Earlier this summer, we highlighted one City fan’s email to The Football League in protest at the club’s proposed plans to groundshare with a fellow Football League club. Today we are highlighting another City fan’s view. Over the past few weeks, statement after statement has been released by numerous sides, ACL, administator Paul Appleton, the football … Continue reading
Coventry City Football Club have this evening released a statement stating they “have nothing to hide” – and point the blame for liquidation at the feet of ACL. This evening’s statement is a direct reply to the statement released by ACL following their rejection of the CVA presented to them as a creditor of the … Continue reading
This Sunday Coventry City play their first ‘home’ game of the 2013/2014 Season at the Sixfields Stadium in Northampton with the visit of relegated Bristol City, but at 2pm at the now former home of the Sky Blues; the Ricoh Arena, a Coventry City Legends side will take on a Midlands All Star side in … Continue reading
Coventry City captain Carl Baker has taken to social media to deny reports in the national press that Joe Murphy, Leon Clarke and himself can leave the club. Baker wrote on Facebook; ‘Just to clarify the club have not told or asked us to leave because of financial reasons, yes we had discussions over the … Continue reading
Following ACL’s rejection of the CVA presented by administrator Paul Appleton on Friday, (read ACL’s full statement here) Coventry City have reportedly told their three highest paid players they are free to leave the club. City captain Carl Baker, goalkeeper Joe Murphy and striker Leon Clarke all played 90 minutes in the club’s opening day … Continue reading
Following Coventry City’s 3-2 loss at Crawley Town in their first League One game of the 2013/2014 season, Arena Coventry Limited (ACL) have released a statement regarding their decision to reject the CVA yesterday resulting in Coventry City Ltd. entering liquidation, and a subsequent 10-point deduction. FULL ACL STATEMENT: “The Board of Arena Coventry Limited … Continue reading
In the last ten minutes, the Football League have confirmed they have awarded Otium Entertainment Group Limited the Golden Share for Coventry City to compete in the 2013/2014 Season, and have deducted the club 10 points. The ten point deduction is somewhat of a shock, with the majority expecting at least a 15-point deduction following … Continue reading
The Football League kicks off it’s 125th year celebrations later this evening, with Sheffield United v Notts County opening the 2013/2014 Football League calendar, but today one of it’s oldest clubs has been liquidated. Coventry City have entered liquidation, and look likely to kick off their 2013/2014 season with at least a 15 point deduction … Continue reading
Coventry City Football Club have today confirmed the design of their 2013/2014 home shirt – a week after most fans spotted the strip on the advertisement for the announcement that Sky Bet were the new sponsors of the Football League. However, due to Coventry City Limited still being in administration, City players will not done … Continue reading
Coventry City have today confirmed the squad numbers to be used for the upcoming 2013/2014 season. The most noticeable change is that of Leon Clarke who has taken up the vacated number nine shirt, following Cody McDonald’s departure to newly promoted Gillingham. Blair Adams also takes up the vacant number three jersey, whilst Conor Thomas … Continue reading