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Coventry first Premier League founding member to be relegated to League Two
Coventry City have become the first founding member of The English Premier League (1992/1993) to be relegated to the fourth tier of English football. Since the inception of The FA Premier League as it was known in 1992/1993, 47 different sides have competed in the competition, and whereas now there are 20 sides each season, … Continue reading
Keith Houchen 1987 FA Cup Final @Art_of_Football competition.
The stage was set: 16th May 1987 at Wembley Stadium, London. Coventry City Football Club had made it to their first domestic cup final, whilst opponents Tottenham Hotspur were appearing in their ninth and had won all of their previous eight. Needless to say, Tottenham were the favourites to land the cup once again but … Continue reading
Lameiras signs two year contract with Coventry City.
Former Tottenham academy prospect Ruben Lameiras has this evening signed the two-year contract offered to him by Coventry City. Lameiras, 20, had been on trial with The Sky Blues after leaving Åtvidabergs in Sweden, from who he had been on loan to from Tottenham. His Tottenham contract expired at the end of June, when Sky … Continue reading
Marton Fulop cleared to resume playing.
Former Coventry City goalkeeper Marton Fulop has been cleared to continue his playing career. The Hungarian had a malignant tumor removed from his arm in June and is now stepping up his search to continue his professional career. Fulop’s tumour was discovered back in April whilst undergoing treatment for a seperate arm problem. The keeper, … Continue reading
Coventry City drawn away to AFC Wimbledon in FA Cup First Round.
Coventry City will travel to League Two side AFC Wimbledon in the First Round Proper of the 2013/2014 FA Cup. The tie will see 1987 winners City take on a team which represents the 1988 winners, as Wimbledon FC defeated Liverpool in the Final the following year. Since AFC Wimbledon were founded following the controversial … Continue reading
Cyrus Christie being watched by Tottenham Hotspur.
Coventry City right-back Cyrus Christie was watched for the second time by Premier League side Tottenham Hotpsur in the 2-0 loss to Brentford yesterday. Spurs, managed by Andre Villas Boas, sent scout David Pleat to watch the defender who turned 21 years old today. It wasn’t Christie’s greatest game however, being at fault for Clayton … Continue reading
Marton Fulop recovers from tumour removal.
Former Coventry City goalkeeper Marton Fulop, is recovering after having a malignant tumour removed from his arm. Fulop underwent a successful operation to remove the tumour in his arm last week and will now take a break from the game. “I am sure that after a few months I will be ready both physically and … Continue reading
Robbie Keane becomes Republic of Ireland’s most capped player.
Former Coventry City striker Robbie Keane has this evening become the Republic of Ireland’s most capped player. Keane, 32, earnt his 126th cap against the Faroe Islands this evening in a World Cup qualifier, where he passed the previous record holder, goalkeeper Shay Given. Currently the Republic’s captain, Keane is also the nation’s record goal … Continue reading
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