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I've defended Higgs to the hilt here and elsewhere previously, but unless I've badly misread this I think the only reason CCFC Ltd are being offered the option is because it's a legal requirement for Higgs to do so. They've already agreed to sell to Wasps if the option isn't taken, and they're...

Fairness to who, mate? To Wasps? F*ck em! They don't give a sh*t about anyone other than themselves - they don't even care about their own fans. To Higgs? I don't think this actually impacts them at all - but again at the point they decided to get into bed with a franchise they made their...

If the loan has been continued into ACL, then wouldn't the 50% shareholding in effect give them that liability without further transfer of cash? If it hasn't and as part of the sale of the Council share the loan has been split of separately to another part of Wasps, or even paid off completely...

I'm not sure Monners was calling you mischievous Jan, I think he was saying that he'd broadly posted something the same as you. I could be wrong though! :) And I'd agree - it would seem to make far more sense to pick up half of ACL from Higgs were it possible, than go for a new "Stadium...

I'm sure there's a point you're trying to make here, but it escapes me. If you can send over your bank account details though, I'll be happy to oblige. Edit: Scratch that. I've got it. The problem is that you can't read properly and you think I've said that this has happened rather than...

Not being funny, but where exactly does it say that? Everything I've read regarding this deal has either been vague or as today's revelation turned out wrong. What's been said that I can recall is that Wasps have taken on the mortgage (less £1m, possibly) - have they done that through ACL, or...

That's not quite what Simon's article says, he writes "charity bosses will offer the liquidator of CCFC Ltd first option". So the only way to get the share would be through CCFC Ltd. I have no idea how this could work. Given Limited hasn't been liquidated then there must be some scope for...

The do a nice line in Cristal in The Hub, or so I've overheard. I think they're talking about Champagne. ;)

Eastwood (Wasps): 'I look forward to the day that Sky Blues fans look at us and say "our home is your home"' Personally speaking, for me that day is never going to happen. This is a franchise team from London, taking over our home. The way I'm feeling now, they can have the f*cking place and...

Q: Where are all the Wasps (Franchise) RFC fans. A: He's in the bog. (Edit: Ah, Moff beat me to it in fairness. But I can offer his original joke a better home and a greater chance of success. I'm sure he'll understand.) ;)

I can't quite put my finger on this - sounds a bit like they've doubled the medication. ;) Sort of passive-aggressive, being nice, but without actually being nice, I think. I don't mean this in a horrible way, I guess it's a 'we are where we are' speech. Have a listen for yourselves...

To be honest, I'd separate out the past from the present. I think what should have happened is that the current deal should have at least have been proposed to the current tenant. At the very least, it wouldn't have hurt to have instigated a discussion. It's entirely possible (reinforced by...

Possibly, although it doesn't seem to have stopped a number of football clubs. You've also got the ability to build on land unsuitable for housing for various reasons, or take over land covenanted for sports use only etc. Was this actually the best deal for Wasps, or the best deal for Wasps'...

Just thinking this naming rights thing through... My suggestion is that they get a few tubs of white paint, and simplify it by selling to either Richard 'Ric' Keys, or the Information Commissioner's Office. That red is a bit of a swine for bleeding through though. Better make it a couple...

No spooning though. OK?

What, the council, taken in by some wide-boy who spins a few lines but in reality cares not a jot about either the club that he owns or the city that he's coming to? Never going to happen. ;)

I didn't think it was until you arrived. An Englishman, and Irishman and a Scot walk into a pub. The barman says, "What, is this some kind of a joke?" Night all. Tell your friends, I'm here all week.

Mate, it's a free country, and I've yet to meet a Kiwi I didn't get on with. But this is brutally unfair to Wasps fans and I'd actually appeal to your better nature not to support it. I think Wasps owners have spun a bit of a line to the council here about the academy, but the rules (at least...

Wasps academy has to stay in London under RFU rules. And can you honestly see Wasps allowing CRFC to move up the leagues and split their fanbase - which will likely be rather small in any case. There are plenty of other top players from Cov btw, I was only thinking of the ones that went to my...

Andy Goode too, I found out tonight. Born in Cov, started at Barker Butts, Leicester, and now at.... Wasps! Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see these guys play in Coventry - but for Coventry RFC not some franchise team we've brought in at someone else's expense. The point I was making was...