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Nuneaton Town apologise after distasteful tweet.

Nuneaton Town Football Club have today apologised for a distasteful tweet was was sent out on their official Twitter feed following the abandonment of the pre-season game with Coventry City on Saturday. Ten minutes into the second half the referee was forced to abandon the game after a freak storm flooded the pitch with Town … Continue reading

Baker “gutted” to lose captaincy.

Carl Baker has admitted he is “gutted” to lose the captain’s armband to new signing Reda Johnson. Johnson joined the club this month after he was released by Championship side Sheffield Wednesday and the Benin international was this morning appointed the new club captain. Baker took to Facebook earlier today to thank the Sky Blue … Continue reading

Adams “sad” to leave Coventry.

Defender Blair Adams has admitted he is “sad” to be leaving Coventry City but is looking forward to a new chapter with fellow League One side Notts County. Adams, 22, originally joined the Sky Blues on loan from Premier League side Sunderland in 2012, before making the move permanent in January 2013. In two seasons … Continue reading

Coventry v. Cardiff selected for Sky Sports coverage.

Coventry City’s Capital One Cup First Round tie with Cardiff City has been selected for live television coverage by Sky Sports. The Bluebirds, who were relegated from The Premier League last season, will travel to Sixfields on Wednesday August 13th in the second game of the Football League season. Cardiff currently have former Sky Blues … Continue reading

2014/2015 Fixtures released

The Football League have today released the fixtures for next season, handing what Coventry City manager Steven Pressley admits is “a tough start” to The Sky Blues. City kick off the season with an away game at Bradford City; a fixture which saw a controversial 3-3 draw at Valley Parade last season with Pressley and … Continue reading

Murphy to join Huddersfield Town.

Joe Murphy has today confirmed that he will be leaving Coventry City at the end of this month and stepping up to The Championship with Huddersfield Town. Republic of Ireland international Murphy, 32, will be reunited for former Sky Blues’ boss Mark Robins at The John Smith’s Stadium and will be fighting for the number … Continue reading

Murphy closing on Huddersfield switch.

According to Sky Sports’ Pete O’Rourke, Joe Murphy is close to completing his switch to Championship side Huddersfield Town. Murphy, out of contract with the Sky Blues, has been linked with a move to The John Smith’s Stadium to join up with former boss Mark Robins. Since joining the club on a free transfer from … Continue reading

Waggott confirms ‘four firm enquiries’ for Callum Wilson.

Coventry City development director Steve Waggott has today confirmed that the club have received “four firm enquiries” for Callum Wilson from Championship clubs. “At the moment our view is that Callum is not for sale. “We have had approaches from four Championship clubs who are keen to secure the services of one of the best … Continue reading

City reportedly reject Bournemouth bid for Wilson.

According to Pete O’Rourke of Sky Sports, Coventry City have today rejected a “seven-figure” transfer bid for Callum Wilson. The Championship side are looking to replace Lewis Grabban who last week joined Norwich City, despite looking likely to join Cardiff. Wilson netted 22 goals last season, despite missing three months with a shoulder injury suffered … Continue reading

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