Our problems, while not quite as you state them IMO, are more immediate, pressing and, yes worrying.

I still think it is better for Hull FC if City get up though.

Wharfey - the PL cash cow is getting fatter and the parachute payments much bigger. Getting up, this year in particular, would be massive for City and is probably the Allams' one shot at significantly mitigating the losses they've incurred.

Any referendum would require him to offer to [ibuy[/i the stadium, with actual real money - rather than accepting it as the council's contribution to his project (because that was realistic! ). If that happens, then the council gets a bit of cash, is freed of any potential liabilities and you've still got a long-term tenancy agreement. I think there are too many obstacles to overcome (agreeing a price, not least), but I don't think it'd impact on you too badly if did happen.

Major Black, aye it'd be ring-fenced, but handy nonetheless.

The one held by the now Rovers supporters trust.
I am surprised you wasn't there.

So, comprehension then.

Thanks for clearing that up.

I really hope they do go up. I want both us and them to do well and the biggest problem I have with all the nonsense with the Allams is that is has caused a divide between the clubs and in some cases the supporters which is completely unnecessary. I am concerned by the stutters of the last couple of weeks though and do wonder if the Bristol game in particular may come back to haunt em. Cardiff might have knocked off for the season or they may roll up relaxed and intending to play like champions, Mackay is ex Watford too and seems to still have strong affinity with them www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... heart.html

I really hope they do go up. I want both us and them to do well and the biggest problem I have with all the nonsense with the Allams is that is has caused a divide between the clubs and in some cases the supporters which is completely unnecessary. I am concerned by the stutters of the last couple of weeks though and do wonder if the Bristol game in particular may come back to haunt em. Cardiff might have knocked off for the season or they may roll up relaxed and intending to play like champions, Mackay is ex Watford too and seems to still have strong affinity with them www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... heart.html

Win or lose he will not get the KC as it stands at present, if the Lib Dems get in then that's a whole new ball game.

I'm with F90. If they do manage to get up, then he'll line his pockets. If they don't then City's support will level out at not much more than ours and his dreams of even greater wealth will disappear and probably so will he.

Can't see City going up to be honest.. They've choked at the last hurdle and even though Cardiff are already champions, i'm sure they'd like to go out with a bang..

Also see Watford stuffing Leeds

Would be a massive blow to throw away a 7 point lead with 3 games to go. Would have no chance in the play offs

Regardless of any stadium implications which is generally just speculation, I hope City don't go up. Anything that would please the Allams I would be against. I know it would bring in money to the city via hotels etc.. but I really couldn't care less about Premiership football in the city. I have read too many smug comments on various forums from City fans putting down my club and think Allam is the messiah. Thus would like to see his departure played out should City not succeed.