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Title: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: dporter on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 21:56:00 Coventry City have 21 days to pay £1m to their stadium's owners or risk having nowhere to play. Surely they can't risk this but they apparently haven't paid rent since March. Hope they do pay up else it'll just be a trip to the casino on 2nd March!
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2012/11/27/crunch-time-for-sky-blues-and-ricoh-arena-as-talks-stall-92746-32311591/ Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Dostoyevsky on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 22:42:04 Should've stayed at Highfield Road. More revenue streams blah blah blah at a purpose built out of town site. I wonder how many times their attendences at the Ricoh Arena have exceeded the 23,500 capacity of the old ground? A handful of times person?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, December 6, 2012, 12:33:47 Heard about this back in the summer from a few Cov fans. Seems the debt collectors have finally had enough. Hope it doesn't end too badly for them.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Ardiles on Thursday, December 6, 2012, 12:57:04 I was talking to a group of London-based Coventry fans in the Glue Pot before our game in October. From their point of view, the only point to recommend the new ground was that they could get there off the M6 and park their cars in minutes. 'Soulless', 'empty', 'still doesn't feel like home'...their words, not mine.
We've heard nothing on the County Ground for a long time now, so hopefully the project has not gone cold. I still worry that we could end up out of town. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Thursday, December 6, 2012, 13:03:04 Lots of Cov fans here. Very worried indeed.
An impressive stadium however the club has no assets. Living beyond their means and as a result potentially another casualty. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Ardiles on Thursday, December 6, 2012, 13:06:47 Just read the article. Rent of £100k/month?! How can that possibly be affordable for a club in the 3rd tier of the game?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Thursday, December 6, 2012, 13:07:54 Just read the article. Rent of £100k/month?! How can that possibly be affordable for a club in the 3rd tier of the game? Oxford are £36 million in debt :) :) Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, December 6, 2012, 23:48:14 How much is the stadium worth without a football club playing there and paying rent? Close to fuck all I'd imagine.
The whole thing was a fuck up from the beginning the half hearted attempt to sort it out achieved nothing. What's the worst case for Coventry, having to ground share with Villa or Birmingham? Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: 4D on Friday, December 7, 2012, 08:38:53 Did they own their old ground?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: dporter on Friday, December 7, 2012, 11:52:46 How much is the stadium worth without a football club playing there and paying rent? Close to fuck all I'd imagine. The whole thing was a fuck up from the beginning the half hearted attempt to sort it out achieved nothing. What's the worst case for Coventry, having to ground share with Villa or Birmingham? Not sure what it's worth but it's not just a stadium. There's a hotel, conference facilities and a casiono plus they hold a lot of concerts there so they don't just rely on Cov's rent. I guess this is why Coventry want to buy into it so they can get a cut of all the other income too. With their attendances maybe Nuneaton Borough would be the best groundshare! Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Paolo69 on Friday, December 7, 2012, 12:08:35 They better not be ground sharing when we play them in March. New ground for me anorak fans!
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: dporter on Friday, December 7, 2012, 12:32:24 Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Notts red on Friday, December 7, 2012, 12:47:27 Talking about Evictions, Bradford have been evicted from the FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player. Brentford are now awarded third round place against Bury or Southend.
I'm sure Douglas is a lot happier than Connell today. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: JanTheMan on Friday, December 7, 2012, 13:37:18 I was talking to a group of London-based Coventry fans in the Glue Pot before our game in October. From their point of view, the only point to recommend the new ground was that they could get there off the M6 and park their cars in minutes. 'Soulless', 'empty', 'still doesn't feel like home'...their words, not mine. We've heard nothing on the County Ground for a long time now, so hopefully the project has not gone cold. I still worry that we could end up out of town. My sentiments exactly. If we do end up in an a out of town plastic bowl (which I fear we will), that's my week to week home support done. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll still go to the big games, but that just makes it worse. The thing is, i’ll be in the minority. For all the moaning here, people will just get used to the new (much shitter) football experience that involves driving to a car park off the M4, possibly indulging in a Frankie and Bennies, watching the match in a soulless pit, then home with the complimentary lemmings flag and a songsheet. No fucking ta. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: JanTheMan on Friday, December 7, 2012, 13:38:45 Oxford are £36 million in debt :) :) £40mill + now. £50mill by Xmas Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Dostoyevsky on Friday, December 7, 2012, 18:24:14 Don't know much about Supermarine's ground, accessibility, room for expansion etc, and i'm not advocating we make them an offer too good to refuse, but is it feasible we could relocate there? I'm guessing we'd get around quite a few planning permission issues as it's a site already being used for sports recreation.
