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SISU appeals High Court’s rejection of judicial review
Coventry City Football Club owner’s Sisu Capital Limited have appealed against the decision by a High Court Judge to reject a judicial review of the council’s £14m taxpayer bailout of The Ricoh Arena. The news comes just hours before a number of City fans are to once again protest in London outside the Football League’s … Continue reading
Why Coventry City’s home game against Carlisle United will be on a Thursday.
This morning Coventry City and Carlisle United confirmed that the game to be played between the two sides at Sixfields in January had been moved to Thursday, January 23rd 2014, with kick off at 7:45pm. City will travel to Carlisle United for the game at Prenton Park this Saturday but now the return clash has … Continue reading
‘A statement on Coventry City’ – by City fan Rob Summerfield.
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
CCFPA Legends game at The Ricoh Arena this Sunday.
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
Murphy, Baker & Clarke to head through the exit door?
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
Full ACL statement
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
Otium awarded Football League ‘Golden Share’ – Coventry City deducted 10 points.
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
Coventry City Limited liquidated – set for 15 point deduction.
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
Thousands line streets in protest at Coventry City groundshare plans.
This afternoon, thousands of football fans united in protest at Coventry City’s plans to groundshare with Northampton Town at Sixfields for at least the next three seasons. Fans, not just of The Sky Blues turned out, as Birmingham City and Ipswich Town jerseys were spotted amongst others. The Sky Blue Trust organised the protest as … Continue reading
POLL: Would you go to Coventry City games if they cancelled groundshare & moved back to The Ricoh Arena?
This afternoon The Sky Blue Trust and fans of Coventry City take their latest protests to the streets of Coventry in protest at the club’s move to Sixfields in a ground-share with Northampton Town Football Club. Previous protests include unveiling a ‘statue’ of SISU boss Joy Seppala at The Ricoh Arena, marches at SISU’s offices … Continue reading
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