Leon Clarke has admitted that his very public bust up with Paolo Di Canio whilst at Swindon Town is firmly behind him. Following a League Cup defeat to Southampton in 2011, Di Canio and Clarke had a spat on the touchline, with Clarke then being loaned to Chesterfield, Charlton and Crawley with Di Canio vowing … Continue reading
Right back Cyrus Christie has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Second Round tie at Leyton Orient, however Billy Daniels should be back and available for selection for manager Steven Pressley. Christie was substituted in the second half of Saturday’s 0-1 victory at Stevenage, after rolling his ankle. Pressley said, “We’re unsure … Continue reading
Earlier this evening Coventry City manager Steven Pressley, his assistant manager Neil McFarlane and club captain Carl Baker took part in a Fans Forum hosted by BBC Coventry & Warwickshire and Coventry City Football Club. Here is a recap of what was said. Q: Steven, the season on the field is going pretty well, has … Continue reading
FIFA 14 is just a few weeks away & the demo being released on Xbox 360 and PS3 today, now the Coventry City lineup and player ratings can be viewed. Summer additions Mathieu Manset and Andy Webster have been added to the squad, whilst due to their deadline day exits Gary McSheffrey, Kevin Malaga and … Continue reading
Coventry City will travel to fellow npower League One side, Leyton Orient in the Second Round of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. The Sky Blues will take the trip to the Matchroom Stadium for the tie to be played on the week commencing Monday,October 7th. Last season City made it to the Northern Arena Final, where … Continue reading
Fellow League One side Swindon Town are reportedly looking into the possibility of resigning striker Leon Clarke. Clarke had a public bust-up with then manager Paolo Di Canio, now at Premier League Sunderland following a League Cup defeat to Southampton and after the bust up, Di Canio vowed he would never play Clarke again. Clarke … 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
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
Coventry City striker Leon Clarke says he will be ready for the start of pre-season training after overcoming the injury which ruled him out of the final part of the 2012/2013 season. Clarke found the net 21 times in 2012/2013 for both the Sky Blues and relegated Scunthorpe United, was bought to the Ricoh Arena … Continue reading