Stadium update (26 Viewers)

[Hercules]

Hope we can get rid of all of that Frasers Plus shit now.

Why? He'll be paying us.

 

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[Bernie Rhodes Nose]

OK Bling. Fine. You've won me over ffs.

That's your best post ever!!!

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

Unreal news. I had to read the statement 3 times to make sure I hadn't imagined it. Well done Doug and co, absolutely amazing work!

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

Now announce Ann Lucas lifetime ban.

And Maton and Duggins

 

[CCFCBat]

Yes, there are overheads which will need to be factored in but we'll have full control over F&B and parking on match days, as well as perhaps some of the stadium's sponsorship - revenue which we didn't have full access to previously.

It also positions the club into a hugely attractive asset to investors which have much greater financial weight than DK, hopefully with the aspirations and means of not only just getting to the PL (or keeping us there depending on where we're at), but developing us into a competitive outfit such as Brighton, Brentford, Forest etc.

There's not a single logical argument to suggest this is a negative thing, not after what we've been through over the past 15-20 years.

Ignore him he has no clue


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[hill83]

We should see if Wasps fancy renting the ground off us.

 

[hill83]

Yes, there are overheads which will need to be factored in but we'll have full control over F&B and parking on match days, as well as perhaps some of the stadium's sponsorship - revenue which we didn't have full access to previously.

It also positions the club into a hugely attractive asset to investors which have much greater financial weight than DK, hopefully with the aspirations and means of not only just getting to the PL (or keeping us there depending on where we're at), but developing us into a competitive outfit such as Brighton, Brentford, Forest etc.

There's not a single logical argument to suggest this is a negative thing, not after what we've been through over the past 15-20 years.

Yeah but apart from that though.

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

Oh Fuck!

 

[Gint11]

Unbelievable Tekkers

A hugely pivotal moment for us in so many ways.
Alls that’s left to do is get over the premier league line

 

[oscillatewildly]

Must win!

 

[Frishnit]

What a way to start the day!

 

[We'll_live_and_die]

Amazing, never thought this day would come. The shit transfer window is forgiven

 

[Tile Hill Phil]

Well that was certainly out of the blue my mate texted me and I thought it was bullshit. Then went on my emails and there it was a message off Doug,must admit felt a bit emotional reading that. Onwards and upwards PUSB

 

[CCFCSteve]

Turnover has massively increased under FG ownership

yeah, if we maintain big crowds, money can be made. More importantly it removes the risk of us being ripped off/blackmailed by a landlord

 

[theferret]

What income? Ashley never made a penny on it a the two previous owners went bust.

We weren’t going to get kicked out Sisu proved there’s no alternative for either.

Give it a rest. You can't see the security this gives the club to be tied to an asset like that?

Hasn't made money? So what, it's never really had the chance, it's been mired in controversy and conflicting interests since day one. That ends. And debt, 1st the mortgage then Wasps and their bond schemes and delusions of world dominance.

This is a fresh start for the club and the arena. Enjoy the moment FFS.

 

[Johnnythespider]

This is incredible news, wish I wasn't on holiday now as it would be great to be there today, 3 hr drive, hmmm

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

And so dies the 40,000 butts park arena

 

[StrettoBoy]

Wow! I didn't see that coming. I wonder if that's what the £15 million investment in the club was for.

I'm genuinely more excited by this than by the purchase of new players because this secures the club's future.

Doug King's a legend

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

No more Mike Ashley speculation either, double bonus!

 

[clint van damme]

There's no player we could sign would make better news than that. Fair play to King..

 

[Senior Vick from Alicante]

And what was all that bollocks from Simon Gilbert the other week about the Butts. He was fed some serious smoke screen on the story. Great news.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Absolutely unbelievable !!!!

20 year anniversary

Pusb

 

[rob9872]

Monumental. Historic. Didn't think I'd ever see this and I feel quite emotional right now. Better than any new signing could ever be. Doug's song remains embarrassing, but I hope it's sung on repeat today, boy does he deserve it.

Over the top? I don't care. Our football club will remain in the City and should never move again. For our future generations and the future of the greatest thing in the world, Coventry City Football Club.

PUSB 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵PUSB

THANK YOU!

 

[Warwickhunt]

Wow! I didn't see that coming. I wonder if that's what the £15 million investment in the club was for.

I'm genuinely more excited by this than by the purchase of new players because this secures the club's future.

Doug King's a legend

Just thinking the same! He must have found an Investor Brilliant News! going bang £50 on City win todaywith 2 goals from Rudoni

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Absolutely unbelievable !!!!

20 year anniversary

Pusb

Thought of you when it the news hit after the Butts park news and the fan forum.

Needless to say we won’t need to ask you to ever mention our tenancy again

 

[oscillatewildly]

Amazing, never thought this day would come. The shit transfer window is forgiven

This is without question the signing of the season.
We’ll not top this.

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

 

[SkyBluePower]

Isn’t the CBS run at a loss? Hoping we are not going to be funding black holes in the Arena accounts through player sales etc now it’s all one company.

 

[Evo1883]

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.

Come on mate , its time to back down

 

[Mr Panda]

20 years ago when this place first opened we thumped QPR 3-0. There’s only one way to mark this occasion!

 

[Telfer85]

Incredible news. Today is the first day I will walk into that ground and feel that this is truly home. Fair play to Doug he got it done like he said he would. The future genuinely looks brighter for the football club and the ground is finally owned by those who it was built for.

QPR on the 20th anniversary as well just feels so apt. Let’s hope we can repeat the scoreline!

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Take home to the place I belong, west stand to see the city, take me home CBS (needs work )

 

[Sick Boy]

WOW! Wasn't expecting that - what a coincidence that the first game as owners is vs QPR.

Time to get the club shop stocked up with Doug King masks and get the fooking statue on order.

 

[Skyblueabo1111]

Ashley part owner?

 

[alexccfc99]

Couldn’t think of two more fitting fixtures in the next week!

QPR at home - the fixture that opened the stadium

Oxford away - who are celebrating getting planning permission for a new permanent home themselves

Funny how football works like that