Robbie09 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 ITV News Central understands the Ricoh Arena is suing Northampton Town - for effectively 'stealing' its customer. It follows Coventry City agreeing a deal to play at Northampton's Sixfields Stadium for at least the next three years. More to follow... Absolutely bizarre. What are Coventry supposed to do? If they can't pay to play at the Ricoh and they can't play elsewhere....? I thought the owners of the Ricoh offered Coventry the open to use the ground rent free? (I assume getting some matchday revenue). Indeed they did. Sisu seemingly chose to reject that offer though, in favour of building their own ground. To add to the hilarity, Sisu 'called out' an MP whom, when the issue of Cov moving out of the city to play their games was raised in the House, blamed it all on them and called them a disgrace, basically. Sisu invited said chappy to stop hiding behind Parlimentary immunity, and, well, not in these exact words, but basically to 'SAY IT TO OUR FACE'. This came about as an article on their OS. In the minority here, but I am feeling increasingly sorry for their lot, it's a pretty unbelievable state of affairs. You are correct - you are in the minority! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Coventry have a football team? I thought the only past time out there was feltching vermin? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) Saw a fat, sweaty Cov fan on holiday, wearing a "Citylink" sponsored shirt. Was trying to pluck up courage to tell him that they could use them to get to their home games, but couldn't think how to explain in words of one syllable. Edited July 20, 2013 by turnbull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Saw a fat, sweaty Cov fan on holiday, wearing a "Citylink" sponsored shirt. Was trying to pluck up courage to tell him that they could use them to get to their home games, but couldn't think how to explain in words of one syllable. Probably a good idea you didn't, CityLink are couriers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 You could put yourself in a box and send yourself to the ground. And from what I recall the agreement to use the stadium for free next season was that Ricoh took a cut of match day profits until the backdated rent was settled. By turning that down Coventry are clearly saying they have absolutely no intention of ever paying the rent they owe to Ricoh. I'd be a tad peeved as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Saw a fat, sweaty Cov fan on holiday, wearing a "Citylink" sponsored shirt. Was trying to pluck up courage to tell him that they could use them to get to their home games, but couldn't think how to explain in words of one syllable. Probably a good idea you didn't, CityLink are couriers. I know, all he'd need to do was stick a courier label on his fat ass, as long as he wasn't too heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Looks like they're after the speedway site in Brandon (yeah, not actually in Cov), although the Bees have 10 years on the lease at the place still. No planning permission or anything, and there is apparently another site that has been earmarked...the rugby club perhaps? Warwick uni? Edited July 26, 2013 by hogso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Disappointing that we never got to take 6,000 to the Ricoh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Looks like they're after the speedway site in Brandon (yeah, not actually in Cov), although the Bees have 10 years on the lease at the place still. No planning permission or anything, and there is apparently another site that has been earmarked...the rugby club perhaps? Warwick uni? The centre "green" at Brandon is in fact tarmac and not green at all, so there's some work to do. On top of that, it will be a pretty narrow pitch if it's to fit inside a speedway track, if the old Wembley is anything to go by. Also, evidently it was announced at Brandon tonight that the speedway is safe for another 10 years. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Annnnd a new deal to play at the Ricoh for 10 years is now in talks. They'll make their mind up eventually - well, they have to, Friday is the deadline it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 It is being reported by various sources that Coventry have gone into liquidation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 https://twitter.com/Lesreidpolitics This guy is reporting it. Dunno what that means for Coventry, he seems to think a 15 point deduction next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 It's 20 points for not coming out of administration with a CVA iirc. liquidation could mean they are kicked out of the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I always thought Liquidation was end-of-sports, regardless of the points implications. To me, liquidation is the act of selling off the remaining assets to appease the company's creditors. I don't understand how they'd even have a football team after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Starting to feel a bit sorry for them now. Its often nice to see the local's struggling but this is a bit much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I don't feel sorry for them. Many a unhappy hour around highfield road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Apparently the company going into liquidation, CCFC Ltd, isn't the only company that actually makes up the club. So they're only partially in liquidation, or something. EDIT - link here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23548760 Edited August 2, 2013 by Panto_Villan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted August 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 2, 2013 I'd like to feel sorry for them and if it were practically any other club (usual exceptions apply), I probably would. Unfortunately, as Richard has alluded to, trips there (for football or any other reason for that matter) have always been deeply unpleasant experiences so for that fact, I can't summon up eve n the slightest ounce of sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Coventry away is the only place where I have felt I was genuinely going to have my head kicked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I'd like to feel sorry for them and if it were practically any other club (usual exceptions apply), I probably would. Unfortunately, as Richard has alluded to, trips there (for football or any other reason for that matter) have always been deeply unpleasant experiences so for that fact, I can't summon up eve n the slightest ounce of sympathy. Seconded. Although I'd rather it was happening to small heath first... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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