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2013/2014 Season
Pressley: ‘Cuthbert should have seen red for pull on Wilson.’
Sky Blues’ manager Steven Pressley felt that his side didn’t deserve to be knocked out of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy on penalties last last but he also felt Leyton Orient should have finished the match with 10 men. In the 19th minute, City striker Callum Wilson turned Scott Cuthbert and was about to shoot from … Continue reading
Darren Murray appointed new Under 18s coach.
Darren Murray has today left Heart of Midlothian Football Club and been appointed as the new Under 18’s coach at Coventry City. Murray has left his role as Player Development Manager at Scottish Premiership outfit Hearts and will join the Sky Blues as Under 18s coach as well as providing assistance at development squad level. … Continue reading
Christie out of cup clash but Daniels available.
Right back Cyrus Christie has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Second Round tie at Leyton Orient, however Billy Daniels should be back and available for selection for manager Steven Pressley. Christie was substituted in the second half of Saturday’s 0-1 victory at Stevenage, after rolling his ankle. Pressley said, “We’re unsure … Continue reading
Northampton Town Football Club statement regarding ACL legal action withdrawal.
Northampton Town Football Club have this afternoon released a statement regarding ACL’s withdrawal of legal against the club for hosting Coventry City home matches. ACL, jointly owned by Coventry City Council and The Higgs Trust, yesterday released a statement of their own which revealed that they would not be proceeding with legal action against the … Continue reading
Gary Madine jailed.
Former Coventry City loan striker, Gary Madine has today been sentenced to eighteen months in jail. Madine, currently playing for Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, was found guilty of two separate nightclub attacks in Sheffield at the start of last month, and the judge has now handed the striker a custodial sentence. The 23 year old, … Continue reading
Coventry City’s trip to Bradford City chosen for Sky Sports coverage.
Coventry City’s trip to Valley Parade to face Bradford City has been chosen for live coverage by Sky Sports and as such, has been rescheduled. The game will take place on Sunday, November 17th with a 3:30pm kick off. The Bantams gained promotion to League One after winning the League Two Play-Off Final over former Sky … Continue reading
Sky Blue Trust issue statement regarding ribbon protest.
The Sky Blue Trust have today issued a statement regarding the ribbons protest featured throughout Coventry and the confrontation between fellow Coventry City fans after the game at Sixfields contested between City and Brentford on Sunday. FULL SKY BLUE TRUST STATEMENT: “It has recently been brought to the attention of the Sky Blue Trust that … Continue reading
Cyrus Christie being watched by Tottenham Hotspur.
Coventry City right-back Cyrus Christie was watched for the second time by Premier League side Tottenham Hotpsur in the 2-0 loss to Brentford yesterday. Spurs, managed by Andre Villas Boas, sent scout David Pleat to watch the defender who turned 21 years old today. It wasn’t Christie’s greatest game however, being at fault for Clayton … Continue reading
Steven Pressley backs anti homophobia campaign.
Coventry City manager Steven Pressley has backed the campaign by Stonewall and Paddy Power which saw professional players throughout England and Scotland wear rainbow coloured laces in their boots over the weekend to help promote the the issue of homophobia in football. City captain Carl Baker and defenders Blair Adams & Andy Webster wore the … Continue reading
Current & former Coventry City players wear rainbow laces.
A number of both current and former Coventry City players wore rainbow coloured laces in a bid to raise awareness of, and tackle homophobia in football over the weekend. Last week, Stonewall and Paddy Power sent the laces to all professional clubs in England and Scotland, hoping to raise awareness of homophobia in football. However … Continue reading
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