Northern Red Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 3 hours ago, TomF said: Can see them walking away from the Ricoh yet again. Seems a fairly toxic relationship with wasps Wasps are in the shit financially, there's a chance Coventry could reclaim ownership of the ground for not very much of an outlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 16 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: You don’t see the game being switched to AG @Davefevs? Not in time for Wednesday. My guess is Coventry will forfit the tie or the tie will be played on the 2nd round date, probably at AG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Yep. If I was a betting man I’d say bye, because no time to sort out another venue. First win of the season then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 51 minutes ago, RedM said: Not in time for Wednesday. My guess is Coventry will forfit the tie or the tie will be played on the 2nd round date, probably at AG. The rules say it has to be played before the 2nd round ties….the only slot available is this week because of league fixtures. So it’s either a bye or played somewhere else, but not delayed. Unless they bend the rules! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 The only way we could realistically host would be behind closed doors at the training ground given it has to be played this midweek as we’ve both got games next midweek and the week after it’s the second round and they’d need police approval and staff at short notice Coventry may well decide it’s not worth the hassle and forfeit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Just now, Davefevs said: The rules say it has to be played before the 2nd round ties….the only slot available is this week because of league fixtures. So it’s either a bye or played somewhere else, but not delayed. Unless they bend the rules! The other option they might look at is postponing the midweek league games the following week (Luton at home for us, Wigan at home for them), though obviously they then have to be fitted in somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Northern Red said: The other option they might look at is postponing the midweek league games the following week (Luton at home for us, Wigan at home for them), though obviously they then have to be fitted in somewhere. Is unlikely as Coventry already have todays game to reschedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Northern Red said: Wasps are in the shit financially, there's a chance Coventry could reclaim ownership of the ground for not very much of an outlay. I hope they do...........and then kick their arses out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: I hope they do...........and then kick their arses out of it. Coventry seem to be doing a good job of playing the victim but it was the actions of their owners who caused them to lose their share of the stadium Wasps then bought the stadium from the local council Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, East Londoner said: Is unlikely as Coventry already have todays game to reschedule Good point, I hadn't thought of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, East Londoner said: The only way we could realistically host would be behind closed doors at the training ground given it has to be played this midweek as we’ve both got games next midweek and the week after it’s the second round and they’d need police approval and staff at short notice Coventry may well decide it’s not worth the hassle and forfeit Has to be a neutral venue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 4 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Pics of the pitch. https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2022/august/news-coventry-city-versus-rotherham-united-game-postponed/ How is that unsafe...?! It's just a bit bare of grass. FFS - it's only 10-15 years ago that even top flight games were played on far worse than that, week in, week out - even at the biggest clubs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: How is that unsafe...?! It's just a bit bare of grass. FFS - it's only 10-15 years ago that even top flight games were played on far worse than that, week in, week out - even at the biggest clubs. I don't think any clubs played on rutted pitches - at any level. Its dangerous FFS. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 https://the18.com/soccer-photos/18-worst-football-pitches-fields?amp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) We know it doesn't look as bad as Derby's old Baseball Ground where the local paper ran a Spot the Grass competition, but things have moved on. What interests me though is the quote "The match official that inspected said he wouldn't have played a League Two game on it, let alone a Championship game" . If true he could get in trouble for that remark. Edited August 7, 2022 by RoystonFoote'snephew Typo alteration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 You would expect City to have made an announcement if the game was subject to an inspection, just to stop people booking travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: You would expect City to have made an announcement if the game was subject to an inspection, just to stop people booking travel. You’re putting far too much faith in football clubs being able to plan/use common sense. I’m really not expecting to see us play Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Holding off buying tickets. Could it be pay on the day if it goes ahead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 just get on and play it, we can blame the pitch if we lose. it would stump lj though,where would he measure it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_b Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, redsquirrel said: just get on and play it, we can blame the pitch if we lose. it would stump lj though,where would he measure it?? He’d build sand castles and get Holden to look for the attacking POMO round his moat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockwood gate Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 We were not very good on a fantastic pitch Saturday so carry on lads might have a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 12 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: You would expect City to have made an announcement if the game was subject to an inspection, just to stop people booking travel. They can’t do that until Coventry tell them whether there is one or not, can they? 2 hours ago, redsquirrel said: just get on and play it, we can blame the pitch if we lose. it would stump lj though,where would he measure it?? Look forward to OTIB afterwards if we then lost 2 players to long term injuries as a result of it going ahead.. