Members News: Cody Is 39 Today. Congrats To Our Former Sky Blue Striker!
Birthday greetings are also due from CCFPA to our member, former Sky Blue forward Cody McDonald who is celebrating his 39th birthday today! Cody...
Jack Rudoni transfer stance as Coventry City prepare for Premier League interest
The midfielder has already been linked with Newcastle United and Leeds United this summer
Members News: Former Sky Blue Defender Hits 54 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, Martyn!
CCFPA would like to send birthday greetings to our member (signed by us in 2017) former Sky Blue defender Martyn Booty who is celebrating his...
Dan Neil — Sunderland's victorious Wembley captain!
Photo by Michael Driver | MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Our skipper made history by captaining his side to playoff glory on Saturday — a...
Newcastle United Target Currently Happy At Coventry City
Jack Rudoni, who has been linked with Newcastle United, is currently happy at Coventry City despite Premier League ambitions.
The post Newcastle...
Leicester City, Southampton 'keeping close tabs' on Sheffield United-linked attacker
Leicester City and Southampton are reportedly eyeing up a move for Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni, who is also wanted by Sheffield United.
Every Championship free agent as Coventry City look for transfer deals ahead of summer rebuild
Sunderland and Cardiff City are the only Championship clubs from the season just finished who are yet to publicly confirm their retained lists
I would have loved to play in the final of Unity Cup - Ghana forward Thomas-Asante
Brandon Thomas-Asante has expressed disappointment following Black Stars'Â failure to reach the final of the 2025 Unity Cup in London.Ghana...
2023 CCFPA Play Off Final Memories -4: CCFC FPs In The Wembley Media Suite
In the previous three postings today on Coventry City’s visit to Wembley two years ago in the Championship Play-offs (with over 36,000 members of...
Leeds United could rival Sheffield United for ex-Huddersfield Town star as 'interest' claim made
Leeds United reportedly hold an interest in Coventry City’s former Huddersfield Town playmaker Jack Rudoni - who has also been linked with...
2023 CCFPA Play Off Final Memories-3: More Pics From Inside Wembley!
As promised here are some more photos showing Sky Blues Former Players and committee members soaking up the atmosphere and ‘enjoying’ the ups and...
2023 CCFPA Play Off Final Memories-2: Inside The Sky Blue Wembley Bowl
All Sky Blues fans will take home their own personal memories of the season before last’s Wembley Championship play-Off Final between the Sky Blues...
Thomas-Asante delighted with debut Ghana goal but rues defeat to Nigeria
Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has expressed his delight after scoring his first goal for the Black Stars, but admitted the 2-1 defeat...
Coventry City player transfer confirmed after Frank Lampard decision
One of the players released by Frank Lampard has already found a new club
2023 Play-Off Final Memories: CCFPA’s Wembley Way -1: Meeting In Hope & Expectation
In the previous post we told you about the introduction of the Play-Offs in 1987. CCFC have since benefitted from them in climbing out of the...
Nolan delighted to land Borroughs as Cobblers beat rivals to win race for Coventry City defender
Kevin Nolan says new recruit Jack Burroughs will bring ‘pace, athleticism and versatility' to the Cobblers after his signing was confirmed on...
Breaking: Cobblers confirm second summer signing after sealing deal for versatile Coventry City man
Cobblers have made their second signing of the summer after snapping up Jack Burroughs from Coventry City.
Blast From The Past: On This Day 1987 – Trio Of CCFPA Members Line Up In First Ever Play-Offs
Thanks for good friend of CCFPA, Steve Phelps, for reminding us in his helpful book*, that as well as 1986-87 being the wonderful year for the Sky...
Sheffield United and Leicester City 'keen' on former Huddersfield Town playmaker as battle predicted
Sheffield United are reportedly among the clubs keen on prising former Huddersfield Town star Jack Rudoni from Coventry City.
Sheffield United could break Coventry City hearts for third year with transfer move for their best player
Sheffield United linked with transfer swoop for “top-flight player in the making” that would break Coventry City hearts once again
CCFC Programme History -12: Season 1921-22 – Rotherham Rocked By City
In the next in our current series presenting images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years we reach CCFC’s third season in...
Sheffield United alongside Leicester City, Southampton in eyeing Championship midfielder
Sheffield United, Leicester City and Southampton all have interest in Coventry City’s Jack Rudoni, EFL Analysis has claimed.…
The post Sheffield...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1963 – Pre European Sky Blues- ‘The Hud’ Makes A German Mark!!
