That was a quote from GrouchoI'm not tbh, but not because I have a particular problem with them, just always prefered to go it alone. Was it Woody Allen that said; 'I would not want to any club who would have someone like me as a member' Yes please send it if you would.
Get the (ACL) Ricoh to put on a game old boy elven against another old boys eleven or something, open the stadium, charge £3 to get in, you would get a few thousand I'm sure
I'd love to see the team of '87 play the team of '97.
Can I also suggest that someone start up a fund, and as unpopular as that might be with some, the Trust are best placed to do it because of the legal framework they have in place. Any money raised from great ideas such as this party at the Ricoh can go into it. I'd suggest the money be held in trust until either:
a) it is needed to buy the rights to the Coventry City name and badge should that ever be sold off as part of a liquidation, or
b) if we get new owners, to make a contribution towards the club's academy.
That way everyone can feel the money they spend will eventually support Coventry City FC.
This is a really good idea,
I'm confused on the time though.
Is this to be at the same time as we play our first game at Sixfields? This is most likely to be a week night as NT are at home on August 10th. If so we need the audio of the match as a priority.
Or... would this take place on the Saturday 10th August at 3pm regardless as this is when we should have been at the Ricoh anyway for the Bristol City home game?
If this is the case I think it would have far more impact if we were inside the Ricoh than outside with a load of disposable barbecues.
We should look to hire a space like the Jaguar Hall and have all sorts of family entertainment like big screens, meet old players etc, a five a side tournament maybe, face painting etc.
It's a lot to organise in a short space of time but it's the only thing that's going ti get a buy in from the fans if done this way especially if the actual City game isn't on at the same time.
The Enemy? Fuck that... lets get The Specials!
As stated before,
Ive contacted the trust.
Personally, i think the principle should be that we are at the ricoh and listening to the game that way, we are supporting our team at the ground we believe they should be in, and refusing to travel to northampton.
I agree a "family fun day" or something similiar could be run, and hiring/use of the jaguar exhibition hall, with the game pumped through the speakers and sky sports news on the projector, food and drink available, everyone dressed as if they were at the game, could be an incredible event.
Maybe small fundraising ideas however i think the emphasis should be on getting as many people to the ricoh on that day, out numbering the amount of people that went to sixfields.
If this kicks off, and get the attention it deserves, we MUST all come together and get behind it. The minute more people turn up to 6fields than the ricoh, we are a laughing stock to sisu
You may not get the rights to broadcast the commentary live at such an event. A CCFC old boys game may be better.
The only way to get big crowds there is to make it family friendly and make it cheap. I know what you are saying about the emphasis being on listening to the game at the Ricoh thereby proving the ridiculousness of playing outside the city but our crowds have been dwindling for ages and stay away fans are not going to be tempted back unless its something fun they can bring the family too. If you could get a crowd in there bigger than our average attendances for last season that would make a huge statement.
You may not get the rights to broadcast the commentary live at such an event. A CCFC old boys game may be better.
Isn't it the council that dole out broadcast and public entertainment licenses? Can't see that being too hard to get!After all you would only be piping the radio feed through the speakers.
Exactly, and the way to do it would be to have a football match. CCFC would have to agree to a public broadcast of the game so that won't happen. We need to put on a charity match.
Isn't it the council that dole out broadcast and public entertainment licenses? Can't see that being too hard to get!After all you would only be piping the radio feed through the speakers.
No. I think it would have to be agreed by the club. Same reason I can't listen to Coventry games for free in Yorkshire.
Plus, not sure people would turn up in numbers for something they could do at home.
Yes but anyone living in the Cov area can get the radio feed, if you wanted to play it at the Ricoh all you would need is a public entertainment license, its no different to having the radio on in a pub in Cov.
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