You heard it here first :zipped: Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Fred Elliot on Saturday, December 8, 2012, 09:20:53 Don't know much about Supermarine's ground, accessibility, room for expansion etc, and i'm not advocating we make them an offer too good to refuse, but is it feasible we could relocate there? I'm guessing we'd get around quite a few planning permission issues as it's a site already being used for sports recreation. You heard it here first :zipped: No. No it's not Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: donkey on Saturday, December 8, 2012, 10:44:37 Be a slightly shorter drive for me, so I'm all in favour!
Obviously not. We must stay at the CG, the story at Cov is a lesson to us all. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: jonny72 on Saturday, December 8, 2012, 20:29:00 We must stay at the CG, the story at Cov is a lesson to us all. The lesson isn't that moving grounds or even out of town is a bad idea. The lesson is that you shouldn't run up massive losses year after year and move to a new ground that you can't afford, resulting in having to sell your stake in the new ground and agree to pay rent that you can't afford whilst still continuing to rack up massive losses year after year. No one is shafting Coventry, they did this to themselves. They wanted to catch up to the big clubs, host World Cup games and play in the Champions League (their words, not mine). They gambled. They lost. Tough shit. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: nochee on Saturday, December 8, 2012, 22:09:00 The lesson isn't that moving grounds or even out of town is a bad idea. The lesson is that you shouldn't run up massive losses year after year and move to a new ground that you can't afford, resulting in having to sell your stake in the new ground and agree to pay rent that you can't afford whilst still continuing to rack up massive losses year after year. No one is shafting Coventry, they did this to themselves. They wanted to catch up to the big clubs, host World Cup games and play in the Champions League (their words, not mine). They gambled. They lost. Tough shit. All this needs is the Simpsons, Nelson pic saying ha ha Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Gibbons on Saturday, December 8, 2012, 22:12:33 All this needs is the Simpsons, Nelson pic saying ha ha Will this do? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDtSf9pseOw Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: nochee on Saturday, December 8, 2012, 22:54:05 Will this do? You shouldn't laugh at somebody else's misfortune. Shame on youhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDtSf9pseOw Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 16:33:32 http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2013/01/15/92746-32605775/
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 21:50:47 Now risk administration:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21779445 Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 22:00:16 CHEATS Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Gibbons on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 22:03:29 [url width=100 height=100]http://thetownend.com/Smileys/tefsmile/detective.gif[/url]
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: TheMajorSTFC on Friday, May 17, 2013, 22:23:40 Looks like we won't be visiting the Ricoh again next season....http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/8719220/Coventry-plan-to-build-new-stadium-after-departure-from-Ricoh-Arena
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, May 17, 2013, 22:24:49 Looks like we won't be visiting the Ricoh again next season....http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/8719220/Coventry-plan-to-build-new-stadium-after-departure-from-Ricoh-Arena I bet they play their first home fixture of the season there.Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Friday, May 17, 2013, 22:30:52 I bet they play their first home fixture of the season there. I concur! Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: TheMajorSTFC on Friday, May 17, 2013, 22:32:16 It does make me wonder what will happen to it if they didn't go back, i.e is Darlington's new (well must be nearly 10 year old) 28,000 seater ground sat there doing nothing? Seems a waste of a ground!
