Matchday Memories: On This Day 2019 – ‘Madders’ Stars & Scores In England U21’s Croatia Draw In Italy
On this very day in 2019, young Sky Blue star James Maddison was involved in the UEFA U21 Championship in Italy playing for his home country. The...
Who is Adi Viveash - the 'challenging' and 'demanding' coach who joins Rob Edwards at Middlesbrough
Former Coventry City coach Adi Viveash will serve as Rob Edwards' assistant at Middlesbrough
‘Heartbroken’ Gyokeres goes on strike amid Arsenal and Man Utd interest
Viktor Gyokeres reportedly won’t play for Sporting Clube de Portugal again as he tries to force a move to the Premier League. The Sweden striker...
Coventry City set for Adi Viveash CBS Arena return a year after fallout
Former Coventry City number two Adi Viveash will now do battle with the Sky Blues in the Championship
Members News: Sky Blues Noughties Central Defender Is 41 Today!
In November 2021 we were able to reveal that our then latest recruit to CCFPA was former noughties Sky Blue central defender James McPake. Now...
Members News : Former Sky Blues Midfielder Gus Hamer is 28 today! Happy Birthday Gus!
Today we wish a very Happy 28th Birthday to our Brazilian-born former midfielder Gus Hamer. Gus was born on 24th June 1997 in Itajaí, Brazil, but...
Members News: Happy 34th Birthday To Ex Sky Blue Defender Curtis
In the third of our Sky Blue ‘Birthday Boys’ today, we have the pleasure in sending a ‘Happy Birthday’ message to one of our younger and more...
Mauricio Pochettino breaks silence on Haji Wright injury as he reveals Coventry City 'problems'
The Coventry City forward has been ruled out of the rest of the Concacaf Gold Cup
Rob Edwards Appointed Head Coach
Middlesbrough Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Edwards as our new head coach.
A Premier League promotion winner, he...
Get To Know...Adi Viveash
Adi Viveash has joined Harry Watling in being named a vital part of Rob Edwards' backroom staff.
Here is the lowdown on the experienced former...
Get To Know...Rob Edwards
Rob Edwards is Boro’s new head coach after signing a three-year deal at the Riverside.
Here’s everything you need to know about the...
Ins, outs and every summer transfer so far as Coventry City prepare for pre-season return
Coventry City players are set to report for duty back at Ryton on July 1 while fixtures for the new season will be announced on Thursday as the...
Matchday Memories : Hadji & Chippo Dent Scottish 1998 World Cup Hopes
CCFPA members were in action today twenty seven years ago (23rd June 1998) in a World Cup game in France. At the Stade Geoffreoy-Guichard in St....
Frank Lampard handed major headache as Coventry City star suffers set-back
The latest Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Haji Wright's fitness concerns see him return to the Sky Blues
New Signing: Miguel Angel Brau
The problem position over the last two seasons, the hope is that new signing, Miguel Angel Brau, will provide the solution there that Coventry City...
Members News: Record Breaking ‘Dele’ Hits The Big 5-0!!!
Popular Sky Blues former striker Bamberdele ‘Dele’ Adebola celebrates his 50th birthday today! The Association, along with all Sky Blues fans send...
Stellar season ticket sales represent a major show of faith from the Sunderland fanbase
Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images
“Times remain tough for many but our exploits last season have given everyone something to...
Matchday Memories 1998 Viorel Victorious As England Go Down
Thanks to CCFC historian Steve Phelps for the the words above excerpted from his book ‘Coventry City On This Day‘ (Pitch Publishing 2010) which...
World Cup Memories: On This Day 1974 With ‘Hutch’ (Scotland v Yugoslavia)
On this day in 1974 Sky Blue maestro (and now CCFPA member) Tommy Hutchison was in the Scotland squad for the 1974 World Cup in (the old) West...
The truth about Sunderland's play-off clash with Coventry – and why the ‘battered' myth is nonsense
A narrative has emerged that Coventry City dominated Sunderland over two legs in the play-off semi-final
Adi Viveash could be set for Championship return a year after Coventry City exit
Coventry City have Adi Viveash on their coaching staff for seven successful years before he left last summer
Members News: Former Sky Blue Noughties Midfielder Is 39 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, Isaac!
In December 2021 we announced the signing of our then latest recruit Isaac Osbourne and both he and the Association today have another reason to...
Members News: Happy 58th Birthday To Our Nineties Full Back, Ally
Birthday greetings are in order today for our member, former Sky Blue nineties full back Ally Pickering. Born in Manchester on 22nd June 1967 Ally...
