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The stuff in the roadmap meetings was in the court transcripts... and the liquidation threat was also made quite clearly to the press, by Fisher. As for the bail-out meeting, agree that it's odd that there are no minutes, although it's given that there was a unanimous vote to do it. Maybe more...

Hi Ian, I don't think Butts was ever an option. There was never any suggestion of a formal approach I don't think, and because it's a rugby ground rather than a footy ground I'm not sure the FL would have sanctioned it. Also, it just wouldn't work - two turnstiles, one stand, nothing like...

I don't know why, but I'm thinking 'Hunt for Red October'? (Coming soon, the sequel, 'Hunt for the Golden Share'). With regard to the mention of liquidation, it wasn't a "poorly chosen phrase", it was a direct threat posed by Fisher and SISU in the press and also in meetings when the roadmap...

Could it be that Thomas has had an up-and-down season, and we can't really judge Bigi's qualities because we haven't seen him play since he left. I note that SP seems to be very happy with Thomas - and personally I'm happy to trust his judgement. Either way, I think it's clear that we're going...

No argument from me there Jack - but I think it's telling that there's no mention of offering Murphy a contract. I think if you're hoping to get someone to sign on for less money, the smart move is surely to make the offer before the contract runs out and they start talking to other clubs. My...

I think this has already been nailed down by previous posters, but I'll chuck in my tuppence worth... SISU win the JR: CCC are obliged to reconsider their decision to loan the money, ACL are potentially left to find funding elsewhere. Still no guarantee that SISU get to own the Ricoh, there's...

Dammit, I was banking on Narnia. Easy to get to from my wardrobe. ;)

In truth Jack, I think the decision from the planning Inspector is still pending. The gateway scheme could still get the go ahead. If so, there was talk about reducing the A45 to one lane in each direction in the plans, iirc. If for no other reason, I don't fancy that. I'm not convinced...

A: Because it hasn't been paid. The clue is in your OP. Rumour in the canteen at work. A second clue is in all of the press coverage on this, the stuff where Otium accept they will pay the debt but then waffle on about two timeframes and banking mechanisms, and the dog eating their homework etc.

If you wanted to squeeze just a ground in somewhere, you might get away with it. But SISU seem to be talking about a ground plus a large retail footprint to make it pay for itself. That's going to make it hard. And if not in Cov and it's going to be on green belt, then the PP for a large...

The latest story in the CET seems to suggest Murphy hasn't been offered a new contract. There seems to be a certain amount of buggering about going on here. He might be willing to take less, but if they don't make a formal offer he's hardly likely to wait for a pay cut, is he.

F'shizzle man, get dahn wiv da yoof. Peace. ;)

F'shizzle man, get dahn wiv da yoof. Peace. ;)

The airport's green belt, I think. Hence all of the hoo-hah about the planned development there, and the supposed 14,000 jobs. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/public-inquiry-controversial-250m-coventry-7140101 Given that's been called in for public enquiry I'm not sure...

I think if you're serious about progressing your career and aiming for (say) the Prem and international status, it's a mistake. As a lifestyle and cash choice though, it must be tempting...

Or 400 people taking a punt on whether Otium will still be in business, perhaps. Politics aside - if I was buying a season ticket, I'd be using a credit card for some or all of the purchase so that I had some protection if it all goes pop over the summer...

In the same way that Wilson leaving opens the door for a return for Daniel Sturridge, perhaps. ;)

If there's going to be some detailed explanation of the finances, and how building a new stadium stacks up, or why it's impossible to return to the Ricoh on a rent deal whilst negotiating for everything else, then I'll happily attend. I don't really think we need the Council there for that...

Apparently ML reads this, so maybe he can confirm directly or via someone here that has his ear. If it's really the case that SISU are prepared to talk to the council about dropping the JR so that negotiations can begin about all of the other stuff, then that's a story to my ears and one that...

Absolutely spot on. I know Rob, and although we differ on some of this he's a good bloke. He's not doing this out of some desire for fame and glory. The point you make here about pulling out all of the dirty washing is excellent. I'd love to know everything that's gone on for all sides, but...