Wasps’ move to Ricoh Arena makes business sense – but at what cost? | James Riach

Premiership club expect a 27,000 crowd against London Irish in Coventry on Sunday – but fans still feel bitter over the move• Andy Goode delighted to be sent back to CoventryThe case for Wasps’ move to Coventry is, from a business perspective at least, easy to make. The Premiership club’s opening match at the Ricoh Arena against London Irish this weekend will be watched by around 27,000 fans, less than two years after their very existence was in doubt. Yet opposition to the move remains.The attendance figure will dwarf the 5,000 average gate at Adams Park, the High Wycombe ground for which the…