USA forward Haji Wright out for rest of Gold Cup with achilles injury
Haji Wright out of Gold Cup with achilles injuryUS can't replace Wright; Haiti next on SundayPochettino hopes for Trump-era White House inviteUS...
‘Numbers kept growing' - Everton missed out on Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres
If only Sean Dyche had the money.
Everton rounded out their preparations ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season with a friendly against...
Members News: Ex Sky Blue Fadz Staying Longer With Spireites!
Our member and former Sky Blue favourite Kyle McFadzean is keeping his football career going at the relatively grand old age of 38! The big central...
Members News: Kasper’s Denmark Hold England In Euro24s!
On this day (actually yesterday) last year Denmark international, former Sky Blue ‘keeper (and CCFPA member), Kasper Schmeichel captained his team...
Sorba: On cloud nine and ready to repay the love
City’s first summer signing on reception he’s received from Stokies
Wales international highlights roles of Robins, Walters and Rowberry in...
Coventry City should join race for attacker Eddie Howe says 'can do everything'
Coventry City are looking to go one better in next season's Championship under Frank Lampard and win promotion
CCFC Programme History 27- Season 1935-36a: CCFC Beat 1st Ever Overseas Visitor!
With the Sky Blues entertaining four-time German Bundesliga champions SV Verder Bremen last August 2024 in a prestigious pre-season friendly (one...
What Adi Viveash said when he finally opened up on Mark Robins split and Coventry City press conference
Adi Viveash left Coventry City in the summer of 2024 after a break-up with Mark Robins
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1998 – A Sky Blue Tinge To World Cup ‘Mother Of All Games’!
If you think politics and sport should never mix a World Cup game in 1998 taking place in Lyon, France should disabuse you! Thanks to CCFC...
Gary Neville and Ian Wright are right to be ‘worried’ as they join Doug King in speaking out on £100m problem
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Premier League legends back Championship clubs' bid for a fairer financial playing field
Coventry City given 76 names who could help put Frank Lampard back in the Premier League
CoventryLive brings you the Premier League players who spent last season out on loan and could do so again in 2025/26
All latest Championship done deals as transfer window reopens - including Portsmouth, Norwich City and Coventry City moves
The transfer window this week reopened for business after a temporary closure to deals being officially sealed.
Haji Wright misses Gold Cup clash amid Coventry City injury concerns
Wright scored for the USA in group game victory over Trinidad and Tobago but missed clash with Saudi Arabia
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2002 – Swedish Sky Blue Magnus Miffs England In World Cup
On this day (2nd June) in 2002 Sky Blues goalkeeper (and now CCFPA member) Magnus Hedman represented Sweden in the 2002 World Cup in South Korea...
Who is Coventry City's new signing? - Background, stats and likely position for Sky Blues
Miguel Ángel Brau has been confirmed as Frank Lampard's opening foray into the transfer market
World Cup Memories: On This Day 1990 – Scotland (With Sky Blue Gary) Lose Out To Brazil
On this day (20th June) in 1990, in Group C tie in World Cup ’90 Scotland lost 1-0 to Brazil. Substitute Müller got the South American team’s goal...
Championship trio all linked with moves for Sheffield Wednesday favourite
According to new reports, Stoke City, Derby County and Coventry City are all interested in Sheffield Wednesday captain, Barry Bannan.
Frank Lampard has already told Coventry City star what he must do as transfer rumours swirl
Coventry City youngster Norman Bassette has been linked with a return to Belgium after just one season at the CBS Arena
Blast From The Past: 1972 – The ‘M Men’ Take Control 53 years ago
Following the departure of Noel Cantwell during the 1971-72 season and Bob Dennison taking over as caretaker manager for the remainder of the...
Members News: Former Sky Blue ‘Gaffer’ Is 69 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’ Peter!
Our member, former Sky Blue ‘gaffer’ Peter Reid is 69 today! He was born in Huyton, Lancashire on 20th June 1956 Peter was a very well thought of...
Christine Lampard shares husband Frank's nickname for intimate body part
Christine Lampard has shared a rare look into her home life with Coventry City manager Frank Lampard, as the footballing legend celebrates his 47th...
Statement issued as Coventry City confirm first signing of summer
Granada full-back will join the Sky Blues from July 1 on a four-year deal subject to international clearance
Ex Chairman Jim’s Latest CCFC History Podcast Out Now -Episode 36- City’s Record Signings 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...