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Tickets have been taken off sale. As far as I’m aware it’s going to be played at a neutral venue with only people who have pre purchased tickets allowed entry, not totally sure where though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, JBFC II said: Tickets have been taken off sale. As far as I’m aware it’s going to be played at a neutral venue with only people who have pre purchased tickets allowed entry, not totally sure where though FFS, I was holding off buying them given the uncertainty - now I may not be able to go. Absolute shambles. (Not City's fault though - but possibly!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, cheese said: FFS, I was holding off buying them given the uncertainty - now I may not be able to go. Absolute shambles. (Not City's fault though - but possibly!) Don’t take my word for it yet! As far as I’m aware stuff will be announced this morning, but the club are keeping the details very quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 14 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: We know it doesn't look as bad as Derby's old Baseball Ground where the local paper ran a Spot the Grass competition, but things have moved on. What interests me though is the quote "The match official that inspected said he wouldn't have played a League Two game on it, let alone a Championship game" . If true he could get in trouble for that remark. What difference does the level make? It's either playable/safe or it's not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 24 minutes ago, JBFC II said: Tickets have been taken off sale. As far as I’m aware it’s going to be played at a neutral venue with only people who have pre purchased tickets allowed entry, not totally sure where though Surely Forest Green Rovers is the obvious place to play the neutral venue. Or Cinderford... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Don’t think ‘neutral’ in this context means reasonably convenient for both sides, as it’s still a Coventry home fixture. Somewhere in the Midlands is my guess- and WBA would be better for us. Dark horses, say MK Dons or Oxford- both newish, well tended outfits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Birmingham probably. Closest to Coventry. They played there before. Birmingham need the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Bard said: Birmingham probably. Closest to Coventry. They played there before. Birmingham need the money. Still have huge problems with parts of the ground closed though, don’t they? Appreciate it might not be an issue for a league cup tie though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, Bedred31 said: Dark horses, say MK Dons or Oxford- both newish, well tended outfits. As opposed to well tented? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Probably Burton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Still have huge problems with parts of the ground closed though, don’t they? Appreciate it might not be an issue for a league cup tie though. 17,000 on Friday night. That should be enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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East Londoner Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, JBFC II said: Tickets have been taken off sale. As far as I’m aware it’s going to be played at a neutral venue with only people who have pre purchased tickets allowed entry, not totally sure where though Surely the problems with police approval and staffing would still exist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 8, 2022 Admin Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, JBFC II said: As far as I’m aware it’s going to be played at a neutral venue I wonder how feasible it is to move a fixture at such short notice? The logistics of moving staff, stewards etc, then policing and travel arrangements makes it nigh on impossible I would have thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, JBFC II said: Tickets have been taken off sale. As far as I’m aware it’s going to be played at a neutral venue with only people who have pre purchased tickets allowed entry, not totally sure where though Where did the neutral venue information you heard about come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 30 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Where did the neutral venue information you heard about come from? A friend of a friend who works at the club. Sounds very vague I know but I have no reason to doubt it. Looking at the state of Covs pitch I’d be very surprised if it went ahead there, so a neutral venue makes sense, even if it would be a logistical nightmare I’d imagine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, The Bard said: Birmingham probably. Closest to Coventry. They played there before. Birmingham need the money. Looks like you’re right. Rumour on their fans’ forum is they are moving there for the next 6 weeks to give Wasps the time sort the pitch out. What an effing mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 21 hours ago, Northern Red said: Wasps are in the shit financially, there's a chance Coventry could reclaim ownership of the ground for not very much of an outlay. I'm not sure they have ever owned the stadium. I've always understood it when built, it was owned by Coventry Council who later sold it to a non football company. Do Wasps own it? I'm also not sure they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I wonder what say Bristol City have in the decision to move the venue of the game if that is what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 8, 2022 Admin Share Posted August 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: I'm not sure they have ever owned the stadium. I've always understood it when built, it was owned by Coventry Council who later sold it to a non football company. Do Wasps own it? I'm also not sure they do. Yes Wasps own the Coventry Building Society Arena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizys Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Unplayable, you say? Mr Cooper would like a word with you! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, Steve Watts said: Unplayable, you say? Mr Cooper would like a word with you! That’s not rock hard though is it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizys Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 27 minutes ago, Davefevs said: That’s not rock hard though is it! That's alright. They've just gotta perform a Rovers special and pop the sprinklers on for a few days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, Steve Watts said: That's alright. They've just gotta perform a Rovers special and pop the sprinklers on for a few days! Many a true word... