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Mark Robins nominated for September Manager of the Month

Coventry City manager Mark Robins has been nominated for the Sky Bet League Two Manager of the month award. Robins, who returned for a second spell in charge of the Sky Blues in March, led his side to five wins from seven games in September, picking up an impressive 16 points, leading his side to … Continue reading

Kwame leaves on loan

Coventry City striker Kwame Thomas has joined Sutton United on an initial one-month loan deal. Thomas, 21, is yet to make and appearance for The Sky Blues this season following injury, and it is believed that joining the Vanarama National side for a month will help build up his match fitness ahead of competing for … Continue reading

Charles-Cook departs Coventry

Goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook has left Coventry City and joined fellow League Two side Swindon Town. Charles-Cook departs The Ricoh Arena after three years with Coventry City where he made over 50 appearances. The former Arsenal trainee also holds the Coventry City post-war Club record for most consecutive minutes for not conceding a goal and was … Continue reading

Carl Baker leaves Portsmouth

Former Coventry City captain Carl Baker has this afternoon left League One side Portsmouth. Speculation has been rife all summer linking Baker with a return to Coventry City to rejoin City boss Mark Robins at The Ricoh Arena and today his contract has been cancelled by mutual consent. Despite the transfer window closing at 11pm … Continue reading

Plymouth sign Portuguese midfielder Ruben Lameiras

Plymouth Argyle have signed Portuguese midfielder Rúben Lameiras following his release from Coventry City. Lameiras, 22, joins The Pilgrims after two seasons with The Sky Blues, in which he helped guide the club to the Checkatrade Trophy at Wembley in April but couldn’t prevent the club being relegated to League One. After graduating through the … Continue reading

Gary Deegan leaves Shrewsbury Town

Former Coventry City midfielder Gary Deegan has today left League One side Shrewsbury Town by mutual consent. Deegan, known as “The Pitbull” for his aggressive style of play, joined The Shrews on a two-year contract from Southend United last summer, and went on to make 48 appearances in all competitions last season. However after an … Continue reading

EFL confirm Checkatrade Trophy to retain current format with key amendments

The English Football League (EFL) have confirmed that League One and League Two Clubs have voted for the Checkatrade Trophy to continue in its current format, with some “key amendments.” Coventry City won the competition this season, defeating Oxford United 2-1 at Wembley in front of a record crowd – but prior to the final, … Continue reading

Coventry first Premier League founding member to be relegated to League Two

Coventry City have become the first founding member of The English Premier League (1992/1993) to be relegated to the fourth tier of English football. Since the inception of The FA Premier League as it was known in 1992/1993, 47 different sides have competed in the competition, and whereas now there are 20 sides each season, … Continue reading

Coventry City relegated to League Two

Coventry City were this afternoon relegated to the fourth tier of English football for the first time in 58 years. Following a season of misery both on and off the pitch, The Sky Blues went into this afternoon’s game against Charlton Athletic at The Ricoh Arena knowing nothing other than a victory would keep their … Continue reading

Russell Slade appointed Grimsby Town manager

Former Coventry City manager Russell Slade has been appointed as the new manager of League Two side Grimsby Town. Just over a month after being dismissed by The Sky Blues, Slade has taken the reigns at The Mariners for the second time in his career with the side currently sat 14th in League Two. Slade … Continue reading