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2016/2017 Season

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Robbie Keane bows out of international football

Former Coventry City striker Robbie Keane this evening bowed out of international football for the Republic of Ireland, in their 4-0 win over Oman. After making his international debut 19 years ago, Keane went on to make 146 appearances for The Republic of Ireland, scoring 68 goals – making him the record goalscorer for his country … Continue reading

Wales reject Hull’s Coleman approach

The Football Association of Wales has confirmed that they have rejected an approach from Premier League side Hull City, for manager Chris Coleman. Former Coventry City manager Coleman, 46, signed a new two-year contract with Wales back in May, before famously leading the Dragons to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 – their first major tournament … Continue reading

Tudgay signs contract extension

Coventry City striker Marcus Tudgay has this evening signed a new one-year contract with The Sky Blues, becoming the fourth signing of the summer behind Jodi Jones, Kwame Thomas and Marvin Sordell. The 33 year old has signed an extension to the contract which originally expired last month, to keep him at The Ricoh Arena … Continue reading

Coventry sign Kwame Thomas from Derby

Coventry City have completed their first signing of the summer, bringing in striker Kwame Thomas from Championship side Derby County. Thomas, 20, joins The Sky Blues on a free transfer after being released by The Rams at the end of last season. Thomas has signed a two-year deal with Tony Mowbray’s side, keeping him at … Continue reading

Martin joins Oxford United

Defender Aaron Martin has joined newly promoted League One side Oxford United after being released by Coventry City. Speaking about the signing of Martin, Oxford boss Michael Appleton said: “He’s got good experience of this division judging by the amount of games he played for Coventry. “You’ve only got to look at his physical attributes – … Continue reading

Glover departs Sky Blues for Peterborough United

Coventry City development coach Lee Glover has left the Club to take up a new position as assistant manager at fellow League One side Peterborough United. Glover, 46, a former striker for Nottingham Forest, Leicester City & Burton Albion has previous managerial experience with non-league Corby Town & Grantham Town, looked after The Sky Blues’ … Continue reading

Coventry City 2016/2017 home kit unveiled

Coventry City have unveiled their new home kit for the 2016/2017 Season. The kit once again features sky blue and white stripes, after making their return in the first kit made by Nike last season. The 2016/17 Home Shirt is made with the latest Nike Dri-FIT fabric, providing supporters with a comfortable fit when sporting … Continue reading

Stephen Hunt retires from professional football

Former Coventry City midfielder Stephen Hunt has retired from professional football. Hunt, 34, joined the Club in January on a free transfer, and went on to make 5 appearances for The Sky Blues before his short-term contract expired. His spell at The Ricoh Arena was mainly limited to playing left-full back to cover injuries and … Continue reading

Former Sky Blue Wilson subject of £25m double bid

Former Coventry City striker Callum Wilson has been the subject of a rejected £25m double bid from West Ham United. Now at Premier League side Bournemouth, Wilson, 24, has scored 5 goals in 7 appearances in The Premier League this season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the match against Stoke … Continue reading

Door not fully closed on Réda.

Coventry City manager Tony Mowbray has revealed to The Coventry Telegraph that the door’s not fully closed on Réda Johnson’s Sky Blues’ career. On Monday, former City captain Johnson was one of ten City players who was informed by Mowbray that his contract was not being renewed. After his season was ended by a serious … Continue reading