Matchday Memories: On This Day 1991 – Graham’s Gunners Groan As Gally Gains City LC Win
On this day (October 30th) in 1991 the Sky Blues, doing okay in ninth place in Division One but having slipped a bit from earlier in the season,...
Members News: Reminder- 87 Cup Final hero Nick is our Sunderland ‘Special’
Don’t forget that 1987 F.A.Cup winning hero Nick Pickering will be our special guest for tomorrow’s game against another of his former clubs,...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1982 – Sexton’s Sky Blues Strangle Canaries’ Cheeps
On this day (30th October) in 1982 a smallish crowd of just 8,210 turned up at Highfield Road to watch Dave Sexton‘s Sky Blues take on the Canaries...
Eleven changes: Régis Le Bris's Sunderland XI and bench to face Coventry City predicted
Sunderland are back in Premier League action when they face Coventry City on Saturday afternoon
Listen Here To Jim & Claudio’s CCFC History Podcast #84: Kevin Unitts’ New CCFC Book + Q&As
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...
Pre-Match Diary – Sunderland (H)
There was a a level of confidence heading into last week’s home game against Fulham that Coventry City could take advantage of an opportunity to...
Prediction: Tottenham vs Crystal Palace
Tottenham and Crystal Palace will meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, October 31, with kickoff scheduled for 17:30 GMT. Tottenham is...
Kevin Phillips has Brian Brobbey Sunderland message ahead of 'must-win' Coventry City game
Kevin Phillips has a Brian Brobbey message for Sunderland.
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1973 – CCFC Win Despite ‘Cov Kid’ Bristol Bobby’s Brace
On this day (30th October) in 1973 the Sky Blues in Gordon Milne‘s first full season in charge visited Bristol City at Ashton Gate in a Third round...
Frank Lampard has this message for Coventry City squad with key defender missing Sunderland game
Sunderland travel to Coventry City on Saturday in the Premier League.
Coventry City vs Sunderland Preview: Prediction, Probable Lineups, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats
Coventry City and Sunderland will both be looking to climb out of the relegation zone when they face off on Saturday afternoon.
The post Coventry...
Coventry vs. Sunderland: Frank Lampard needs one thing to keep Sky Blues in Premier League
Frank Lampard needs one thing to ensure that Coventry City remain in the Premier League, a former Sky Blues striker exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1971: Willie Gets Score Draw Against Future Club Wolves !
On this penultimate day of October in 1971 the Sky Blues, under Noel Cantwell, were fifteen games into their fifth season in the top flight and...
U21s at Coventry, U18s Host Villa
Town's U21s are in Premier League Cup action against Coventry City at the Your Co-op Community Stadium, Leamington this evening (KO 7pm), while the...
One return, two key doubts and five out: The Coventry City and Sunderland team and injury news
Sunderland are back in Premier League action when they travel to Coventry City on Saturday afternoon
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1965 – Sky Blues Press On & Punish Pompey
Having consolidated their place in Division Two by finishing in tenth spot in the previous 1964-65 season, Sky Blues supporters were looking to...
Haway The Podcast | THE ULTIMATE SIX-POINTER?! | We’re Joined By Andy Turner From The Coventry Telegraph!
It’s a clash of the bottom two sides in the Premier League and it’s fair to say we have a bit of history! Andy Turner from the Coventry Telegraph...
Frank Lampard's stance on the prospect of Coventry City strengthening in January transfer window
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard discusses the potential for doing more transfer business in the January window
Arsenal's move for 23-goal sensation to hinge on Viktor Gyokeres decision
Arsenal may only persist with their move to sign Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi next summer if Viktor Gyokeres departs, sources have told...
Coventry vs. Sunderland: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of Premier League game
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Coventry City and Sunderland, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings...
Sunderland lineup vs. Coventry: Predicted XI for Premier League fixture as Regis Le Bris sweats on Omar Alderete injury
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday's Premier League match against Coventry City.
Coventry lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League fixture as Frank Lampard faces Bobby Thomas decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Coventry City could line up for Saturday's Premier League match against Sunderland.
Premier League Matchweek 9 schedule, how to watch: Liverpool hosts Arsenal
Two major “Big 6” clashes headline the next week of Premier League action.
Starting the weekend is Chelsea vs. Manchester United. The Blues are...
Tottenham target who ‘plays a bit like Henrikh Mkhitaryan’ eyed by PSG
The post Tottenham target who ‘plays a bit like Henrikh Mkhitaryan’ eyed by PSG appeared first on To The Lane And Back.
