Wayne Rooney sends pointed Frank Lampard message to Doug King after Coventry City promotion
Frank Lampard will manage in the Premier League again next season after leading Coventry City back to English football's top table
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1945 – CCFC Vanquish Villa In League (But Lose Out In Cup)!
On this day (May 12th) in 1945, the year World War II was finally brought to an end, Coventry City were playing in their last game of the season in...
Ex-Coventry scout: Frank Lampard set sights on signing Eredivise star for PL campaign
Troy Parrott has emerged as a leading target for Coventry City as they aim to bolster their squad following their promotion to the Premier...
Coventry City linked with £10m Carl Rushworth transfer alternative
Coventry City are hoping to bring Carl Rushworth back to the CBS Arena on a permanent deal
Today’s Members Birthdays: Sky Blues Noughties French Defender Is 53 Today.’Happy Birthday’, Éric!
Back in July 2021 we were pleased to announce the recruitment of our then latest member, French former Sky Blue defender Éric Deloumeaux! Now there...
Coventry City in transfer tussle to sign Hamza Abdelkarim
Coventry City are interested in a loan deal for Barcelona's young striker Hamza Abdelkarim, with four other clubs interested in the Egyptian...
Matchday Memories: On This Last Day 1967/68 -Safety Secured At Saints In Sky Blues First D1 Season
On this day (May 11th) in 1968 the Sky Blues were ending their first season in the top flight and Noel Cantwell had succeeded the legendary Jimmy...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1997 – See Strachan’s Super Sky Blues Stay Up As Spurs Succumb
On this day (May 11th) in 1997 the Sky Blues were once again fighting for their top level life on the last day of the season and were able to...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1940 – Storer’s CCFC Remove Wolves From War Cup!
On this day (May 11th) in 1940 Football was on a wartime footing. The 1939-40 season had been ended prematurely in September with CCFC having...
Today’s Members Birthdays: The Sky Blues ‘Flying Postman’ Is 58 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’ John!
CCFPA wishes a very ‘Happy 58th Birthday’ for today to one of our favourite FPs who happens to be one of the Club’s fastest ever players, ‘The...
Coventry City & Ipswich could sign the Premier League's new Toney for big money
Ipswich Town and Coventry City will battle it out in the summer transfer window to try and pick up their very own Ivan Toney.
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1998 – Last Day L’pool Drama – See CCFC Nearly Down Everton!
On this last day of the 1997-98 season, on the 10th May in 1998, former CCFC player (and now CCFPA member) Gordon Strachan was ending his first...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2004 – See Peter’s Palace Success Start Off CCFC Career
On this day (9th May) in 2004 the Sky Blues were, somewhat surprisingly, under new management as they faced their last Division One game of the...
Leeds United front-runners to sign Lois Openda amid Coventry City battle
Leeds United are leading Coventry City in the race for unwanted Juventus striker Lois Openda, with a loan-to-buy approach being planned
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Matchday Memories: On This Day 1995 – See Stunning Success At ‘Spurs Save Sky Blues Skin!
On this day (9th May) in 1995, with two games to go, the Sky Blues were one of many Premier League clubs nervously looking over their shoulders in...
Frank Lampard does his homework as Coventry City plan Premier League strategy
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard opens up on Premier League Planning
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1987 – See Sky Blues/ Saints Stalemate (Wembley A Week Away)
On this day (May 9th) in 1987 there was a carnival atmosphere at Highfield Road with the club’s first ever appearance in the F.A.Cup Final just a...
Leeds United 'in pole position' to land Juventus striker & will offer 'big wages'
Leeds United lead Coventry City in the race for Juventus striker Lois Openda with a loan-to-buy deal and significant wage package on the table.
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1979 – Sky Blues Score Six In Faroes Friendly (CBJs Country)!
On this Wednesday (May 9th) in 1979 Coventry City under Gordon Milne (now a CCFPA member) had finished their First Division season four days...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1967 – George & Mick’s Testimonial Sees Sky Blues Beat Reds
On this Tuesday night (May 9th) in 1967, four days before their triumphant Division Two championship winning season concluded with a 3-1 Highfield...
A reminder of Frank Lampard's stance as rumours resurface about Coventry City boss's future
Coventry City comment from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard rumours resurface
Today’s Members Birthdays: Our Former Nineties Defender Is 47 Today. Our ‘Birthday Best’ To Barry!