On This Day (29th May) in 1963 the Sky Blues, who had finished fourth in Division Three under Jimmy Hill, were finishing up their three game tour...
Blackburn Rovers, Coventry City among clubs in pursuit of Peterborough United starlet
Peterborough United talent James Dornelly is wanted by Fulham, West Brom, Coventry City, Oxford United, and Blackburn Rovers,…
The post Blackburn...
Ghana striker Thomas-Asante reflects on debut goal in Unity Cup loss to Nigeria
Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante marked his debut for the Black Stars with a goal, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a 2-1 defeat to...
Brandon Thomas-Asante nets maiden goal for Ghana in 2-1 defeat to Nigeria at 2025 Unity Cup
Winger Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first-ever goal for the Black Stars of Ghana on Wednesday when they suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Super...
Wembley Matchday Memories: On This Day 2018 – Relive Sky Blues League 2 P.O.F. Exeter Success
On this day (28th May) in 2018 (can it really be only just seven years ago?) Mark Robins took the Sky Blues on a victorious ‘March to The Arch’...
Members Blast From The Past: On This Day 1985 – Forest Swoop For Sky Blue Two (Ian & Stuart)
On this day (28th May) in 1985 two days after the Sky Blues beat Champions Everton 4-1 to secure their place in Division One for another season...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1972 – Sky Blues Score Second South Korean Success!
May 28th proved a good day in three post season overseas tours for the Sky Blues. In 1963, 1965 and 1972 they got themselves a win treble in...
Bill Asprey (1936-2025)
Stoke City Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former player, assistant manager and manager William ‘Bill’ Asprey at the age of...
Luton Town – Hangovers But With Wonderful Memories
Two years ago today, 28-May-2023, I'm pretty certain that a proportion of those that went to Wembley, had two things in common. After watching our...
Coventry City retained list confirmed as four senior players depart and two options triggered
Coventry City contract news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard makes his final decision
Decision made on Mark Robins stalwart as Coventry City confirm released list
Mark Robins' old club Coventry City are one of the last in the Championship to announce their retained and released list
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1965 – Sky Blues Third Win On Their Tour To Iceland
May 28th proved a good day in three post season overseas tours for the Sky Blues. In 1963, 1965 and 1972 they got themselves a win treble in each...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1963 – Six Goal Sky Blues In Second German Success!
May 28th proved a good day in three post season overseas tours for the Sky Blues. In 1963, 1965 and 1972 they got themselves a win treble in tours...
Championship fixtures release date and new time as Coventry City learn what lies ahead
Latest Coventry City news from CoventryLive as 2025/26 fixtures release handed new time after traditional 9am slot
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1978 – Brazilians K.O. Milne’s Men From Japan Cup In Osaka
On this Day (27th May) in 1978, the Sky Blues, managed by Gordon Milne, were in the Far East three games into their post-season attempt to win the...
Coventry City told what to expect next season as reason for play-off heartache explained
Frank Lampard's side have been backed to challenge for promotion to the Premier League next season
CCFC Programme History -11: Season 1920-21 – CCFC’s Second Successive Close Shave!!
In the next instalment of the current series we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years and reach 1920-21 a...
Members & Old Boys News: Play-Off Winners (& Losers)
As possibly the largest FPA in the country we have a number of Former Players who are still active in the game (as well as larger number of former...
2025/26 Championship Line-Up Confirmed
The make-up of next season’s Sky Bet Championship has been confirmed following the conclusion of the play-offs.
Charlton Athletic were the final...
Matchday Memories: 1976 Swedish Tour Sees No Sky Blues Score (Inc. Roberts Junior)
May was a prime month for the Sky Blues end of season good-will tours in the sixties and seventies – often a warm down in an exotic and very warmed...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1946 – CCFC’s Roberts Senior Enjoys His Danish Break!
May was a prime month for the Sky Blues end of season goodwill tours in the sixties and seventies – often a warm down in an exotic and very warmed...
Former Coventry City striker admits to 'suicidal moments' as a child as he opens up on troubles
Newcastle United striker Wilson opened up about his past in a candid interview with the High Performance Podcast for Mental Health Awareness week
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1985 – See Sky Blues Stun Table Topping Toffees – Another ‘Great Escape’
On this last day (26th March) of the 1984-85 season, against all odds, with Don Mackay in charge since September, the Sky Blues pulled off the...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Last Game Of USA Tour & Lancers Lose To Cantwell’s CCFC
To follow on from the two overseas games played by the Sky Blues on this date that we told you about earlier, here is the final game to make the...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1965 – Icelandic Champs Keflavik Conquered By Canny CCFC!
