CovInEssex
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That reminds me, I blocked Justin Miller ages ago because he was so anti-doug, calling him a SISU-puppet every minute....What's he saying these days
What we've got to remember is that the Arena has been underinvested in for a long time. Frasers have done a decent job tbf, but there's still loads to do to improve it. It'll take time - probably a few years - before it's really functioning fully.
Can't wait for the Facebook posts slagging Doug off for not fixing the wifi or replacing the Frasers Plus signs on the seats in the dugout by the end of next week.
We left probably twenty five’s minutes after the final whistle and it was really busy, it’s been a hell of a day I never went to bed last night thinking this day would have happened.Good idea, the Street bars behind the East Stand were kept open for an hour after the game today.
Good job it was a standard Saturday then or you may have missed it.We left probably twenty five’s minutes after the final whistle and it was really busy, it’s been a hell of a day I never went to bed last night thinking this day would have happened.
Nothing is a rush, the Fraser signs don’t need moving until something better comes along (it could be part of the deal they have to stay for a while). Wasps spoke about replacing seats etc and look where that got them.What we've got to remember is that the Arena has been underinvested in for a long time. Frasers have done a decent job tbf, but there's still loads to do to improve it. It'll take time - probably a few years - before it's really functioning fully.
Can't wait for the Facebook posts slagging Doug off for not fixing the wifi or replacing the Frasers Plus signs on the seats in the dugout by the end of next week.
Doug King has confirmed in his interview after the game he has bought lock stock and barrel.
Nothing is a rush, the Fraser signs don’t need moving until something better comes along (it could be part of the deal they have to stay for a while). Wasps spoke about replacing seats etc and look where that got them.
So I think we’ve paid £30m for the stadium.
Mike paid £17m and Doug offered £25m back then. Money has been spent of the complex by Frasers. So Frasers doubled this investment approx…
you’re actually such a fucking twat aren’t youUnless it’s to sell the club I don’t see the point here. Costs loads to maintain and makes no money, that’s why it’s been a hot potato from day one.
what a fucking time to be a city fan honestly.I think we will be back in the Premier League in the next season, two at a push. Everything is aligning, and we are currently slaying teams.
If Doug wants to sell after that, I won't blame him at all. He deserves it, and he's left us in a much better position.
During a CBSA tour earlier this month, the Arena head of operations (working for Frasers) said that Frasers had invested £13m in infrastructure in the first year after purchase so Frasers considered it a £30m investment (including the £17m purchase price). I suspect we’ve paid upwards of that as I’m sure they won’t be selling it at a loss.
L005e_L1pped_k1tM4nIve got the WiFi password
Happy to share it with people for £5 a pop
Unless it’s to sell the club I don’t see the point here. Costs loads to maintain and makes no money, that’s why it’s been a hot potato from day one.
Where's that fromSo I think we’ve paid £30m for the stadium.
Mike paid £17m and Doug offered £25m back then. Money has been spent of the complex by Frasers. So Frasers doubled this investment approx…
King said they paid 17 mil and it's safe to assume they have invested a fair amount. Kings interview also suggested we had paid a high figureWhere's that from
Which interview?King said they paid 17 mil and it's safe to assume they have invested a fair amount. Kings interview also suggested we had paid a high figure
He did a press conference post game, it’s on the CCFC youtubeWhich interview?
Didn’t Doug himself get rid of Boyle Sport and betting outlets at the ground as he is anti-gambling?Wonder what the EFL will think of a Club running a casino at their HOME ground ? Will they allow it given the allergies to gambling in sport these days.
The name was changed when they acquired the Coventry Provident Building Society in the 1980's.Always remember my parents using the outdated name of "The Economic" to refer to the Cov Building Society.
Not sure it should be revived. The "EBS" sounds like a bowel related medical condition. I don't want our ground to be linked to that.
Which interview?
you’re actually such a fucking twat aren’t you
Yep. I seem to recall there was a branch of each at the very end (T junction) of Bell Green Road?The name was changed when they acquired the Coventry Provident Building Society in the 1980's.
We’re still tenants? We have a 96 year lease or whatever.
Not sure myself, but a friend of a friend reports that it’s quiet most of the time…but still a buzz around the place. Service good, food quality variable.Just out of interest whats the anecdote like on a non match day?
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23 was for 6 months but my read is heading in the right direction, losses halved admin costs roughly flat. What I can't spot is where they are putting in investment in to the arena as they don't seem to split capex out so I wonder if that is being included in administrative expenses which I think would be surprising. Accounts here
Doug said in his press conference was that initially he was prepared to offer £25m and he had probably paid too much for the stadium.King said they paid 17 mil and it's safe to assume they have invested a fair amount. Kings interview also suggested we had paid a high figure
And move the away fans over to the corner of the North & East stand (soon to be renamed The George & John stand) so they get the bloody sun in their eyes .Can we now petition Doug to offer out regular stadium tours?
I'd love to have a look behind the scenes and would raise a bit of cash for the club
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