SkyblueBri
Well-Known Member
Conspiracy Theory
Mellie (IP Logged)
03 October, 2014 15:26
I was considering comments about the potential move to Coventry on other threads and came up with a possible theory which could explain the behaviour of the Board if we were not moving at all. I am sure they are aware how the fans feel about a relocation and realise the damage it would do but they would compromise their position if their full intentions were known.
At the moment the owners of Adams Park have us over a barrel. I think we have an agreement to play there for the rest of this season but terms are not favourable at all and could get worse if we have no stadium to move to by then. Buying into the Rocoh Arena gives us bargaining power which ultimately would be 'take it or leave it' when negotiating with Adams Park. I am assuming Adams Park will need the income and may be willing to negotiate better terms if they think we would walk away.
In the short term we can play big one-off games in Coventry and maximise income from the stadium, including renting too the football team, whilst finding, planninig and building our own stadium near our own traditional location (West London). We can then sell on to Coventry City FC when we move, which would allow them to fulfil their stated aim of owning their own stadium. It could also provide a way for CCFC owners to drop their legal action.
Mellie (IP Logged)
03 October, 2014 15:26
I was considering comments about the potential move to Coventry on other threads and came up with a possible theory which could explain the behaviour of the Board if we were not moving at all. I am sure they are aware how the fans feel about a relocation and realise the damage it would do but they would compromise their position if their full intentions were known.
At the moment the owners of Adams Park have us over a barrel. I think we have an agreement to play there for the rest of this season but terms are not favourable at all and could get worse if we have no stadium to move to by then. Buying into the Rocoh Arena gives us bargaining power which ultimately would be 'take it or leave it' when negotiating with Adams Park. I am assuming Adams Park will need the income and may be willing to negotiate better terms if they think we would walk away.
In the short term we can play big one-off games in Coventry and maximise income from the stadium, including renting too the football team, whilst finding, planninig and building our own stadium near our own traditional location (West London). We can then sell on to Coventry City FC when we move, which would allow them to fulfil their stated aim of owning their own stadium. It could also provide a way for CCFC owners to drop their legal action.