On this day (26th May) CCFC were involved in tour games overseas on three occasions in seven years, the first two when our legendary manager Jimmy...
Viktor Gyokeres blocked from dream Arsenal shirt numbers as striker left with two options
Viktor Gyokeres is one of the most in-demand forwards on the market, with Arsenal among the clubs tracking the prolific Sporting CP striker, who...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1963 – Sky Blues Kick Off Their German Tour Victorious!
On this day (26th May) CCFC were involved in tour games overseas on three occasions in seven years, the first two when our legendary manager Jimmy...
Jamie Paterson breaks silence on Coventry City exit
The 33-year-old joined Coventry on a short-term deal in February and went on to make eight appearances, scoring just the once
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1946 – Bayliss’ ‘Bantams’ Deliver A Danish Draw!
On this day (26th May) way back in 1946 Coventry City had embarked on a four match tour of Denmark just after the end of the first transitional...
Members News: Our 80s Ex Sky Blue Steve Is 57 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, ‘Sedge’!
CCFPA member and former Sky Blue star of the eighties Steve Sedgley is celebrating his 57th birthday today! The Association speaks for all Sky...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1978 – Milne’s Men Make Japan Cup Progress In Thailand!
On this day (25th May) in 1978, still managed by Gordon Milne, the Sky Blues were back in the Far East, this time in the land of the rising sun...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1976 – Sky Blues Start Swedish Tour Losing To Roland’s Home Team!
Late May/ early June in the 1960s and 1970s typically saw the Sky Blues enjoying a playing holiday in some warm climate after a hard season. Apart...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1972 – Sky Blues Sort Successful Start In South Korea
Late May/ early June in the 1960s and 1970s typically saw the Sky Blues embark on a playing holiday in some warm climate after a hard season. Apart...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1969 – Sky Blues’ Seven Goal Hurricane Batters Barbados!
On this day (25th May) in 1969 the Sky Blues, under Noel Cantwell’s management, were playing their second game in a three match tour of the West...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1966 – German Leg Of City’s Europe Tour Not Friendly & No Goals
Late May/ early June in the 1960s and 1970s typically saw the Sky Blues off for a playing holiday in some warm climate after a hard season rather...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1942 – Bantams Beat Birmingham At Repaired Highfield Road!
In November 1940 with Coventry heavily blitzed and Highfield Road substantially damaged with various bomb craters City’s South Regional League...
Derby County's 'ideal' transfer, Birmingham City's riches and Frank Lampard's Coventry City brief
Latest Derby County news from DerbyshireLive brings you an in-depth look at the Championship and the ambitions of clubs in the Midlands
Best freebies on offer to Coventry City, sack race contenders and rivals' expectations for 2025/26
Coventry City news from CoventryLive as we take a look at what the Sky Blues and their Midlands rivals could pick up for free and what their...
Every Coventry City transfer link so far ahead of 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
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1964 – Sky Blues Succeed In Sun Soaked Spanish Stroll
On this day (24th May) in 1964, having won the Third Division title, Jimmy Hill‘s boys had themselves a little Spanish jaunt. They had fixed up two...
Sunderland star Chris Rigg makes instant history in Championship play-off final
Chris Rigg has made Championship play-off final history just by starting for Sunderland against Sheffield United.
The Black Cats and Blades are...
Members News: David Speedie’s Biography Out In September!
There’s another tome soon to be published to add to the Sky Blue bookshelf- a biography of our member, former Sky Blue forward David Speedie. The...
Adi Viveash finally opens up on Mark Robins split and relief at Coventry City press conference
Adi Viveash left Coventry City in the summer of 2024 after a break-up with Mark Robins
CCFC Programme History -10: Season 1919-20 – F.L. Beginnings, A Shaky New Dawn!
In the next in the current series presenting images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years we reach a club landmark, the...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1947 – Dick Bayliss’ ‘Bantams’ Deliver Double Lions Licking
On this day (24th May) in 1947 Coventry City were a Division Two outfit nearing the end of their second post-war ‘proper’ season and doing...