In the second CCFPA FP Sky Blue birthday today the Association is pleased to send our best Birthday Greetings to our member, former Sky Blue...
One of our own Tom Grennan defends his love of Coventry City
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as celebrity fan Tom Grennan hits back at critics questioning his footballing loyalties and love for the Sky...
Leeds United 'better-placed' to land Juventus forward Lois Openda than Coventry City
A fresh claim regarding Leeds United’s reported interest in Juventus forward Lois Openda.
Today’s Members Birthdays: Former Sky Blue Midfielder Is 55 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, Don!
In 2021 we announced that we had recruited our latest member, who is one of two Sky Blue ‘Birthday Boys’ today, Don Hutchison! Congrats Don! Born...
Better than Wright & Hirst: Coventry & Ipswich could sign £35m striker upgrade
Coventry City and Ipswich Town could already be about to go head-to-head in the race for a blockbuster, attacking signing.
Coventry City transfer news as we run the rule over five players linked with interest from Frank Lampard
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as we take a look at a handful of players who have already been linked with interest from the Sky...
Exclusive: Leeds in pole position to sign striker, they're ready to hand him 'big wages'
Leeds United remain favourites to secure the signing of Juventus striker Lois Openda this summer, despite Coventry City joining the race, sources...
“Go to Coventry City”: Manchester City star told to make shock summer transfer
Coventry City have been urged to make a shock move to bring in an England International star this summer ahead of their Premier League return.
The...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1994 – See Sky Blues Stymie Champs As ‘Oggy’ Thwarts Cantona
On this day (May 8th) in 1994 the Sky Blues finished their Premier League season with Phil Neal in charge having taken over from (now CCFPA member)...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1993 – See Sky Blues Throw Away Last Day Leeds Win
On this day (8th May) in 1993, in their last game of the 1992-93 Premier League season, the Sky Blues faced Leeds United at Highfield Road hoping...
Manchester City star urged to join Coventry City on loan and learn from Frank Lampard
Coventry City transfer news and gossip from CoventryLive as England star given transfer advice
Three former Coventry City players released as goalkeeper tipped for permanent switch
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as two former Sky Blues stars looking for new clubs while soon to be out of contract stopper a wanted...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1982 – Man.City 1-3 Sky Blue Steve Whitton’s Wonderland!
On this day (8th April) in 1982 Manager Dave Sexton‘s Sky Blues visited Manchester City‘s Maine Road for their penultimate Division One game of...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Sky Blues Beat Tornadoes In Windy Dallas (Brian Bursts Net)!
On this day (May 8th) in 1970 the Sky Blues, managed by Noel Cantwell, were three games into their close season tour of the United States of...
Frank Lampard and Coventry City can sit back with smug satisfaction and watch Spygate 2.0 unfold
Championship news from CoventryLive as this year's play-offs for the third promotion spot embroiled in spying allegations
Today’s Members Birthdays: Seventies Sky Blue Defender Is 71 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, Keith!
CCFPA would like to say ‘Happy Birthday’ to its member, former Sky Blue defender of the late 1970s, Keith Osgood. Keith was born in Isleworth on...
The new Bobby Thomas: West Brom and Coventry battling to sign a "Rolls-Royce"
West Bromwich Albion and Coventry City are now racing to secure their first summer arrival in the form of an impressive defender.
EFL Championship play off power rankings as Premier League spot eyed
Coventry City and Ipswich Town have already confirmed their spots in the Premier League and they are set to be joined in the top flight by either...
Chelsea-linked Frank Lampard responds when asked if he sees a future at Coventry City
With Frank Lampard’s managerial stock at an all-time high following his Championship title win with Coventry City, the Chelsea legend has addressed...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2012 – Posh Make A Point At The Ricoh As Sky Blues Sink!
On this day (April 7th) in 2012, after a 2-0 defeat at Hull City the previous Saturday (albeit ending a 10 match unbeaten run), there were well...
Coventry City linked with promotion specialist who once caught Aston Villa's eye
The Sunderland product is set to become a free agent in the summer after helping Ipswich into the Premier League
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1983 – Sexton’s Sky Blues Penultimately Punish Potters In Stoke
On this day (7th May) in 1983 the Sky Blues under Dave Sexton took on home side Stoke City in the Sky Blues penultimate Division One fixture of the...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1977 – Milne’s Men Munch On A Toffees’ Away Day Draw
On this day (7th May) in 1977 the Sky Blues, managed since 1973 by (now CCFPA member) Gordon Milne were four matches away from another dramatic...
