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Sale of Coventry City Football Club Limited to Otium Entertainment Group Limited completed.

The sale of Coventry City Football Club Limited to Otium Entertainment Group Limited has today been completed. Despite being a huge step towards The Sky Blues coming out of administration, the club remains in that position. News of the sale came in a statement released this afternoon by joint administrator Mr Appleton. The statement also … Continue reading

Pressley axes eight players.

The Coventry Telegraph are today speculating on the players that have been told by Sky Blues’ boss Steven Pressley they are not part of his plans for next season. Pressley had previously revealed to six players that they were surplus requirements, but The Coventry Telegraph are now reporting the figure to be eight players. Gary … Continue reading

71% would follow Coventry United if Coventry City move.

71% of Coventry City fans say they WOULD follow Coventry United if SISU press ahead with their plans to move The Sky Blues out of the City, even if only temporarily. Last week it was formally announced that four Coventry businessmen had formed the new club in protest at SISU Capital, the hedge-fund owners of … Continue reading

Rumours: Nottingham Forest make bid for Carl Baker.

According to rumours on Twitter, Championship side Nottingham Forest have now made a bid for Coventry City captain Carl Baker. Earlier in June, it was rumoured that Forest were preparing a move for City’s Player of the Season, and it now appears they have made that move. The rumour started from a tweet from Transfers … Continue reading

Football League respond to petition.

The Football League have responded to a petition calling for the FA and Football League to conduct a review into Otium Entertainment Group being given the bid to buy the distressed Coventry City Football Club Ltd by Administrator Paul Appleton. In an email to petition organiser Chad Roberts, who had around 8,000 signatures, the Football … Continue reading

Coventry City likely to miss out on Burton Albion winger Jacques Maghoma.

Coventry City manager Steven Pressley admits the club are likely to miss out on transfer target Jacques Maghoma. The Congolese international and his agent has met up with the Sky Blues boss and had very positive talks. Pressley confirmed that Maghoma was high on his wish list, but the lure of offers from The Championship … Continue reading

Coventry United Football Club formed.

Four businessmen who are Coventry City fans have formed Coventry United Football Club. in protest at Sisu Capital’s running of Coventry City Football Club. They have however outlined their continued support for Coventry City, but admit that could change if Sisu continue with their plans to take the club out of the city. Chairman Jason … Continue reading

2013/2014 Fixtures released

Despite not knowing where they will play their home games next season, Coventry City will start the 2013/2013 with a fixture away to Crawley Town when the season kicks off on August 3rd. City will then host newly relegated Bristol City in their first ‘home’ game on Saturday August 10th before a trip to Carlisle … Continue reading

Football League will not block Otium Entertainment Group Limited buyout of Coventry City Football Club Limited.

The Football League have confirmed that they have acknowledge the decision by administrator Paul Appleton to name Otium Entertainment Group Limited as the preferencial buyer for Coventry City Football Club Limited, and that they wouldn’t block the move. Since the announcement on Friday that of the four final bidders for the company which was placed … Continue reading

Leon Lobjoit signs first professional contract with Coventry City.

Coventry City academy star Leon Lobjoit has signed his first professional contract with the Sky Blues. Lobjoit had confirmed the deal on Twitter when he tweeted: “Nice meeting with the gaffer, Just signed my pro for Coventry happy guy :)” It has since been deleted however, with no official confirmation from the club, however as … Continue reading