Premier League rules ban striker from Coventry City v Newcastle United clash as key stars return
Newcastle United are currently depleted during the international break, but Coventry will be without some key players too.
Chelsea hero Willian makes surprising claim about Frank Lampard
Willian was teammates with Frank Lampard before the Chelsea legend became the club’s manager in 2019 (Photo: Getty)
Former Chelsea and Arsenal...
Matthias Jaissle delivers clear message to Sven Botman critics in staunch defence of Newcastle star
The Dutchman will have to wait and see if he is picked against Coventry City with Dan Burn close to a comeback
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2013 – See Sky Blues Score Success At Struggling Stevenage
On this day (5th October) in 2013 the Sky Blues were dealing with their first period of SISU induced exile (at Northampton Town‘s Sixfields...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2002 – See Sky Blues Win Away As Jay & Pipey’s Goals Gut Gills.
On this day (October 5th) in 2002 sixth placed Sky Blues travelled to the Thames Estuary in Kent with player-manager Gary McAllister to take on...
From wasted talent to Japan's J2 league - What Coventry City's stars of 5-4 win at Sunderland are doing now
Coventry City old boy feature as we look back at the sensational side that beat Sunderland and what they're doing now
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1994 – See Sky Blues Extinguish Red Dragons Fire In L.C.
On this day (October 5th) in 1994 the Sky Blues managed by Phil Neal faced lower league opposition, Wrexham, in the second leg of the second round...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1991 – See Sky Blue Gally’s Goal Hit Hammers Hard In London
On this day (5th October) in 1991 sixth placed Sky Blues, a week after after a heartening 1-0 win at Highfield Road against ‘old rivals’ Aston...
Members News: Richard Keogh Will Be Our ‘Sky Blue Special’ For Newcastle Game On 12th!
We are delighted to announce that, following a long international break, our next match-day ‘special guest’ (making his debut in such a role) is...
Coventry City 'monitoring' Norwegian goal scorer impressing in Swedish top flight
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as the Sky Blues are said to be looking at a 25-year-old centre-forward making a name for himself in...
Matchday Memories: On This day 1974 – Milne’s Men Make Merry At St Andrews.
Just a little poignantly, given the Sky Blues fairly recent friendly exile at the ground of Birmingham City, on this day (5th October) in 1974 CCFC...
Today’s Members Birthdays: Former Sky Blues 70s FB Is 72 Today- ‘Happy Birthday’, Graham!!
Born in Droitwich, Worcestershire on 5th October 1954, CCFPA member and former Sky Blue from the seventies, Graham Oakey is 72 today! Graham was a...
Arsenal Attacking Prospect Attracts Celtic Transfer Interest As January Exit Looms
Celtic could offer Max Dowman an interesting opportunity to continue his development away from Arsenal, with the Scottish champions reportedly...
Sunderland Given An Opportunity To Sign This Former Chelsea Midfielder: Should Le Bris Get Him On Board?
In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Sunderland have been given an opportunity to sign AC Milan midfielder Ruben...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Coventry City could be handed £100m cash boost as Man City crisis deepens
Coventry City will be keeping a keen eye on Manchester City's punishment after the former Premier League champions were found guilty of breaching...
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...
West Ham hold ace up their sleeve over exit-linked ace with 610 league minutes this season - report
Konstantinos Mavropanos has been in fine form for West Ham United this season.The Greece international has been an important contributor at both...
Tottenham Hotspur Have Been Offered A Chance To Land This AC Milan Defender: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?
In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have been offered a chance to land AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori. It...
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...
James McAtee among three Nottingham Forest players whose stock has soared this season
Oliver Glasner's Nottingham Forest tenure has not gotten off to the best of starts, but not everything is negative at the City...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1992: Sky Blues & C.Palace Fight Out Entertaining Draw!
On this day (October 3rd) in 1992 the Sky Blues new for this season ‘gaffer’ (and ex striker) Bobby Gould was 11 games into the club’s top flight...
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...
Blast From the Past: Celebrate History Of ‘Ernie’ & Willie’s Devastating Donkey Kick 56 Years Ago Today
In the previous posting on this site an hour or so ago we remembered the occasion well over half a century ago when a pair of Sky Blue maestros,...
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...
Newcastle United receive major boost as five players set to return vs Coventry City
Newcastle visit Coventry City when Premier League action resumes after the international break
Today’s Members Birthdays: Amazingly Fergie Hits 72 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...
Today’s Members Birthdays: Sky Blues Nineties Midfielder Hits 59 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...
