Did anyone else manage to have a chat to Steve Waggott who was in the Family Zone before the game? He stayed there for a good hour or more speaking to families.
He comes across as a down to earth chap. I spoke to him for about 10-15 mins. He spoke most passionately about trying to work on CCFC's presence in the community including getting more school kids into the games. I told him what a hammer blow to supporter spirit the potential Wasps deal is, which he agreed on. He said that the club has difficulties in contacting the council. He mentioned that the council/club bond had been strong at previous clubs he's been at. He also said Joy will not be drawn into a bidding war, especially at £30m, which we know anyhow...
He mentioned about trying to get rid of the walk up charge on match day.
He rolled out the usual talk about FFP and revenue 365 days a year. I asked him how a small ground would have the capability of doing this compared to the ricoh and he said there was many corporate opportunities. I wasn't convinced by this and I had a hunch that he was towing the clubs line on this one.
Fair play to him for mixing with the fans. I do get the feeling that he would probably do well under different club circumstances.
I would be interested to know if anyone else spoke/asked him questions...
i have had enough...club is dying...foolishly bought a season ticket this season on the back of the Ricoh Return, but genuinely losing interest fast as long as SISU is in charge.
Yesterday i couldnt be bothered to go, ( i have been a city fan for 40 7ears btw), and didnt miss it!
The thought of watchinh l3/l4 football in the middle of warwickshire does not appeal, nor can i see any signs of promotion under sisu.
For an outfit that is supposed to have no problem with funding, it doesnt seem to wantt to invest in the side nor but a superb stadium at a reasonable price
i doubt very much i will renew next season
i have had enough...club is dying...foolishly bought a season ticket this season on the back of the Ricoh Return, but genuinely losing interest fast as long as SISU is in charge.
Yesterday i couldnt be bothered to go, ( i have been a city fan for 40 7ears btw), and didnt miss it!
The thought of watchinh l3/l4 football in the middle of warwickshire does not appeal, nor can i see any signs of promotion under sisu.
For an outfit that is supposed to have no problem with funding, it doesnt seem to wantt to invest in the side nor but a superb stadium at a reasonable price
i doubt very much i will renew next season
I asked this the other day. Likewise, it doesn't wash with me. Why would corporate/business people be staying at a small football stadium in the Warwickshire wilderness?
i have had enough...club is dying...foolishly bought a season ticket this season on the back of the Ricoh Return, but genuinely losing interest fast as long as SISU is in charge.
Yesterday i couldnt be bothered to go, ( i have been a city fan for 40 7ears btw), and didnt miss it!
The thought of watchinh l3/l4 football in the middle of warwickshire does not appeal, nor can i see any signs of promotion under sisu.
For an outfit that is supposed to have no problem with funding, it doesnt seem to wantt to invest in the side nor but a superb stadium at a reasonable price
i doubt very much i will renew next season
Don't bother then.. Simple really isn't it?
Looks like lots of people are taking your advice,well done.
Looks like lots of people are taking your advice,well done.
Good for them.
Lets be honest if you can't be arsed for whatever reason to go up and support the team then don't bother, it's that simple really.
I am not going to give anyone heartfelt sympathy, the Club is back in the City, yes we haven't had great results and fans don't trust the owners, use those reasons as an excuse if you like, we all know Football fans are fickle, we could be saying in ten games time that we are in the top six and pushing, I doubt there will be 7,700 at the Ricoh week in and week out then, it's all an excuse.[/QUOT
There's a difference between an excuse and a reason,people give reasons for not going they dont make excuses why would they need to?
Good for them.
Lets be honest if you can't be arsed for whatever reason to go up and support the team then don't bother, it's that simple really.
I am not going to give anyone heartfelt sympathy, the Club is back in the City, yes we haven't had great results and fans don't trust the owners, use those reasons as an excuse if you like, we all know Football fans are fickle, we could be saying in ten games time that we are in the top six and pushing, I doubt there will be 7,700 at the Ricoh week in and week out then, it's all an excuse.
The same thing happened to me v Preston.
Obviously an attempt to obtain fan feedback or a charm offensive.
I gave him my feedback "it was a disgrace what SISU did".
He took the feedback ok. We then went on to discuss football matters on a playing side , at least that we could agree on that. Discussion ended amicably.
There's a difference between an excuse and a reason,people give reasons for not going they dont make excuses why would they need to?
Completely agree.
You know my situation Robo. IMO, anyone who lives in Coventry, has the money to go, and is free to go (work etc) and claim they support CCFC, should be going. The best excuse is "it's hard to get to", well a 20 minute bus journey from town sticks two fingers up at that argument. I wish I could get to the Ricoh in 20 mins from my house!
Why can't people get their heads round the fact that people do not need an 'excuse' not to go. People who don't go simply don't want to. All that is down to personal choices. If I didn't go I wouldn't make an excuse to anyone. Like everyone else I please myself.
You have to turn it on its head and persuade people to want to go. Ultimately, notwithstanding cheap tickets or whatever, only a winning team with a chance of success will do that. We are a long way away from that at present. As things are, why would anyone start going, espepcially if they haven't been for a few years?
Last season a lot of posters made it clear they thought it was unacceptable to critisise people who went to Sixfields.
Now there is critisism of people who are still holding out while SISU are here or are losing interest because the performances are crap.
Is there some sort of party line?
PS I will do as I please.
Yet people still slated fans for going to Sixfields..
It happens, dry your eyes Jack.
Did anyone else manage to have a chat to Steve Waggott who was in the Family Zone before the game? He stayed there for a good hour or more speaking to families.
He comes across as a down to earth chap. I spoke to him for about 10-15 mins. He spoke most passionately about trying to work on CCFC's presence in the community including getting more school kids into the games. I told him what a hammer blow to supporter spirit the potential Wasps deal is, which he agreed on. He said that the club has difficulties in contacting the council. He mentioned that the council/club bond had been strong at previous clubs he's been at. He also said Joy will not be drawn into a bidding war, especially at £30m, which we know anyhow...
He mentioned about trying to get rid of the walk up charge on match day.
He rolled out the usual talk about FFP and revenue 365 days a year. I asked him how a small ground would have the capability of doing this compared to the ricoh and he said there was many corporate opportunities. I wasn't convinced by this and I had a hunch that he was towing the clubs line on this one.
Fair play to him for mixing with the fans. I do get the feeling that he would probably do well under different club circumstances.
I would be interested to know if anyone else spoke/asked him questions...
Did anyone else manage to have a chat to Steve Waggott who was in the Family Zone before the game? He stayed there for a good hour or more speaking to families.
He comes across as a down to earth chap. I spoke to him for about 10-15 mins. He spoke most passionately about trying to work on CCFC's presence in the community including getting more school kids into the games. I told him what a hammer blow to supporter spirit the potential Wasps deal is, which he agreed on. He said that the club has difficulties in contacting the council. He mentioned that the council/club bond had been strong at previous clubs he's been at. He also said Joy will not be drawn into a bidding war, especially at £30m, which we know anyhow...
He mentioned about trying to get rid of the walk up charge on match day.
He rolled out the usual talk about FFP and revenue 365 days a year. I asked him how a small ground would have the capability of doing this compared to the ricoh and he said there was many corporate opportunities. I wasn't convinced by this and I had a hunch that he was towing the clubs line on this one.
Fair play to him for mixing with the fans. I do get the feeling that he would probably do well under different club circumstances.
I would be interested to know if anyone else spoke/asked him questions...
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