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Stokes’ homophobic tweet published by LGBT magazine Attitude
A tweet sent out including a homophobic slur by Coventry City defender Chris Stokes has been published by LGBT magazine Attitude. During the Premier League match between Chelsea & Tottenham Hotspur last Monday evening, which saw the Premier League title handed to Leicester City, Stokes used the slur to describe the player’s behaviour on the … Continue reading
Coventry City complete permanent Jones signing.
Coventry City have today completed the permanent transfer of Jodi Jones on a four-year contract. Jones, 18, signs permanently after originally joining The Sky Blues on loan from Dagenham and Redbridge in March. Initially being signed ahead of the permanent transfer this summer ‘to get a feel for the Club,’ Jones forced his way into … Continue reading
RELEASED LIST 2016 | Johnson & Martin head released list
Former Coventry City captain Réda Johnson heads the released list for 2016. Coventry City manager Tony Mowbray has today revealed Sam Ricketts and Marcus Tudgay will be spoken to regarding extending their stay with The Sky Blues, but Johnson, along with nine fellow players will be released at the end of their current contracts. January … Continue reading
Joe Cole has contract mutually terminated
Midfielder Joe Cole has had his contract terminated by mutual consent ahead of his move to North American Soccer League side Tampa Bay Rowdies. Cole, who initially joined The Sky Blues on a 35-day emergency loan at the end of October, before signing permanently on a contract until the end of the season, announced earlier … Continue reading
Joe Cole confirms Coventry City exit
Former England international Joe Cole has, as expected, confirmed his exit from Coventry City. Cole, 34, initially joined The Sky Blues on loan from Aston Villa in October, before moving on a free transfer in January. The former England international has now decided to join Tampa Bay Rowdies in Florida – but has confirmed that … Continue reading
Stokes under investigation for homophobic tweet
Coventry City Football Club have confirmed they are to hold an internal investigation following a tweet containing a homophobic remark sent out by defender Chris Stokes last night. During the Premier League game between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, Stokes sent out a tweet to his near 4,000 followers using the word “faggots.” Stokes quickly deleted … Continue reading
BEHIND THE NUMBERS | Coventry chalk up 100 Ricoh Arena wins
The 3-1 victory over Sheffield United this afternoon was Coventry City’s 100th victory at the ground since moving from Highfield Road in 2005. In 255 games, Coventry City have walked away with 100 wins, 72 draws and 83 losses. This season also saw Coventry City chalk up 12 wins at The Ricoh, the joint highest … Continue reading
Armstrong only sixth Coventry player selected in PFA Team of the Year
Last week it was revealed that on-loan Coventry striker Adam Armstrong was named in the PFA League One Team of the Year. In his Coventry Telegraph column today, club historian Jim Brown has revealed that he is only the SIXTH Coventry player to have been named in the PFA’s Team of the Year. Since the PFA … Continue reading
Jimmy Hill’s ashes to be scattered at The Ricoh Arena
Former Coventry City manager & Chairman, Jimmy Hill’s ashes are to be scattered in a short service at 1pm this afternoon at the opening of his memorial garden at The Ricoh Arena. Ahead of this afternoon’s final home game of the season at the ground against Sheffield United, the Dean of Coventry Cathedral will open the … Continue reading
Phillips departing Coventry?
Coventry City defender Aaron Phillips looks likely to be leaving The Sky Blues at the end of the current season. Phillips’ father, David, who won the FA Cup with City in 1987 has tweeted this morning; “End of an era spanning 14 yrs for AP today. Enjoy the lap son. See ya @Coventry_City” Phillips had … Continue reading
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