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2015/2016 Squad numbers announced.

Coventry City Football Club have this morning published their squad numbers for the upcoming 2015/2016 Season. The majority of the Under-21 squad have not been handed numbers, but will earn them over the course of the season. New signing, and expected captain, Sam Ricketts takes the #18 shirt whilst Romain Vincelot takes the vacant #4. … Continue reading

Slow Sunday: Retired Riquelme reportedly rocking up at The Ricoh?

The summer transfer window is in full swing, and Coventry City have bought in four new players so far, but with the new season drawing ever closer, fans are still looking online for any potential new faces to rock up at the Ryton training ground and sign a deal to become Tony Mowbray’s latest signing. … Continue reading

Grant Ward sold Sky Blues to Lameiras.

New City signing Ruben Lameiras has revealed former loanee Grant Ward help convince him to sign for The Sky Blues. Speaking to the Club’s official website, Lameiras revealed his former Tottenham academy team-mate gave the Club a glowing reference when asked about the Club. “Grant is one of my closest friends,” the 20-year old Portuguese … Continue reading

Lameiras signs two year contract with Coventry City.

Former Tottenham academy prospect Ruben Lameiras has this evening signed the two-year contract offered to him by Coventry City. Lameiras, 20, had been on trial with The Sky Blues after leaving Åtvidabergs in Sweden, from who he had been on loan to from Tottenham. His Tottenham contract expired at the end of June, when Sky … Continue reading

POLL: Who would you name as Coventry City captain?

Coventry City manager Tony Mowbray has revealed he is still unsure as to who will be his captain for the forthcoming 2015/2016 season. Last season saw Steven Pressley name defender Réda Johnson as his captain, until that fallout following the disaster against Worcester City in The FA Cup First Round. Jim O’Brien then took over … Continue reading

Pugh completes free transfer to Bury.

Released Coventry City defender Danny Pugh has today completed a move to League One new-boys Bury FC. Signed on a free transfer last summer by Steven Pressley after his release from Leeds United, Pugh was only to make seven appearances for The Sky Blues, before his season was ended by injury in October. After failing … Continue reading

Réda Johnson signs new one-year contract.

Coventry City defender Réda Johnson has now officially committed himself to The Sky Blues for a further year. The Benin international who joined City on a free transfer from Sheffield Wednesday last summer, signed a new one-year contract this afternoon. In his first season at The Ricoh Arena, Johnson made 22 appearances, scoring six goals, … Continue reading

Sky Blues capture Vincelot.

Coventry City have completed their third transfer of the summer, with the signing of Romain Vincelot from League Two side Leyton Orient. The 29-year old was a key player for The O’s and almost helped the Club to promotion to The Championship in 2013/2014 before the Club were relegated last season. City boss Mowbray said: “Romain … Continue reading

Sky Blues complete Ricketts’ capture.

Coventry City have completed the signing of Wolves defender Sam Ricketts on a one-year contract. The 33 year old defender can play in a number of positions across the back-line and becomes the second signing of the season for new boss Tony Mowbray. Bringing a wealth of experience to the side, the Welsh international defender has … Continue reading

Michael Doyle joins Portsmouth.

Former Coventry City captain Michael Doyle has joined League Two side Portsmouth following his release from Sheffield United. Doyle becomes the second former City midfielder to join Pompey in this transfer window after Adam Barton joined the South Coast side last week. Doyle said: “I’m happy that it’s all done. Now I want to crack … Continue reading