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Former Player Updates
Pressley quashes Leon Clarke return.
Coventry City manager Steven Pressley has this morning quashed a potential return to the club for Wolves striker Leon Clarke. Speaking to The Coventry Telegraph confirmed he wants to bring in two strikers with one being “another Leon Clarke” but confirming Leon had “burnt his bridges” with the club. It has been reported this week, … Continue reading
Van Aanholt cut from Holland World Cup squad.
Former Coventry City loanee Patrick van Aanholt has missed out on the chance to represent Holland at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil. Louis van Gaal, who will take over as Manchester United manager once Holland’s World Cup comes to an end, has decided to drop van Aanholt in favour of Terence Kongolo. van Aanholt … Continue reading
Eastwood ponders future.
Former Coventry striker Freddy Eastwood has admitted he is considering whether to continue his playing career. Eastwood, 30, a former Wales international has admitted he is unsure what the future holds after being told by League Two side Southend United he was not being offered a new contract. “I’m in no great rush to sign … Continue reading
Freddy Eastwood released by Southend United.
Former Coventry City striker Freddy Eastwood will not be offered offered a new contract with League Two side Southend United and will leave the club when his current contract expires on June 30th. Eastwood began his career with West Ham and moved on to Grays Athletic before joining the Southend in 2004, initially on loan. After … Continue reading
Keiren Westwood released by Sunderland.
Former Coventry City goalkeeper Keiren Westwood has not been offered a new contract by Premier League side Sunderland and will leave the club. Westwood, 29, joined Coventry City in June 2008 after an excellent few seasons with Carlisle United in League One, in particular 2007/2008 where he was named in the PFA League One Team … Continue reading
Craig Bellamy retires
Coventry City’s record signing Craig Bellamy has today retired from professional football at the age of 34. Bellamy joined the Sky Blues in August 2000 from Norwich City in a deal worth £6m. However he would only spend one season at Highfield Road, scoring 8 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions before joining Newcastle … Continue reading
Marlon King sentenced to 18 months in jail.
Former Coventry City striker Marlon King has this afternoon been sentenced to 18 months in prison. King has been jailed after being found guilty of dangerous driving, which left one man with a fractured elbow. King, a former Premier League player, now without a club after being released by Sheffield United in December, was driving … Continue reading
Jon Stead reveals why he turned down second Sky Blues’ loan spell.
Former Coventry City loan signing Jon Stead has revealed the reasons behind turning down a second loan spell with the club. Stead, who made 10 appearances and scored two goals in 2010 for The Sky Blues, was offered a return by Steven Pressley in the January transfer window, but turned the move down. Stead now … Continue reading
Former Coventry boss Micky Adams considering Port Vale future after abuse by fans.
Former Coventry City manager Micky Adams has admitted to BBC Radio Stoke that he is considering his future as manager of fellow League One side Port Vale after abuse he received from the club’s fans following a 5-0 loss at Bristol City on Tuesday night. Adams, who managed The Sky Blues from January 2005 to … Continue reading
Marlon King admits dangerous driving charge.
Former Coventry City striker Marlon King has today pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving. Appearing in Nottingham Crown Court, the former Premier League player had previously pleaded guilty but today changed his plea following a three car crash which left one victim with a fractured elbow. King, who has played for Hull City, … Continue reading
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