Fans Chairman Slams Coventry Groundshare

The chairman of the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) has slammed the ‘terrible’ decision made by Coventry City to Groundshare with Northampton Town next season.

Sky Blues fans will have to travel 34 miles to watch their ‘home’ games next season at the Sixfields Stadium after a rent dispute between the club and the owners of the Ricoh Arena.

Now Malcolm Clarke, chair of the FSF has said: “This is a terrible day for Coventry City and its supporters.

“To see your club ripped from the community from where it was born must be one of the hardest things a fan can go through.

“Football is not a normal business, clubs are woven into the fabric of their area’s history. The game’s governing bodies should act earlier to stop things ever going this far.

“It’s quite clear to the FSF that clubs shouldn’t move without gaining approval from fans first. No Coventry City fans that we’ve spoken to back this move.”

The owners of the Ricoh Arena did agree for Coventry to play at their home rent-free this coming season, but the offer was turned down by the League One club.