Recruitment freeze lifted

[Shugs]

Blackett confirming in the CET today that he can make signings again now if he wants to. Nothing confirmed as imminent - just the availability. Good news in itself and also conveys good overall news re finances.

[Neils]

Interesting reading. Things improving all around it seems.

[Shugs]

Certainly appears that re-financing is moving on.

[Steve from Cov]

Good news - can we go and sign Wadey now?

[Raggs]

Making a bit of room if Worcester fold I guess. Some potential bargains available basically. And with our location and Hougaard to tell them how wonderful it is, we might actually be not an unattractive option.

[Heathen]

That is highly encouraging. The players should get a lift from thta.

[baldpaul101]

Whilst it is indeed good news, I won't be counting any chickens until the Bond issue is settled & the tax bill, if there is one, is paid.

[JonnyD]

Yes Raggs, seems like perfect timing for a Worcester raid. They’ve definitely got a few centres that could help us and Shillcock is class in my opinion.

Van De Merwe would be amazing but sounds like he is off already along with Fin Smith, Hatherall and we don’t really need Ted Hill , who won’t be short of options.
Lots of solid academy lads there too, a few U20 and u18 age group players who will need clubs and as mentioned they won’t have to move home to come to us, I believe Hougaard hasn’t moved home from his time at Worcester.

[Rossm]

From Tom Jeffreys and Bobby Bridge.

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/wasps-were-hit-recruitment-freeze-24889550

Also.

Plan to build hotel next to CBS Arena stalls as loan expires

From Nick Smith.

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/plan-build-hotel-next-cbs-24890208

[Neils]

The hotel was always going to happen (stopped) when it didn't make City of Culture or CWG for business. Programme completely wrecked by Covid. It was said it was needed for when events are booked at the Arena. Having stayed at the nearby Novotel during an exhibition and it was packed with exhibitors I can see why.

[hookender]

So this was the loan request that was brought up recently as being an emergency operating loan?

Obviously was ,as suggested on here ,as being for capital expenditure as well as being an old application.

[Hymenoptera]

Are we in a position to be so righteous? There are some very good players there that other teams are already working to bring in, yet we won't be looking to do the same.
I didn't realize we were that good...I'm expecting top 2 now.

[Neils]

So this was the loan request that was brought up recently as being an emergency operating loan?

Obviously was ,as suggested on here ,as being for capital expenditure as well as being an old application.

No this is a different older loan. The other hasn't yet been agreed/rejected as far as I can see.

[hopwood]

Good news - can we go and sign Wadey now?

+1

[Shugs]

Natural target for us would be Lawrence.