Miley, Jaouen, Joelinton, Burn - Newcastle injury news and return dates for Coventry
Newcastle United return to Premier League action on the road to Coventry City in a little over a week, but a number of first-team talents could be...
How four Coventry City players who left in the summer are getting on
Coventry City old boy news from CoventryLive as we take a look at what four senior players who departed the CBS Arena are doing now
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...
Sidiki Cherif's value soars after Coventry City transfer in huge boost for Doug King
The Coventry City striker's transfer value has increased according to statistical data carried out by the CIES Football Observatory
Royal Rewind | Bradford City (H)
Bradford City are the visitors to the Select Car Leasing Stadium this weekend, sat top of League One but without a manager.
The Bantams were...
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...
Jack Rudoni on best day of his life, injury agony, the Premier League and new England ambitions
Coventry City feature from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner sat down for an exclusive chat with star midfielder Jack Rudoni
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...
Listen Here To Jim & Claudio’s CCFC History Podcast #82: 1st Top Flight Season (1967-68) -Pt.2
CCFPA’s ex Chairman Jim Brown, author of many books on CCFC and the club’s official historian, has for many years offered Sky Blue fans a roughly...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1976 – Fergie’s First Min Effort Fails To Frighten 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...
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...
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 ten years ago (1st October 2016) the Sky Blues were due to face Port Vale at Vale Park in their...
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...
Ibrahim Sangare among three Nottingham Forest players whose stock has plunged this season
Oliver Glasner's start to life at Nottingham Forest is not as positive as many rival fans expected in 2026-27.The Reds are sitting 13th in the...
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...
Pivotal three months for peripheral players as Coventry City prepare for January transfer window
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as we look as how things could pan out for peripheral Sky Blues players come the January window
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...
Viktor Gyokeres makes feelings clear on Arsenal exit speculation
Viktor Gyokeres is not pushing for a move away from Arsenal (Picture: Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres says he is ‘extremely happy’ at Arsenal,...
‘Sluggishly’: Early Coventry City verdict on Gustavo Hamer’s form since £6m Sheffield United sale
Gustavo Hamer's time at Sheffield United came to an end in the summer, but just how has he fared since moving?
The post ‘Sluggishly’: Early...
Goals for two, half-time hook, and seeing Ronaldo bow out - Coventry City international round-up
Coventry City international news from CoventryLive as we provide a round-up of how the Sky Blues' travelling stars have been getting on during the...
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...
Today’s Members Birthdays: Former Sky Blue ‘Gaffer’ Is 63 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...
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...
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...
Matchday Memories: On This Day CCFC & Spurs Draw At Highfield Rd!
On this day (29th September) in 1979 the Sky Blues under Gordon Milne were eight games into their Division One season enjoying a top half positione...
Nottingham Forest goal controversy cleared up in Coventry City's favour
Coventry City won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest where there were two big refereeing calls
Members News: Congrats To Luis For Making His Scottish Debut!
Congratulations to our fairly new member, former Sky Blue defender Luis Binks who has just made his international debut for Scotland in the UEFA...
Coventry City's 'quiet dreamer' continues to fulfil promise to dad
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Taiwo Awoniyi talks about his latest educational achievement outside of football
‘I don’t sing a song every day’ - Frank Lampard opens up on his biggest Coventry City challenge yet
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard opens up about his Sky Blues players adjusting to life in the Premier League
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1978 – Sky Blue Micks Make Merry For Milnes’ Men At ‘Spurs
On this day (30th September) in 1978 the Sky Blues under manager Gordon Milne went into their eighth Divison One game of the new season beaten only...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Euro Sky Blues Second Taming Of Trakia
The Sky Blues sixth placed finish in 1969-70 had given them the chance of their first European campaign in their history. In the first round they...
Nottingham Forest handed fresh Igor Jesus explanation after Coventry City controversy
Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 at home to Coventry City in their final game before the international break
Blast from The Past: On This Day 1908 – Clarrie, CCFC’s Goal Machine Becomes A Bristol Bourton Babe
As that wonderful CCFC book of memories by CCFC author Steve Phelps ‘Coventry City – On This Day‘ reminds us the club’s greatest ever goalscorer...
Today’s Members Birthdays: Cyrus Hits 34 Today! ‘Happy Birthday’ To ‘Cov Kid’ Ex Sky Blue!!
On this last day of the month of September we offer sincere Birthday wishes to our member, ‘Cov Kid’ and former Sky Blue defender Cyrus...
Will Frank Lampard have to 'swim channel backwards' to succeed Thomas Tuchel?
Former Coventry City captain Tim Sherwood wants Frank Lampard to succeed Thomas Tuchel when the time comes for the German to leave his Three Lions...