*edit just seen Darlington Modwen Park Rugby team bought their ground in December http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlington_Mowden_Park_R.F.C. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Honkytonk on Friday, May 17, 2013, 23:28:29 What will the Ricoh be used for if Coventry do indeed never set foot there again?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Spud on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 00:36:48 What will the Ricoh be used for if Coventry do indeed never set foot there again? Local civilians, if a Zombie Apocalypse ever happens. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: sonicyouth on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 09:02:18 What will the Ricoh be used for if Coventry do indeed never set foot there again? They have concerts there quite often, England youth games and if that gigantic Tesco ever needs some extra space it can move inTitle: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: RedRag on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10:58:10 Cov chief exec saying
All this will be in full consultation with the fans - starting with the upcoming forums. In consideration of financial fair play then we will own all the revenue streams that come from matchday and, non-matchday activities, and therefore we will have every chance of becoming a solid, vibrant club Apart from the fact this may not be true, whats not to like? It's got to be more fundable - in the long term - than the present set up. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: FreddySTFC! on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 11:24:45 Forgive me if this sounds stupid but where the fuck is the money coming from to build this new ground considering their in so much debt? Or am I missing something?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: leefer on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 11:58:28 Forgive me if this sounds stupid but where the fuck is the money coming from to build this new ground considering their in so much debt? Or am I missing something? The Lady Godiva trust fund.....all the builders are on good money but the ancient law states they all have to work bollock naked. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: tans on Monday, May 20, 2013, 20:24:05 If these pictures are real, dont think there will be much left...
[url width=540 height=553]http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x480/tanswell2010/646bc0a14f754b93b81715b9dd55a87e.jpg[/url] [url width=768 height=1024]http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x480/tanswell2010/5e19973be4cc3a8fd11dddf50df58174.jpg[/url] Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, May 20, 2013, 20:27:55 Insurance job?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: donkey on Monday, May 20, 2013, 20:28:47 If these pictures are real, dont think there will be much left... [url width=540 height=553]http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x480/tanswell2010/646bc0a14f754b93b81715b9dd55a87e.jpg[/url] [url width=768 height=1024]http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x480/tanswell2010/5e19973be4cc3a8fd11dddf50df58174.jpg[/url] Where did you get those photos, Tans? Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: tans on Monday, May 20, 2013, 20:30:23 Twitter.
Aparrently its a false alarm. Lighting tests with a smoke machine Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: donkey on Monday, May 20, 2013, 20:31:14 Twitter. Aparrently its a false alarm. Lighting tests with a smoke machine Some fucking test! Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: wiggy on Monday, May 20, 2013, 20:31:26 I thought perhaps the Kings of Leon were playing again...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk4BqTH-100 Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, May 20, 2013, 20:32:15 ^ I was there :)
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Saxondale on Monday, May 20, 2013, 20:32:47 Mates of mine are there working setting up the show (muse) so hopefully its nothing out of the ordinary.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: singingiiiffy on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 11:56:33 There little blackmail job has worked a treat then I see! Now they get a rent free stadium to play in. The stadium owners were always going to give in but I am surprised by how much, im sure Coventry put an offer of reduced rent on the table, why did they not just take that?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 21:17:16 Just saw DRS tweet about
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/look-coventry-city-agree-groundshare-4866094 Quote Coventry City have agreed a deal to play their home matches at Northampton Town’s Sixfields Stadium, the Telegraph can exclusively reveal. The Football League’s board will meet on Thursday to discuss whether to approve the arrangement. The Telegraph also understands the Sky Blues are set to be selected as the preferred buyer for a site in “the Coventry area” to build a new stadium - and to enter exclusive negotiations over a sale. Well, they certainly upped the brinkmanship stakes. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: singingiiiffy on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 21:32:27 So lets get this right, they would rather play at Northampton (obviously at a cost) than play for free at the ricoh. baffled
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 21:46:31 I thought the 'free' offer was worded as if it expired when the club was sold, and therefore SISO would potentially need to dip in to their pockets once a CVA was agreed.