Club Have ‘Plan’ On Exit Of Star Amid Leeds United Interest
Juventus are planning to loan out Coventry City and Leeds United target Lois Openda rather than take a loss on him.
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Matchday Memories: On This Day 1966 – Sky Blues, With ‘Double Trouble, Take Terriers To Task!
On this day (7th May) in 1966 the Sky Blues were trying hard to make it out of Division Two to the ‘promised land’ of top tier football for the...
Expert: Lampard is 'going to stay loyal to' Coventry City and reject Chelsea offer
Coventry City will have enough resources at their disposal to convince manager Frank Lampard to stay at the club in the Premier League. That...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1927 – Rovers Return With Last Day Draw At CCFC’s H.R.
On this day (7th May), way back in 1927, Coventry City were playing their last game in their first season in the Southern part of the regionalised...
Frank Lampard details Pep Guardiola's help in guiding Coventry City to title
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has spoken about how Pep Guardiola helped him improve as a coach
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1921 – CCFC’s Fantastic Finale Finishing Off Forest Trentside!
On this day (7th May) way back in 1921 Coventry City were about to finish only their second campaign in the Football League. Previously a Southern...
Transfer gossip: Portsmouth ‘monitoring’ Rangers talent Leon King in six-way summer battle
Pompey have reportedly joined West Brom, Middlesbrough, Coventry City, Wolves and Burnley in the race to sign Rangers defender Leon King.
Not Chelsea! The club Frank Lampard is most ‘likely to join’ named as England legend generates exit talk after ending 25-year Premier League exile at Coventry
Frank Lampard is reportedly a target for Fulham as the Coventry City boss is linked with a Premier League return following his move to the...
Frank Lampard opens up on Pep Guardiola help to lead Coventry City to promotion
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has spoken about how Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has helped him thrive in the dugout
Today’s Members Birthdays: William Is 39 Today. ‘Many Happy Returns’ To the Edje!!
The Association sends the second of its Sky Blues birthday congratulations on this day to our member William Edjenguélé. He was born in Paris on...
Today’s Members Birthdays: ‘Killer’ Is 64 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’ Brian!!
CCFPA sends 64th birthday greetings to our member, the Sky Blues 1987 F.A. Cup winning captain, Brian ‘Killer’ Kilcline. Sky Blues fans will...
Coventry City and Ipswich could sign 30-goal upgrade who's "similar to Kane"
Ipswich Town and Coventry City will be looking for a proven goalscorer now they have been promoted.
It's head over heart time as Coventry City squad assessed ahead of busy summer and Premier League challenge
Coventry City opinion from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner looks at the difficult squad decisions faced by the club to ensure it is...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2000 – See Sky Blues Send Owls Down Howling On Oggy’s Adieu
On this day (May 6th) in the Millennium year of 2000, the Sky Blues under Gordon Strachan played their penultimate game of a so-so Premier League...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1987 – See Sky Blues/ Red Devils Draw (With Wembley 10 Days Away)
On this day (6th May) in 1987 the Sky Blues played their fourth game in seven days as Manchester United turned up at Highfield Road for the...
CCFPA News: CCFPA Committee Members Celebrate Sky Blue Success.
The Sky Blue family and SBA have not only been able to experience a magical promotion season as it unfolded but also enjoy a wonderful climax to...
Player wants to leave Coventry City for good with talks ongoing over summer exit
Coventry City are in ongoing club-to-club talks over a summer exit deal, according to reports.
Liam Kelly on special Coventry City gesture six years on from being denied trophy lift moment of glory
Coventry City promotion celebration news from CoventryLive as we catch up with former Sky Blues skipper Liam Kelly
Wolves and Coventry City eyeing Sunderland triple promotion winner ahead of summer transfer window
Three-time promotion winner Dan Neil is reportedly attracting interest as he prepares to leave Sunderland this summer
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1944 – CCFC Take County To Cleaners & Crash In Eight!
On this day (6th May) in 1944 Coventry City, like most other Football League clubs who were still playing wartime football, were living somewhat...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1939 – CCFC Leave Luton Laughing Thanks To Lol & Lager
On this Saturday (6th May) back in 1939 war clouds were looming as British football finished its last full season before hostilities began to cause...
Coventry City rival's 'aggressive' approach to the summer transfer window ahead of Premier League return
Coventry City opposition news from CoventryLive as we take a look at how one of next season's newly promoted Premier League rivals is approaching...
