Blast From The Past: On This Day 2020 – Mark’s Men Confirmed As League One Champions!!!
It seems like longer, but just five years ago today (on 9th June 2020) The Football League confirmed that the Sky Blues would become official...
Full list of Premier League free agents including plenty to choose from in key Coventry City position
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as we take a look at the official list of released players from the Premier League this summer
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2018 – See ‘Gunnar’ Star In Iceland’s 1st World Cup Finals Game!
On this day (16th June) just seven years ago in 2018 former Sky Blue (and CCFPA member) Aron Gunnarsson played a big part as captain in the plucky...
Championship transfer news as Coventry City's Midland rivals quick off the mark
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as we take a look at what the Sky Blues' Midlands rivals have done in the summer transfer window so far
CCFPA News: Golf Day 2025 Pt.3 – Fun & Games Out On the Course At SDPGC!
As we told you yesterday the Association held another in its regular annual sporting reunions, Golf Day 2025 last Thursday courtesy of our usual...
Every Championship retained list as all but two clubs reveal fate of squads this summer
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as we bring you the retained lists from the Championship so far as players start to get released
Coventry City's stick or twist debate and the solution to getting more goals out of Ellis Simms
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as we take a look at what fans are saying about Sky Blues' reported target Emil Riis and whether he'd be an...
Blast From The Past: On This Day 1912- CCFC Player & Two Time Bantams Boss Billy Born!
Thanks to CCFC historian Steve Phelps for reminding us of one of the several CCFC players who went on to manage the club. The memory above is...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Milne’s Men Make One More Indonesian Win In Jakarta!
On this day (8th June) in 1981 the Sky Blues were on their Indonesian leg of a South East Asian Tour, having earlier visited Thailand where they...
Second time lucky – Jack Rudoni was on Celtic’s radar as O’Riley replacement
This lad was on our radar last summer before moving from Huddersfield to Coventry. I expected him to go to EPL, but seems Sheffield United are...
CCFPA News: Golf Day 2025 Pt.2 – The Competing Teams – Part Two
As we told you yesterday the Association held another in its regular annual sporting reunions, Golf Day 2025 last Thursday courtesy of our usual...
'I really don't' - Coventry City warned against free agent striker transfer
Coventry City have been linked with a move for former Preston striker Emil Riis but this pundit isn't that keen
CCFC Programme History -22: Season 1931-32 – Clarrie Plunders The Pirates
In the next in the current series where we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years we reach CCFC’s 1931-32...
CCFPA News: Golf Day 2025 Pt.2 – The Competing Teams – Part One
As we told you yesterday the Association held another in its regular annual sporting reunions, Golf Day 2025 last Thursday courtesy of our usual...
Burroughs 'didn't hesitate' to join Cobblers after Coventry City release as Kevin Nolan hints at formation change
Kevin Nolan has suggested Cobblers will move to a back four next season following the capture of versatile defender Jack Burroughs.
Three pressing concerns for Coventry City league rivals as transfer embargo confirmed
Championship news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues' league rivals Sheffield Wednesday punished by footballing authorities
Members News: ‘Happy 89th Birthday’ To Sky Blues’ Irish ‘Will O’The Wisp’ Winger, Willie!
CCFPA sends its very best birthday wishes to our impish former CCFC Northern Ireland international winger from the earliest days of Jimmy Hill‘s...
Every Coventry City transfer link so far in the summer window
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as we take a look at the names linked so far with the Sky Blues ahead of the summer window
Ex-Premier League boss offers 'exceptional' Frank Lampard transfer advice ahead of 'stronger' division
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as veteran manager backs the Sky Blues to push for promotion again next season in what he believes will be a...
CCFPA News: Golf Day 2025 Pt.1- Another Successful FP & Fans Reunion Last Thursday!
The Association held another in its regular annual sporting reunions, Golf Day 2025 last Thursday courtesy of our usual wonderful hosts at...
CCFC Programme History -21: Season 1930-31 – McIntyre’s Men Maul Orient!
In the next in the current series where we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years we turn a decade in the...
Ex Chairman Jim’s Latest CCFC History Podcast Out Now -Episode 35- City’s Record Signings Pt.1
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...
Members News: Ex Sky Blue Winger Crosses 60 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, Ray!!
