We deserve the mess we are in (2 Viewers)

[torchomatic]

I have to say I think it#s far from plain.

7/2/13:

"I am more than happy as manager of Coventry City.”

With tongue firmly in cheek, he joked: “If Manchester United came calling... but they have a manager,” adding, “I have been here for five months, so we’re getting dangerously close to the 11th-month average for Coventry managers.

“But, in all seriousness, I had a meeting with some of the board on Wednesday and spoke to the owner about other things planning for the future, so that should tell you a story."

How wrong do you want to be Grendel/torch/ SBT etc. Could MR state any plainer that the rent dispute and the owners (SISU) are the reason he left?
It is exactly as Don stated - how can you question this? How many people said that one moment everything seemed fine, then he had a meeting with Dear Joy and suddenly he is gone! Well - here is MR himself absolutely confirming what happened and why:


“It was a considered decision,” said Robins, who alluded to the current rent dispute between the club and Arena Coventry Ltd – the owners of the Ricoh Arena.
“I spoke to the owner, I sought assurances and didn’t get any assurances from the owner of Coventry,” he said as he was unveiled today as the Terrier’s fifth manager in as many years


Read More http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/co...t-coventry-city-92746-32812037/#ixzz2Kuo0iefS

 

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[dongonzalos]

If Huddersfield paid less than us would he have gone?

It has played a factor in his decision.

There will be various factors in this decision the rent will be one of them.
Wages will be a bigger one.

Did you know whilst slagging him off to the BBC TF was texting him about meeting up for dinner!

 

[dongonzalos]

I have to say I think it#s far from plain.

7/2/13:

"I am more than happy as manager of Coventry City.”

With tongue firmly in cheek, he joked: “If Manchester United came calling... but they have a manager,” adding, “I have been here for five months, so we’re getting dangerously close to the 11th-month average for Coventry managers.

“But, in all seriousness, I had a meeting with some of the board on Wednesday and spoke to the owner about other things planning for the future, so that should tell you a story."

At that point torch SISU had not pulled out in the deal they agreed. So all would be rosy

 

[coundonskyblue]

No I cant and neither do I care, some twat from Banbury probably.

Did I say we would never get a new owner ever? No, what I am pointing out as you well know is that currently there doesnt seem to be a huge number of potential investors, well unless you believe in the Tooth Fairy Hoffman, so when I say for the fifty billionth time 'who do we sell to' I mean now, as in the present, as there isnt anyone.

Until the club (any club, or pretty much anything actually) is put up for sale then how do we know who is interested?

 

[Ashdown1]

Oh my God, this creepy Grendel character is utterly mental !!!.........................Its all about taking sides???? Well I'd imagine we're all on the side of CCFC and desperate for some stability and success. You though pal are unstable, I'd seek help you freak !

 

[Moff]

Until the club (any club, or pretty much anything actually) is put up for sale then how do we know who is interested?

Fair point, but its no secret the club have been looking for investment for a while and none has been forthcoming...although we only know that from the club, and lets not get onto that debate.................................

 

[dongonzalos]

Until the club (any club, or pretty much anything actually) is put up for sale then how do we know who is interested?

That is the same for every club.
No one wants to buy it till it is up for sale or goes into administration

 

[SkyBlueSwiss]

What a sad and sorry state are in.

So many on here were desperate for robins to attack the owners. The disappointment was almost visible. MMM, Don, the increasingly absurd Sky Blue John and the high flyer from The City were left floundering. Then came the gibberish;

He was bribed
He knows nothing about the arrangements (though one may think a poster on here may know less than a senior employee in the company)
He's just greedy (acknowledged by all other than the above until now)

Time to face facts;

The owners are all we have
The owners are heavily investing in the football club this season
The owners will no longer be screwed by the council over the rent

The time to take sides is now. Back the club and its owners or support the council and its absurd quango and let the club die.