In any case I'm still not convinced this groundshare will happen. I think the council/other stadium owners can't afford a white elephant and will fold.. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: ron dodgers on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 01:46:19 can we dismantle it and bung it up on the county ground?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: ronnie21 on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 08:00:28 can we dismantle it and bung it up on the county ground? On a slightly different note, I was oop north earlier in the week and accidentally drove past the new Rotherham ground, a very imposing sight from the road, not got a clue what it is like inside but we will soon find out this coming season.Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 08:04:46 On a slightly different note, I was oop north earlier in the week and accidentally drove past the new Rotherham ground, a very imposing sight from the road, not got a clue what it is like inside but we will soon find out this coming season. Some good pics on wiki of ithttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Stadium Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Reg Smeeton on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 08:11:50 can we dismantle it and bung it up on the county ground? I always liked then fact that the Shrivenham Road was recycled stand, even painted green. It's matching half going from the Aldershot parade ground to Peel Park Accrington....you'd have thought with all the recent new builds, we could have picked up something to replace the TE or SB. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 15:32:34 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8805701/Coventry-fans-to-stage-protest
Obviously not best pleased about it. Great photo. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 16:36:20 Quote "There's some legs in this, but it's not near done and dusted," He's blown Cov's poker face there. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Ardiles on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 16:53:02 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8805701/Coventry-fans-to-stage-protest Obviously not best pleased about it. Great photo. Come on. That picture deserves being posted up properly! (http://e0.365dm.com/13/07/660x350/Coventry-supporter_2967930.jpg?20130704152650) Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Saxondale on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 16:58:48 The chuckle brothers midland cousin turns, aroused, at the sight of a mans tits behind him.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: leftside on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 21:32:24 Come on. That picture deserves being posted up properly! (http://e0.365dm.com/13/07/660x350/Coventry-supporter_2967930.jpg?20130704152650) Love the home made hat, scarf, and dentistry. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, July 8, 2013, 16:55:35 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8813931/Coventry-City-to-play-home-matches-at-Northampton-s-Sixfields-Stadium
FA approval gained. Do Coventry season ticket holders get a refund if they dont wish to travel to NTFC? Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Monday, July 8, 2013, 16:58:04 Do Coventry season ticket holders get a refund if they dont wish to travel to NTFC? I'm not sure they sold any due to the uncertainty. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, July 8, 2013, 17:07:12 I'm not sure they sold any due to the uncertainty. Ah, right. That couldn't have helped with the ole cash flow. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Southsider on Monday, July 8, 2013, 17:19:43 Shame. Great day out there last season.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Summerof69 on Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:00:23 Shame. Great day out there last season. We normally have a good day out at Northampton as well. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Posh Red on Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:16:43 We normally have a good day out at Northampton as well. Wonder how many cobblers might turn up to Coventry games, especially if they are playing someone with a decent away following? Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:49:40 I'll believe it is happening when I see pictures of Coventry running out at Sixfields for the first game of the season. Neither side can afford Coventry playing in Northampton.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 17:29:52 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8815350/Fans-unhappy-with-ground-share
Sky just love that Coventry fan. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 18:08:34 I see ACL have offered Coventry new terms. May well be going to the Ricoh again next season after all.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23515733 Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Trashbat? on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:50:28 Coventry have gone into liquidation!
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: LucienSanchez on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:54:02 What does that mean, in basic terms?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:54:25 Coventry have gone into liquidation! Thats really fucking sad.Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:54:46 Thats 1 of the relegation spots covered.
What the fuck happens to them? Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:55:12 What does that mean, in basic terms? It would appear that their fixtures will not be played and there will only be 23 teams in our league this season, unless there is a late appeal which looks unlikely.Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: iffy on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:55:20 Coventry have gone into liquidation! There but for the grace of god.... Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: LucienSanchez on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:56:07 It would appear that their fixtures will not be played and there will only be 23 teams in our league this season, unless there is a late appeal which looks unlikely. Ta. That's what I'd assumed - sounds serious! Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:56:26 There but for the grace of god.... Aye.Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:57:54 Coventry are by far the biggest club in the UK to have gone into liquidation, its a pretty sad state of affairs.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: china red on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:58:41 Shit!!