Charlie Crew Starts as Wales U21s Slip to Narrow Defeat
Walsall midfielder Charlie Crew was named in the Wales U21s starting eleven as they took on Belgium U21s in their.
Taking place at Het Kuipje in...
'It's not ideal' - Roy Keane names England challenge Leeds ace Trafford faces
Roy Keane believes Leeds United's James Trafford won't have a smooth transition into his expected role for England.The shot-stopper was given the...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2019 – JCH Takes A Sky Blue Point V. Sunderland At Ricoh!
At this lunch-time on 29th September in 2018 the Sky Blues under Mark Robins met Sunderland in a home League One game which finished honours even...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2012 – See CCFC’s Cody Catch Oldham Cold (For MR’s 1st Win)
On this day (29th September) in 2012 the Sky Blues were having a dreadful beginning to their League One season and still looking for their first...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2009 – Chris Coleman’s CCFC Sting Hornets In Watford!
On this Tuesday evening (the 29th September) in 2009 CCFC ‘gaffer’ Chris Coleman was ten games into his and the Sky Blues’ Championship season –...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2001 – See Gills Gutted In Kent By Honduran & Moroccan Sky Blues
On this day (29th September) in 2001 the Sky Blues immaculate Swedish international full back Roland Nilsson (a fairly recent Association member)...
Coventry City's 'brilliant, brilliant person' makes his mark after earning first international cap
Coventry City international news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues loan defender Liam Kitching impresses with Republic of Ireland
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1990 – See Sky Blues Rock Rangers With Gynn Goal & Livvo Brace
On this day 32 years ago former Sky Blue full back (the late) John Sillett was still in charge of team matters – though he would be replaced by...
'Shackles are off' - Coventry City star doubles down as players out to prove they belong in Prem
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Carl Rushworth hails the character and spirit in the Sky Blues camp
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1973 – Foxes Flummoxed Away As Les’ Debut Goal Sees Sky Blues 2nd
On this day (29th September) in 1973 The Sky Blues under Gordon Milne had gone off like a train in Division One with two 1-0 home wins within...
Matchday Memories: When The Queen Met Noel & Maurice In 1963
Back in 1963 her Majesty presented the FA Cup to future Coventry City manager Noel Cantwell who at the time was captain of Manchester United. In...
Coventry City striker moves closer to international call as Poland plan for life without Robert Lewandowski
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Ellis Simms edges closer to international recognition
Today’s Members Birthdays: Former Sky Blues Defender Is 37 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’ Aaron!!
Born in Newport, Isle of Wight on 29th September 1989, our former Sky Blues defender is the youngest of the two former Sky Blues ‘Birthday Boys’...
Today’s Members Birthdays: Bermudian International Ex Sky Blue is 58 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’ Kyle!!
In the first of two Sky Blue birthdays today we wish ‘Many Happy Returns’ to Kyle Lightbourne who is celebrating his 58th birthday! Born in...
Newcastle well placed to pull off brilliant Yasin Ayari signing after 92% latest
Yasin Ayari is highlighting exactly why he would be the perfect addition to Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle United team in January.The 22-year-old is...
Brutal Sven Botman call, £51million Newcastle United decision and William Osula returns
The Magpies will have a lot of quality to choose from for the away day at Coventry City on October 12.
Konstantinos Mavropanos destined for West Ham exit after Greece's historic win vs Germany
Konstantinos Mavropanos is easily one of West Ham United's most important players for their charge back to the Premier League.He has been an...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2010 – A Sky Blue Icelander & ‘Cov Kid’ Disappoint Donny
On this day (28th September) in 2010 the Sky Blues, managed by Aidy Boothroyd (until sacked and ‘assistant gaffer’ Andy Thorn took over in mid...
The remarkable rise of Jay Dasilva who is proving all of his doubters wrong
Coventry City comments from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner looks at one of the club's big success stories of the season so far
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2005 – Micky’s Men Hunt Down Hornets At Ricoh
This was the season when the Sky Blues played for the first time at their new stadium, The Ricoh Arena (after a slight delay to get the ground...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1997 – No Goals At Ewood But Two Off & ‘Oggy’ Catches the ‘Iron Man’!
On this day (28th Sept) in 1997 the Sky Blues travelled to Ewood Park in the Carling Premiership to take on Blackburn Rovers and the goal-less draw...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1991 – See Sky Blues ‘Bulawayo Bullet’ Vex The Villa
On this Day (28th Sept) in 1991 the Sky Blues played host to ‘old rivals’ Aston Villa at Highfield Road and kept up their recent good home sequence...