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I was speaking to a Preston fan recently who told me that the atmosphere at the JPT game was the best he had ever experienced at this level - and to think there were only 12K there. I'm not the Ricoh's biggest fan, but there have been enough occasions where the place has genuinely rocked to...

But then I don't think a return is definite either - merely likely - but by no means certain which is why we should all fight tooth and nail to keep it here. To say, as some are, that if the club start the season in Northampton it is the end I think is premature and a bit defeatist. They are...

Already have on my last post - bottom of page 3. I didn't aim that comment at you personally, lots of others have made the same comparison, but it doesn't stand up to any sort of scrutiny really.

Initially no - their move to Selhurst Park was always seen as temporary, but their move to MK was permanent. Their unscrupulous and opportunistic chairman saw the chance to move the club to a large urban area with no professional football team and build the club into something bigger (which to...

How did Bristol Rovers and Brighton manage to return? They found a way. There is no future for the club in Northampton - we all know that - and for that reason we'll be back in Coventry before long - probably at the Ricoh, because unlike Robo I can't see any mileage in the new stadium plans...

Why do people keep making this stupid comparison with Wimbledon? Situations couldn't be more different.

£800,000 for use of a facility 25 times a year (usage which also generates secondary income for the landlord)? Why are you so anti CCFC; to the extent you would happily condemn us to 5 more seasons of struggle simply in order to line the pockets of a council run management company?

Their cash flow is non-existent. They are currently funding everything from their own resources. Still doesn't stop some people accusing them of 'milking the club dry' though! (I'm not defending them by the way). It's an absurd situation. Why didn't they just bloody agree to the reduced rent...

Who said it was worthless? Nothing I said came close to suggesting that.

Yeah sorry, I was referring to a scenario where CCFC withers away or is liquidated. Obviously, if the two clubs co-existed then I take your point completely.

It's not a discretionary thing is it? Surely the issue is about trademarks - and Coventry City Football Club is trademarked - but as far as I know 'Coventry City' isn't. As long as you do not contravene trademarks you can call yourselves what you want I would have thought - and the name of the...

Surely you'd just call a new club AFC Coventry City? Why would you lose the 'City' when there is no need to? Edit: I'm talking about a proper phoenix club rather than a new name for CU.

I'm not sure I understand what the point is. As I see it there are two likely scenarios: 1. CCFC start the season at the Ricoh after all, or if not make a very swift return to it, and things more or less return to how they were. 2. CCFC relocate to Northampton and a new Phoenix club is formed...

I think there might be a certain novelty factor that might entice a few locals at the very beginning, but I can't see it extending much beyond the first couple of games to be honest.

I wasn't aware that had been a transfer of ownership to that extent, and so my statement on the Compass front was more speculative than anything and was based on the amount of money Compass have invested (which is substantial). 23% of a lot is still a lot, but I take your point. As far as...

I posted months ago that Ricoh discussed the possibility of CCFC leaving (when the idea was first mooted last season), and their conclusion at that point was simply that they would 'reevaluate their position'. Any publicity/exposure they are getting at the moment will soon die away if the club...

I don't think it will make any real difference, but it is symbolic, and I think the time is right for a show of strength and unity. I've been a little indifferent to some of the previous protests, but this I think will catch on and I expect a lot will attend, and it is important they do. I...

Why do people have to add a disclaimer every time they post a link to a DM article? The world's most popular news website and people feel the need the justify linking to it. Not sure I get that tbh.

They reneged on the revised rent deal - I think that is an indisputable fact; but it was ACL who reneged on, what we are told, was an agreement for SISU to effectively buy them out and payoff the outstanding mortgage with the bank. It was at this point that the council waded in with their bail...

The pitch will be fine. It wasn't that long ago that all clubs had reserve sides playing regular fixtures on their pitch , and there are still teams that share with Rugby Union clubs. I doubt it'll win any awards, but it's the least of our worries tbh.