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Trashbat? on Friday, August 2, 2013, 09:59:11 Coventry news and the fans seem to think they will just get a 15 point deduction and carry on as normal with a transfer embargo, is that just wishful thinking on their part?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: iffy on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:00:50 Any club that splits the ownership of its ground from the club seems to get screwed
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:01:09 Coventry are by far the biggest club in the UK to have gone into liquidation, its a pretty sad state of affairs. Glasgow Rangers fans might disagree with that statement. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:01:17 Coventry news and the fans seem to think they will just get a 15 point deduction and carry on as normal with a transfer embargo, is that just wishful thinking on their part? It would set a precedent if it were the case, all clubs liquidated have been forced to close and reform as a brand new club several leagues lower.I think that is wishful thinking very much on their part, but who can blame them this is quite shocking. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:01:56 Glasgow Rangers fans might disagree with that statement. Who? :) Glasgow Rangers have a large fan base but have never played in the English Premier league ;)Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: china red on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:02:18 Glasgow Rangers fans might disagree with that statement. Glasgow who? Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: The_Doctor on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:14:35 Coventry fans seem to think they just carry on but HOW, Liquidation means they are GONE, DONE...
All assets must be sold for creditors. In reality they should now be kicked out of the league, whilst it will affect revenues for some clubs, League One should effectively play with 23 teams this season and have 1 less relegation to even things up at seasons end. For them to get straight back in the league would be a mockery to those other clubs that have re-formed. Coventry City should in reality now be kicked out of the Football League and re-form as AFC Coventry City and start lower down to climb back up like Chester, Halifax, Aldershot etc etc. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: luckyluke699 on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:14:49 Just another stark reminder as to why we can't moan too much that we have a vastly reduced playing budget this season! :cry:
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:16:38 Got to be a bit careful here making assumptions on what this means because of the way the club is structured in terms of multiple holding companies. I'm not sure even the Coventry fans are certain yet.
If this really does mean a 15 point deduction and playing games in Northampton then I am gobsmacked. Can a team change home grounds mid way through the season if a solution over the Ricoh is found? Pretty sure they will play their fixtures this season Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:16:40 Sad news. I had a good chat with some Coventry supporters when we played them at the Ricoh last season.
As someone else said, it could have been us. Does that mean Leon Clarke is available? ;) Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:17:16 Coventry fans seem to think they just carry on but HOW, Liquidation means they are GONE, DONE... All assets must be sold for creditors. In reality they should now be kicked out of the league, whilst it will affect revenues for some clubs, League One should effectively play with 23 teams this season and have 1 less relegation to even things up at seasons end. For them to get straight back in the league would be a mockery to those other clubs that have re-formed. Coventry City should in reality now be kicked out of the Football League and re-form as AFC Coventry City and start lower down to climb back up like Chester, Halifax, Aldershot etc etc. Apparently - CCFC Ltd has been liquidated, CCFC Holdings which owns the players and management contracts and the training ground continues. Will still be able to play in league 1 next season, probably get a massive points deduction though Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:18:56 Coventry fans seem to think they just carry on but HOW, Liquidation means they are GONE, DONE... Nah, it means the part of the company that is to be liquidated is gone. There is another part or part(s) still left. Don't know which bit owns what, I think but am not certain player registrations are in the remaining bit, and ownership of the so called league golden share is uncertain. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Tails on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:19:46 Could aid us in what may be a year of struggle.
Feel a bit sorry for their fans though. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:21:11 Apparently - If this is true (and it may well be) then that makes a mockery of the whole ownership of any football club.CCFC Ltd has been liquidated, CCFC Holdings which owns the players and management contracts and the training ground continues. Will still be able to play in league 1 next season, probably get a massive points deduction though I would like them to stay in business but rules are rules. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: tans on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:21:16 At least we we wont finish bottom
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:23:53 If this is true (and it may well be) then that makes a mockery of the whole ownership of any football club. I would like them to stay in business but rules are rules. Something that the Football authorities in this country need to do something about certainly. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:23:55 At least we we wont finish bottom Yeah just as if we could finish bottom of Div 3, when a basket case club, were in it with a sizeable points deduction..oh Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: tans on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:26:53 I try to forget that clusterfuck
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: The_Doctor on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:41:22 I wouldnt go to Coventry again if they dont get kicked out of the league, Not being funny but effectively wipe off their debts start again. Absolute mockery to Chester, Rangers, Halifax, Aldershot if they just get to "carry on" as normal. Regardless which company gets liquidated, More harsher punishment, FFS Leeds and Luton got close to 30 point deductions and never even went into Liquidation. They MUST be kicked out!
