Ccfcisparks
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That’s utter rubbish. We could be top 20 but nowhere near one of the biggest.
That’s utter rubbish. We could be top 20 but nowhere near one of the biggest.Coventry is one of the biggest cities in the country (between 9th & 20th depending on how you measure).
Of the larger cities, pretty much all of them have more than one football club.
We also have a huge catchment area of dormitory towns where the nearest football league team is CCFC (Bedworth, Nuneaton, Leamington etc etc.)
Potentially, CCFC is huge. One of the biggest potential fan bases in the U.K.
However, for the last 30 years we’ve been mostly woeful and the football experience (the mostly empty Ricoh, no cool pubs nearby for pre and post match etc) boring.
We take a disproportionate amount of fans to away matches because the experience is better.
I think going back to the Ricoh has its positives and negatives; back in the City and a few big attendances, but I still think there is huge potential if we build something with Warwick Uni.
I’m not getting all misty eyed about HR but think the Ricoh is a bad long term plan.
At the moment people are suggesting that we “could be as big as Southampton”. I think that’s a huge undersell given our potential fan base.
With the right energy and vision CCFC has the potential to be one of the biggest clubs in the country.
Laugh all you want.
Coventry is one of the biggest cities in the country (between 9th & 20th depending on how you measure).
Of the larger cities, pretty much all of them have more than one football club.
We also have a huge catchment area of dormitory towns where the nearest football league team is CCFC (Bedworth, Nuneaton, Leamington etc etc.)
Potentially, CCFC is huge. One of the biggest potential fan bases in the U.K.
However, for the last 30 years we’ve been mostly woeful and the football experience (the mostly empty Ricoh, no cool pubs nearby for pre and post match etc) boring.
We take a disproportionate amount of fans to away matches because the experience is better.
I think going back to the Ricoh has its positives and negatives; back in the City and a few big attendances, but I still think there is huge potential if we build something with Warwick Uni.
I’m not getting all misty eyed about HR but think the Ricoh is a bad long term plan.
At the moment people are suggesting that we “could be as big as Southampton”. I think that’s a huge undersell given our potential fan base.
With the right energy and vision CCFC has the potential to be one of the biggest clubs in the country.
Laugh all you want.
Manchester United were the biggest club in Britain when they were in division two for a year, scousers hate it but its true, will never change. The big difference nowadays l, money, the countless millions of Abramavic and Shiek Mansouar have transformed Chelsea & Man City respectively from decent top division teams won the odd cup but never really challenged strong for titles and spent a good few years out of the top flight theoretically that could happen to any club. If massive financial backing was there, look at Leicester.Things do change, but our change was abnormal and Completely against the grain..
Man utd haven't won a Premier league for a good few years, they're still the biggest club in Britain along with Liverpool who hadn't won a title for 30 years prior to last year
Manchester United were the biggest club in Britain when they were in division two for a year, scousers hate it but its true, will never change. The big difference nowadays l, money, the countless millions of Abramavic and Shiek Mansouar have transformed Chelsea & Man City respectively from decent top division teams won the odd cup but never really challenged strong for titles and spent a good few years out of the top flight theoretically that could happen to any club. If massive financial backing was there, look at Leicester.
They have offered him a contact he hasn’t signed it, I get the feeling he fell out with the old manager, strange he’s playing u23 the minute he’s gone and now on the bench against brumBiggest problem is that if Bristol want to keep him, they'll be able to offer more than we can. On the plus side, most of the lads he knows and has happy memories of are still with us. I'd prefer Walsh over James if only because of the age factor, although James has done it at a much higher level, so won't be disappointed if we get him (as long as he stays fit). Interesting too to see if Josh Eccles can step up, as we know Kelly cannot keep going forever/is prone to the odd setback.
That’s utter rubbish. We could be top 20 but nowhere near one of the biggest.
Walsh when fit was sent on loan to us and could not get in their side in the championship. Did well with us in a lower league than where we are now, after a shaky start. Fit again he may be in the squad for today. Why are so many of you obsessed with Walsh? Is he any better than what we have now in the championship?
