Doug’s To Do List

[Fusilier]

What do we think Doug King’s main priorities should be this summer?

For me, the list would look something like this:

1. Secure the coaching team
New long term contracts for Frank Lampard, Joe Edwards and Chris Jones. Ideally 4–5 years, to give the club stability and continuity.

2. Sign Carl Rushworth permanently
A top quality goalkeeper like Rushworth could be worth at least 10 points next season. Do whatever it takes to get a deal done with Brighton.

3. Improve the squad
Recruit 7–8 players with Premier League quality or potential. Top players will want to play under Frank Lampard, and meeting his ambitions will be key to keeping him at the club.

4. Upgrade the CBS Arena
Make sure the stadium is Premier League ready, and work with the Council and third parties to improve the surrounding area. Longer term, it would be great to see it develop into more of an entertainment district, similar to the area around the Ajax Arena, with hotels, bars and restaurants.

5. Keep improving the training ground
The progress there has been encouraging, but we need to keep raising standards if we want to compete at the next level.

6. Category 1 status for the Academy
Long term, this could be one of the most important investments the club makes.

That’s my list. What would everyone else prioritise?

 

[Elvis Pressley]

Bring the train connection back into the CBS arena on match days

 

[mrfr]

I give it ten minutes before someone mentions the WiFi.

 

[ovduk78]

I give it ten minutes before someone mentions the WiFi.

We wouldn't be able to on a match day

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Bring the train connection back into the CBS arena on match days

If not, there needs to be some barges going from the canal basin. Fit them out with some bars.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

If not, there needs to be some barges going from the canal basin. Fit them out with some bars.

Boat trips with a bar you say…I know just the man.

Tbf that’d be a really good thing to do.

 

[ThievingScally]

Ballot for 15% of away allocation.

Time to open the closed shop

TSx

 

[JSL]

I give it ten minutes before someone mentions the WiFi.

You just did

 

[mrfr]

You just did

Fair cop.

 

[clint van damme]

Ballot for 15% of away allocation.

Time to open the closed shop

TSx

People talking about 'the closed shop' always a surefire indicator there's some big fixtures coming up!

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

Upgrading the CBS is a condition of playing in the Prem so hopefully that's first on his list.

 

[shmmeee]

Bring the train connection back into the CBS arena on match days

Not going to happen for next season. Isn’t the plan 2031 or something for the upgrades needed?

CIBAB it (can’t it be a bus?)

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Upgrading the CBS is a condition of playing in the Prem so hopefully that's first on his list.

Was about to say this

 

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

Give the arena a jet wash and a bit of paint wouldn't go a miss.

 

[shepardo01]

I give it ten minutes before someone mentions the WiFi.

Would have mentioned it in 2 but poor connection....

 

[mrtrench]

Upgrade to the area would be awesome. Especially if the club had an interest by owning some of the land and/or hotel and bars.

 

[speedie87]

Buy the sports connexion at Ryton

Clear all loans

Secure the Best keeper we can

 

[shmmeee]

Think for entertainment district it needs to develop the offering so there’s crowds there more than just match days which is what King has said about making sure there’s live events there regularly. Things like boxing, concerts, esports, exhibitions, etc then you’ve got captive audiences for bars and restaurants. I’m sure we’ll see more but until there’s constant footfall not sure building bars and restaurants is viable, look how ones near by have failed like what’s now PureGym

 

[CovRes]

Give the arena a jet wash and a bit of paint wouldn't go a miss.

Some company posted something online earlier in the year when they were in to do a quote.

 

[King Dougs Quiff]

Some company posted something online earlier in the year when they were in to do a quote.

That was to replace the Paneling

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[hill83]

New hairdryer and mousse.

Serious business now.

 

[TomRad85]

Think for entertainment district it needs to develop the offering so there’s crowds there more than just match days which is what King has said about making sure there’s live events there regularly. Things like boxing, concerts, esports, exhibitions, etc then you’ve got captive audiences for bars and restaurants. I’m sure we’ll see more but until there’s constant footfall not sure building bars and restaurants is viable, look how ones near by have failed like what’s now PureGym

Buy the Ice Hockey team. Move them in.

 

[ovduk78]

Company my brother works for in Lawford has just despatched 4 pallets of grass seed to CCFC to be delivered to Ryton on Tuesday

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Buy the Ice Hockey team. Move them in.

Turn Car Park C into a rink?

 

[TomRad85]

Turn Car Park C into a rink?

Doug might have to sacrifice his sex dungeon in the exhibition hall.

 

[CovRes]

Get season tickets on sale.

 

[Elvis Pressley]

Bring back the sky blue Crewe cheerleaders

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Bring back the sky blue Crewe cheerleaders

Had my first wank watching them. Got kicked out though.

 

[theferret]

Can I add turning on the air con at the end of season awards. It's roasting in here

 

[wingy]

Not going to happen for next season. Isn’t the plan 2031 or something for the upgrades needed?

CIBAB it (can’t it be a bus?)

Just get on a driver less device, then the CC can get some of their investment on back?

 

[Shannerz]

Find cure for cancer.

Turn base metal into gold.

Fly.

 

[rob9872]

Everything apart from no6. Costs a fortune to get Cat 1 academy, lots of Prem teams still dont have it and the pathway to first team is tougher than ever, especially as the big clubs will still take the cream. Be a nice to have if and when we're established, but concentrate on the upgrades, Rushworth & Lampard's team.

 

[long way home]

FL on a new contract, Rushworth sign on a permanent deal, give FL the coaching staff he wants. Invest in the training facilities and improve the scouting department..

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Bring back Gus, Cal, Matty, Ben, Callum, Max, Stuart and Peter.

 

[wingy]

Bring back Gus, Cal, Matty, Ben, Callum, Max, Stuart and Peter.

Don't forget Baker!