Coventry City pain and 'main aim' driving Callum O'Hare to third time lucky at Wembley
Coventry City old boy news from CoventryLive as former Sky Blues favourite prepares to face Sunderland in the Championship play-off final at Wembley
talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Saturday 24 May
There is some fantastic action on Saturday with the Women's Champions League final, Championship play-off final and Scottish, Germany and French...
'Knowing Lamps' - Robbie Keane's Coventry City transfer message
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as former Sky Blues star Robbie Keane calls on the club to back Frank Lampard this summer
Adi Viveash breaks silence on 'enormous hurt' after shock Coventry City exit and Doug King 'truth'
Former Coventry City assistant manager and first team coach Adi Viveash has spoken publicly for the first time since his sudden departure from the...
Preston North End rivals set to battle for former £20m striker as Premier League side sound out Coventry City ace
The latest headlines involving PNE’s Championship rivals.
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1985 – See ‘Killer’ Keep Sky Blues Survival Hopes High At Hatters!
On this day (23rd May) in 1985 the Sky Blues were on another audacious end of season mission to save their top flight status. In twentieth spot in...
'Jack Rudoni to follow Frank Lampard out of Coventry amid Newcastle interest'
Jack Rudoni's future as a Coventry City player could all depend on where Frank Lampard ends up ahead of the 2025/26 season. Lampard has...
Breaking: Coventry City transfer news as Jamie Paterson lands contract at relegated club
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as Jamie Paterson makes switch to League One with relegated Plymouth Argyle after being released by...
Plymouth Argyle make Jamie Paterson their first summer signing
The 33-year-old is joining the Pilgrims after playing for Charlotte FC in the USA and Coventry City during the 2024/25 season
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Sky Blue Tommy Tames Selangor In Malaysia
Three seasons after City competed for the Japan Cup after the 1980-81 season was over the Sky Blues were again in South East Asia playing games in...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1978 – Sky Blues Caught By Cologne In Japan!
The Sky Blues were usually in the midst of a summer tour in May from the sixties onwards and several games were played on this day (23rd May)...
Birmingham City’s £54m claim put to the test in major Championship subplot
Coventry City opposition news from CoventryLive as we take a look at bullish financial prediction about returning Championship club and Sky Blues...
CCFC Programme History -09: Season 1918-19 – Forest Teach The Bantams A Lesson
In the next in the current series, where we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years, we are starting to come...
Coventry City old boy told he'd be 'perfect fit' for Championship club amid Newcastle uncertainty
Coventry City old boy news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues Academy graduate Callum Wilson linked with dropping back down to the Championship
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1969 – Sky Blues Go Nap In Barbados!
The Sky Blues were usually in the midst of a summer tour in May from the sixties onwards and several games were played on this day (23rd May)...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1946 – CCFC’s Bayliss Boys Boldly Hit Vejle For Six On Tour
On this day (23rd May) 1946, in the transitional post WW2 season, the Sky Blues played the second game in their first post-war overseas tour – to...
Newcastle United 'building knowledge' on Coventry City star Jack Rudoni
Coventry City transfer news and gossip from CoventryLive as we take a look at the story behind Premier League clubs Newcastle's alleged interest in...
Members News: Sky Blue ‘Wally’ Is 69 Today! ‘Happy Birthday’ Ian!!
CCFPA sends its very best wishes to former Sky Blue striker and Association member Ian Wallace who is celebrating his 69th birthday today! The true...
Newcastle United eyeing Coventry City star as potential transfer target
Coventry City attacking midfielder Jack Rudoni has been scouted by Newcastle United, according to the Daily Mail. Coventry…
The post Newcastle...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1974 – Sky Blues Sneak Singapore’s Anchor Cup In Rams Raid
On this Wednesday (22nd May) in 1974 the Sky Blues completed their third and last fixture in an invitation tournament in the Far East and in spite...
The Premier League talent from Portsmouth past now in 7th tier as former Coventry City and Watford man seals move
He was cruelly denied a Pompey deal after rubbing shoulders with De Bruyne, Aguero and Toure. Now the former Premier League starlet has moved to...
Mauricio Pochettino names 27-man USMNT training roster ahead of Gold Cup
Christian Pulisic has opted out of the roster to rest. | Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images
However, Christian Pulisic will not be...
CCFC Programme History -08: Season 1915-16 – A VC Kicks Off City’s Brum Game!
In the next of our current revised series we present another image of a programmes and/or memorabilia through the Coventry City years. CCFPA...