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Former Player Updates
Gary Madine facing jail sentence.
Former Coventry City loan striker Gary Madine is facing a jail sentence after being found guilty of two separate nightclub attacks in Sheffield. Madine, now playing for Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, was found guilty of causing Reece Hall grievous bodily harm and guilty of inflicting bodily harm on Daniel Beresford in a week-long trial. The striker has not appeared for The … Continue reading
Marlon King released by Birmingham City.
Former Coventry City striker Marlon King has left Championship side Birmingham City after his contract was cancelled by ‘mutual consent.’ At the end of last season, The Blues informed King he was free to leave the club due to financial difficulties involving owner Carson Yeung and the need to meet the new Financial Fair Play regulations, … Continue reading
Danny Philliskirk signs for Oldham Athletic.
Former Coventry City striker Danny Philliskirk has signed a two-year deal with fellow League One side Oldham Athletic. Philliskirk was released by manager Steven Pressley at the end of last season, after being bought to the club by previous manager Mark Robins following his release by Sheffield United. In total, Philliskirk only made one appearance … Continue reading
Nathan Cameron won’t be returning to Northampton Town.
Released Coventry City centre-back Nathan Cameron has seen a contract offer withdrawn by Northampton Town. Cameron is one of the casualties at the Sky Blues after not being offered a fresh contract. Cameron joined League Two side Northampton on loan in March, who are managed by Aidy Boorthroyd, the man who handed Cameron his Coventry … Continue reading
Chris Hussey signs for Burton Albion.
Former Coventry City left-back Chris Hussey has today signed a contract with League Two side Burton Albion. Hussey, who was released from his contract with the Sky Blues in January spent the second half of the 2012/2013 season back at AFC Wimbledon, the club City signed him from. Hussey commented: ‘As soon as I spoke … Continue reading
Michael Mifsud leaves Valetta.
Former Coventry City striker Michael Mifsud has left Maltese club Valetta by mutual consent, bringing an end to his second spell with the club. Mifsud, who was two years into a five year contract is pursuing another move abroad. In a statement the Maltease club said: “Valletta FC and Michael Mifsud have agreed to part company, … Continue reading
Elliott Ward signs for AFC Bournemouth.
Former Coventry City defender Elliott Ward will officially complete a move to newly promoted Championship side AFC Bournemouth on July 1st. Ward who came to The Ricoh Arena from West Ham United after loan spells ar Peterborough United, Plymouth Argyle and Bristol Rovers, will sign a one-year deal with The Cherries. Whilst with City, Ward … Continue reading
FA decide not to renew Stuart Pearce’s contract as England U21 manager.
Former Coventry City left-back Stuart Pearce has been axed as the England Under 21 manager following their exit in the U21 European Championships at the group stage. The Football Association have today announced that after England lost all three of their group games; to Italy, Israel and Norway, and only finding the net once, Pearce’s … Continue reading
Former Coventry City player, Geoff Strong, passes away aged 75.
Former Arsenal, Liverpool and Coventry City wing-half, Geoff Strong, has passed away aged 75. Strong made 33 appearances for City between 1970 and 1972, the majority of those appearances coming in his first season with City that saw them undertake their 1970-71 European campaign. The wing-half also enjoyed lengthy spells at both Arsenal and Liverpool … Continue reading
Gary Deegan released by Hibernian.
Former Coventry City midfielder Gary Deegan has been released by Scottish Premier League side Hibernian. Deegan has admitted that he is ‘sad’ to have been released by Hibernian but says that he expects to be playing first-team football elsewhere. The Irish midfielder was released by the Edinburgh club earlier this week and looks likely to … Continue reading
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