And this is some of the worst crap I have seen you post. Why are you so pro SISU, why do you think they should act illegally and get away with it, why should everyone but SISU suffer, why do you put CCFC and SISU before the law, why do you have no morals at all provided CCFC survive, why do you totally ignore the fact that the council and the Higgs Trust saved CCFC when they would have gone bankrupt and couldn't finance the new ground themselves because of the incompetence of previous owners, why do you blame ACL for the situation that CCFC put themselves in - not the council or the Higgs Trust or ACL, why do you defend SISU for non-payment of a debt that has been confirmed by the high courts as due. I could go on and on, but it is pointless with you and torch and a few other SISU apologists. I mean, you actually blame the council, the Higgs Trust and ACL for the fact that we could not spend more on players because the rent was too high - how stupid are you?
I suppose you also totally believe that ACL are lying when they say they came to an agreement on the rent on the 29th January 2013 and that SISU then renaged on the deal, and that MR is lying when he states that Joy Sepalla refused to give him any assurances in any way and that is why he decided to go talk to Huddersfield.
No, only SISU tell the truth in all matter, don't they?
If you genuinely believe the crap you spout, then you are not a fan, you are an imoral and deranged person that puts a football club before everything else no matter what is done illegally or imorally, and that has nothing whatsoever abount being a real supporter but is a level of fanatisism that is dangerously stupid.

 

[stupot07]

That is the same for every club.
No one wants to buy it till it is up for sale or goes into administration

They're all queuing up for Portsmouth.

 

[coundonskyblue]

They're all queuing up for Portsmouth.

Two interested parties.

We're still not in as bad position as Portsmouth anyway.

 

[Ashdown1]

Because he's fucking mental, utterly barking....this oddball is one sandwich short of a picnic !

 

[torchomatic]

And you're a self-righteous fool who sees things only in black and white. Who are you to lecture on morals and on whether someone is a "real supporter" or not?

And this is some of the worst crap I have seen you post. Why are you so pro SISU, why do you think they should act illegally and get away with it, why should everyone but SISU suffer, why do you put CCFC and SISU before the law, why do you have no morals at all provided CCFC survive, why do you totally ignore the fact that the council and the Higgs Trust saved CCFC when they would have gone bankrupt and couldn't finance the new ground themselves because of the incompetence of previous owners, why do you blame ACL for the situation that CCFC put themselves in - not the council or the Higgs Trust or ACL, why do you defend SISU for non-payment of a debt that has been confirmed by the high courts as due. I could go on and on, but it is pointless with you and torch and a few other SISU apologists. I mean, you actually blame the council, the Higgs Trust and ACL for the fact that we could not spend more on players because the rent was too high - how stupid are you?
I suppose you also totally believe that ACL are lying when they say they came to an agreement on the rent on the 29th January 2013 and that SISU then renaged on the deal, and that MR is lying when he states that Joy Sepalla refused to give him any assurances in any way and that is why he decided to go talk to Huddersfield.
No, only SISU tell the truth in all matter, don't they?
If you genuinely believe the crap you spout, then you are not a fan, you are an imoral and deranged person that puts a football club before everything else no matter what is done illegally or imorally, and that has nothing whatsoever abount being a real supporter but is a level of fanatisism that is dangerously stupid.

 

[torchomatic]

TRANSLATION: Because he doesn't agree with me, CJ, MMM, Dongo and all the others. Because his view is in the minority and we must silence it.

Because he's fucking mental, utterly barking....this oddball is one sandwich short of a picnic !

 

[dongonzalos]

And this is some of the worst crap I have seen you post. Why are you so pro SISU, why do you think they should act illegally and get away with it, why should everyone but SISU suffer, why do you put CCFC and SISU before the law, why do you have no morals at all provided CCFC survive, why do you totally ignore the fact that the council and the Higgs Trust saved CCFC when they would have gone bankrupt and couldn't finance the new ground themselves because of the incompetence of previous owners, why do you blame ACL for the situation that CCFC put themselves in - not the council or the Higgs Trust or ACL, why do you defend SISU for non-payment of a debt that has been confirmed by the high courts as due. I could go on and on, but it is pointless with you and torch and a few other SISU apologists. I mean, you actually blame the council, the Higgs Trust and ACL for the fact that we could not spend more on players because the rent was too high - how stupid are you?
I suppose you also totally believe that ACL are lying when they say they came to an agreement on the rent on the 29th January 2013 and that SISU then renaged on the deal, and that MR is lying when he states that Joy Sepalla refused to give him any assurances in any way and that is why he decided to go talk to Huddersfield.
No, only SISU tell the truth in all matter, don't they?
If you genuinely believe the crap you spout, then you are not a fan, you are an imoral and deranged person that puts a football club before everything else no matter what is done illegally or imorally, and that has nothing whatsoever abount being a real supporter but is a level of fanatisism that is dangerously stupid.

