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Russell Slade sacked by Coventry City
Coventry City have this afternoon sacked first team manager Russell Slade with immediate effect. Appointed in December 2016 on a contract only until the end of the season, Slade replaced interim manager Mark Venus tasked with pulling The Sky Blues out of the League One relegation zone. However, only one win in thirteen league matches … Continue reading
Coventry sign Folivi on loan
Coventry City left it late, but have completed the loan signing of Michael Folivi from Premier League side Watford. Folivi, 19, joins until the end of the season, having recently made his professional debut in the Premier League for Watford, coming on as a second half substitute against Stoke City. He had previously been in … Continue reading
Swindon see Lameiras bid rejected by Coventry
League One rivals Swindon Town have reportedly seen a Deadline Day bid for Rúben Lameiras rejected. Lameiras hasn’t started in the league for Coventry since November, but has started in the Checkatrade Trophy games for The Sky Blues, and scored the winning penalty against Swansea City U21’s last Tuesday. Lameiras’ contract is also up in … Continue reading
Sky Blues take Dean Hammond on trial
Coventry City have taken free agent Dean Hammond on trial. The former Sheffield United, Birmingham City and Leicester City midfielder is being looked at by Russell Slade to add some much needed experience in the Sky Blues’ midfield as they look to move away from the bottom of League One following the departures of John … Continue reading
Cian Harries to train with Liverpool?
Premier League giants Liverpool have reportedly invited Coventry City defender Cian Harries to train with their first team ahead of a possible transfer. The Daily Mail are reportedly that Harries, who only made his full debut in the final game of the 2015/2016 Season, has been invited to Melwood to take part in a trial … Continue reading
Sordell out; Clarke, Reilly & Beavon in at Coventry City.
New Coventry City manager Russell Slade has wasted no time in utilizing the January transfer window, with four deals being completed by 11am on January 1st. The Sky Blues’ top goalscorer, Marvin Sordell, has departed the club, joining Championship side Burton Albion on a permanent contract until the end of the 2016/2017 Season. In 25 … Continue reading
Nathan Clarke to be reunited with Russell Slade?
New Coventry City manager Russell Slade is set to be reunited with his former captain Nathan Clarke when the transfer window opens tomorrow. Clarke, 33, was Slade’s captain at Leyton Orient and together they reached the Play-Off Final but moved to Bradford City in July 2015. This season he has been restricted to only four … Continue reading
Alan Curbishley describes situation at Coventry City as “unbelievable”
Former Charlton Athletic and West Ham United manager, Alan Curbishley, has described the current situation at Coventry City as “unbelieveable.” Speaking on Channel 5’s Football League highlights show last night, Curbishley hit out at the demise of The Sky Blues and the decision to finally appoint Russell Slade as the full time successor to Tony … Continue reading
Coventry captain Ricketts retires
Coventry City captain Sam Ricketts has announced his retirement from professional football. Following advice from doctors because of the condition of his knee, the 35 year has stepped away from the playing side of the game to focus on gaining his coaching badges with the Welsh FA. In 18 months at The Ricoh Arena, Ricketts … Continue reading
Tony Mowbray resigns as Coventry City manager
Tony Mowbray has today resigned as manager of Coventry City, after 18 months in charge at The Ricoh Arena. Replacing Steven Pressley on March 3rd 2015, Mowbray saved the Club from suffering relegation to League Two at the end of 2014/2015 Season, before embarking on his one full season in charge. Leading The Sky Blues … Continue reading
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