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) Could be interesting getting on the Coach, like one of those mystery tours the Saga Louts go on. I remember some old friends of the family who were holidaying in Bournemouth, jumped on one of those one day in the week. They nattered away as you do, and then things started to get familiar and they found themselves back in Bristol. They had a laugh about it, went to a little cafe they knew and then got taken back to Bournemouth. Imagine getting on the Coach not knowing the neutral venue and finding yourself up the Mem. Edited August 8, 2022 by Port Said Red 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizys Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 22 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Could be interesting getting on the Coach, like one of those mystery tours the Saga Louts go on. I remember some old friends of the family who were holidaying in Bournemouth, jumped on one of those one day in the week. They nattered away as you do, and then things started to get familiar and they found themselves back in Bristol. They had a laugh about it, went to a little cafe they knew and then got taken back to Bournemouth. Imagine getting on the Coach not knowing the neutral venue and finding yourself up the Mem. Even mystery tours have some sort of hygiene standards!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 4 hours ago, phantom said: BBC coverage of the situation: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62469094 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Coventry media coverage: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-pitch-carabao-cup-bristol-24700330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wild Bunch Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Being played at Burton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Gone for a Burton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 That is ******* abysmal. Adds on another two hours to the trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Hope it’s been disinfected since the fewers were there Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, petehinton said: That is ******* abysmal. Adds on another two hours to the trip. And is now being played in the Northern half of the draw? Surely we should have hosted the game instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Wonder if Coventry are offering travel for supporters who had planned on being in Coventry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 From the Coventry City website: https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2022/august/news-wednesdays-carabao-cup-tie-will-not-be-played-at-the-coventry-building-society-arena/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Dolman_Stand said: And is now being played in the Northern half of the draw? Surely we should have hosted the game instead? Exactly what I was thinking. Cup round one is split north/south so surely the neutral venue has to be in the southern section? Can’t expect fans to go the extra distance in midweek league cup which is part of the reason for regionalisation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Exactly what I was thinking. Cup round one is split north/south so surely the neutral venue has to be in the southern section? Can’t expect fans to go the extra distance in midweek league cup which is part of the reason for regionalisation Exactly. Based on our form, definitely going South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 "Carabao Cup rules stipulate that if the hosting team cannot fulfil the fixture at their home ground, a neutral venue must be found in the first instance before looking at reversing the fixture. All 366 purchased tickets remain valid for the round one clash with travelling supporters able to be accommodated within the seated area at the new venue. Tickets have been taken off sale and if supporters wish to apply for a refund, they can do by contacting Supporter Services via email or by phone - 0117 963 0600. Coach tickets continue to be valid with departure from the Winterstoke car-park as originally scheduled at 3.30pm and parking on site is permitted." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 So anyone with out a ticket can’t go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 A friend of mine is a Cov fan and this means that they'll now have had 5 different home grounds in the near-30 years he's been going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Time to change the thread title @Moderators? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 30 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Exactly what I was thinking. Cup round one is split north/south so surely the neutral venue has to be in the southern section? Can’t expect fans to go the extra distance in midweek league cup which is part of the reason for regionalisation It does seem to be a decision taken which puts the interests of Coventry above ours - it's their fault# but we have to travel an extra hour each way. # Actually Wasps fault who committed to relay the pitch before the Commonwealth Games but didn't presumably due to financial difficulty, but ultimately it's up to Coventry to make arrangements to ensure matches take place according to EFL rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I had a limited window around work to make it to Coventry and back in the same night. A move to Birmingham would have been okay. Burton is more or less out of the question now. I realise they are unconnected but it must be a first that a club's fans has significant complications to their travel on not 1, not 2 but 3 consecutive away fixtures to start the season. Given Rotherham (the Ricoh's other victims) was just postponed, and they were at home last week and next, we can lay claim to being the most inconvenienced fans in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Radio 5 said it's at Burton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Or did in I hear it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Olé said: I had a limited window around work to make it to Coventry and back in the same night. A move to Birmingham would have been okay. Burton is more or less out of the question now. I realise they are unconnected but it must be a first that a club's fans has significant complications to their travel on not 1, not 2 but 3 consecutive away fixtures to start the season. Given Rotherham (the Ricoh's other victims) was just postponed, and they were at home last week and next, we can lay claim to being the most inconvenienced fans in the country. There is an option of getting the train back to London from Burton changing either at Tamworth or Birmingham but not getting back to Euston until around 0100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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