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Extension reportedly agreed to Madine loan.

An extension has reportedly been agreed between Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City to Gary Madine’s loan at The Sky Blues. Madine rejoined The Sky Blues for a second spell on an initial one month loan and has gone on to score two goals in four appearances, with the initial loan to end after Saturday’s game … Continue reading

Coventry to travel to Bristol in The JPT.

Coventry City will travel to League One leaders Bristol City in the Southern Section Semi-Final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. After defeating Plymouth Argyle at The Ricoh Arena on Wednesday night, City advanced to the area semi-finals for the second time in their three appearances in the competition. The Sky Blues and The Robins have … Continue reading

Wilson named Championship Player of the Month

Fresh off being called up the England U21 squad for the first time yesterday, former Coventry City striker Callum Wilson has today been named The Championship ‘Player of the Month.’ Alongside Wilson being named the Player of the Month for October, Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has been named the Manager of the Month as The Cherries … Continue reading

Madine sent (back) to Coventry.

Coventry City have bolstered their attacking options after re-signing striker Gary Madine on loan from Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. Madine, 24, rejoins the club after falling down the pecking order at Hillsbrough, becoming the second loan signing to re-join the club in 24 hours, after Aaron Martin made the switch from Yeovil Town yesterday. Madine … Continue reading

Martin in, Clarke out.

Centre back Aaron Martin has today rejoined The Sky Blues on loan from fellow League One side Yeovil Town, with Jordan Clarke making the opposite switch. Martin, 25, originally made 12 appearances in 2012/2013 for The Sky Blues and impressed manager Steven Pressley enough to try and secure his services permanently in the However Martin … Continue reading

Coventry City to host Worcester City in FA Cup First Round

Coventry City will host Conference North side Worcester City in The FA Cup First Round. The tie will take place at The Ricoh Arena between the 7th & 10th November, with the date to be confirmed. Last season The Sky Blues made it to the Fourth Round where they travelled to The Emirates to face … Continue reading

. @SkyBluesBlog & @NiiLampteyShow up for FBA Award

Last year you might remember Sky Blues Blog was nominated for a National Football Blogging Award and this year the guys have been nominated again. Started by Neil Allison (@NeilAllison) after the somewhat disappointing 2009/2010 season, “as a place to let off steam and vent my thoughts about Coventry City’s progress”, the blog has continued to … Continue reading

JPT Draw: Plymouth Argyle sent to Coventry.

Coventry City will host League Two side Plymouth Argyle in the Southern Area Quarter Final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. The tie will take place at the Ricoh Arena in the week beginning November 10. The tie could see former Argyle captain Réda Johnson line up against The Pilgrims as captain of the Sky Blues. Head … Continue reading

Carl Baker linked with quartet of clubs.

Former Coventry City captain Carl Baker has been strongly linked with a move to League Two side Portsmouth. Baker, who left the Sky Blues as Transfer Deadline Day came to a close after agreeing to a mutual termination to the final year of his contract, is still to find a new club. Being a free agent, … Continue reading

Pressley, MacFarlane & Murray sign new contracts.

Coventry City manager Steven Pressley has today signed a new four-year contract with The Sky Blues. Alongside Pressley, assistant manager Neil MacFarlane & development coach Darren Murray have also signed new contracts. Pressley & MacFarlane joined the club from Scottish side Falkirk in March 2013, taking over from Mark Robins who joined Championship side Huddersfield … Continue reading