The fall and fall of Coventry City Football Club (1 Viewer)

No shit sherlock

And the point of this? Another time wasting pointless load of bollocks. Next i'll see a thread called ' Coventry set to move to Northampton. I tell you what, these owners aren't right for us'

"Attempts to reach agreement to buy the stadium with the current owners, Coventry City Council and The Higgs Trust, a local charity have proved fruitless."

What attempt was even made?

Phil Babbs Ballbag said:

"Attempts to reach agreement to buy the stadium with the current owners, Coventry City Council and The Higgs Trust, a local charity have proved fruitless."

What attempt was even made?

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There was a genuine attempt to buy into ACL through purchasing the Higgs Share. Stating in the press that you only will return to the Ricoh after purchasing unfettered freehold, is not a genuine attempt and was just a soundbite to justify the distressing of ACL / move to Sixfields. Any independent publication that states what we already know is still better than nothing.

Great to see yet another positive thread, full of optimism!

RFC said:

Great to see yet another positive thread, full of optimism!

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I personally base my optimism on reality.

RFC said:

Great to see yet another positive thread, full of optimism!

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Well why don't you start one. Although a word of advice, try to keep out any talk of predictions or financial means on us.

Same old same old

RFC said:

Great to see yet another positive thread, full of optimism!

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Why on earth aren't Coventry fans feeling positive and optimistic, I just can't work it out?

skybluelee said:

Why on earth aren't Coventry fans feeling positive and optimistic, I just can't work it out?

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Because we're taking two days to count some mugs in the club shop.

Skyblueweeman said:

Because we're taking two days to count some mugs in the club shop.

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There are quite a few mugs who own our club, dont forget to count them. The article is a re-iteration of alot of articles in the past but again summarises where we are. The biggest travesty is the FL for allowing this and not holding them to account (or even a progress review!). Surely they are going to do this prior to the start of the next campaign?

Covstu said:

There are quite a few mugs who own our club, dont forget to count them. The article is a re-iteration of alot of articles in the past but again summarises where we are. The biggest travesty is the FL for allowing this and not holding them to account (or even a progress review!). Surely they are going to do this prior to the start of the next campaign?

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Stu, I can't disagree with any of that. Mugs are running our club but there's no one else showing a legitimate interest, ie. they can prove they have cash and are interested, as opposed to just further their twitter following.

I've said all along on numerous threads...as much as SISU are to blame (and they are), I blame previous regimes as much as the mess started then. SISU can't be blamed for starting the mess, only taking it to new, unchartered depths.

That said, I totally agree...how the hell the FL have continued to act so spinelessly over the past 18 months is an absolute scandal. Unlike others, my blood doesn't quite boil at the thought of our owners or previous owners...for some reason it does with the FL though. I get the feeling that there's more to their stance than meets the eye. Why are they scared and what off? Why not listen to the voice of the fans or take notice of the majority staying away? The lack of response/action is despicable in my eyes.

The FA take some blame as well....'Fit and Proper Persons Ownership Test'? I'm sure this was around when SISU took control in 2007.

The only positive that I hope for once our situation is resolved (other than us back at the Ricoh, financially viable and SP leading is to European glory etc etc) is that the authorities learn from their mistakes and tighten processes so this situation doesn't ever happen in football again.

The football family are behind us....the football parents are ignorant as hell.....

WM

Some fans on here deny it, but our situation is rapidly taking on Wimbledon proportions.
Seem to recall the FL saying back then that there wouldn't be a repeat. It's happening now.
I keep saying it, the lack of a tactical new AFC CCFC is a mistake. It would focus Sisu.
As it is, they think they are in the driving seat.

skybluetony176 said:

According to the Open University, of all places.

http://www.open.edu/openlearn/football-league-clubs/the-fall-and-fall-coventry-city-football-club

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WTF? Does this mean you can now do an OU Degree on our plight? I always fancied wearing a cap and gown.