Sheffield Wednesday suffer double injury blow as midweek casualties scanned before Coventry City
The Owls have fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s match against the Sky Blues
Ben Wilson makes Coventry City exit admission and addresses Sky Blues contract
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as goalkeeper Ben Wilson reveals how close he came to leaving the Sky Blues this summer
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2008 – See Coleman’s CCFC Smash Saints Thanks To Tabb & Two Leons
On this day (4th October) in 2008 the Sky Blues, managed by Chris Coleman, took on Southampton at Highfield Road watched by SKY TV Live cameras and...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1995 – Sky Blues Empty The Tigers’ Tank In Hull
On this day (4th October) in 1995 the Sky Blues ‘gaffer’ ‘Big Ron Atkinson’ was experiencing a difficult start to the club’s Premiership season...
Scans reveal Sheffield Wednesday double injury news ahead of Coventry City - one man will make return
The double injury fright suffered by Sheffield Wednesday in midweek is not as bad as first feared.
Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl to make 'morning' call on duo ahead of Coventry City game - plus positive news regarding defender
SHEFFIELD Wednesday head coach Danny Rohl says he will make a decision on whether Liam Palmer and Olaf Kobacki will be involved in the Championship...
Mark Robins makes Coventry City goalkeeper 'first' claim as competition hots up between the posts
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues boss Mark Robins addresses the subject of his goalkeeper selection this season
Tears From The Past: On This Day 1993 – Sky Blues & Footballing World Lose ‘Big Jim’!
In an earlier post we looked at a Division One game between the Sky Blues and Manchester City at Highfield Road on 4th October 1977 which featured...
Mark Robins admits Coventry City advantage over Sheffield Wednesday - star ruled out
Coventry City boss Mark Robins is hoping to take advantage of a clear hand-up in this weekend’s clash with Sheffield Wednesday.
Members News: Reminder- Carlton Palmer Is Our ‘Special’ For Sheff.Wed. Game Tomorrow
Just to remind you that Sky Blues star from the late 90’s Carlton Palmer will be at the CBS Arena tomorrow afternoon as our ‘special guest’ at the...
Coventry City bogey side Preston North End suffer striker blow after eight match biting ban
Coventry City opposition news from CoventryLive as Preston - who the Sky Blues play after the international break - have been served with an...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1989 – See Sky Blues Maul Mariners In L.C. (2 Kevs & 2 Daves Central)!
On this day (October 4th) in 1989 the Sky Blues, managed by John Sillett (a distinguished sixties player for CCFC and deeply missed since his...
Coventry City boss provides Tatsuhiro Sakamoto injury prognosis ahead of Sheffield Wednesday
Coventry City injury news from CoventryLive as manager Mark Robins provides an update on Tatsuhiro Sakamoto ahead of this weekend's match with...
Danish giants tried to sign Brighton midfielder in the summer – Also looked to bring in his brother
According to a claim in the Danish media, FC Copenhagen were showing an interest in Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari during the last...
‘Way off the pace’ – Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction: The72
The72's writers offer their Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction ahead of their Championship clash on Saturday afternoon.
The post ‘Way...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1977 – Fergie’s Highfield Road Treble Sees Off Book’s Boys
On this day (4th October) in 1977 in a Division One clash at Highfield Road in front of a decent crowd of 19,650 fans the Sky Blues came from...
Gruesome injury set to keep Sheffield Wednesday tormentor out of Coventry City clash
Coventry City look highly likely to be without one of their star attackers for this weekend’s clash with Sheffield Wednesday.
Preview: Sheffield Wednesday
A win on Tuesday night has gone some way towards reversing the ill mood at Coventry City. From looking utterly without a hope against Leeds United...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1969 – Cantwell’s City Outgun The Gunners At Highbury
On this day (4th October) in 1969 in their thirteenth game 0f the Division One season Noel Cantwell‘s Sky Blues went down to London seeking their...
Sheffield Wednesday man makes mature form admission and pushes for Coventry win
James Beadle is hoping Sheffield Wednesday can pull off a big win at Coventry City before heading off for the international break.
Fankaty Dabo hails similarities in Raith Rovers support after lasting connection with Coventry City fans
The defender was helped through some tough times by the Sky Blues faithful.
A popular recall and toss-ups - Sheffield Wednesday predicted XI for Coventry City trip
Sheffield Wednesday make the trip to Coventry City this weekend with the odds against them - they’ve been there before though, haven’t they?
Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday early injury news with 4 out and 4 doubts
Sheffield Wednesday are back in Championship action this weekend
James Maddison snubbed again but stats show only one England player has better record at No.10 this season
James Maddison will be disappointed after being left out of Lee Carsley's latest England squad having suggested he feels as sharp as Erling...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2017 – See Penalty Fever For Sky Blues EFL Trophy Success v. Saddlers
In season 2017-18 the Sky Blues, under Mark Robins, were facing only their second ever season in the fourth tier of English football (the only...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2015 – See Sizzling Sky Blues Sort Sad Shrews!
On this day (3rd October) in 2015 Sky Blue ‘gaffer’ Tony Mowbray‘s men produced a scintillating attacking display at the Ricoh Arena to blow away...
Preview: Coventry City vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible...
CCFPA News: Sarah & Rich Meet A Brace Of Sky Blue VIPs!
The Association’s match-day host Sarah Morris is always very busy (with fellow CCFPA committee member, husband Richard) every CCFC game at the CBS...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1987 – Sky Blue ‘Houch’ Hurts the Hornets At Highfield Rd
On this day (3rd October) in 1987 a goal, two minutes from time, from Keith Houchen was enough to get (the late) John Sillett‘s Sky Blues the...
Championship Team of Midweek as Preston North End pair, Coventry City duo and Stoke City trio feature
PNE beat Watford 3-0 on Wednesday night
Celebrate History Of ‘Ernie’ & Willie’s Devastating Donkey Kick 54 Years Ago Today
In the previous posting on this site an hour or so ago we remembered the occasion fifty years ago when a pair of Sky Blue maestros, scorer (the...
Ferencvaros vs Tottenham Hotspur predictions, odds and betting tips
Tottenham Hotspur resume their Europa League campaign against Ferencvaros this week.
Best betting tips for Ferencvaros vs...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – See City Thump Three (Inc. ‘Donkey Kick’) Past Toffees!
On this day (3rd October) in 1970 Sky Blues ‘gaffer’ Noel Cantwell picked a team to take on Everton in a Division One clash at Highfield Road. The...
Mark Robins edges towards strongest line-up - Coventry City predicted team v Sheffield Wednesday
Coventry City predicted team from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner attempts to second guess Mark Robins' starting line-up to face...
Sheffield Wednesday early injury updates on Liam Palmer and Olaf Kobacki ahead of Coventry City trip
Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl has said Liam Palmer and Olaf Kobacki both went off against Bristol City…
The post Sheffield Wednesday early...
Members News: Amazingly Fergie Hits Big 70 Today! ‘Happy Birthday’, Mick!!
CCFPA sends hearty birthday wishes for today to our Association member and former two-spell Sky Blue striker Mick Ferguson. Geordie born (on 3rd...
Members News: Sky Blues Nineties Midfielder Hits 57 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, Julian!
In October 2021 we were pleased to announce the recruitment of our then latest member, Sky Blues nineties midfielder Julian Darby. This is...
100 Games In: Jake Bidwell
A player who has had to constantly battle for his place during his time at the club, Jake Bidwell is a valuable member of the squad who has stepped...
Four 100% ruled out for Leeds United ahead of Sunderland trip, update on Ilia Gruev injury
Leeds United make the trip to Sunderland this Friday looking to get back to winning ways against the side sitting top of the league as things...
BREAKING: Missing Brit vanishes in Majorca after telling pals he was at airport to fly home
Friends are said to be looking for the Coventry City supporter, known only as Vernon, following his mystery disappearance - he was last seen...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2021- See Sky Blues Eat Champs Fulham For Sunday Dinner!
Two years ago today (2nd October 2021), in front of Sky Sports cameras, Mark Robins‘ men continued their excellent home form by winning for a sixth...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2002 – Macca’s Men Roast Rushden (‘Sheffers’ Scores Three Of Sky Blues’ Eight)!!
On this day (2nd October) in 2002 the Sky Blues (now in Division One), managed by former player Gary McAllister, took on lower league team Rushden...
50 Games In: Milan van Ewijk
A slow start to his time at Coventry City for Milan van Ewijk has been long forgotten, now seen as one of the team’s most reliable performers and...
