ccfctv
Steven Pressley
Baker: “The club have not told or asked us to leave.”
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
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
Steven Pressley makes Aaron Martin top transfer target.
Aaron Martin has been identified by Coventry City manager Steven Pressley as his top transfer target once the club are removed from their current transfer embargo. Central defender Martin, spent the end of the 2012/2013 season on loan at The Ricoh Arena from Southampton, where he made 12 appearances following on from an earlier loan … Continue reading
Cody McDonald on the way to Gillingham for a third spell?
Gillingham manager Martin Allen is reportedly ready to take striker Cody McDonald back to Preistfield for a third spell with The Gills. McDonald has previously had two loan spells with the club, the first from Norwich where he scored 28 goals in League Two which lead to his arrival at The Ricoh Arena, and most … Continue reading
Lee Carsley joins Sheffield United as assistant-manager.
Coventry City development coach Lee Carsley has today left the Sky Blues to join up with fellow League One side Sheffield United as their new assistant manager. At Brammall Lane, Carsley will now join up with former Everton teammate David Weir, who was recently appointed as Danny Wilson’s successor at The Blades. Carsley’s departure brings … Continue reading
Aaron Phillips signs new one-year contract.
Coventry City right-back Aaron Phillips has signed a new one-year contract to keep him at the club until July 1st 2014. Phillips, son of Dave Phillips, a member of the FA Cup winning team of 1987 is yet to play for City’s first team but has had first team experience on loan at Nuneaton Town. … 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
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
Steven Pressley insists Coventry City can be competitive despite budget cuts.
Coventry City manager Steven Pressley insists his side can be competitive in League One next season, despite seeing his playing budget more than halved. Last season, City had a budget of £4.25m but Pressley will have to work with a budget much closer to £2m in the coming season. City have already seen their highest … Continue reading
Pressley wants seven new faces despite transfer embargo.
Coventry City manager Steven Pressley has revealed he wants to bring in seven new players at the club, despite still being under a transfer embargo. After being placed into administration in March, City are locked in the embargo until they exit, but Pressley has revealed it has not hampered his plans in regards to making … Continue reading
ccfctv 