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Football League approve Northampton Town & Coventry City groundshare.

The Football League have approved Coventry City’s plans to groundshare at Sixfields; the home of Northampton Town Football Club for the next three seasons. City have been in administration since March, after a year-long dispute with the manager’s of The Ricoh Arena; ACL. Chief Executive of Coventry City, Tim Fisher has previously stated that the … Continue reading

Sky Blue Trust release statement RE: Northampton Town groundshare.

The Sky Blue Trust have this afternoon released a statement regarding Coventry City Football Club’s potential ground-share at Sixfields; the home of Northampton Town. The full statement: The Sky Blue Trust opposes the proposed ground share with Northampton Town in the strongest possible terms. The Trust’s membership has indicated overwhelming support for the Board’s stance … Continue reading

“SISU OUT” banner at Glastonbury.

Disgruntled Coventry City fans have taken their protests against club owners SISU to Glastonbury; the largest music festival in the country. During live coverage on Sunday night on the BBC, a “SISU OUT” flag could clearly be seen amongst the crowd. The banner was picked out by the BBC television cameras who were beaming the pictures … Continue reading

Sky Blue Trust unveil faceless statue of Joy Seppala at Ricoh Arena.

At the recent fan’s forums, Chief Executive Tim Fisher joked that a staue of SISU boss Joy Seppala should be erected at The Ricoh Arena, and The Sky Blue Trust have used this idea as their latest protest against the club’s owners. Fisher has publicly stated SISU’s desire to build their own stadium, which would … Continue reading

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

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

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

Football League Chairman Greg Clarke on Sky Sports News tomorrow talking about Coventry City situation.

The Chairman of the Football League, Greg Clarke will be featured on Sky Sports News tomorrow talking about Coventry City’s current situation. From 6am BST tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18th) a pre-recorded interview with Clarke will be featured on Sky Sports News on ‘Good Morning Sports Fans’ and throughout the day. It is unclear at the … Continue reading