Adi Viveash statement rings true as burgeoning partnership comes to fore at Coventry City
Coventry City match analysis from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner looks at some of the big talking points and things learned from a...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1982 – Sexton’s Sky Blues Suffer Sealey’s Surplus Step At Maine Rd.
On this day (2nd October) in 1982 the Sky Blues were facing their eighth Division One fixture of the season under Dave Sexton. His team at...
Hull City new boy given U21s minutes and scores against Coventry City
Hull City new boy Gustavo Puerta was handed some minutes with the U21s yesterday and scored, as detailed…
The post Hull City new boy given U21s...
Members News: Stuart Sees Super Sky Blues Bash Blackburn!
The Association’s ‘special guest’ last night at the CBS Arena, former Sky Blue defender and CCFPA member Stuart Giddings, saw the Sky Blues run out...
The Wrap: Blackburn Rovers – 3-0
Coventry City picked up their second league win of the season with a convincing victory at home to Blackburn Rovers. Ahead early thanks to a Jake...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1976 – Fergie’s First Min Effort Fails To Frighen Foxes (Draw In Goals & Yellows)!
On this day (2nd October) in 1976 the Sky Blues, under ‘gaffer’ Gordon Milne (now a CCFPA member) kicked off their eighth Division One game of the...
John Eustace makes Championship point as Coventry City turn form book on its head to beat Blackburn
Coventry City opposition reaction from CoventryLive as Blackburn boss John Eustace backs former club to come good this season
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1971 – CCFC Get Great 1st Goodison Win (Cheers ‘Cutty’ & ‘Saint’)
On this day (2nd October) in 1971 Irishman Noel Cantwell was still the Sky Blues ‘gaffer’ (he was sacked the following March). In an important...
Coventry City boss makes centre-forward claim after BTA's 'skill set aligned'
Coventry City match reaction from CoventryLive as Sky Blues boss Mark Robins makes significant centre-forward point
'Sliced open' - Coventry City boss reveals extent of Tatsu Sakamoto's shocking injury
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Mark Robins provides a condition check on Japanese favourite after suffering 'nasty' injury against...
Mark Robins hails 'much-needed' Coventry City victory and sets his players immediate challenge
Coventry City match reaction from CoventryLive as manager Mark Robins gives his take on the Sky Blues' 3-0 victory over third from top Blackburn...
USMNT forward Haji Wright scores crucial goal as Coventry City beat Blackburn
The winger found the net in a comprehensive win for the mid-table Championship side
Coventry City player ratings as Sky Blues bounce back with a belter against third top Blackburn Rovers
Coventry City player ratings from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner hands out the scores after a brilliant win over third from top...
Massive injury setback for Tottenham: Insider claims Spurs man is out for another six weeks
Tottenham winger Wilson Odobert has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury during the Carabao Cup tie against Coventry City last...
Coventry City injury latest as winger stretchered off against Blackburn Rovers
Sky Blues suffer injury blow against Blackburn Rovers
Four changes as Mark Robins names his Coventry City team to face Blackburn Rovers
Coventry City team news from CoventryLive as Mark Robins names his starting Sky Blues line-up to face Blackburn Rovers
Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers live build-up, team news and updates from the CBS Arena
Coventry City matchday blog from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner provides live updates of tonight's game at the CBS Arena
Members News: Reminder- Stuart Giddings Is Our CBS ‘Special’ Tonight For Blackburn
Just to remind you that CCFPA member and Sky Blues former full back/ defender Stuart Giddings is our ‘special guest’ later tonight (ko 7.45pm) at...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2016 – See Sky Blues Prevail At Vale With Venusian Managerial Debut
In a season of three ‘gaffers’, on this day just seven year’s ago (1st October 2016) the Sky Blues were due to face Port Vale at Vale Park in their...
Daniel Farke could resolve new defensive nightmare with “outstanding” ex-PL free agent – View
Leeds United are short on defensive options right now after seeing Ethan Ampadu ruled out for 10 weeks, and Max Wöber undergo surgery on a meniscus...
Everyone at Leeds over the moon with 23-year-old believed to be better than Georginio Rutter
Leeds United were 3-0 winners over Coventry City on Saturday and everyone associated with the Yorkshire club were delighted with the performance of...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2003 – See JH Watch Sky Blue Sub JJ Jump Start Sky Blues Alex Win
On this day (1st October) in 2003 the Sky Blues, under player-manager Gary McAllister, were facing their ninth Division One game of the season with...