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:45:17 You forgot about Darlington.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:49:14 Creepy seem to think their game will still go ahead.
http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/10588973.Crawley_game_to_go_ahead_despite_Sky_Blues_being_liquidated/ Quote Crawley's opening game in League One against Coventry City at Broadfield Stadium tomorrow should go ahead despite the Sky Blues going into liquidation this morning. Coventry had a creditors' meeting this morning where it was hoped a CVA agreement would be signed to bring the club out of administration. The meeting lasted just ten minutes after Arena Coventry Limited, who own the Ricoh Arena, rejected a £590,000 offer from Coventry City FC Ltd to settle their outstanding debts. That forced the company that owns Coventry into liquidation although it is understood the football club will continue to operate, although they may be hit with a 15-point deduction. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: The_Doctor on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:50:19 You forgot about Darlington. JUST EXAMPLES. Cna go furher, Scarborough, Maidstone, Newport... Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:57:00 The Sunderland fans are fucking loving this, almost as much as the Pox fans would if we were in the same position.
Not entirely sure why the Mackems hate them so much. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, August 2, 2013, 10:59:43 The Sunderland fans are fucking loving this, almost as much as the Pox fans would if we were in the same position. Not entirely sure why the Mackems hate them so much. Ah, I think I know this as I read about it this week. Basically one season, Coventry and Everton (I think it was) played out a draw knowing that a draw was good enough to relegate Sunderland, who had already lost their match earlier that day (not sure why the Cov match finished later). I think the match was delayed 20 minutes and so the final 20 minutes of the match the Coventry and Everton players basically did nada for the remainder of the game. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 2, 2013, 11:00:30 Ah right, I had no idea cheers.
Makes sense. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: STFC_Gazza on Friday, August 2, 2013, 11:05:54 I wouldnt go to Coventry again if they dont get kicked out of the league, Not being funny but effectively wipe off their debts start again. Absolute mockery to Chester, Rangers, Halifax, Aldershot if they just get to "carry on" as normal. Regardless which company gets liquidated, More harsher punishment, FFS Leeds and Luton got close to 30 point deductions and never even went into Liquidation. They MUST be kicked out! Think you'll find it was due to the Coventry v Bristol City game back in 1977. Coventry, Bristol City and Sunderlad were all involved in a relegation battle, Sunderland were playing Everton on the same day, the Coventry game kicked off 15 minutes late. Towards the end news came through that Sunderland had lost, with the Coventry v Bristol City score at 2-2 both teams would be safe. The last 15 minutes were a farce as neither wanted to score to comprimise their position Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, August 2, 2013, 11:09:27 Coventry is a shithole. A non-league team would suit them.
I guess I get the last laugh after working with a Cov fan for a year or so who called us a lower league team when we were storming L2 :) Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: fatbasher on Friday, August 2, 2013, 11:26:21 At least we we wont finish bottom You sure? Didn't we finish bottom behind Plymouth a few seasons ago after they had a ten point deduction? Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, August 2, 2013, 11:27:38 You sure? Someone has already pointed that out.Didn't we finish bottom behind Plymouth a few seasons ago after they had a ten point deduction? Portsmouth was the wrong season. doh. I just noticed that every single season since 06/07 at least one team in our division has had a point deduction. How the fuck have we managed to avoid that? Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: FreddySTFC! on Friday, August 2, 2013, 11:46:11 As horrible as it is for their supporters and everybody associated with the club in general, it's refreshing to see creditors take a hard stance for a change and not accept a derisory offer. If it takes a few liquidations across the 92 to ensure that clubs are run sufficiently then I'm all for it.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: ronnie21 on Friday, August 2, 2013, 13:27:13 [quote author=sonicyouth link=topic=49964.msg1214655#msg1214655 date=1375442858
I just noticed that every single season since 06/07 at least one team in our division has had a point deduction. How the fuck have we managed to avoid that? [/quote]By the skin of our teeth!! We wouldn't have had a points deduction - for a third administration it is demotion two leagues. Feel sorry for the Coventry fans. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Summerof69 on Friday, August 2, 2013, 16:34:13 The whole situation is an absolute mess. The FL must do something about a club going into liquidation wthout going into liquidation...but I wouldn't hold my breath.