About the only thing I would grant you, he seemed to enjoy his time with us and he would be a useful addition to our squad if unproven in the championship. Now, let it go....
Sunderland are also a far bigger club than Bristol CityI mean Sunderland are top 10 clubs in the country on size, and they have a smaller city than we do... Anything is possible, would be a remarkable turnaround though to become reality
Actually I'd say Sunderland were about 11th 12th looking at the clubs
No order you'd have
Man utd
Liverpool
City
Chelsea
Tottenham
Newcastle
Arsenal
Aston villa
Everton
Leeds
Arguibly Wolves and West ham
Above Sunderland
I know we don't like them much, but they are a big club
He’s better than Shipley I would also have him over James who I rate highlyWalsh when fit was sent on loan to us and could not get in their side in the championship. Did well with us in a lower league than where we are now, after a shaky start. Fit again he may be in the squad for today. Why are so many of you obsessed with Walsh? Is he any better than what we have now in the championship?
About the only thing I would grant you, he seemed to enjoy his time with us and he would be a useful addition to our squad if unproven in the championship. Now, let it go....
How dare you! I thought you were serious about retaining our best players!Agree - although I would be nervous of having Walsh, James and Kelly on the books at the same time in terms of recent injury history (not difficult to imagine 2 of the 3 out at any given stage). That said, the quality is not in doubt. Kelly is out of contract, so maybe a rolling one year option (is there such a thing?!) for him. James we would have to offer 2 years (at least), otherwise he will walk. Walsh - straight swap for Kastaneer.
Walsh when fit was sent on loan to us and could not get in their side in the championship. Did well with us in a lower league than where we are now, after a shaky start. Fit again he may be in the squad for today. Why are so many of you obsessed with Walsh? Is he any better than what we have now in the championship?
About the only thing I would grant you, he seemed to enjoy his time with us and he would be a useful addition to our squad if unproven in the championship. Now, let it go....
I doubt we’ve made any offers while we have no idea on next seasons budget as we don’t know what league we are gonna be in yet,if we go down forget Walsh he won’t be coming here & 2 we won’t be able to afford himHasn’t he been able to talk to other clubs from January? Bet we have made him an offer, and this just adds to itView attachment 19145
If we are in League 1 he will be well out of our budget and I’d imagine the new manager wouldn’t want him ayI doubt we’ve made any offers while we have no idea on next seasons budget as we don’t know what league we are gonna be in yet,if we go down forget Walsh he won’t be coming here & 2 we won’t be able to afford him
Well when his contact is finished we will know what league we’re in, we would be silly not to be talking to himI doubt we’ve made any offers while we have no idea on next seasons budget as we don’t know what league we are gonna be in yet,if we go down forget Walsh he won’t be coming here & 2 we won’t be able to afford him
Cant talk to clubs in England til his contract endsHasn’t he been able to talk to other clubs from January? Bet we have made him an offer, and this just adds to itView attachment 19145
How many FA cups have they won and how long combined have they spent in the top flight
I’m 99% sure he’s on his way back hereAppears our players are tapping him up.... (see attachment)
Bristol seem pretty cert he’s going to sign a new contract. What makes you so certain?I’m 99% sure he’s on his way back here
We aren’t bigger than Bristol City ffs
No I’m not. At this moment in time we are not bigger than Bristol city and that’s a factAre you 15?
We areNo I’m not. At this moment in time we are not bigger than Bristol city and that’s a fact
Are your views based purely on league positions then? That makes Leicester ‘bigger’ than Liverpool and Spurs ...No I’m not. At this moment in time we are not bigger than Bristol city and that’s a fact
They’ve averaged higher attendances than us, spent more money, been more competitive. How have we been bigger in the last 10 years?Are your views based purely on league positions then? That makes Leicester ‘bigger’ than Liverpool and Spurs ...
You can't judge a club on 10 years... Especially ours which spiralled and played several seasons outside the city... Historically, and I'm sure most people would agree outside of Bristol, we are a bigger clubThey’ve averaged higher attendances than us, spent more money, been more competitive. How have we been bigger in the last 10 years?
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