CCFC Programme History 26- Season 1934-35b – Reading Ruin City’s Promotion Promise!
The next in the current series where we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years is a little different. Former...
Coventry City rivals 'secure' 5th summer signing as Wrexham open talks with Australian ace
The Sky Blues risk being left behind by fellow Sky Bet Championship clubs this summer
Coventry City get 'green light' for first summer signing on free transfer
Coventry City latest transfer news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard is set to sign a Spanish defender
Blast From The Past: On This Day 2020 – Sky Blues Celebrate The League One Title
Thanks to Coventry City Football Club‘s official Twitter feed for reminding us (though we didn’t need to be!) that on this day (19th June), just...
Coventry City issue important season ticket update as Championship fixture release day looms
The latest Coventry City season ticket news from CoventryLive as sales enter a new phase
Frank Lampard rated 'good fit' to take Premier League job after Coventry City play-off setback
Coventry City latest news as manager Frank Lampard has been tipped to leave the Sky Blues this summer
Coventry City rookie a 'potential target' for Europa League outfit
The latest Coventry City news from CoventryLive as this young forward has captured the attention of a Belgian top flight club
CCFC Programme History 25- Season 1934-35a – City Stun Scunny Scoring Seven In Cup!
In the next in the current series where we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years we reach CCFC’s 1934-35...
Members News: Congrats To CCFC Veteran Mick On His 60th Wedding Anniversary!
We are sure the Association speaks for all Sky Blues fans in sending congratulations to Coventry City club legend, one of CCFC’s best ‘one club...
Blast from The Past: On This Day 2009 – Watch Sky Blue Gunnar Lead Iceland’s Slow Handclap!
There does not seem to have been too much sufficiently remarkable on this particular date in Coventry City’s history to make a special entry note!...
Members News: Here’s Fanky! CCFPA’s 1st FP Podcast Interview!
As promised we provide below our first in a fortnightly series of extensive podcast interviews with our Former Player members. We kick-off tonight...
Viktor Gyokeres rejects £11m contract offer as agent sends clear Arsenal message
Viktor Gyokeres is holding out for a move to Arsenal (Getty)
Viktor Gyokeres has rejected a transfer to Juventus with the striker’s agent...
Blast From The Past: On This Day 2009 – Robbie Leaves Sky Blues For Time With Terriers
Also on this day (18th June) but in 2009 former Sky Blue forward Robbie Simpson, who joined this Association a little while back, left the Sky...
Blast From The Past: On This Day 2008 – See ‘Keeper Keiren (Sky Blues’ Carlisle Signing)!
On this day (18th June) in 2008, now CCFPA member, Keiren Westwood signed for the Sky Blues from Carlisle United on a three year contract....
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1992 -Sky Blue Quartet See Scotland Win But Exit Euros With CIS
On this day (June 18th) 1992 there were four players with Sky Blue connections in the Scotland side (plus one on the bench) that beat CIS...
Coventry City's rivals receive hefty punishment ahead of new season
Coventry City's Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday have been hit with a lengthy transfer restriction because of unpaid wages
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1967 – Bermuda Police Fail To Arrest Sky Blues
At the end of the 1966-67 Division Two promotion season, when Sky Blue icon Jimmy Hill took the club to the top division in England for the first...
Championship fixtures release date and new time as Coventry City to learn schedule
Latest Coventry City news from CoventryLive as 2025/26 fixtures release handed new time after traditional 9am slot
Members News: Our Ex Sky Blues Striker Is 65 Today: ‘Happy Birthday’ Kevin!
CCFPA sends its best birthday wishes to its member, former Sky Blue striker, Kevin Drinkell. Born in Grimsby on 18th June 1960, Kevin is therefore...
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard sent warning ahead of new season
The Coventry City campaign of 24/25 has raised expectations of a Premier League return
England and Chelsea legend Frank Lampard backed for Premier League job
Frank Lampard is currently in charge of Coventry City (Picture: Getty)
Frank Lampard has been backed to take over at another Premier League club...
Members News: CCFPA’s First Fortnightly FP Podcast Features Fanky – Catch It Tomorrow!
We reported earlier this week that our member popular recent former Sky Blue Fankaty Dabo is helping us kick-off our new series of fortnightly...
Coventry City linked with free transfer which would seal Frank Lampard reunion
Coventry City transfer latest as they're credited with an interest in free agent Tom Lawrence, who has worked with Frank Lampard before
CCFC Programme History 24- Season 1933-34 – Stunning City Start As Gills Hit For Seven!!