Today’s the day to wish our member, former nineties Sky Blue winger Ray Woods ‘Many Happy Returns’ for today. Born in Birkenhead on 7th June 1965...
Coventry City's stance on 30-something signings ahead of summer transfer business
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as we take a look at what Doug King has said about the club's policy on signings
CCFC Old (Birthday) Boy News: Scottish Sky Blue Duo Born On This Day
It is important we mark the birthday of a pair of Scottish international former Sky Blues today – though neither became CCFPA members and, sadly,...
From bogey sides to late goals, the definitive stats from Coventry City's 2024/25 campaign
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues statistician Jim Brown provides his definitive round-up of an eventful season at the CBS Arena
Coventry City's 'nice' transfer problem as Sky Sports pundit makes Haji Wright claim
Coventry City transfer news from coventryLive as Sky Sports pundit wades into Haji Wright debate
Woman who worked the day Coventry City won the FA Cup retires from UHCW
Karena Reynolds dedicated more than 40 years to the NHS
Arsenal open talks with Viktor Gyokeres alternative in boost to Manchester United
Arsenal have stepped up their interest in RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, talkSPORT understands.
The Gunners have opened talks with Leipzig after...
Matchday Memories: On This World Cup Day 2002 – Who Knew? Sky Blue Khalilou In Senegal Side
Thanks to CCFC fan and author (and good friend of the Association) Steve Phelps for reminding us in his excellent book (‘Coventry City On This Day’...
Wembley joy, play-off pain & grass isn’t greener - What happened to last summer's Coventry City exits
Coventry City old boy news from CoventryLive as we take a look at how last summer's departures got on after they left the CBS Arena
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Sexton’s Sky Blues Take It Easy In Indonesia!
On this day (6th June) in 1981, having toured Japan three years previously, the Sky Blues were back in Asia. This time they were well into a South...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1972 – Sky Blues Get ‘Lost In Japan’!
On this day (6th June) in 1972 the Sky Blues together with caretaker ‘gaffer’ Bob Dennison (just before the new management team of Joe Mercer and...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1967 – Barbados Breeze Gives City A Windies Win Treble!
On this day (June 6th) in 1967 the Sky Blues, under Jimmy Hill, were in the middle of their first tour to the West Indies and goals were sailing...
The 'absolutely lethal' striker who'd benefit from Frank Lampard's 'warm embrace'
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as we get the expert view from a journalist who has watched reported Sky Blues transfer target Emil...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1966 – Sky Blues Check Out State Of The Union In Belgium!
On this evening (June 6th) in 1966 Sky Blues managed by Jimmy Hill, completed their European tour (driving a fleet of Rover cars) which had...
Coventry City's unique loan stance explained ahead of busy summer of transfer business
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as we take a look at the club's recruitment stance on the loan market ahead of what's expected to be...
Supercomputer predicts Sheffield United, Derby County, Coventry City 2025/26 finish as Wrexham shock - gallery
Supercomputer predicts Sheffield United, Derby County, Coventry City 2025/26 finish as Wrexham shock
Sergiño Dest not included as USMNT Gold Cup roster announced
Photo by Shaun Clark/ISI Photos/Getty Images
Poch names his roster as Dest excused to continue “individualized” recovery. The United States...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2002 – See Sky Blue Robbie’s World Cup Strike Rescue RoI In Japan
Thanks to CCFC historian Steve Phelps for reminding us of a CCFC great today, Robbie Keane. The memory above is excerpted from his book ‘Coventry...
Coventry City duo interrupt summer after being called into action
Coventry city international news from CoventryLive as two players called up for duty
Coventry City 'keen' on Dane with promotion ambitions and knack of scoring against Sky Blues
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as the Sky Blues are linked with interested in signing Championship striker set to be available on a...
CCFC Programme History -20: Season 1929-30 – Merthyr Take Point In HR Opener
In the next in our current series where we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years we reach the end of an...
Leeds United, Sheffield United and Newcastle United handed transfer incentive with exit 'likely' for target
Former Huddersfield Town star Jack Rudoni is reportedly likely to leave Coventry City amid reports of interest from the likes of Leeds United and...
Fresh Coventry City £15m share issue 'investment' explained amid transfer kitty hint
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as football finance expert Kieran Maguire explains a new £15m share issue at the football club
Reporter addresses chances of Coventry City star sale amid Leeds United, Newcastle interest
Coventry City ‘will sell’ Jack Rudoni at the right price this summer with reporter Graeme Bailey believing a…
The post Reporter addresses chances...
