all of these pensions will have the money in a mix of mostly shares and bonds. Just because people don't realise they are investing in the stock market doesn't mean they aren't.

Unless you are struggling to feed yourself and heat your home everyone in a works pension should make sure they are contributing the maximum amount that their employeer will match or you are throwing money away, this is even more important for someone earning over 40k, if you are paying higher tax and your employeer is matching your contribution for each 60p you lose off your take home pay you can have £2+ go into your pension and that money will hopefully grow at say 6% a year for a couple of decades or more. If it's 35 years to you retire you might find that 60p you didn't take home is nearly £5 by retirement.

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Less than 40% contribute to an occupational pension scheme

Sick Boy said:

Surely as CCFC fans we should want this looking into? Lucas has basically admitted to bending the truth in public and these needs looking at.

What happens if this goes in sisu's favour? Id wager that those who berate sisu not accepting decisions will claim that it is wrong.

If the council have done everything above board then they and their fans have nothing to worry about.

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If sisu do have a case and did win whatever legals they have entered then this won't benefit ccfc will it? That's my issue

I wonder if this was supposed to come out at the same time as TM's appointment and the timing went wrong? or was it leaked to the CT by CCC?

Perfectly within their rights to make a complaint if they feel they need to, I do not have a problem with that. A complaint doesn't mean they have a proven case. Personally I am just sick and tired of these antics which ever side it is. The action makes it very personal of course. Whilst I accept that public officials are held to a higher standard the phrase pot calling kettle black comes to mind. These comments in light of the recent general election almost seem tame and there are of course in my opinion comments that came from their side that could also have damaged reputations and businesses.

Again we see when it suits a "separation" between SISU and CCFC. It is when it suits because at other times SISU and CCFC are promoted as inextricably linked which of course they are. Without CCFC would there be this complaint or the JR's?

The complaint will need to have been specific for it to be considered and therefore focussed on the actions of Lucas and Mutton. That is not the same as investigating the process by which the loan and sale decisions were arrived at. SISU may of course be trying to prove that the actions by the two councillors were sufficient to influence the decisions and therefore the bases of the JR judges decisions were wrong - that would seem to ignore the democratic process.

Can they proceed with the JR. Yes I would think so on the basis that they are challenging the decision at the time not the subsequent events. The main remedy has been removed with loans repaid. There are other remedies but they are things like rerunning the decision process - some what pointless. I doubt that Wasps could have raised the money prior to moving in, I think they needed the figures and PR of what has gone on to promote it and make the bond issue a success. They also needed the asset to secure it on. However if SISU were to be successful in the LGO complaint and then the JR's I would think they would try to take it to a civil case for compensation and that's the importance of continuing (well one importance at least)

There of course is a problem with the civil case. They will need to quantify losses and to prove a contractual relationship has been broken. I would think that they will argue a hostile takeover attempt following a reluctance to negotiate by ACL/CCC/AEHC was a trigger to the actions in breaking the lease by moving to Sixfields. History keeps being rewritten but I am not sure the evidence is of that being the actual starting point. I can think of others that could equally be pointed to, like the ARVO charge separating the assets of CCFC from its liabilities (including the lease) or the confusion as to where assets sat. Depends where you want to start really. How you prove contractual liability when CCFC no longer had the right to be at the Ricoh at the time of the loan or sale I am not sure. (being a short term licence for a day rental doesn't prove such a right)

What this does do is
- makes it roll on and on
- means Lucas & Mutton can not talk about it, but SISU etc can
- deflates the fans who are heartily fed up of all the off field shenanigans
- ties up resources of CCC and to a lesser extent AEHC & Wasps if the JR cases continue

a couple of thoughts
- lawyers will tell you there is a basis in law even if it is remote
- is this the start of a number of similar actions against the parties involved?
- Is this being continued in an effort to seek payment to go away?
- If the "fantasy stadium" is on the borders of CCC then it hardly engenders partnership which will be necessary for infrastructure

Grendel said:

Very few would invest in Bonds of this nature.

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Alot of pension plans will have say 10% in a corporate bond fund which will contain many different companies bonds to spread the risk.

Kingokings204 said:

If sisu do have a case and did win whatever legals they have entered then this won't benefit ccfc will it? That's my issue

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So you don't think those elected by the people should be held up to scrutiny when required? You don't care if this wouldn't be of benefit to you personally? Fair play if that's the case but I think it a little strange.

