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Hillsborough to be remembered.

This weekend Peterborough United v. Coventry City will be just one of the games to kick off at 15.07 in respect to the 96 who lost their lives in the Hillsborough Disaster. Nottingham Forest and Liverpool were supposed to meet in a FA Cup semi-final on April 15th 1989, however tragedy occurred in the stand, … Continue reading

Marshall playing for new deal; Pressley undecided.

Midfielder Mark Marshall has revealed his determination to win a new contract with Coventry City when his current deal expires at the end of the season. Marshall, 26, originally joined the club in February after a two-year enforced break from the game and has gone on to make 10 appearances for the Sky Blues so … Continue reading

Cyrus Christie finally credited with Rotherham United goal.

Coventry City defender Cyrus Christie has finally been awarded with the second goal in the 3-1 away victory at Rotherham United on New Year’s Day. The goal was originally credited by some outlets to midfielder Franck Moussa, despite being nowhere near the ball, and as an own-goal by others, however Christie was adamant it was … Continue reading

Callum Wilson nominated for March ‘Player of the Month’

Coventry City striker Callum Wilson has been nominated for the SkyBet League One March ‘Player of the Month’ award. Wilson, who scored in five consecutive games throughout the month, notching seven in total, is the current League One top goalscorer with 21 league goals (22 in total.) Wilson is up against former City captain Michael … Continue reading

Jon Stead reveals why he turned down second Sky Blues’ loan spell.

Former Coventry City loan signing Jon Stead has revealed the reasons behind turning down a second loan spell with the club. Stead, who made 10 appearances and scored two goals in 2010 for The Sky Blues, was offered a return by Steven Pressley in the January transfer window, but turned the move down. Stead now … Continue reading

Former Coventry boss Micky Adams considering Port Vale future after abuse by fans.

Former Coventry City manager Micky Adams has admitted to BBC Radio Stoke that he is considering his future as manager of fellow League One side Port Vale after abuse he received from the club’s fans following a 5-0 loss at Bristol City on Tuesday night. Adams, who managed The Sky Blues from January 2005 to … Continue reading

Joe Murphy hunting new Coventry contract.

Coventry City goalkeeper Joe Murphy has spoken to The Coventry Telegraph about his future and his desire to earn a new contract at The Sky Blues. Murphy, 31, sees his current contract run out in the summer along with Franck Moussa, Cyrus Christie & Mark Marshall. Speaking to The Coventry Telegraph, Murphy said: “I had … Continue reading

FA respond to Coventry Telegraph; not prepared to intervene on groundshare.

The Football Association have today released a statement to The Coventry Telegraph stating that they are not prepared to intervene with Coventry City’s groundshare with Northampton Town – 35 miles away from the city which bares the Club’s name. This comes after they governing body of English Football, who’s slogan for theirt 150th anniversary in … Continue reading

FAN STAND: FA set to reject Hull City name change; would they have done the same if City were in the top flight?

The Football Association are reportedly set to block Hull City’s proposed name change to Hull Tigers from next season, yet they allowed Coventry City’s owners to relocate the club 35 miles away from the City which bares their name. But would their decision have been different if the Sky Blues were in the top flight? … Continue reading

Franck Moussa wins Football League Mitre Sports ‘Goal of the Year.’

Coventry City midfielder Franck Moussa has this evening won the Mitre Sports 2014 ‘Goal of the Year’ at The Football League awards. Moussa scored a magnificent chip over Leyton Orient goalkeeper Jamie Jones in the 67th minute in what was Orient’s first defeat in the league this season. After receiving the ball from Leon Clarke, … Continue reading