Sheffield United, Coventry City battle over bargain deal for Championship striker
Sheffield United face rival interest from Coventry City in their pursuit of Preston forward Emil Riis, according to…
The post Sheffield United,...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1983 – Sexton’s Sky Blues Start South African Safari
On this day (5th June) in 1983 the Sky Blues tackled a new continent for their overseas end-of-season tour paying their first visit to an African...
Championship manager crisis that sees Frank Lampard among longest serving
Frank Lampard could soon be at least the 8th longest-serving manager in the Championship and he has only been at Coventry City for six months
'Coventry and Sheffield United set to battle it out for bargain Emil Riis signature'
Coventry City and Sheffield United are among the clubs who want to sign Preston North End striker Emil Riis on a free transfer. The...
Blast From The Past: On This Day 1997 – Simon Says To The Sky Blues, ‘I’ll Sign’!
Thanks to Sky Blue author and fan Steve Phelps (a good friend to CCFPA) for reminding us in one of his excellent books* about the Sky Blues that on...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Milne’s Men Manage 4-1 Win In Indonesia!
On this day (4th June) in 1981 CCFPA member Gordon Milne, who had eventually succeeded Noel Cantwell in 1972, was still at the Sky Blues helm and...
Championship manager pays ultimate price for costly Coventry City defeat
Championship news from CoventryLive as Coventry City's promotion rivals Middlesbrough part company with head coach in wake of final day failure
Association News: Here It Is – CCFPA’s First Ever Podcast – It’s All About The Committee!
As promised earlier today the Association’s newest venture – its very own podcast, hosted by committee member Lee Cowell– starts today. Also...
Ex-Premier League boss questions how 'strong willed' Coventry City will be in transfer window
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as former Premier League manager Tony Pulis discusses Jack Rudoni's future
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1972 – Sky Blues Beat Japan In Land Of Rising Sun!
On this day (4th June) in 1972 the Sky Blues were in the middle of a Far Eastern tour of South Korea, Japan and Thailand. They had just finished...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1969 – Cantwell’s CCFC Draw In Somerset (‘Windies’ Style)
Earlier today we reported on a successful visit on this day (4th June) by the Sky Blues to the West Indies after the close of the 1966-67 season...
Every Premier League free agent so far as Coventry City January 'target' available
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as we take a look at the Premier League players released and available on free transfers so far
Association News: CCFPA About To Launch Its First Podcast – Check Back Later Today!
Coventry City Former Players Association is embarking on a new venture, starting very soon, our very own podcast! Committee member Lee Cowell will...
Stick or twist debate on latest Coventry City star to divide opinion in summer transfer window
Coventry City news and views from CoventryLive as fans debate whether the Sky Blues should stick or twist with Haji Wright
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1967 – Sky Blues Double Up In Trinidad!
In the mid 1960s the Sky Blues loved to visit the West Indies after a hard season. On this day (4th June) they were there after both the 1966-67...
Members News: 27th Birthday Greetings To ‘Vik’
All at CCFPA (no less than the whole Sky Blue family) wish our fairly new member, forceful and prolific recent Swedish international Sky Blue...
Coventry City 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Frank Lampard's side
Track all of Coventry's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.
Blast From The Past: On This Day 2018 – Messiah Mark Signs A New CCFC Contract
On 17th May 2023 to widespread relief and acclaim in Coventry, Mark Robins, probably the most inspirational and respected CCFC manager since Jimmy...
Coventry City to host Spanish top flight side as pre-season schedule begins to take shape
Coventry City pre-season news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard's men are set to face La Liga outfit as part of their preparations for next season
Free agent XI - The best out-of-contract Championship players that could tempt Coventry City
Coventry City's recruitment department will be in full swing this summer but will they be tempted by any of the best freebies on offer?
Jack Burroughs describes the qualities he'll bring to Cobblers and Kevin Nolan's key role in his move from Coventry City
Sixfields new boy Jack Burroughs says Kevin Nolan was a ‘big factor' in his decision to seek a fresh start at Sixfields after leaving boyhood club...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1986 – See Five England Sky Blues Lose Out To Portugal
Thanks to our former committee member Dean Nelson for reminding us that on this day (3rd June) in 1986 England lost 1-0 to Portugal at the 1986...
