[Archived] Nicko's Thread

[nicko]

Nicko, another question.

Have you heard anything more about the Coventry takeover??

You might want to read this...

http://iccoventry.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news...-name_page.html

I'm a bit unsure about this info. I know for a fact that Souey is NOT in for it and he is the only person named in the article.

[Ricky]

Interesting Nicko.

They seem to be right on the brink at the moment. If anything goes slightly wrong or gets delayed it looks like they will go into administration.

[LeftWinger]

Colchester fans were singing to Coventry fans on Saturday:

"What's that coming over the hill, ten point deduction, ten point deduction"

Quality

[nicko]

They seem to be right on the brink at the moment. If anything goes slightly wrong or gets delayed it looks like they will go into administration.

One thing does not make sense to me - if this 'rescue company' come in why would they pick up the £30 million-plus tab?

Surely they would let it go bust first and then pick it up...

The ground is owned by the council, I believe, so this is a hot potato locally.

[LeftWinger]

One thing does not make sense to me - if this 'rescue company' come in why would they pick up the £30 million-plus tab?

Surely they would let it go bust first and then pick it up...

The ground is owned by the council, I believe, so this is a hot potato locally.

So 30m in debt and they don't even own their own ground?!?! I wouldn't buy them!!

[Flopsy]

30 mill in debt, dont own the ground and dont get any gate reciept money until the crowd is over 24 thousand by all accounts

The feeling down here in the midlands is that they're totally ######

[modes98]

One thing does not make sense to me - if this 'rescue company' come in why would they pick up the £30 million-plus tab?

Surely they would let it go bust first and then pick it up..

I had the same discussion with a cov fan last night who agreed fully with that arguement. He still expects them to be saved by some stupid investor though. If they went into admin the investors would then be able to spend more on the club once they takeover.

dont get any gate reciept money until the crowd is over 24 thousand by all accounts

The feeling down here in the midlands is that they're totally ######

That rarely happens.

Long overdue but i do feel slightly sorry for cov fans, until they come out with the line that they belong in premiership.....

[Ricky]

If that is the case flops, they havent had any gate receipts at all this season.

Their highest attendance was 23k last weekend. That was after they dropped the ticket price to £10 and appealed for all and sundry to attend.

[Mozzer]

i know its only early nicko, but is there any news on who the new spurs manager ramos is thinking about getting rid off etc..

theres a few spurs players who could do a job for blackburn...

[Exiled in Toronto]

One thing does not make sense to me - if this 'rescue company' come in why would they pick up the £30 million-plus tab?

Surely they would let it go bust first and then pick it up...

The ground is owned by the council, I believe, so this is a hot potato locally.

Where did it all go so wrong for them? I seem to recall them being a very well run club from the days of Jimmy Hill right up until they got relegated

[Ronin]

Heard that Ramos was supposed to be after the Sevilla goalie.

[Fife Rover]

Here's a hot tip for you Nicko. I hear on the grapevine that Dunfermline Athletic are about to let their manager go.

[USRoverME]

Robert Kraft

Hardly a player for the future.

Not sure what the comment at the end is supposd to mean, but he is well liked in Boston (a town that is hard to get all that much love due to the cut-throat sports media looking to trake anyone down a peg for their own fame), he's been very successful, Pats now, Revs seem to always be one of the best MLS sides.

Thant being said, he'll buy into a London club, if he corsses the pond, based on all the noises that have been made.

[Flopsy]

Where did it all go so wrong for them? I seem to recall them being a very well run club from the days of Jimmy Hill right up until they got relegated

they built a new stadium

[Lathund]

Heard that Ramos was supposed to be after the Sevilla goalie.

Andres Palop. He's awesome, if for no other reason than having scored an injury-time equalizer in last years UEFA Cup

Less importantly, he's also been good the few times I've seen Sevilla play, but that's not the main criteria.

[nicko]

Here's a hot tip for you Nicko. I hear on the grapevine that Dunfermline Athletic are about to let their manager go.

Cheers - checking.

[they_think_its_all_rover]

You mean this manager the BBC are reporting is being backed by the board...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...tic/7068430.stm

[Mozzer]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_2835879,00.html

this player is the sort of player we should be going after...can play anywhere in midfield, and surely will strength us..

[BiggusLaddus]

You mean this manager the BBC are reporting is being backed by the board...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...tic/7068430.stm

If the BBC are saying he's safe, surely he's already on the way to the dole queue??

[nicko]

From what I hear Dunfermline can't afford to sack him...18 months of a contract to run. Unless he quits they are stuck with him.

Just watching Coventry on telly. Seems their takeover has hit a snag. I think administration looks a cert sooner rather than later.

Incidentally two ex-Rovers right back on show. That doesn't happen often.

[EwoodGlory]

Poor Cov' fans must be sick at the moment.

[nicko]

Poor Cov' fans must be sick at the moment.

The Coventry situation gets more and more complicated...

http://iccoventry.icnetwork.co.uk/0300cove...-name_page.html

Ranson's involvement suggests his Southampton bid has faltered - as suggested a week ago or so.

Why anyone would want to buy a £38 million debt is beyond me.

[ffan]

Sanchez to be gone if Fulham lose against Reading....................................Graeme Souness already been interviewed....

[Mozzer]

i know the results havent gone for sanchez but sacking him, he bought lots of players in the summer, it does take time for them to settle...

[EwoodGlory]

Why anyone would want to buy a £38 million debt is beyond me.

God only knows, does the club have some big assets hidden somewhere?

I'm sure the stadium is only leased from the Council, though there was plans for a casino there, which may make some revenue