I don't think Grendel really is pro SISU.
He just loves a debate.

He is the sky blues talk forum equivalent of a talk sport presenter or a John gaunt

 

[Ashdown1]

And here's the other lunatic, nearly 5000 posts, 90% of them defending a mysterious bunch of 'owners' all who pretty much want to remain anonymous but are happy to set up offshore holding accounts and sub companies and impose phenomenal 'administration' fees into the accounts without question. He has no solid information but another absolute staunch spokesperson for these untouchables !! Are you the same obsessed nut job as Grendel ?!

 

[stupot07]

Two interested parties.

We're still not in as bad position as Portsmouth anyway.

They have been in administration for a year now and no one has actually bought them.

 

[torchomatic]

I thought they were option for the "way forward" and fan ownership.

 

[Grendel]

And here's the other lunatic, nearly 5000 posts, 90% of them defending a mysterious bunch of 'owners' all who pretty much want to remain anonymous but are happy to set up offshore holding accounts and sub companies and impose phenomenal 'administration' fees into the accounts without question. He has no solid information but another absolute staunch spokesperson for these untouchables !! Are you the same obsessed nut job as Grendel ?!

Are you an example of care in the community?

 

[SkyblueBazza]

We've been going downhill since relegation from the Prem.

Obviously we were going downhill before then...otherwise we wouldn't have been relegated from the Prem after 34yrs!

 

[Ashdown1]

Absolutely not but you are pal, not all there, no cohesion or realism at all.

 

[Grendel]

Oh my God, this creepy Grendel character is utterly mental !!!.........................Its all about taking sides???? Well I'd imagine we're all on the side of CCFC and desperate for some stability and success. You though pal are unstable, I'd seek help you freak !

Clearly you are not on CCFC side. This, you said earlier;

"its quite clear SISU, pay up or fuck off and if it takes the club down in its unsustainable joke form then so be it !"

I think it's you who needs help - how to construct an intelligent argument would be a start.

 

[Moff]

Absolutely not but you are pal, not all there, no cohesion or realism at all.

Pot and kettle come to mind.

What dont you understand about this being a Football Forum where opinions differ?

Should we all agree on every post, and it be boring instead? like an Ashdown version of cloned Sky Blue fans in invasion of the body snatchers.

 

[SkyblueBazza]

And here's the other lunatic, nearly 5000 posts, 90% of them defending a mysterious bunch of 'owners' all who pretty much want to remain anonymous but are happy to set up offshore holding accounts and sub companies and impose phenomenal 'administration' fees into the accounts without question. He has no solid information but another absolute staunch spokesperson for these untouchables !! Are you the same obsessed nut job as Grendel ?!

IMO Grendel is being realistic.
Like it or not, SISU were the only ones to step up to the mark to save us from oblivion. The state of the club is such (& not anywhere near all their fault) that it is nowhere near as attractive a purchase, as it currently stands, that even Pompey is!
So the is currently IMO only two options...SISU or oblivion.
I also think the changing rules will be a levelling process over the next 3-5yrs & SISU are trying to set us up to be in the best position for then given our current limitations (ie low income/no stadium rights etc).
Don't knock them...we are who we are, where we are - accept it!

 

[dongonzalos]

What is your minority view torch?

I am interested, where do you think SIiSU will take us over the next few years.

What will happen with the stadium, playing squad. Our aim of getting back to the premiership.

Please don't say there is no alternative.

More interested in what you think the future holds for Coventry city under SiSU?