Coventry City pre-season 2025/26 - first friendly fixture revealed
Coventry City pre-season news from CoventryLive as the Sky Blues first confirmed warm-up fixture is announced by opposition club
Something's got to give, need for speed and keep at all costs - Coventry City transfer stock take
Coventry City transfer news and views from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner does a squad stock take ahead of a potentially busy...
Members News: ‘Elvis’ Takes On New Challenge North Of Border With ‘The Dee’!
Congrats to ‘Elvis’! Scottish Premiership club Dundee have just announced they have appointed our member, former Sky Blue defender and later...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1966 – On Tour Sky Blues Beaten By Swiss Youngsters In Zurich!
On this day (3rd June) in 1966 the Sky Blues were well into their European Tour undertaken just after missing out on promotion to Division One....
CCFC Programme History -19: Season 1928-29 – McIntyre’s Men Hit Merthyr For Six!
In the next in the current series when we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years we reach Season 1928-29....
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1984 – First & Last England Games For Mark & Steve.
On this day (June 2nd) in 1984 former Sky Blue (and now CCFPA member) Steve Hunt lined up for England at Wembley for a friendly against the USSR....
CCFPA News: Ex Chairman Jim’s 2024-25 Season Stats Review Out Now
CCFPA’s former committee Chairman (fairly recently stepped down) and founding member Jim Brown has produced a long-standing, roughly weekly, blog...
Matty Godden on former Coventry City teammates 'loving life' under Frank Lampard
Coventry City old boy news from CoventryLive as former Sky Blues striker Matty Godden looks forward to returning to the club that he believes is...
Jack Rudoni is talk of the tabloids but what next for Frank Lampard's star pupil at Coventry City
Coventry City comment from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner discusses Jack Rudoni's future amid links with higher placed clubs
EX-CELT IS NEW DUNDEE BOSS
FORMER Celtic defender Steven Pressley has been named as new Dundee manager. The much-travelled 51-year-old gaffer left his role as Brentford’s...
Former Coventry City boss back in football management after five and a half years
Coventry City old boy news from CoventryLive as former Sky Blues player and manager back in football management north of the border
CCFPA News: President Kirk Convenes Mini Boys Of 87 Reunion.
Thanks to CCFC F.A.Cup winning legend (and long-time CCFPA Committee member) Dave Bennett for sending us the photo above which we share with you....
CCFC Programme History -18: Season 1927-28 – CCFC Top The Hatters!
In the next in the current series where we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years we reach CCFC’s 1927-28...
Coventry City star linked as Everton boss David Moyes tipped to dip into Championship market
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as Milan van Ewijk name crops up as a player David Moyes could be looking at
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1967 – The Sky Blues Take T&T To Task In The Windies!
On this day (June 2nd) in 1967, fresh from taking the Division Two Championship, manager Jimmy Hill‘s Sky Blues embarked on a five game tour of the...
Was this the sweetest Sunderland Premier League promotion of all?
Photo by Ben Whitley/PA Images via Getty Images
“This was possibly the most satisfying elevation to the top flight of the five that I've...
Walker Zimmerman, Paxten Aaronson, Nathan Harriel added to USMNT roster
Photo by Roy K Miller/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF
They replace Jones, Balogun, and Zawadski. The United States Men’s National...
CCFC Programme History -17: Season 1926-27: Kerr’s CCFC Say Farewell To Aberdare!
In the next in the current series where we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years we reach CCFC’s Season...
Coventry City feel good factor at odds with Championship mayhem
Two Championship clubs have appointed new bosses, three are close to getting a manager in and seven more could still go during a chaotic close season
Members News: End Of Season Message From ‘Cov.Kid’ Cyrus
The end of each season is always a point of reflection and often change for footballers, some more than others. ‘Cov Kid’ Former Sky Blue Cyrus...
Coventry City ticket rush leaves stunned diehards marvelling at turnaround
Less than a decade ago, the Sky Blues' struggles both on and off the pitch made headlines for all the wrong reasons
Coventry City make unprecedented CBS Arena move amid sky high Frank Lampard era optimism
Frank Lampard is in his first summer transfer window as Coventry City manager hoping to improve a squad that reached the Championship play-offs