In the next in the current series where we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years we reach CCFC’s 1933-34...
Members News: Teaser – See Fanky Fess Up About ‘That Penalty’ In CCFPA’s Latest Podcast
We announced earlier today that our member, former Sky Blue Fankaty Dabo has done an extended Q&A with CCFPA committee member Lee Cowell today....
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2023 -Dom’s Debut (Just) Sees Scots Nobble Norway In Euros
Though he can’t claim to have played the biggest part in Scotland’s stunning Euro24 qualifier win in Norway two years ago tonight (coming on as a...
These are the early Championship promotion odds and the prices you can now get on Middlesbrough, Coventry City, Bristol City, Norwich City and the rest
Boro fell just short last season after missing out on the play-offs.
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1983 – To Cap It All Sky Blues Suffer Zimbabwe Defeat
On this day (June 17th) in 1983 the Sky Blues finished their tour of Zimbabwe, only three years after the country achieved independence from the UK...
Matchday Memories: On This Day: Future Sky Blue José At Italia90 With Uruguay
On this day (17th June) in 1990 there was a soon to be an (albeit briefly) South American Sky Blue in the thick of it in the World Cup in Italy!...
Blast from The Past: On This Day 1994 – Sky Blues Connections All Over USA World Cup
On this day (17th June) in 1994 the Word Cup kicked off in the USA and there were plenty of Coventry City players past present and future in the...
Real Madrid respond to chance to sign £70m Arsenal transfer target
Xabi Alonso has taken over from Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager (Picture: Getty)
The Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga has taken a fresh twist...
Juventus claim made as Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga takes new turn amid Arsenal hesitation
Juventus are reportedly ready to rival Arsenal and Manchester United for the signing of Sporting's former Coventry City striker
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1990 – Terry Takes Three Lions To Italia 90 World Cup Semis!
On this day (16th June) thirty five years ago in 1990 England drew 0-0 with the Netherlands at Italia ’90. England’s totally committed centre-back...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2023 – ‘Madders’ & Callum’s England Beat Jodi’s Malta
On this day two years ago (16th June 2023) it was good to see the number of our Sky Blues Former Players, three of them CCFPA members, involved in...
Coventry City rivals secure transfer No 4 as Wrexham linked with shock Sheffield Wednesday move
Swansea City have confirmed the signing of Australian international Cameron Burgess from Ipswich Town, while Wrexham are eyeing a shock move for a...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1982 – See Sky Blues’ ‘Famous Five’ Sort England’s French Success!
On this day (16th June) in 1982, well over forty years ago there were no less than five future Sky Blues who pulled on the England shirt in a Group...
Tommy ‘Hutch’ & His Scottish Team Mates Recall June 1974 World Cup
Long time CCFPA member and Sky Blue Legend Tommy Hutchison has recalled his call up to the Scotland team for a World Cup qualifier against...
Old Boys News: On Cobi’s 55th Birthday We Remember Other USA Sky Blues!
There haven’t been too many USA citizens who have pulled on the Sky Blue (though there are plenty from the UK who have tried their luck in the...
‘It gives you that extra emotion’ – Millwall boss reveals one key ‘catalyst’ behind top-six ambition
ALEX Neil said the “backing of the fans” has given him “extra emotion” as he targets a top-six finish next season. The Lions narrowly missed out on...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1928 – See Highfield Rd Host International Motorcycle Football!!
On this day (16th June) in 1928 after Coventry City’s poor Division Three South season had finished with the club in a lowly 20th place another...
Wrexham battle West Brom, Coventry City in versatile hometown star pursuit
Wrexham have added locally born winger Tom Lawrence to their ever-growing transfer targets list, TEAMtalk has reported. Wrexham…
The post Wrexham...
Interim manager lands new job after Coventry City exit
The latest Coventry City news from CoventryLive as this former coach is back on familiar territory
Viktor Gyokeres receives rival £11m contract offer after Arsenal and Man Utd bids
Viktor Gyokeres has received a contract offer worth £11m-a-year (Picture: Getty)
Viktor Gyokeres has received a rival contract offer worth...
Overseas Matchday Memories: On This Day 1983- Bobby’s Boys Are Dynamic In Harare!
On this day (June 15th) in 1983 the Sky Blues tucked another substantial win in Zimbabwe under their belts in their first ever African close season...