Tottenham could face...
Brobbey To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Coventry City
Sunderland will lock horns with Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena this Saturday as they look to earn a good result on the road...
Le Bris hails Sunderland resurgence ahead of Coventry clash
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris believes his side are returning to their best after an encouraging run of performances ahead of Saturday's Premier...
Jamie O'Hara is having a laugh as delusional Tottenham prediction made
Tottenham Hotspur are unbeaten in three Premier League games, but Roberto De Zerbi still has choppy waters to navigate.Spurs are currently sitting...
Le Bris confirms Isidor boost as Sunderland duo miss Coventry trip
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has confirmed Wilson Isidor is expected to be available for Saturday's Premier League trip to Coventry City.
Ghana star Mohammed Kudus emerges as key figure in Tottenhamâs revival
Mohammed Kudus is emerging as an important figure in Tottenham Hotspur’s early-season push after playing a key role in their...
Mohammed Kudus strengthens his case for a key role at Tottenham
Mohammed Kudus has strengthened his claim for a central role in Tottenham Hotspur’s plans after delivering two impressive performances...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2005 – ‘Dele Delivers The Points For Micky’s Men Against Luton
On this day (29th October) in 2005 in charge of the Sky Blues at the Ricoh was their former defender Micky Adams. Things were not going too well...
Frank Lampard on question he doesn't like amid key message for Coventry City players
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard faces the media at his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunderland
Aston Villa 'working on' Ross Barkley deal as Unai Emery's stance revealed
Aston Villa are planning to offer Ross Barkley a contract extension to reward his continued role as part of Unai Emery's squad.The 32-year-old has...
Coventry City vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Coventry City and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Frank Lampard issues Bobby Thomas injury update amid Coventry City fears
Coventry City injury news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard provides an injury update on Bobby Thomas, Josh Eccles, Haji Wright and Oliver Dovin...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1983 – Super Sky Blues Stun Stoke City
On this day (29th October) in 1983 the Sky Blues manager Bobby Gould took his team to the Victoria ground for a Division One game with Stoke City....
Régis Le Bris issues Sunderland team news update ahead of crucial Coventry City clash
Sunderland are back in Premier League action against Coventry City on Saturday afternoon
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1977- Sky Blue Fergie Finishes Woeful Wolves
On this day (29th October) in 1977, Manager Gordon Milne took his Sky Blues to Molineux for a Division One game against Wolverhampton Wanderers....
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1966 – Bobby G Coshes Charlton On Mick’s Tri-Centenary!
On this day (29th October) back in 1966 our legendary gaffer Jimmy Hill‘s Sky Blues were unbeaten so far at Highfield Road and when they played...
Coventry City favourite on stepping up to the Premier League
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as fan favourite Tatsuhiro Sakamoto opens up about stepping up to the Premier League
Today’s Members Birthdays: Former Sky Blue Midfielder Is 33 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’ Conor!
‘Cov Kid’ Conor Thomas is 33 today and CCFPA would like to wish our member ‘Many Happy Returns’. Born on 29th October 1993, Conor was schooled in...
Today’s Members Birthdays: French Midfielder Is 41 Today – ‘Happy Birthday’, Romain!!
It was only a year in May 2023 that we announced that Sky Blues’ French former midfielder Romain Vincelot had become our latest member. He joined...
Newcastle United Scout This 20-Year-Old Left-Back: Can Jaissle Solve His Defensive Problem?
Newcastle United have endured a difficult autumn, and Matthias Jaissle needs more depth to prevent defensive problems from undermining his first...
The two players Tottenham must sign to become title challengers under Roberto De Zerbi
After a slow start to the new season in terms of results, back-to-back league wins over Coventry City and Chelsea have lifted morale at Tottenham...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2017 – See Sky Blues Humiliate Hatters In Beds.
On this day (28th October) in 2017, the Sky Blues under Mark Robins, visited Luton Town in a League Two game in Bedfordshire having failed to score...
Coventry City's elder statesman on 'pushing Rushy' and using Prem experience in dressing room
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as second choice goalkeeper Dan Bentley explains his supporting role at Ryton
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2006 – Wayne’s World Takes The Tykes To Task
On this day (28th October) in 2006 the Sky Blues, managed by former Sky Blue player (and now CCFPA member) Micky Adams, travelled up to Yorkshire...