Dennis Churms RIP (08/05/1931-22/09/2024) – Jim Brown’s Obit On This Site Now
The Association recently heard the sad news that our member Dennis Churms, hitherto CCFC’s oldest former player and our oldest member died aged 93...
Daniel Farke bigs up “quality” £18m Leeds United duo that he’s trying to build around
Leeds United are hoping to benefit from their full-backs’ involvement in the final third this season, after Jayden Bogle and Junior Firpo were...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1997 – Strachan’s Sky Blues Squeak Past The Tangerines In L.Cup
On this first day of October 1997 the Sky Blues, managed by Gordon Strachan, were on League Cup duty. In the Premier League things were not going...
Report: Newcastle tracking 2 Sweden & Norway international forwards
Photo by Seb Daly - Sportsfile/UEFA via Getty ImagesWill the Magpies land the next Haaland? Newcastle United did scout and is still actively...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1988 – See Both Speedie & Slaven Score Trebles But ‘Boro Beat Sky Blues!
On this day (1st October) in 1988 former Sky Blue full-back turned ‘gaffer’ (the late) John Sillett and his Sky Blues were involved in a seven goal...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1968 – The Sky Blues Nail The Hammers In L.C. Replay
On this first evening of October in 1968 the Sky Blues under ‘gaffer’ Noel Cantwell, beat West Ham United 3-2 in a League Cup replay at Highfield...
Preview: Blackburn Rovers
An away trip to Leeds United was always going to be a difficult task but to put up so little fight raises some serious questions about where this...
Members News: Reminder- See ‘Boys Of 87’ Quintet At Warwick On Thursday!
The poster (right) is self explanatory. Just to remind you – CCFPA’s new chairman Billy Bell has assembled a quintet of 1980’s Sky Blues stars, all...
Members News: Former Sky Blue ‘Gaffer’ Is 61 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’ Eric!!
It’s the 1st of October and we have another Sky Blue birthday to celebrate for one of the Association’s members. Step forward former Sky Blue...
Pickering starts again: Blackburn Rovers team news and predicted XI to face Coventry City
The latest Blackburn Rovers team news as John Eustace's side gear up to face Coventry City in the Championship.
The post Pickering starts again:...
Missing ingredient highlighted as Coventry City favourite hailed ahead of first return to CBS Arena
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as John Eustace points out the value of the experience he's getting from veteran centre-halves Kyle McFadzean...
Tottenham vs Man City Carabao Cup tie given bizarre kick-off time as TV picks announced
Tottenham’s Carabao Cup clash with Manchester City has been handed an unusual kick-off time of 8:15pm.
The fourth round contest will take place on...
West Ham summer signing sends former teammate four word message after recent result
West Ham summer signing Crysencio Summerville sent a message of support to his former teammate Wilfried Gnonto following Leeds United’s impressive...
Cheeky: Leeds United aim subtle dig at Manchester United with 3-0 message
Leeds United came out of the weekend with a 3-0 win against Coventry City at home, a stark contrast in mood from Manchester United, who suffered a...
Blackburn Rovers sweat on duo as John Eustace prepares for Coventry City return
Coventry City opposition news from CoventryLive as we take a look at the injury situation at the Sky Blues' next opponents, Blackburn Rovers
Blast From The Past: This Day 2016 – Mowbray Moves On (1st Of This Campaign’s 4 Managers (2 Marks)!
On this last day of the second month of the 2016-17 season (30th September 2016) the Sky Blues saw their manager Tony Mowbray relieved of his Sky...
Changes needed as Coventry City desperate to arrest slump - predicted team v Blackburn Rovers
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner attempts to second guess manager Mark Robins' team selection to face...
'Brilliant' £3.5m Leeds United star praised as promotion expected amid Ethan Ampadu blow
The Leeds United summer signing replaced his injured captain during Saturday’s 3-0 win against Coventry City.
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2000 – See Sinking Sky Blues Share Spoils With Addicks At The Valley.
On this last day of September 2000 the Sky Blues, under ‘gaffer’ Gordon Strachan, returned from The Valley with a 2-2 draw with Charlton Athletic...
What's happened to Fab Tav, Sheaf demand and luckless Jodi - Coventry City notebook
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner brings you his latest notebook round-up from in and around the club