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A freeholder cannot reasonably deny assignment of a lease. That's the law. And in this case, the lease remains with ACL anyway doesn't it. Are you sure this 'permission' angle isn't being overplayed?

If MA's got half a brain and wants the Council onside, he'll promise them the moon on a stick if they ask for it. They didn't keep Wasps to a single one of their promises, why would this be any different. Watch now for the Council hoovering up the glory when the bid goes through, "we got the...

The bondholders have a mortgage on the ACL lease, the council do not have an option to revert it back to themselves unless they want to get drawn into yet another legal battle. It's not that simple.

I think it's even simpler than that OSB, I don't think SISU have got anywhere near sufficient funds to buy ACL out of admin (especially once any kind of serious bidder arrived). Short of being gifted the stadium, they were never really interested. Just mho of course. As for the Council, I'd...

But ACL is not owned by the Council. They are the freeholder, they don't own the business. So again, how do they influence what's going on with the administration process? It looks like they are from what Boddy is saying, but how?

Genuinely mystified. I still don't get what the Council have got to do with it. They don't own the arena. What could Reeves have actually done? I'm not saying that Boddy is lying, btw, I just really can't see their input here. I've no problem with being proven wrong on this, but frankly...

It wasn't just me thinking it then. 😄

What a goal. Reminded me of big Cyrille... Pull the ball in, roll the defender, outpace them, then hammer it past the keeper. Unplayable. Hamer seems like a changed man too; far more focused on the creative stuff, a lot less time on the pointless needle. Robins has to get some credit for that...

I didn't see that one coming in truth. Individually, we might not have the best team in the division, but we've definitely got a side that is better than the sum of its parts. That's down to the manager, imho, and I wouldn't swap Robins for anyone. Great result, chuffed to bits.

Would actually make a lot more sense for phoenix Wasps to share at the Butts. At least it's handy for the train station for their genuine supporters and it's not too big! And as a Cov rugby fan I'd be more than happy to politely welcome their new owners with a warm shake of the throat and a...

Just whilst I'm on one, can I just add that anything that is coffee-flavoured that isn't actually a cup of coffee is completely disgusting. There, I've said it... (Also proper coffee comes in a jar and requires a kettle and a spoon. Anything else is clearly just for effect). 😁

Slight aside from the critical Bounty debate, but it's interesting to read how few Wasps fans are keen on a possible return to the CBS. At least I found it interesting to read. (Marathons are the best thing in the celebrations range anyhow. Beyond dispute. And I'm not calling them Snickers...

Outstanding strategy! I'll be using that over Christmas. 😄

They're saying that they're involved, Nick, but that's not the same as actually being involved. Again, whatever Duggins claims, what actual power do the Council have to control who buys ACL?

Personal opinion mate, they're just blagging to make themselves look better. To look like they care about CCFC, or that they took some precaution when selling to Wasps to protect the club. We know for a fact of course, that was just bullshit. What actual legal power do they have to stop a sale...

My thoughts precisely. I reckon torch will come round to our opinion in the end, though I can see where he's coming from. Seeing them go bust twice here would be moderately enjoyable I suppose. 😁

Don't forget the new light railway that supposed to be coming. Though in finest Council tradition, they'll probably close it on match days if a stadium did magically appear next to a line. 😁

As previous, the Council can say whatever they want, and make some pretence about giving a shit about either jobs in the local area or CCFC. However, having sold 100% of ACL to Wasps, they've got no real leverage here. Personally, I'm taking that as a positive.

What if HMRC "blindside" us, like they suddenly did to Wasps, eh. 😄