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The offshoots of having sports science students, analysis, physio training etc formed around the team - campus bars the list goes on.
The Ricoh - awful.
I could not have expressed this as well as you have "Oh for IG".There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Ricoh, 32,000 capacity, great motorway connections and not a bad seat in the house. To those that site it as having no atmosphere I would say that moving to the Ricoh coincided with our fall down the divisions, we’ve never had momentous games there with big crowds but that’s not the fault of the arena. Just imagine if we’d got back to the Premier league the year after the Ricoh was built, we’d have more great memories and would love the place. Look at our neighbours along the M69 and ask them if they regret the move from Filbert Street.
If a new ground were to be built at Warwick Uni I would think it would probably be smaller in size and would presumably be owned by Sisu/Uni so our club would still be renting.
True.TBF we could do all the former wherever we are. Nothing stopping us teaming up with UoW right now for that if we want.
True.
I just like the idea of 5000 new students each year who may just become CCFC fans (give them a free season ticket in year 1, 50% off in year 2 or 3).
Hit the nail on the head.There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Ricoh, 32,000 capacity, great motorway connections and not a bad seat in the house. To those that site it as having no atmosphere I would say that moving to the Ricoh coincided with our fall down the divisions, we’ve never had momentous games there with big crowds but that’s not the fault of the arena. Just imagine if we’d got back to the Premier league the year after the Ricoh was built, we’d have more great memories and would love the place. Look at our neighbours along the M69 and ask them if they regret the move from Filbert Street.
If a new ground were to be built at Warwick Uni I would think it would probably be smaller in size and would presumably be owned by Sisu/Uni so our club would still be renting.
Again, apart from it’s owned by a London rugby club and it means that the club would never actually have a ground of its own and makes it even harder for the club to be sold.There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Ricoh, 32,000 capacity, great motorway connections and not a bad seat in the house. To those that site it as having no atmosphere I would say that moving to the Ricoh coincided with our fall down the divisions, we’ve never had momentous games there with big crowds but that’s not the fault of the arena. Just imagine if we’d got back to the Premier league the year after the Ricoh was built, we’d have more great memories and would love the place. Look at our neighbours along the M69 and ask them if they regret the move from Filbert Street.
If a new ground were to be built at Warwick Uni I would think it would probably be smaller in size and would presumably be owned by Sisu/Uni so our club would still be renting.
I think a lot of people go to a football match for the experience and atmosphere rather than the “perfect views”; after all, if one wants perfect views they can simply get iFollow on a big screen.I am surprised why there are so many people who are not keen on Ricoh Arena. Its a great stadium, 32 000+ capacity with perfect views. Should Coventry City get back to the higher echelons of English football again its much more suitable and also actually exists rather than some idea that may not happen and if it ever did would be much smaller and likely too small and years away.
When I speak to other people who have been from other clubs they think its a great stadium as do I. Once (if) we have the right owners and doing better as a team , it will be fine and money will talk (football is massive compared to rugby). Seems to me a lot of people have forgotten who have been the problem . I honestly don't want to start a massive thread on why's and who's top blame thread that we have gone through so much before.
Can’t fall out with all the above ideas only problem is sisu have no intention of building a new stadium at Warwick Uni. or anywhere else. It’s Ricoh or nothing.I think a lot of people go to a football match for the experience and atmosphere rather than the “perfect views”; after all, if one wants perfect views they can simply get iFollow on a big screen.
I just think the Ricoh is a product of 25 year old design - things have changed.
We have a perfect storm in terms of opportunity right now: post pandemic we will have a government focusing on infrastructure, green development and jobs.
Get solar panels on the stand roofs and wind turbines powering the floodlights. Students will love the idealism of an eco friendly stadium. Electric buses park and ride (literally, get fans on the campus Boris bikes) - all that type of thing.
The thing is, if SISU use their brains, they can use their intangible asset (fan base that creates revenue and footfall) to create a tangible one (a stadium that balanced their books on paper) as well as their own brand (“the SISU Arena - worlds most eco friendly stadium).
In terms of atmosphere- the Ricoh is rubbish.
Build a stadium than can be expanded upwards, be used for student games etc etc.
And more importantly, can be used for rock concerts and festivals that students will go to.
The Ricoh?
No ta.
I think a lot of people go to a football match for the experience and atmosphere rather than the “perfect views”; after all, if one wants perfect views they can simply get iFollow on a big screen.
I just think the Ricoh is a product of 25 year old design - things have changed.
We have a perfect storm in terms of opportunity right now: post pandemic we will have a government focusing on infrastructure, green development and jobs.
Get solar panels on the stand roofs and wind turbines powering the floodlights. Students will love the idealism of an eco friendly stadium. Electric buses park and ride (literally, get fans on the campus Boris bikes) - all that type of thing.
The thing is, if SISU use their brains, they can use their intangible asset (fan base that creates revenue and footfall) to create a tangible one (a stadium that balanced their books on paper) as well as their own brand (“the SISU Arena - worlds most eco friendly stadium).
In terms of atmosphere- the Ricoh is rubbish.
Build a stadium than can be expanded upwards, be used for student games etc etc.
And more importantly, can be used for rock concerts and festivals that students will go to.
The Ricoh?
No ta.
Hope we never play at the Ricoh again. Awful, awful stadium.
