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Former Player Updates
Eastwood ponders future.
Former Coventry striker Freddy Eastwood has admitted he is considering whether to continue his playing career. Eastwood, 30, a former Wales international has admitted he is unsure what the future holds after being told by League Two side Southend United he was not being offered a new contract. “I’m in no great rush to sign … Continue reading
Freddy Eastwood released by Southend United.
Former Coventry City striker Freddy Eastwood will not be offered offered a new contract with League Two side Southend United and will leave the club when his current contract expires on June 30th. Eastwood began his career with West Ham and moved on to Grays Athletic before joining the Southend in 2004, initially on loan. After … Continue reading
Keiren Westwood released by Sunderland.
Former Coventry City goalkeeper Keiren Westwood has not been offered a new contract by Premier League side Sunderland and will leave the club. Westwood, 29, joined Coventry City in June 2008 after an excellent few seasons with Carlisle United in League One, in particular 2007/2008 where he was named in the PFA League One Team … Continue reading
Craig Bellamy retires
Coventry City’s record signing Craig Bellamy has today retired from professional football at the age of 34. Bellamy joined the Sky Blues in August 2000 from Norwich City in a deal worth £6m. However he would only spend one season at Highfield Road, scoring 8 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions before joining Newcastle … 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
Marlon King admits dangerous driving charge.
Former Coventry City striker Marlon King has today pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving. Appearing in Nottingham Crown Court, the former Premier League player had previously pleaded guilty but today changed his plea following a three car crash which left one victim with a fractured elbow. King, who has played for Hull City, … Continue reading
Andy Thorn sacked as Kidderminster Harriers manager after two months in charge.
Former Coventry City manager Andy Thorn has today been sacked of Skrill Premier League side Kidderminster Harriers. Thorn, who was sacked by the Sky Blues after just three games of the 2012/2013 Season, leaves Aggborough after just two months at the helm of the club. On the official Kidderminster Harriers website, the following statement was … Continue reading
Two former Coventry City players axed as managers.
Two former Coventry City players from the 1980s have today been sacked as managers of their respected clubs. Martin Jol, who made 15 appearances for The Sky Blues in 1984/1985 after joining from West Bromwich Albion has been axed as manager of Premier League side Fulham, with former Manchester United coach Rene Mulensteen taking charge … Continue reading
Marton Fulop cleared to resume playing.
Former Coventry City goalkeeper Marton Fulop has been cleared to continue his playing career. The Hungarian had a malignant tumor removed from his arm in June and is now stepping up his search to continue his professional career. Fulop’s tumour was discovered back in April whilst undergoing treatment for a seperate arm problem. The keeper, … Continue reading
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