 

[Ashdown1]

No I'm sorry, but you and your alter ego Torch go through this whole forum 'Liking' each others posts like a pair of forbidden lovers, it goes on for days, you're weird. I know its valentines day but come on. All I want is one day for our historic and once proud club to be owned and run for the benefit of that said club and not to used as a pawn to further high flying out of town hedge fund bastards financial aspirations. I accept that its not all SISU's fault but almost everything they do makes the club a laughing stock and means our best assets will continually be the target of almost any club with a bottle of pop and a bag of crisps to chuck at them.

'Unsustainable form'........you know that's the one with a court writ hanging over them and no chance of gaining their own stadium under their current untrusted owners.

 

[Ashdown1]

Pot and kettle come to mind.

What dont you understand about this being a Football Forum where opinions differ?

Should we all agree on every post, and it be boring instead? like an Ashdown version of cloned Sky Blue fans in invasion of the body snatchers.

Fair play Moff, I agree but if you look back through the SBT recent history actually anybody who has challenged the deadly duo has been set upon with some verve !

 

[Grendel]

Pot and kettle come to mind.

What dont you understand about this being a Football Forum where opinions differ?

Should we all agree on every post, and it be boring instead? like an Ashdown version of cloned Sky Blue fans in invasion of the body snatchers.

The thought of becoming an Ashdown clone is a very scary thought indeed.

 

[Moff]

No I'm sorry, but you and your alter ego Torch go through this whole forum 'Liking' each others posts like a pair of forbidden lovers, it goes on for days, you're weird. I know its valentines day but come on.

Green eyed monster.......frustrated as you got no cards then? We can swop if you want

 

[Grendel]

Green eyed monster.......frustrated as you got no cards then? We can swop if you want

I've gone to check my garage to see if there is a greed pod in there.

I'm staying awake tonight.

 

[Moff]

Fair play Moff, I agree but if you look back through the SBT recent history actually anybody who has challenged the deadly duo has been set upon with some verve !

WE all differ thats all. I know both posters from the CET forum, who were good long standing posters on there. Its good to share opinions on here but we dont all agree!

 

[Ashdown1]

Fine, but if you haven't noticed these two quickly resort to a barrage of personal insults long before anyone else. None of us know all the facts but hey, I'm gonna leave them to their little love in now. Oh and by the way I'm a happily married man with 3 kids, I'm not desperate for a card !! I've been going down the City for 30 plus years, its just that............I care !!

 

[Moff]

Fine, but if you haven't noticed these two quickly resort to a barrage of personal insults long before anyone else. None of us know all the facts but hey, I'm gonna leave them to their little love in now. Oh and by the way I'm a happily married man with 3 kids, I'm not desperate for a card !! I've been going down the City for 30 plus years, its just that............I care !!

As we all do, thats why we are here
(I was joking about the card....my wife got mine...three kids you are one braver than me)

 

[SkyblueBazza]

Fine, but if you haven't noticed these two quickly resort to a barrage of personal insults long before anyone else. None of us know all the facts but hey, I'm gonna leave them to their little love in now. Oh and by the way I'm a happily married man with 3 kids, I'm not desperate for a card !! I've been going down the City for 30 plus years, its just that............I care !!

We all care - we all seemingly lack a little tact in response, & respect for each other's opinions on here at times. We are all in it together though
PUSB

 

[Jack Griffin]

Couldn't we could just use Beowulf round here.

 

[torchomatic]

And MMM will always like CJs posts and vice versa same with John and Kid and a hundred others. Same with you. You Like the posts you agree with. So what? Stop being a baby.

No I'm sorry, but you and your alter ego Torch go through this whole forum 'Liking' each others posts like a pair of forbidden lovers, it goes on for days, you're weird. I know its valentines day but come on. All I want is one day for our historic and once proud club to be owned and run for the benefit of that said club and not to used as a pawn to further high flying out of town hedge fund bastards financial aspirations. I accept that its not all SISU's fault but almost everything they do makes the club a laughing stock and means our best assets will continually be the target of almost any club with a bottle of pop and a bag of crisps to chuck at them.

'Unsustainable form'........you know that's the one with a court writ hanging over them and no chance of gaining their own stadium under their current untrusted owners.