In all this I feel sorry for the fans, who at the moment look like they're having to go to Northampton for league games, whilst the owners of the Ricoh have offered to lower the rent. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Friday, August 2, 2013, 16:41:58 Not trying to make light of the situation, but the opportunity of a few "you're supposed to be at home" and "is that all you take away" chants will not go begging at Northampton.
==== That said I deeply hope somehow a solution is found to keep them playing at Coventry. I have no idea if legally that is likely and even whether they can go back to the Ricoh mid season should SISU sell up/agree a deal/whatever. The Football League should be embarrassed that Northampton was even given the green light. I suppose though its better than the club ceasing to exist, but only just. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: pauld on Friday, August 2, 2013, 16:54:52 By the skin of our teeth!! We wouldn't have had a points deduction - for a third administration it is demotion two leagues. You do know that's a bit of an urban myth don't you? Although I wouldn't rule out the FL doing something like this, AFAIK there is no specified sanction, it's not a rule, it's just an assumption people have made. On the basis of very little as far as I can see.Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Summerof69 on Friday, August 2, 2013, 17:14:02 10 point deduction for Coventry from the FL
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, August 2, 2013, 17:22:16 SSN just tweeted they've been deducted 10 points.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Langers on Friday, August 2, 2013, 17:27:10 Is it me or is that a bit lenient?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: tans on Friday, August 2, 2013, 17:28:21 Bit lenient i thought. Was hoping for 50
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, August 2, 2013, 17:30:32 Well done FL, that'll teach 'erm.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: iffy on Friday, August 2, 2013, 17:36:38 You do know that's a bit of an urban myth don't you? Although I wouldn't rule out the FL doing something like this, AFAIK there is no specified sanction, it's not a rule, it's just an assumption people have made. On the basis of very little as far as I can see. It's what we would get if it happened to us. Coventry's punishment is probably a bit lenient. If it happened to Spurs, they would get no fine, no point deduction and a bye to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. If it happened to us, we'd get a million point deduction, everyone in the club would be passed through a meat grinder and the remaining burgers would be elected to Swindon Sunday League Division 4. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, August 2, 2013, 18:03:04 I am prepared to be shot down immensely for this, but I think people are generally a bit melodramatic about the scale of our predicaments in January and 07/08. Mainly based on the lack of concrete vidence and plight of others since
*dons hard hat* Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Power to people on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 12:03:15 I think the 'relegated by 2 divisions' was first mooted by our board when they took over as a reason of rushing though and not have time for due dilligence.
This cant be true as that would have meant that the FL had already decided punishment without deciding on a case by case basis. Although looking at how the FL have bottled Coventry decision who knows what they would do, probably promote us. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 16:26:18 Although looking at how the FL have bottled Coventry decision who knows what they would do, probably promote us. But we're Swindon remember? Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: janaage on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 19:52:30 You do know that's a bit of an urban myth don't you? Although I wouldn't rule out the FL doing something like this, AFAIK there is no specified sanction, it's not a rule, it's just an assumption people have made. On the basis of very little as far as I can see. Wrong Paul, there is a defined punishment for 3rd entry into administration. Funnily enough it's the same punishment as not reaching the woman's tee at golf. Rule 37.9 sub section iv states 'If a Football League club goes into administration for the third time, all supporters of club must attend future matches with trousers and pants around ankles.' It's the ultimate humiliation. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Saxondale on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 19:55:10 You missed subsection 3 addendum
'trousers and pants around ankles. In Northampton.' Title: Re: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Friday, August 9, 2013, 14:42:21 Well I didn't think it could happen, but Coventry are playing in Northampton this weekend.
