Coventry City have been in talks with planners in Rugby about possible sites within their area for a new stadium. However, as the sites are in green belt land, the talks will need to be concluded by September before the local plan is submitted.
The Sky Blues have apparently ruled out a new stadium within the boundaries of Coventry. The Ricoh Arena is now owned by Wasps rugby football club.
Coventry City have been in talks with planners in Rugby about possible sites within their area for a new stadium. However, as the sites are in green belt land, the talks will need to be concluded by September before the local plan is submitted.
The Sky Blues have apparently ruled out a new stadium within the boundaries of Coventry. The Ricoh Arena is now owned by Wasps rugby football club.
Peter Ward, from Sky Blues Supporters’ Consultative Group, said he was pleased to hear that things were “moving” with the club’s search for a new home. “It’s good that finally there is some evidence things are happening,” he said.
“As we’ve heard from the club’s directors, there is a need to take control of and have access to all the revenue streams.”
However, he said that fans could find a move out of Coventry difficult – particularly as they only moved from their previous home, Highfield Road, to the Ricoh in 2005.” The move from Highfield Road to the Ricoh was a big emotional move for the fans,” he said. “This would be another big change.”