Frank Lampard's big midfield call and search for goals - Coventry City predicted team v Sunderland
Coventry City predicted team from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner attempts to second guess Frank Lampard's selection to face Sunderland
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1986 – Sky Blue Cyrille & Sedge Leave Latics Losers
On this day (28th October) in 1986 in what would become one of the most memorable seasons in the club’s history, when the Sky Blues brought the...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1978 – ‘Hutch’ Hastens Highfield Rd Brum Blues!
Long serving Sky Blue ‘gaffer’ (and now CCFPA member) Gordon Milne was in the fifth year of his tenure as he chose the side to take our West...
CCFPA & Members News: Her Is Our Latest Podcast- Breakfast With Blair!!
As promised here is the next (October) episode of the Association’s monthly second series of hour long Podcasts with iconic CCFC FP members....
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1972 – Goal Drought At HR As Sky Blues Share Spoils With Brum
On this day (28th October) in 1972 the Sky Blues had a management duo of Joe Mercer and (now CCFPA member) Gordon Milne. A crowd of 35,304 was at...
‘Let’s just make that clear’ - Frank Lampard on Coventry City's expectation levels
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard makes point ahead of Sunderland clash
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1967 – See Sunderland’s Future Sky Blue Stymie Cantwell’s CCFC
On this day (28th October) in 1967 Match Of The Day cameras were at Highfield Road for the Sky Blues encounter with Sunderland in our first ever...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1939 – After WW2 Begins City Hit Baggies For Six!
Thanks to CCFC author and fan Steve Phelps* for reminding us that on this day many moons ago the World was suffering another existential crisis,...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2001 – See Sky Blues Owls Win Put City Top (& Ten Unbeaten)
The Sky Blues’ experienced Swedish international full back (and fairly recent CCFPA recruit) Roland Nilsson had taken over the managerial reins...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1990 – ‘Bugsy’ Borrows Puts Blades To Sky Blue Sword
On this day (27th October) in 1990 the Sky Blues were still under former Sky Blue full back (and CCFPA member) the late John Sillett (Terry Butcher...
Frank Lampard hailed as 'great club' Coventry City backed to buck Premier League trend
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as former Sky Blues boss backs Frank Lampard
Coventry City's big Matt Grimes conundrum amid contrasting stats
Coventry City player analysis from CoventryLive as we take a look at the big Sky Blues' midfield debate
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1984 – ‘Oggy’ Obstructs Owls As Sky Blue Gibbo’s Goal Grabs Win
On this day (27th Ocober) in 1984 the Sky Blues, managed by ‘Cov Kid’ Sky Blue ‘gaffer’ (also a former CCFC player) Bobby Gould, were finding...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Sky Blue Scot Knocks Rams Out Of League Cup
On this day (27th October) in 1970 the Sky Blues, managed by Noel Cantwell, were about to play the third of three successive games at Highfield...
Members News: Nick Pickering Is Next Saturday’s Sunderland ‘Special’!
We are very pleased to announce that popular former Sky Blue from the 1980s and one of our 1987 F.A.Cup winning heroes Nick Pickering will be our...
Graham’s Matchday Memories: On This Day 1958 – CCFC Lose Home Floodlit Sunderland Friendly!
On this Monday evening (October 27th) in 1958 in an early floodlight friendly game City met Sunderland in CCFPA member Graham Walker‘s first team...
Members News: CCFPA Says ‘Happy 30th Birthday’ To Our Former Sky Blue, Zain!
CCFPA would like to wish ‘Many Happy Returns’ to our recent and still quite young former Sky Blues player Zain Westbrooke! The tall central...
Sunderland hoping for double injury boost but no return for play-offs hero for trip to Coventry City
Opposition injury news from CoventryLive as Sunderland hopeful of two returns for Saturday's trip to the CBS Arena
Today’s Members Birthdays: CCFPA’s ‘Birthday Greetings’ Go To Former Young Sky Blue, Chris!!
It was only in December 2021 when we welcomed our third ‘Birthday Boy’ today, Chris Camwell, to the Association! A local lad (born in Bedworth on...
Today’s Members Birthdays: Sky Blues Youngest Ever Debutant Hits The BIG 4-0 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, Ben!!
Birthday Greetings from CCFPA are due to one of our younger CCFC Former Player members, Ben Mackey. Born locally, in Leamington Spa, on...
Today’s Members Birthdays: 49 Not Out. Congrats GoTo Former Sky Blue Forward Clive!
The Assocation would like to send its birthday greetings to our fairly recent recruit, Sky Blue forward from 2010-12, Clive Platt! Born in...
Tottenham keeping tabs on 20yo Cruzeiro goalkeeper to add competition for Antonin Kinsky
The post Tottenham keeping tabs on 20yo Cruzeiro goalkeeper to add competition for Antonin Kinsky appeared first on To The Lane And Back.
