Dismisses concerns over losses at Wasps and ACL, talks about plans for the Ricoh, rejects suggestions of a lack of "staying power" for attendances and explains reason for basing business in Malta.
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/wasps-owner-derek-richardson-the-9048381
You might not like the answers, but I did ask the questions!
Thats fair enough Simon, but I think what can exasperate is the fact that some of his answers required further questioning, and yet it didnt happen, which I know may or may not have been feasible
Eg) Wasps are not a franchise as they didnt move 1000's of miles like American teams, which required a response pointing out that you cant move 1000's of miles in the UKas it isnt big enough, and in like for like terms, such as the MK Dons, moving a small distance in this country is a franchise move.
Oh and re your empassioned plea yesterday, surely you are not suprised that like all of us posting on a forum, you will be open to debte, questioning and criticism? and if we are honest the paper does gain some benefit from posting links on the site.
Thats fair enough Simon, but I think what can exasperate is the fact that some of his answers required further questioning, and yet it didnt happen, which I know may or may not have been feasible
Eg) Wasps are not a franchise as they didnt move 1000's of miles like American teams, which required a response pointing out that you cant move 1000's of miles in the UKas it isnt big enough, and in like for like terms, such as the MK Dons, moving a small distance in this country is a franchise move.
Oh and re your empassioned plea yesterday, surely you are not suprised that like all of us posting on a forum, you will be open to debte, questioning and criticism? and if we are honest the paper does gain some benefit from posting links on the site.
Always room for further questioning, I accept that. But after 40-minutes on the phone you will appreciate there's a limit to how long I can keep going! That doesn't mean there will never be follow ups. The interview provides a starting point if nothing else.
RE the franchise comments, I'd hope everyone who lives in the UK knows that it's not a great comparison. But I believe the point he was making was more about travelling time around London and to Coventry. Whether you agree with him or not is a different matter.
No problem with debate and criticism, it is my line of work after all. I just think some of the criticism and debate is misdirected and far from constructive. My point really is that I'd much rather discuss the content of the articles than the methods, style and timing of reports.
I'm not saying we always get it right, but we certainly don't deliberately conspire for or against any party in this fiasco.
Ref the latest accounts, did he go to the same spin school as Sisu.... A 500% increase on hospitality, wonderful, however how much hospitality was sold while there was no football club at the ground and before Wasps moved there...
Always room for further questioning, I accept that. But after 40-minutes on the phone you will appreciate there's a limit to how long I can keep going! That doesn't mean there will never be follow ups. The interview provides a starting point if nothing else.
RE the franchise comments, I'd hope everyone who lives in the UK knows that it's not a great comparison. But I believe the point he was making was more about travelling time around London and to Coventry. Whether you agree with him or not is a different matter.
No problem with debate and criticism, it is my line of work after all. I just think some of the criticism and debate is misdirected and far from constructive. My point really is that I'd much rather discuss the content of the articles than the methods, style and timing of reports.
I'm not saying we always get it right, but we certainly don't deliberately conspire for or against any party in this fiasco.
“If you look at the Premiership at the moment the only clubs that make money are the clubs that own their own venue."
And yet we're told everyday CCFC don't need to. That's why a new stadium is vital to our future. The Ricoh is the past for CCFC now
I appreciate that CCFC isn't really his problem but he does like to give the impression Wasps owning the Ricoh won't be a negative for the football club.
I cannot believe that anybody would have fell for that line, would they ?Eastwood and Lucas gave more than an impression. They actually said that CRFC and CCFC would not be affected by Wasps coming to the City.
I cannot believe that anybody would have fell for that line, would they ?
All this bullshit is making me feel sick. I never thought i would ever say this, but i hope Leicester fill the ground and give them a proper pasting.
Up the Tigers
I cannot believe that anybody would have fell for that line, would they ?
I see they've dropped "London" from the Company name now too.
How long before "Coventry" creeps in?
Looking at the way some people have reacted to this move , i seriously imagine that a petition to re-name the team coventry wasps is not far away.I'm sure they said they weren't going to use Coventry in the name. They have such a deep affection for the city they were worried it would put people off!
I'm sure they said they weren't going to use Coventry in the name. They have such a deep affection for the city they were worried it would put people off!
Dismisses concerns over losses at Wasps and ACL, talks about plans for the Ricoh, rejects suggestions of a lack of "staying power" for attendances and explains reason for basing business in Malta.
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/wasps-owner-derek-richardson-the-9048381
You might not like the answers, but I did ask the questions!
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