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Rumour: Hoffman and Elliot takeover negotiations (1 Viewer)

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Deleted member 5849

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #316
wingy said:
You could ask Dave Nellist.
His was the decisive vote.
Said he wished he'd made fan representation on the board a condition.
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But it was also concessions to regeneration (to get him on board) that helped accentuate conditions that made the ground more about that, and less about the club.
 
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wingy

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #317
fernandopartridge said:
The robbing bastard put my premium up 33% last year, some solidarity with ccfc fans

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Found them very reasonable FP.
Second year with them and less this year than last.
£320, down to £290 B-)
 

ccfc92

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #318
MatthewWallis said:
While you're on here Simon, next time you make a shit video can you not pay a girl to laugh at every comment. It's really annoying
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What was this? :joyful:
 
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wingy

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #319
Deleted member 5849 said:
But it was also concessions to regeneration (to get him on board) that helped accentuate conditions that made the ground more about that, and less about the club.
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Concessions from where?
The ruling Conservative group were anti, weren't they?
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #320
wingy said:
Found them very reasonable FP.
Second year with them and less this year than last.
£320, down to £290 B-)
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I only wrote off 3 cars as well

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wingy

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #321
fernandopartridge said:
I only wrote off 3 cars as well

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Haha!
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #322
wingy said:
Concessions from where?
The ruling Conservative group were anti, weren't they?
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Nope (well, yep to the Tories, nope to the Neillist thing).

I'll find it after tea Al the old links fall down Google thanks to all the bollocks about a shiny new stadium we've been promised!
 
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skybluedan

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #323
Hey giblet why the fuck did I not get a mention in your honours list ?
I slag you off at every opportunity about you and your shit paper and have been known to call you a c**t
But nothing , what gives ?
 
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skybluedan

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #324
MatthewWallis said:
While you're on here Simon, next time you make a shit video can you not pay a girl to laugh at every comment. It's really annoying
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Or at least get her to baps out or something
 
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oldfiver

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #325
Broken Hearted Sky Blue said:
Here did Brett's go or did they go bust?
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Taken over by J & HB Jackson - they started out as a couple of scrap metal dealers - I think Bretts lasted in some form until mid 1980's then went with Coventry Climax, Masseys and others
 

chiefdave

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #326
dongonzalos said:
It was good when PWKH used to post quite openly and honestly on here.
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oldfiver

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #327
chiefdave said:
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I think I understand what you are saying :emoji_thumbsup:
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #328
wingy said:
Concessions from where?
The ruling Conservative group were anti, weren't they?
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Not what I was after, but I'm ill... and it's good enough

ONLY three-strong but key players. They secured a promise that any profit over the £5 million expected from selling off extra land at the Arena site would be ploughed back into the council - and won a promise jobs would be heavily advertised to Coventry people, that they would get help in applying for the jobs.

Dave Nellist said he wanted more community facilities. He also asked for the future profit to be split more in favour of the council.
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What they all had to say ...; COVENTRY ARENA DECISION. - Free Online Library

So, maybe not unwarranted from a council POV (he was concerned about social services cuts) but ended up aggravating the conditions that meant ground and club would always be running opposing to one another.
 
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Monkeyface

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #329
Nick said:
The one you made a story out of with a click bait headline?
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Oh you know what click bait is now?
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #330
Monkeyface said:
Oh you know what click bait is now?
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When haven't I?
 

RegTheDonk

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #331
riyadhskyblue said:
Common sense approach Dongonzalos, I too feel that we should be welcoming Simon's presence on here.
I read the Coventry Telegraph on line and don't understand the vitriol aimed at it and Simon.
I have read his book and found it a decent insight in to events over a long period and with the input of the protagonists.
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Can't recall the reason he stopped coming on here or why the vitriol started but I do feel he's let himself down by responding to the baits - perhaps even revelling in them. The internet is full of trolls, they exist here too of course. Simon is in a position where he should rise above all that, but seems he's got the nod from the CT hierarchy to get involved in mud slinging. That's a real pity and can only go toward reaffirming that as far as CCFC is concerned, the CT is reduced to grabbing headlines and clicks by unsubstantiated sensationalism, or regurgitating other peoples work. Les Reid has more connections to what’s going on in the club, after all.

It’s no loss to SBT if Simon keeps his imposed exile - even if he's got some journo privileges or contacts to WASPs or the council, I'd doubt the CT would allow him to reveal anything here (other than "clickbait") before the CT outlets have been published, what’s the logic in that? Unless he's planning a jaunt to the nationals, he's got a mortgage to pay like the rest of us. Simon is just a cog in a machine, there's no point in getting upset at him.
 
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SkyblueSpecial

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #332
SkyBlue_Bear83 said:
Point 1. I would be pretty mad if it's true that he/family got death threats.

Point 2. Do you need permission to post photos of people in public?
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You can take pictures of whoever you want in public
 
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Johnnythespider

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #333
hutch1972 said:
But Don, that's the point , he doesn't know any more than us.
I would say that a few people on social media are more in the know ( so to speak)than he is.
Tbf though , the CET has been utter tosh for many years. If it completely dissappeared tomorrow I doubt many would miss it.
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No he doesn't, which is why he looks on here. It's why we all look on here.

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SkyblueSpecial

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #334
Deleted member 5849 said:
Not what I was after, but I'm ill... and it's good enough



What they all had to say ...; COVENTRY ARENA DECISION. - Free Online Library

So, maybe not unwarranted from a council POV (he was concerned about social services cuts) but ended up aggravating the conditions that meant ground and club would always be running opposing to one another.
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Wasn't Nellist the one against any major redevelopment of Highfield Road?

