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Coventry United Football Club formed.

Four businessmen who are Coventry City fans have formed Coventry United Football Club. in protest at Sisu Capital’s running of Coventry City Football Club. They have however outlined their continued support for Coventry City, but admit that could change if Sisu continue with their plans to take the club out of the city. Chairman Jason … Continue reading

Football League will not block Otium Entertainment Group Limited buyout of Coventry City Football Club Limited.

The Football League have confirmed that they have acknowledge the decision by administrator Paul Appleton to name Otium Entertainment Group Limited as the preferencial buyer for Coventry City Football Club Limited, and that they wouldn’t block the move. Since the announcement on Friday that of the four final bidders for the company which was placed … Continue reading

Leon Lobjoit signs first professional contract with Coventry City.

Coventry City academy star Leon Lobjoit has signed his first professional contract with the Sky Blues. Lobjoit had confirmed the deal on Twitter when he tweeted: “Nice meeting with the gaffer, Just signed my pro for Coventry happy guy :)” It has since been deleted however, with no official confirmation from the club, however as … Continue reading

Football League Chairman Greg Clarke on Sky Sports News tomorrow talking about Coventry City situation.

The Chairman of the Football League, Greg Clarke will be featured on Sky Sports News tomorrow talking about Coventry City’s current situation. From 6am BST tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18th) a pre-recorded interview with Clarke will be featured on Sky Sports News on ‘Good Morning Sports Fans’ and throughout the day. It is unclear at the … Continue reading

Petition to the Football League & FA reaches 5,000 signatures.

A petition calling on both the Football Association and the Football League to look into the dealings of the preferencial bidder for Coventry City Football Club Limited has reached 5,000 in just a few days. *UPDATE – On June 19th 2013, the petition passed 7,000 signatures* On Friday, joint-administrator of Coventry City Football Club, Paul … Continue reading

Steven Pressley insists Coventry City can be competitive despite budget cuts.

Coventry City manager Steven Pressley insists his side can be competitive in League One next season, despite seeing his playing budget more than halved. Last season, City had a budget of £4.25m but Pressley will have to work with a budget much closer to £2m in the coming season. City have already seen their highest … Continue reading

Sky Blue Trust protests outside Sisu head office.

This afternoon The Sky Blue Trust staged a protest outside the head offices of Coventry City Football Club’s owners, Sisu. Around forty members of The Trust travelled to London this afternoon to let the club’s owners and the Football League know their feelings towards the way the club has been run and the anger at … Continue reading

Petition calling upon Football Association & Football League to review dealings launched.

A petition has been launched calling upon both the Football Association and Football League to conduct a review into the potential purchase of Coventry City Football Club Limited by Otium Entertainment Group Limited. Otium Entertainment Group Limited  are related to Coventry City Football Club Holdings Limited – as Chief Executive of Holdings, Tim Fisher is … Continue reading

Coventry City Limited to be ‘out of administration in three weeks.’

According to the Coventry Telegraph’s Les Reid (@lesreidpolitics) Coventry City Football Club Limited will be out of administration in three weeks. Yesterday, joint-administrator Paul Appleton announced that Otium Entertainment Group Limited were the preferential bidder for the company currently in administration, a move still to be ratified by The Football League. On Saturday afternoon, Reid tweeted: “ACL … Continue reading

City fan’s email to the Football League.

Matt Cattell is just one of the many Coventry City fans who have simply had enough. After yesterday’s announcement by joint-administrator, Paul Appleton that Otium Entertainment Group Limited – a group related to current owner’s Sisu, were the preferencial bidders were Coventry City Limited the majority of City fans have been angered and outraged. Today the … Continue reading