Tottenham...
Recent Matchday Memories: On This Day 2024 – Cracking Comeback From Mark’s Men Lays Luton Low!
On this very day only a couple of seasons ago (26th October 2024) the Sky Blues produced what will be remembered as a famous second half comeback...
Coventry City striker banging them in to top the Belgian scoring charts, Rapha regular starter and two out injured
Coventry City loan news from coventryLive as we take a look at how Sky Blues' players are doing out at other clubs
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2013 – See Sky Blue Moussa Make Saddlers Sore At Bescot!
The 2013-14 season saw the Sky Blues in their first period of exile, this time at Northampton Town‘s Sixfields Stadium. Today, however, they were...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1996 -Big Ron Moves Up After Owls & Sky Blues Share Spoils
On this day (26th October) in 1996 now CCFPA member Ron Atkinson took charge of his final Sky Blues home game before his Assistant Gordon Strachan...
Frank Lampard explains Ellis Simms' matchday omission ahead of big Sunderland decision
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard admits 'hardest' bit of his job is to leave players out of the matchday squad
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1989 – See Sillett’s Sky Blues Leave London With QPR League Cup Win
On this Wednesday evening (25th October) in 1989 the Sky Blues under former player turned ‘gaffer’ the late John Sillett had a bit of a respite...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1985 – ‘Gibbo’ Gets St Andrews Winner On His Sky Blue Centenary!
On this day (26th October) in 1985 CCFC, managed by now CCFPA member Don Mackay (who would depart near the end of a stressful Sky Blues’ season)...
Last Chance: Crystal Palace tickets
On the back of our second Premier League victory in a row on Saturday against Coventry City, help keep the momentum going by joining us at Craven...
Does Frank Lampard's selection say more about characters of last season than a reflection on recruitment?
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as we take a look at why so many of last season's Champions are being used ahead of summer arrivals
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1974 – Larry Lloyd K.O.s Cumbrians For Milne’s Men!
On this day (26th October) in 1974 the Sky Blues, managed by (now CCFPA member) Gordon Milne, were well below half way in Division One and were...
Thomas Bramall should be suspended as Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest controversy takes new twist
Howard Webb is once again facing more questions than answers after a weekend of controversial Premier League incidents.ProRef's officials often end...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1918 – CCFC Torment Terriers & Stick In Seven!
On this day (26th October) well over a century ago in season 1918-19, as the formal end of the First World War was approaching, Coventry City FC...
Newcastle player with ten last-third passes who won 100% of his duels vs Crystal Palace is the real deal
Amar Dedic's return from injury was key to Newcastle United ending their barren run by beating Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday.Will Osula and Harvey...
Members News: (Good Grief/ Gordon Bennett!) Just Four CCFC Gordons Graced Games
This time four years ago, after putting up a posting about a newspaper article on one of our veteran CCFC Former Player members Gordon Simms (who...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2014 – See Sky Blues Punish The Posh At The Ricoh
On this day (October 25th) in 2014 the Sky Blues were playing in League One at the Ricoh against Peterborough United. CCFPA member Steven...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2003 – Suffo & Stephen Ensure Sky Blues Proud At Pride Park
On this day (25th October) in 2003 the Sky Blues, under player-manager Gary McAllister, had got thirteen Division One games under their belts this...
U18 Match Preview | Wigan Athletic (A) | Tuesday 27th October
FixturesWigan Athletic U18 Vs. York City U18 - Tue, Oct 27 2026, 19:00We begin our 2026/27 FA Youth Cup journey this Tuesday with a mouth-watering...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1995 – See Sky Blues Stage HR LC Comeback To Sink ‘Spurs
Over the years the Sky Blues have certainly seemed to have worked out how to salvage wins from the jaws of defeat over Tottenham Hotspur! from the...
Royal Caribbean Legend of the Match Result: Coventry City
Oscar Bobb's match-winning display saw him voted Royal Caribbean Legend of the Match.
The Norwegian winger proved pivotal in Fulham's victory at...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1986 – See Oggy’s Owls Score In Sky Blues’ Sheffield Stalemate!
On this day (25th October) in 1986 one of football’s rarer occurances took place – a goalkeeper scores! The scorer in question was Sky Blues...
Frank Lampard has got it badly wrong with Gustavo Hamer after Coventry latest
Gustavo Hamer will be knocking on Frank Lampard's door wondering why his minutes at Coventry City have been slim so far.The Sky Blues are hoping to...