Worcester

[Heathen]

The fact it was dismissed immediately suggests our owners aren't panicking.

Raggs, I agree with that.

[ardenwasp]

I’m sure Worcester Sauce would have been delighted with a merger.

[WonkyWasp]

Probably have apoplexy.

[MarleyWasp]

I’m sure Worcester Sauce would have been delighted with a merger.

Ironically this isn't the first time, nor was the move to Coventry the first time someone looked at moving Wasps to the West Midlands. In 2001 when QPR and Loftus Road PLC went into administration, Cecil Duckworth was preparing a bid for Wasps, mainly to buy his way into the Premiership. Ultimately Chris Wright bought Wasps from Loftus Road PLC and the rest is history.

[westwaleswasp]

Have to say, Worcester Wasps has a ring to it.

[JonnyD]

Have to say, Worcester Wasps has a ring to it.

Probably better than Coventry Warriors

[Bloke in North Dorset]

Have to say, Worcester Wasps has a ring to it.

Probably better than Coventry Warriors

I suppose Coventry Crusaders would be a bit controversial.

[Neils]

Coventry Cathedrals would be religiousist

[SBSam]

The fact it was dismissed immediately suggests our owners aren't panicking.

Or at least recognition that merging two organisations with financial problems creates one organisation with ginormous financial problems.

[Neils]

The fact it was dismissed immediately suggests our owners aren't panicking.

Or at least recognition that merging two organisations with financial problems creates one organisation with ginormous financial problems.

Nope the first comment is somewhat closer to the mark.

[InBetweenWasp]

The fact it was dismissed immediately suggests our owners aren't panicking.

Or at least recognition that merging two organisations with financial problems creates one organisation with ginormous financial problems.

Nope the first comment is somewhat closer to the mark.

Both are probably true.  The question would be 'Whats in it for Wasps?' and the answer to that is unclear.  Is there a benefit we could think of? - I can't.  It wouldn't resolve our own financial issues, if anything, it would be a further burden as SBSam has suggested.

[SBSam]

Coventry Cathedrals would be religiousist

And cultural misappropriation.

[SBSam]

The fact it was dismissed immediately suggests our owners aren't panicking.

Or at least recognition that merging two organisations with financial problems creates one organisation with ginormous financial problems.

Nope the first comment is somewhat closer to the mark.

Both are probably true.  The question would be 'Whats in it for Wasps?' and the answer to that is unclear.  Is there a benefit we could think of? - I can't.  It wouldn't resolve our own financial issues, if anything, it would be a further burden as SBSam has suggested.

I didn’t have an agenda when I made that comment. The NHS has done this loads of times, hoping to solve things by merging 2 Trusts with big financial issues to create 1 Trust with huge financial issues.

I can’t see many benefits to Wasps if operating out of Coventry, a few more attendees perhaps. 

[Rossm]

Breaking Warriors update: Tweet from Marcello Cossali-Francis.

I have been informed that the August payroll (due tomorrow) “at this moment” will not be fulfilled for staff and players.

According to the owners, this is due to the accounts being frozen. The overall outcome for the club remains uncertain.

That sounds a bit grim.

[Neils]

Breaking Warriors update: Tweet from Marcello Cossali-Francis.

I have been informed that the August payroll (due tomorrow) “at this moment” will not be fulfilled for staff and players.

According to the owners, this is due to the accounts being frozen. The overall outcome for the club remains uncertain.

That sounds a bit grim.

Jeez not good for the players and staff.