Before the plans for the Ricoh were announced I seem to remember the club talking about rebuilding the m & b stand, and Nellist stirring the locals around the ground against it.
 

Monkeyface

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #335
Nick said:
When haven't I?
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I can't be a arsed to find it, but you definitely said "what's click bait" in reply to one of my posts.
 

Grendel

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #336
Monkeyface said:
I can't be a arsed to find it, but you definitely said "what's click bait" in reply to one of my posts.
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I think he was throwing it back at you as he thought you didn't. I think we can safely say he does.
 

letsallsingtogether

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #337
Any way enough of this distraction shit.

Like I said earlier this is just a way of trying to detract away from the march on Monday. Sorry friday
Cov and Charlton fans marching together again from the Cherry Tree.
Now Wembley is over the time is right to remind our owners we are still here and not gong away.

Looks like all the Protesting Charlton have done has paid off and Roland has decided to sell after say that he wouldn't, so shows that protesting can work.
This has given us a new lease of life to crank up the action.
PUSB .
Fuck Off Sisu..........
 
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letsallsingtogether

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #338
Monkeyface said:
I can't be a arsed to find it, but you definitely said "what's click bait" in reply to one of my posts.
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He has said a lot but who can be bothered to troll through thousands of posts to find it.
 

fernandopartridge

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #339
letsallsingtogether said:
Any way enough of this distraction shit.

Like I said earlier this is just a way of trying to detract away from the march on Monday.
Cov and Charlton fans marching together again from the Cherry Tree.
Now Wembley is over the time is right to remind our owners we are still here and not gong away.

Looks like all the Protesting Charlton have done has paid off and Roland has decided to sell after say that he wouldn't, so shows that protesting can work.
This has given us a new lease of life to crank up the action.
PUSB .
Fuck Off Sisu..........
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It was a City fan that broke the story, yet more ridiculous conspiracy theories. March on Monday? We're playing Rochdale

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gears87

Active Member
  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #340
letsallsingtogether said:
Any way enough of this distraction shit.

Like I said earlier this is just a way of trying to detract away from the march on Monday.
Cov and Charlton fans marching together again from the Cherry Tree.
Now Wembley is over the time is right to remind our owners we are still here and not gong away.

Looks like all the Protesting Charlton have done has paid off and Roland has decided to sell after say that he wouldn't, so shows that protesting can work.
This has given us a new lease of life to crank up the action.
PUSB .
Fuck Off Sisu..........
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Isnt the march on friday...please correct me if im wrong
 

covcity4life

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #341
fernandopartridge said:
It was a City fan that broke the story, yet more ridiculous conspiracy theories. March on Monday? We're playing Rochdale

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Lots of calories to be lost then
 
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letsallsingtogether

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #342
fernandopartridge said:
It was a City fan that broke the story, yet more ridiculous conspiracy theories. March on Monday? We're playing Rochdale

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Just like the City fan who threw everything at fellow City fans to stop the last one.
so ok march on Friday.
 
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Broken Hearted Sky Blue

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #343
oldfiver said:
Taken over by J & HB Jackson - they started out as a couple of scrap metal dealers - I think Bretts lasted in some form until mid 1980's then went with Coventry Climax, Masseys and others
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As a kid I'd walk past and hear the noise guess it wouldn't be allowed now
 

letsallsingtogether

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #344
Where are you AndreasB they need your help?
 

letsallsingtogether

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #345
Broken Hearted Sky Blue said:
As a kid I'd walk past and hear the noise guess it wouldn't be allowed now
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Not allowed at the Ricoh you might wake them up in blocks 20-22
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #346
Monkeyface said:
I can't be a arsed to find it, but you definitely said "what's click bait" in reply to one of my posts.
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I know what click bait is, what was the context?
 

cloughie

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #347
oldskyblue58 said:
Then I would question why he was a director at all for 3 years. Unfortunately a board of directors has joint and several liability and someone being busy elsewhere does not excuse them from their responsibilities to CCFC. It is not an excuse that would stand up in court. By allowing others to take actions without his involvement is still making a contribution to the mess. If he could not fulfil his duties because of other commitments he should have resigned his directorship. Harsh I know but CCFC has carried far too many passengers on and off the pitch over the decades. Doesn't make him a bad person but CCFC problems require a fully committed Board of Directors going forward can he provide that commitment
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but if I recall correctly he was isolated as he didn't agree with the direction being taken by the board and eventually resigned due to the disagreements
 
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North York’s Blue

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #348
oldfiver said:
Taken over by J & HB Jackson - they started out as a couple of scrap metal dealers - I think Bretts lasted in some form until mid 1980's then went with Coventry Climax, Masseys and others
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My old man used to work for them, he was made redundant.
 

Evo1883

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #349
Just had a text message from the person who gives me all my usual info

"I've been with Derek richardsons chauffeur today and paper in Hoffmanns hand was a contract for his daughter who has just signed for wasps netball !!! Sorry mate"

Obviously I apologies for the 10 threads of arguments , if anything does happen then il be as shocked as you all
 
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cloughie

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  • Apr 10, 2017
  • #350
Captain Dart said:
True, the point of the sale was all about attempting to save some of their wealth, they were idiots for letting Bryan have control.
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As I understand it they had board meeting s and voted out the thief Richardson aspirations on many matters yet he went behind the boards back and continued with the help of secretary Hover who disappeared in to the shade quickly afterwards and due to Richardson the thief leaving the club skint when they tried to sue he counter sued for unfair dismissal as CEO ( 2nd highest payed behind Martin Edwards Man U who were champions) and they couldn't afford to defend it.
 
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