Wasps downward spiral... (8 Viewers)
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chiefdave
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Even if it is for work on the stadium, and not paying off debt, why should public money be used? This wouldn't be an option for any other business.
The whole thing about them getting millions to put a new frontage on never sat well with me, surely they won't get more money thrown at them.
Liquid Gold
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You're right that it will only kick the can down the road but that is what would make even more unconscionable for the council to spend taxpayers money on it.
samccov1987
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Can’t say I’m too clued up but the WMCA surely cant fund the wasps rugby business so then the money would have to be spent on the stadium?
Is the stadium in such disrepair that they couldn’t secure lending against the leasehold to pay back the bond?
Any lending towards the stadium also only helps out in enabling them to refinance but longer term the financial issues don’t go away.
Is the stadium in such disrepair that they couldn’t secure lending against the leasehold to pay back the bond?
Any lending towards the stadium also only helps out in enabling them to refinance but longer term the financial issues don’t go away.
Sky Blue Harry H
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I agree - although where do CCFC stand in terms of rent? If there are building costs (assuming Wasps don't get this grant). are we liable to pay more rent, contribute to costs? Don't know the answer - just curious. Of course, I'd love them to wither on the vine - and suspicious of Cov City Council wanting to die on the hill with them.
Liquid Gold
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The bondholders are constantly talking about the value of the stadium being able to pay back the bonds if it comes to it.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that just the paper value? It is highly unlikely anybody would pay £35m for it on the open market, last time it sold it was in a considerably better state and only fetched £6m.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that just the paper value? It is highly unlikely anybody would pay £35m for it on the open market, last time it sold it was in a considerably better state and only fetched £6m.
chiefdave
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This thought crossed my mind before todays news. Was there an agreement to lend the money but then when due diligence, and a valuation on the ground, was done issues have come to light. They're trying to borrow right to the limit of the stadium previous valuation, if there's significant work required that would enter the equation when looking at security.
Exactly this. If the stadium is valued at £35m but needs £20m in repairs then best case scenario someone is paying £15m and the bondholders are screwed. But of course to get that value it needs someone prepared to offer that amount and that is far from guaranteed.
Terry Gibson's perm
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More worrying no comment from Grendel has he been silenced by the wasps mafia
FulltimeWum
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Can't they go and play at redeveloped stadium?
Sky Blue Harry H
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Popped onto the Wasps forum a little while ago - and zilch. Probably somebody (the usual two) may have posted by now. Will have a look!
NorthernWisdom
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Not just them, but every sports team in the area will spend cash, then demand a loan.
Guess that'd mean we're keeping Hamer after all, eh
chiefdave
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They're now blaming Gilbert as he's some sort of SISU plant trying to unsettle Wasps. Yet another shining example of Wasps fans having zero knowledge of recent history.
chiefdave
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Can't remember the exact quote, or even who was the council leader at the time and said it, but I can distinctly remember the council saying they wouldn't consider helping CCFC while they were losing millions every year, something about needing to get their own house in order first.
NorthernWisdom
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To state the obvious, £13mil is quite a lot to have lost. With not much chance of seeing that money again, it'd be a non-starter anyway... and I assume they're having to try this, as 'normal' moneylenders wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.
NorthernWisdom
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It was John Mutton.
tbf, it's a different authority. I'd have assumed it makes it less likely, in actual fact, to get a loan from them, as there are more sports clubs who'd then like one!
Wonder if Birmingham City need £20mil to repair St Andrews...?
NorthernWisdom
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Incidentally, I assume this is the precedent they'd be pointing to:
Football club secures £14m bailout despite rent arrears
A founding Premier League football club has secured a £14 million loan from a local council in order to secure the future of its stadium
bridgingandcommercial.co.uk
Ian1779
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Never mind Grendel…. Will we see the resurfacing of Italia to try some PR moves?
chiefdave
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This is a good point. St Andrews is fucked and they are broke, if Wasps get given money you can be certain they will want a hand out as well. Isn't there a plan for some fairly major works at Villa as well? Sure they wouldn't mind the taxpayer picking up the bill.
mr_monkey
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covcity4life
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I'm annoyed cos feel like they will be given it!
David O'Day
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David O'Day
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that was to acl and not ccfc though who apart from a rental agreement were separateIncidentally, I assume this is the precedent they'd be pointing to:
Football club secures £14m bailout despite rent arrears
A founding Premier League football club has secured a £14 million loan from a local council in order to secure the future of its stadiumbridgingandcommercial.co.uk
chiefdave
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And ACL was 50% owned by the council so they could argue they were protecting their investment. That's not the case now.
HuckerbyDublinWhelan
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Yeah - it’s referred to as a publicly funded asset, it isn’t anymore. Besides they’ll get it, Boris and his chums are all over protecting rugby
Dubai-Dodger
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Dodgy ? ..... Never
Some will be shocked to know that this concerns me as much as most of you..... not good reading whatever side of the fence you sit on.
Borrowing money / getting free money (whatever it turns out to be) is concerning especially given the current financial climate but it would be interesting to know what exactly its for and what WMCA can loan / give money for it must be a fairly tight criteria ?
Of course lots of speculation but either way concerning !
duffer
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I've just had a good look around the WMCA website and read one of their investment reports.
The lending they do looks like infrastructure, housing, green projects, brownfield development, etc. etc.
On the face of it, it looks well governed, very low risk, and turns a profit. I can't see them loaning just to keep Wasps afloat, and they don't loan without security.
It has to be related to the stadium, I'd think, maybe so that Wasps can get refinancing over the line.
To me though, especially given how late in the day it is on the bonds, it looks like a real 'Hail Mary'. If private investors won't touch it, I'd be surprised if Wasps can convince the WMCA to invest. You never know though....
The lending they do looks like infrastructure, housing, green projects, brownfield development, etc. etc.
On the face of it, it looks well governed, very low risk, and turns a profit. I can't see them loaning just to keep Wasps afloat, and they don't loan without security.
It has to be related to the stadium, I'd think, maybe so that Wasps can get refinancing over the line.
To me though, especially given how late in the day it is on the bonds, it looks like a real 'Hail Mary'. If private investors won't touch it, I'd be surprised if Wasps can convince the WMCA to invest. You never know though....
HuckerbyDublinWhelan
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Judicial Review 3 incoming
no_loyalty
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Get a petition on the go?