Look like the slave traders will have more up there than the 'away from home' team. 1100 tickets sold total so far, 600 brizzle city and presumably potd isn't an issue! So here is a hypothetical. If a deal could be agreed so Coventry could return to the Ricoh in say a couple of months. Would you object on the grounds the clubs that already played them at Northampton basically had home advantage?! No idea whether this could happen , not when we play then away. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: RobertT on Saturday, August 10, 2013, 09:10:18 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/coventry-city/10234320/Coventry-City-fans-boycott-clubs-move-to-Sixfields-Stadium-in-Northampton.html
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Saturday, August 10, 2013, 09:28:27 NOPM
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: bigbobjoylove on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 11:30:48 Wonder what the crowd will be today?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: kerry red on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 11:31:41 I'm pretty sure it will be made up of people
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 11:32:38 I'm pretty sure it will be made up of people This is Bristol Shitty, I am pretty sure there will be a fair percentage of neanderthals.Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Honkytonk on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 11:33:30 I'm pretty sure it will be made up of people (http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/clapping.gif) Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: kerry red on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 11:35:15 Just where to do you lot keep getting these images from at such short notice?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Samdy Gray on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 11:47:08 http://imgur.com/r/reactiongifs
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 11:52:15 http://imgur.com/r/reactiongifs (http://i.imgur.com/sRbDDsU.gif)Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Gnasher on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 16:03:25 Five goals past Mr Flint today. Tut, tut.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Honkytonk on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 16:05:36 Five goals past Mr Flint today. Tut, tut. Tee hee hee. (http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2cayup6dl1qcjk35.gif) Title: Re: Re: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: herthab on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 16:06:11 Five goals past Mr Flint today. Tut, tut. I know I shouldn't give a toss, but HahahahahahahahaTitle: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 16:07:52 Is Flint a keeper now?
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: THE FLASH on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 16:37:54 barely 2000 fans ...fuck me...what a disaster...poor sky blues fuckers....
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Gnasher on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 17:54:12 Is Flint a keeper now? No, but you need to get past a defender to score silly. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 17:56:46 No, but you need to get past a defender to score silly. Not strictly trueTitle: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: @mwooly63 on Saturday, November 30, 2013, 12:34:37 Coventry taking 6550+ to Franchise today
Probably 2/3x their usual home gate Fan power at its best Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Saturday, November 30, 2013, 12:44:33 So a fan base distraught enough of their clubs move of 'home' to boycott, is in fact taking a massive load of fans to the most famous franchise club in the land. Fan power...
Its an impressive number, but their current circumstances mean its a bit artificial. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: tans on Saturday, November 30, 2013, 12:47:29 My thoughts exactly
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: reeves4england on Saturday, November 30, 2013, 13:54:16 So a fan base distraught enough of their clubs move of 'home' to boycott, is in fact taking a massive load of fans to the most famous franchise club in the land. Fan power... Its an impressive number, but their current circumstances mean its a bit artificial. I can only imagine the irony is lost on them. That said, I'm not going to judge - I'd hate for STFC to ever be in their position. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Batch on Saturday, November 30, 2013, 13:55:37 I can only imagine the irony is lost on them. That said, I'm not going to judge - I'd hate for STFC to ever be in their position. Yes, their fans have my absolute sympathy. Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: adje on Saturday, November 30, 2013, 14:07:11 So a fan base distraught enough of their clubs move of 'home' to boycott, is in fact taking a massive load of fans to the most famous franchise club in the land. Fan power... Its an impressive number, but their current circumstances mean its a bit artificial. that's a bit unfair Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Abrahammer on Saturday, November 30, 2013, 14:13:33 I'm not really sure that the 2 scenarios are even that similar.
Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 11:01:43 And so it drags on with Coventry City....
A real possibility that Coventry could be ejected from the Football League if this isn't paid. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/confusion-over-football-league-deadline-7195827 Title: Re: Coventry risk being evicted Post by: kerry red on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 11:16:43 I still don't understand how they can still operate on crowds of under 2000.
Be a shame if they do go tits up - any club for that matter - but it seems inevitable that someone will before long |