I think a lot of people go to a football match for the experience and atmosphere rather than the “perfect views”; after all, if one wants perfect views they can simply get iFollow on a big screen.
I just think the Ricoh is a product of 25 year old design - things have changed.
We have a perfect storm in terms of opportunity right now: post pandemic we will have a government focusing on infrastructure, green development and jobs.
Get solar panels on the stand roofs and wind turbines powering the floodlights. Students will love the idealism of an eco friendly stadium. Electric buses park and ride (literally, get fans on the campus Boris bikes) - all that type of thing.
The thing is, if SISU use their brains, they can use their intangible asset (fan base that creates revenue and footfall) to create a tangible one (a stadium that balanced their books on paper) as well as their own brand (“the SISU Arena - worlds most eco friendly stadium).
In terms of atmosphere- the Ricoh is rubbish.
Build a stadium than can be expanded upwards, be used for student games etc etc.
And more importantly, can be used for rock concerts and festivals that students will go to.
The Ricoh?
No ta.
Great ideas in theory, a couple of flaws though, the only time it could be used for concerts and festivals would be the close season and that’s when all the students have gone home. Secondly and this is a major problem, it’ll never get built.I think a lot of people go to a football match for the experience and atmosphere rather than the “perfect views”; after all, if one wants perfect views they can simply get iFollow on a big screen.
I just think the Ricoh is a product of 25 year old design - things have changed.
We have a perfect storm in terms of opportunity right now: post pandemic we will have a government focusing on infrastructure, green development and jobs.
Get solar panels on the stand roofs and wind turbines powering the floodlights. Students will love the idealism of an eco friendly stadium. Electric buses park and ride (literally, get fans on the campus Boris bikes) - all that type of thing.
The thing is, if SISU use their brains, they can use their intangible asset (fan base that creates revenue and footfall) to create a tangible one (a stadium that balanced their books on paper) as well as their own brand (“the SISU Arena - worlds most eco friendly stadium).
In terms of atmosphere- the Ricoh is rubbish.
Build a stadium than can be expanded upwards, be used for student games etc etc.
And more importantly, can be used for rock concerts and festivals that students will go to.
The Ricoh?
No ta.
I’m sure plans were put in to push back the road behind sky blue stand and increase capacity of that stand , but the council wouldn’t give permission.Should have just expanded highfield road
Birmingham won’t allow that looking at the state of their pitch we might be lucky to get another year on it.Where would you play then? Stay at St Andrews for the next 5-6 years?
Wait are you the original Magwitch and made a new account or not or am I just a moronBirmingham won’t allow that looking at the state of their pitch we might be lucky to get another year on it.
Yeah sounds familiar and not much of a surprise. At the time though there was little to no remorse about leaving HR.I’m sure plans were put in to push back the road behind sky blue stand and increase capacity of that stand , but the council wouldn’t give permission.
There was a plan to shorten Thackall Street turn HR round with the main stand being behind the goal and wrap around stands being built, would have been ideal I reckon but profiteering with that land for some for housing took precedence.[/QUOTE]I’m sure plans were put in to push back the road behind sky blue stand and increase capacity of that stand , but the council wouldn’t give permission.
It is draining with the lack of an atmosphere and I hope now that we are in a better league and are better overall the atmosphere will come backWould anyone seriously think the Ricoh was an awful stadium if it was full every week? You can make arguments about the location, lack of pubs etc but as a stadium it is great. It's only awful because of the bad memories and fact it's usuallya third full with seas of empty seats. The atmosphere when it's full (ie against Gillingham) is brilliant.
A good atmosphere can be generated even will fairly smallish crowds. Like during the first half of the Mowbray season, it just needs a good team to galvanize the fans.It is draining with the lack of an atmosphere and I hope now that we are in a better league and are better overall the atmosphere will come back
Last season we made a bit more noise but not enough in my opinion we need more I want us to be known for being a good team with the loudest supportersA good atmosphere can be generated even will fairly smallish crowds. Like during the first half of the Mowbray season, it just needs a good team to galvanize the fans.
Isn't there already an option for another year agreed? Thought the original deal was for 3 seasons.Birmingham won’t allow that looking at the state of their pitch we might be lucky to get another year on it.
Depends, if it was the shitshow we've seen previously then we'd be constantly having delayed kicks off, people missing a big chunk of the game and food & beer running out before the game had even kicked off.Would anyone seriously think the Ricoh was an awful stadium if it was full every week?
True.
I just like the idea of 5000 new students each year who may just become CCFC fans (give them a free season ticket in year 1, 50% off in year 2 or 3).
Yes it wasIsn't there already an option for another year agreed? Thought the original deal was for 3 seasons.
Hope we never play at the Ricoh again. Awful, awful stadium.
Agreed.Lofty Lee, one of the few masters I had a huge respect for.
Did amazing groundworks around the school with his team of lads that struggled a bit academically. Hats off to eachvand everyone of them.
Now that's a proper exclusive, that we're owning the place!With the apparent up coming Ricoh announcement might as well bin this thread.
I would welcome that if I knew who “we” were.Now that's a proper exclusive, that we're owning the place!
I think the equivalent of owning half with Wasps, whatever guise that comes. Is the best we could hope for.
I imagine a straight purchase of 40-50% would be very complicated and Wasps association with the Council would also be problematic.Its not even possible
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