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2013/2014 Season

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Cody McDonald completes move to Gillingham.

Striker Cody McDonald has today completed a move to fellow League One side Gillingham. Earlier today, it was announced that a mutual termination of the remainder of his contract at Coventry City was agreed, and he has quickly found a new club. This will be McDonald’s third spell at The Gills, following two previous loan … Continue reading

Cody McDonald on the way to Gillingham for a third spell?

Gillingham manager Martin Allen is reportedly ready to take striker Cody McDonald back to Preistfield for a third spell with The Gills. McDonald has previously had two loan spells with the club, the first from Norwich where he scored 28 goals in League Two which lead to his arrival at The Ricoh Arena, and most … Continue reading

Carl Baker “gutted for the fans.”

Coventry City captain Carl Baker has used social networking to thank Coventry City supporters for their support in ‘this tough time.’ Earlier this afternoon, the Football League confirmed that they had “reluctantly agreed’ to plans by the club to groundshare with Northampton Town for the next three seasons until a new stadium is built in … Continue reading

Football League approve Northampton Town & Coventry City groundshare.

The Football League have approved Coventry City’s plans to groundshare at Sixfields; the home of Northampton Town Football Club for the next three seasons. City have been in administration since March, after a year-long dispute with the manager’s of The Ricoh Arena; ACL. Chief Executive of Coventry City, Tim Fisher has previously stated that the … Continue reading

Sky Blue Trust release statement RE: Northampton Town groundshare.

The Sky Blue Trust have this afternoon released a statement regarding Coventry City Football Club’s potential ground-share at Sixfields; the home of Northampton Town. The full statement: The Sky Blue Trust opposes the proposed ground share with Northampton Town in the strongest possible terms. The Trust’s membership has indicated overwhelming support for the Board’s stance … Continue reading

Coventry City awarded bye in Johnstone’s Paint Trophy first round.

Coventry City have been awarded a bye in the 2013/2014 Johnstone’s Paint Trophy first round. Unlike last season however, City have been placed in the Southern Section of the draw which could mean possible trips to Portsmouth, Exeter City and Plymouth Arygle. Last season, the Sky Blues progressed to the Area Final of the Johnstone’s … Continue reading

Baker: “More determined than ever to have a successful season for the club.”

Coventry City captain Carl Baker says he is determined to help the Sky Blues secure promotion back to The Championship this season. Baker began his preparation for the campaign ahead with a strict healthy diet and teetotal regime to boost his fitness, including totally cutting-out alcohol. “I am more determined than ever to have a successful … Continue reading

Lee Carsley joins Sheffield United as assistant-manager.

Coventry City development coach Lee Carsley has today left the Sky Blues to join up with fellow League One side Sheffield United as their new assistant manager. At Brammall Lane, Carsley will now join up with former Everton teammate David Weir, who was recently appointed as Danny Wilson’s successor at The Blades. Carsley’s departure brings … Continue reading

“SISU OUT” banner at Glastonbury.

Disgruntled Coventry City fans have taken their protests against club owners SISU to Glastonbury; the largest music festival in the country. During live coverage on Sunday night on the BBC, a “SISU OUT” flag could clearly be seen amongst the crowd. The banner was picked out by the BBC television cameras who were beaming the pictures … Continue reading

Sky Blue Trust unveil faceless statue of Joy Seppala at Ricoh Arena.

At the recent fan’s forums, Chief Executive Tim Fisher joked that a staue of SISU boss Joy Seppala should be erected at The Ricoh Arena, and The Sky Blue Trust have used this idea as their latest protest against the club’s owners. Fisher has publicly stated SISU’s desire to build their own stadium, which would … Continue reading