What Co-op Live's ex-boss told the M.E.N. two weeks before he quit
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men— Gary Roden spoke of his 'luxurious position' at the yet-to-open venue - now he has resigned
BBC News—From Co-op Live to 'Co-flop Live': What went wrong for UK's biggest arena. What was supposed to be a triumphant opening week for Manchester's Co-op Live has become a debacle.
men—Co-op Live boss RESIGNS days before first show. It follows a turbulent week for the venue
BBC News—Co-op Live: Manchester venue boss resigns after shows postponed. Gary Roden quits days after he was criticised for telling BBC some grassroots music venues are "poorly run".