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Carl Baker

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Swindon Town looking to resign Leon Clarke?

Fellow League One side Swindon Town are reportedly looking into the possibility of resigning striker Leon Clarke. Clarke had a public bust-up with then manager Paolo Di Canio, now at Premier League Sunderland following a League Cup defeat to Southampton and after the bust up, Di Canio vowed he would never play Clarke again. Clarke … Continue reading

Baker: “The club have not told or asked us to leave.”

Coventry City captain Carl Baker has taken to social media to deny reports in the national press that Joe Murphy, Leon Clarke and himself can leave the club. Baker wrote on Facebook; ‘Just to clarify the club have not told or asked us to leave because of financial reasons, yes we had discussions over the … Continue reading

Murphy, Baker & Clarke to head through the exit door?

Following ACL’s rejection of the CVA presented by administrator Paul Appleton on Friday, (read ACL’s full statement here) Coventry City have reportedly told their three highest paid players they are free to leave the club. City captain Carl Baker, goalkeeper Joe Murphy and striker Leon Clarke all played 90 minutes in the club’s opening day … Continue reading

2013/2014 Squad numbers announced.

Coventry City have today confirmed the squad numbers to be used for the upcoming 2013/2014 season. The most noticeable change is that of Leon Clarke who has taken up the vacated number nine shirt, following Cody McDonald’s departure to newly promoted Gillingham. Blair Adams also takes up the vacant number three jersey, whilst Conor Thomas … 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

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

Rumours: Nottingham Forest make bid for Carl Baker.

According to rumours on Twitter, Championship side Nottingham Forest have now made a bid for Coventry City captain Carl Baker. Earlier in June, it was rumoured that Forest were preparing a move for City’s Player of the Season, and it now appears they have made that move. The rumour started from a tweet from Transfers … Continue reading

Could Nottingham Forest make a move for Carl Baker?

Rumours are starting to circulate on the internet that Championship side Nottingham Forest are to make a move to sign Coventry City captain, Carl Baker. Baker, who signed for City from Stockport County when the Sky Blues were in the Championship themselves, excelled last season, despite all of the off-field troubles the club have faced, … Continue reading

2013/2014 Transfer Centre

Coventry City may be under the limitations of a transfer embargo heading into pre-season ahead of the 2013/2014 League One season, after being placed into administration in March, but that hasn’t stopped the transfer rumour mill linking players with moves to The Ricoh Arena, or whereever City will be playing their home games next season. … Continue reading

2012/2013 Squad Numbers announced

Coventry City have released the 2012/2013 squad numbers, and one of the most notable changes is that of striker Cody McDonald who has dropped #14 and taken up the vacant #9. Summer signing Stephen Elliott replaces McDonald as #14, whilst fellow summer recruits Kevin Malaga and William Edjenguélé take up the #6 & #25 shirts … Continue reading