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RNTomlinson

Part-time blogger. Full-time entertainer. Can be found on RNTomlinson.com & ccfctv.co.uk.
RNTomlinson has written 264 posts for ccfctv

FAN STAND: FA set to reject Hull City name change; would they have done the same if City were in the top flight?

The Football Association are reportedly set to block Hull City’s proposed name change to Hull Tigers from next season, yet they allowed Coventry City’s owners to relocate the club 35 miles away from the City which bares their name. But would their decision have been different if the Sky Blues were in the top flight? … Continue reading

Franck Moussa wins Football League Mitre Sports ‘Goal of the Year.’

Coventry City midfielder Franck Moussa has this evening won the Mitre Sports 2014 ‘Goal of the Year’ at The Football League awards. Moussa scored a magnificent chip over Leyton Orient goalkeeper Jamie Jones in the 67th minute in what was Orient’s first defeat in the league this season. After receiving the ball from Leon Clarke, … Continue reading

A year of Steven Pressley; grey suits to grey hair.

Exactly one year ago today, Falkirk manager Steven Pressley signed a three year deal to replace Mark Robins as the manager of Coventry City Football Club. When he first took charge, and through the opening portion of the current season, Pressley became renowned for two things; his attacking style of football and his grey suit … Continue reading

Andy Thorn sacked as Kidderminster Harriers manager after two months in charge.

Former Coventry City manager Andy Thorn has today been sacked of Skrill Premier League side Kidderminster Harriers. Thorn, who was sacked by the Sky Blues after just three games of the 2012/2013 Season, leaves Aggborough after just two months at the helm of the club. On the official Kidderminster Harriers website, the following statement was … Continue reading

Joe Murphy still hoping for Republic of Ireland chance.

Coventry City goalkeeper Joe Murphy has spoken of his desire to force his way back into The Republic of Ireland set-up for the Euro 2016 Qualifiers. Murphy, who has two previous caps for The Republic of Ireland, was speaking to the official club website following a string of impressive displays in League One this season. … Continue reading

Franck Moussa still in the race for Football League ‘Goal of the Year.’

Coventry City midfielder Franck Moussa is still in the race to win the Football League & Mitre 2014 ‘Goal of the Year’ after making the final five shortlist. Moussa scored a magnificent chip over Leyton Orient goalkeeper Jamie Jones in the 67th minute in what was Orient’s first defeat in the league this season. After … Continue reading

Denzel Slager leaves Coventry City by mutual consent.

Dutch striker Denzel Slager has this evening left Coventry City by mutual consent subject to FA and Football League approval. Slager first joined the club prior to Christmas on trial before signing permanently from RKC Waalwijk in the January transfer window. Since joining, Slager has made 4 appearances for The Sky Blues, making one start … Continue reading

No pitch inspection planned for visit of Carlisle United.

Coventry City have confirmed that there is currently no pitch inspection planned ahead of tonight’s visit of Carlisle United. City have seen their last two ‘home’ games at Northampton Town’s Sixfields Stadium against Walsall and Bradford postponed due to extreme weather conditions and a waterlogged pitch. As such, City have played five consecutive away games, … Continue reading

Saturday’s opponents suspend manager Moore.

Coventry City travel to Tranmere Rovers on Saturday, but the home dugout will be without manager Ronnie Moore after the Merseyside club suspended the 61 year old. Rovers, who crushed City 5-1 at Sixfields in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, have suspended Moore following a potential breach of betting regulations. Moore is being … Continue reading

Sky Blues complete double loan swoop.

Coventry City have this afternoon bolstered their attacking options further with the additions of two loan signings. Striker Chuba Akpom has signed on a youth-loan until the end of the season from Premier League side Arsenal, whilst winger Michael Petrasso has joined on an initial 28-day loan from Championship side Queen’s Park Rangers. Akpom made … Continue reading