Frank Lampard wants to reunite with former Chelsea midfielder at Coventry
Frank Lampard is already looking to bolster Coventry City’s ranks, with the manager identifying a former Chelsea teammate and fellow England...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1922 – Season’s End Sees CCFC Stalemate At Selhurst
On this day (6th May) in 1922 the CCFC team were finishing their season by visiting Crystal Palace. In the club’s third season post World War One...
Coventry City could find their new Hamer by signing £20m star from Ipswich
Coventry City could sign their next Gustavo Hamer by raiding Ipswich Town for one of their star players.
Championship playoffs 2026 preview: Who will join Coventry City, Ipswich Town in the Premier League?
Sports Mole previews the 2026 Championship playoffs, with Millwall, Southampton, Middlesbrough and Hull City fighting for a place in the Premier...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1984 – Bobby’s Boys Draw ‘Must Win’ Hatters’ Match
On this day (May 5th) in 1984 Sky Blue manager, former centre-forward (and now CCFPA member) Bobby Gould extracted an important point from a...
Frank Lampard seeking 'alignment' and to 'move quickly' to get Coventry City Premier League ready
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard looking for alignment with Doug King over summer preparation
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1979 – Gary, Barry & ‘Harry’ (Milne’s Men) Harry Wolves To Defeat!!
On this day (5th May) in 1979 the Sky Blues under Gordon Milne had been going great guns in the top ten of Division One and were facing their last...
'Solution' sought as Coventry City striker price claimed to be 'too high'
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as reports emerge about Norman Bassette's future
Committee News: CCFPA’s May Committee Meeting Next Tuesday
Just to remind committee members that the next (May) committee meeting of the Association will take place, as last time, at the home of committee...
Association News: Matt Receives CCFPA Player Of Season Award 2026
As announced a few days ago this season’s recipient of the Association’s ‘Player of the Season Award’ 2026 is the Sky Blues inspirational...
Rushy drops another hint, emotional Frank and Jay cements connection with Princess of Pop
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as we look at some of the highlights and things you may have missed from Monday's Sky Blue celebrations
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Sky Blues Seal ‘Spurs Win (In Kansas City)!
On this day (May 5th) in 1970 the Sky Blues, managed by Noel Cantwell, were two games into their close season tour of the United States of...
Coventry City star makes 'I am ready' statement as Premier League dream becomes reality
Jack Rudoni speaks about the We Are Back event and which team he can't wait to face with Coventry City
On This Day 1939: ‘Iron Man’ George Curtis (CCFC Legend & CCFPA Member) Was Born!
Today we remember once more a giant of football in the City of Coventry. Eighty seven years ago today a true Coventry City Legend, before his all...
'They say don't meet your heroes - but Frank Lampard has been incredible at Coventry City'
Josh Eccles is a local lad done good and has spoken about what Frank Lampard has done for himself and Coventry City
Obstacle emerges as 21-year-old sets sights on permanent Coventry City exit
Norman Bassette is currently on loan away from Coventry City, but the Belgian is eager to stay with FC Kaiserslautern for good.
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Today’s Members Birthdays: Ex Sky Blues Striker Is 42 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, Stuart!!
It was only in April 2023 that CCFPA welcomed Sky Blue striker from 2017-19, Stuart Beavon, as our latest addition to its roster of more than 340...
'My grandma is from Cov': Tom Grennan called out for glory-hunting after celebrating Coventry City's promotion... despite claiming to be a Man United and Luton fan
Tom Grennan has been called out for jumping on the bandwagon after celebrating Coventry City's promotion, having previously claimed to be a Man...
He's like Delap & Gyokeres: Ipswich & Coventry City could sign £15m striker
Ipswich Town and Coventry City may be competing to sign the same centre-forward this summer.
Today’s Members Birthdays: Former Sky Blue Midfielder Is 42 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, Chris!!
In the first of two ‘Sky Blue Birthday Boys’ today who have exactly the same birthdate congratulations go to to our member Chris Birchall who today...
The inside story of how Coventry City turned sky blue for Frank Lampard and his heroes
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner soaks up an historic day for the city
50,000 Coventry City fans sing 'We Live And Die In These Towns' in incredible scenes
Coventry City's pre-match anthem took centre stage during the 'We Are Back' celebrations
50,000 Coventry City fans make demand to Frank Lampard after promotion
Coventry City secured the Championship title and celebrated their return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years with an open-top bus...