Grendel said:

Less than 40% contribute to an occupational pension scheme

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I'd say that stat suggests I'm right not wrong. if 40% of people are contributing to a work scheme currently then it's extremely likely that well over 50% of over 30's have a work or private pension.

From the LGO website http://www.lgo.org.uk/making-a-complaint/

How we deal with your complaint

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If you’ve already complained to the organisation involved, our Assessment Team will decide if we can investigate your complaint. We will write to you to explain the outcome.

For more information about how we decide if we can investigate, see our Assessment Code. You do not need to read this to make a complaint.

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We may then ask you and the organisation you’re complaining about for more information. We will keep you updated on the progress of the investigation.

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Grendel said:

Very few would invest in Bonds of this nature.

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Wasn't it over subscribed and they had to close it early? Wouldn't that indicate that more wanted to invest than they anticipated?

skybluetony176 said:

Wasn't it over subscribed and they had to close it early? Wouldn't that indicate that more wanted to invest than they anticipated?

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What, more individual members of the public over 30?

Why would that suggest that?

If Lucas and Mutton have done something wrong then they should be punished, but I think if they lose Lucas will retire and that will be the end of it.

Sick Boy said:

Surely as CCFC fans we should want this looking into? Lucas has basically admitted to bending the truth in public and these needs looking at.

What happens if this goes in sisu's favour? Id wager that those who berate sisu not accepting decisions will claim that it is wrong.

If the council have done everything above board then they and their fans have nothing to worry about.

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I am like the vast majority and don't give a shite about CCC. What I want is CCFC run properly by SISU.

What gets me is that some seem to be pinning all their hopes on CCC being found guilty of something bad enough so it has to pay enough money that would cover a ground to be built. We all know there is hardly any chance of this happening. But lets say it does happen. SISU get awarded 30m. Where do you think this money would go? Get the straight jacket out if you think they would build us a stadium with it. They would have most of the money back that they wasted on our club. It would be a get out of jail card for Joy. At least it would vastly improve the chance of them leaving our club alone. Sell to the highest bidder/to whoever will take on the most debt owed to them. They could then make a profit on the time they have devastated our club. But they have already stopped putting money into our club.

So whatever happens I don't see any benefit for CCFC. Just more drawn out litigation which puts worries to the future of our club. It puts more ill feelings between Wasps and us. And whatever you think of the situation we are now at the mercy of Wasps on getting another deal to stay at the Ricoh. How much shite will they take before they decide that the small amount that they receive from us for playing there is worth the trouble?

So yes I want to find out the truth. But knowing what SISU are like also a bit worried about where it will lead us. And all for no benefit to CCFC as well

Noggin said:

yes seriously I think the majority (as in a percentage over 50) of people over 30 have a works pension (especially as its now becoming compulsory to offer one) and nearly all of these pensions will have the money in a mix of mostly shares and bonds. Just because people don't realise they are investing in the stock market doesn't mean they aren't.

Unless you are struggling to feed yourself and heat your home everyone in a works pension should make sure they are contributing the maximum amount that their employeer will match or you are throwing money away, this is even more important for someone earning over 40k, if you are paying higher tax and your employeer is matching your contribution for each 60p you lose off your take home pay you can have £2+ go into your pension and that money will hopefully grow at say 6% a year for a couple of decades or more. If it's 35 years to you retire you might find that 60p you didn't take home is nearly £5 by retirement.

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Quantified like that, then yes I see your point, and totally agree.

I still think it is suprising, and worrying the amount of people who have the means to plan for retirement but dont.

its clear council did a lot of things wrong and i hope these 2 individuals get punished for that.

as long as it dont effect ccfc transfer budget then im all for it.

even if you hate sisu you must understand that council did alot of stuff wrong, and justice must be done!

Grendel said:

What, more individual members of the public over 30?

Why would that suggest that?

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I'm not suggesting it does. Why are you suggesting it wouldn't?

covcity4life said:

its clear council did a lot of things wrong and i hope these 2 individuals get punished for that.

as long as it dont effect ccfc transfer budget then im all for it.

even if you hate sisu you must understand that council did alot of stuff wrong, and justice must be done!

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You say it as a fact that they have done something illegal as justice must be done. So what do you say that they have done that is illegal?

covcity4life said:

its clear council did a lot of things wrong and i hope these 2 individuals get punished for that.

as long as it dont effect ccfc transfer budget then im all for it.

even if you hate sisu you must understand that council did alot of stuff wrong, and justice must be done!

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Wouldn't disagree with that. I just want to know how we get justice for all the stuff that has been done wrong by the clubs owners? Or are they allowed to get of the hook?