Liquid Gold
Well-Known Member
Close the useless fucking thing down. 'a stadium isn't viable' to 'help find a stadium' in half an hour.
Useless twats don't represent me.
Useless twats don't represent me.
How can it be when theyve already got their hands full holding the trusts dicksInteresting that the Trust think a long term deal at the Ricoh is in the council's hands though?
Nick maybe??Fucking hell. I try to stay out of the politics threads but is there anyone at all in this whole sorry mess who isn't a self-serving c**t?
Nick maybe??
Interesting that the Trust think a long term deal at the Ricoh is in the council's hands though?
Come on nick, they said it's in all their hands haven't they? Isn't that what you think too?
How warm will the glow of satisfaction from the SBT be, after they've hounded SISU out? Pretty toasty I reckon.
Of course, there'll be no football club, so no supporters to represent, but that don't matter, right chaps?
When sisu finally go because they've found someone mad enough to pay them enough money I guarantee the trust will claim it's because of their actions.How warm will the glow of satisfaction from the SBT be, after they've hounded SISU out? Pretty toasty I reckon.
Of course, there'll be no football club, so no supporters to represent, but that don't matter, right chaps?
When sisu finally go because they've found someone mad enough to pay them enough money I guarantee the trust will claim it's because of their actions.
True hilarity really isn't it. We need to invest in land to develop a new stadium, land which is owned by the council. The council openly say they want us at the Ricoh, rubbishing the idea of a new ground. Of course they won't sell us land to do so. Until the public eye turns to criticise the council. Then they'll backtrack again, and sell us land. But then magically discover a rare breed of earthworm actually lives in the soil on that land and so it's not feasibly possible to grant us planning permission. Endless cycle of being shafted by the council reallyOf course it is, we keep being told the council can't do anything and have no say though
nail on headAs i've said i highly doubt that a new stadium will be built, it could just be SISU trying to buy time waiting for their appeal, but anyone that is actively against a new stadium, you have to question motives... i for one would happily move into a new place.
Much better. Shame we didn't get that to start off with. Shouldn't need a huge backlash on social media to kick them in to gear.Stop the press, there is more added now about Wasps / Council!!
Why are they now urging the council to help find land if they don't think it's feasible? It contradicts the one put out half hour before!
Note the different tones in them!
am i missing something because the full statement on the Trust Website is this
Following various statements this week it is now clear that nothing is going to change unless ALL parties involved in this saga are prepared to start acting in the best interest of Coventry City Football Club.
We therefore feel strongly that it is time to stop the "blame game" and get on with the business of saving OUR club.
We welcome SISU's willingness to withdraw their legal action although their conditions are far from straightforward.
We don’t believe that a new stadium is either needed or feasible. After six years of rhetoric about such a stadium we remain sceptical and believe that all parties should focus on a return to the Ricoh with CCFC working in partnership with Wasps.
However if that's their intention we would urge SISU to keep their word and to work with the Council and Wasps to bring this to fruition.
We therefore urge SISU to show they mean business by starting the process of withdrawing the legals.
Similarly we urge Wasps to show they mean business by sitting round the table to discuss a short term deal whilst the new proposed stadium is being constructed.
After all what do they have to lose by agreeing a deal in principle conditional upon the legals being dropped.
We also urge Coventry City Council to work with SISU in finding them suitable land, if available, in line with the local plan within Coventry and to assist with the planning process.
We now call for all those involved to cease the stubborn refusal to cooperate and urge all parties to set aside their historic antipathies and work together on a long term solution for the club and its long suffering supporters.
Be that a new stadium or long term deal at the Ricoh the future of this great club is in all of your hands - don't let us down. Work for one common goal in good faith, history will judge you
seems reasonable and demands things from each of the parties. Its a lot of the stuff asked for on this forum isnt it? They are allowed an opinion on the need/feasibility for a new stadium
Then go on to just point the finger at SISUOk from one of my mates also a supporter. Very good statement. Exactly what us supporters thought. Stop the blame game and get an agreement now.
Its an opinion Nick ...... i dont care
But i would not have included it personally
Fucking hell. I try to stay out of the politics threads but is there anyone at all in this whole sorry mess who isn't a self-serving c**t?
Yep, that's how it is now. Earlier on it started off with the top bit and then things got added. You can see by the structure how it was.
What's the point in "their" opinion on the feasibility of the stadium? Who's opinion is that? Are they representing members when they speak on behalf of Coventry City fans or just a couple of people? Why add in random bits of "their opinion" rather than keep it to the point?
Yep, that's how it is now. Earlier on it started off with the top bit and then things got added. You can see by the structure how it was.
Just to understand nick, you think a new stadium is feasible?
Common sense is a rare and valuable commodityI didn't see the statement until I read it on here, and then saw the amendments made in OSB's post. But, if that's the case there isn't really any excuse why it didn't say what it says now right from the off. Should have been pure common sense, shouldn't it?
Although I doubt SISU are serious - a new stadium should be the long term plan. We need full control of income and expenditure, The Ricoh set up is a mess.
Is it less feasible than buying 50% of the Ricoh? Who knows, hence I wouldn't rule it out or say that a new stadium isn't needed.
If I suddenly became a billionaire, a new stadium for CCFC would be the first thing needed.
Well, let's put the billionaire thing aside for a moment, i'm sure you're well on the way with all the ads on this site.....
I think we would all agree that a new stadium is a pipe dream, so it's "feasibility" has to come into question doesn't it? Agree there was no need for it to be in the trust statement though.
Take SISU away for a second, any new owner needs to look at it seriously.I really can't believe they are serious about it, not unless they can get a deal that involves them owning a very valuable asset for virtually no outlay. My main concern about building a new stadium would be whether a city this size could provide a second arena with enough revenue to help the club be self-sufficient. I wonder what else would go on the site to make it viable, Coventry Blaze could maybe do with a larger home but otherwise we're presumably looking at retail and hotels if it's suitably located?
Take SISU away for a second, any new owner needs to look at it seriously.
As you’ve said, could the city assist a new stadium? Possibly not - but that’s why the council don’t want us leaving the RICOH - 140 year old football team, or franchise from London. The city is more likely to be behind the football team than the rugby team.
The council are afraid of the Wasps project failing
The council want us at the Ricoh and Wasps want us their on their terms. This is why the sale to Wasps was a disasterous move by the council.Exactly, people need to take SISU out of it and look at it for the football club.
If SISU go tomorrow, it's still the situation at being at others mercy
Take SISU away for a second, any new owner needs to look at it seriously.
As you’ve said, could the city assist a new stadium? Possibly not - but that’s why the council don’t want us leaving the RICOH - 140 year old football team, or franchise from London. The city is more likely to be behind the football team than the rugby team.
The council are afraid of the Wasps project failing
The council want us at the Ricoh and Wasps want us their on their terms. This is why the sale to Wasps was a disasterous move by the council.
Despite my thoughts on Wasps, I don’t really blame them. I envy them. But they’re not in the City’s culture yet and therefore easier to pressure
Yes of course it needs to be questioned. It hasn't been though, it has just been straight up ruled out as not feasible and not needed.
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