Coventry City: February 2009 Archives

Coleman has two back at Norwich

Coventry duo Scott Dann and David Bell look set to return at Norwich on Saturday after missing the FA Cup win over Blackburn.

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Play-offs the aim - Best

Goal hero Leon Best wants Coventry to use their FA Cup run to boost their chances of making the Championship play-offs this season.

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Coleman eager for Chelsea test

Chris Coleman has his sights set on upsetting Chelsea in the FA Cup quater final after his Coventry City side saw off Blackburn.

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FT:Coventry 1-0 Blackburn: Coventry pull of a memorable and deserved victory, Samba and Santa Cruz could have equalised late on but Coventry held on.

GOAL:Coventry 1-0 Blackburn: (59mins) Gunnarsson swings a great ball into the box and Best powerfully heads home from six yards.

HT:Coventry 0-0 Blackburn: Blackburn's quality is perhaps showing and they have looked the better side, however Morrison wasted a great chance for Coventry.

LINE UP: Westwood, Wright, Ward, Turner, Fox, Henderson, Gunnarsson, Doyle, Eastwood, Best, Morrison

LINE UP: Brown, Simpson, Samba, Khizanshivilli, Olsson, Villanueva, Mokoena, Tugay, Treacy, McCarthy, Roberts

Boss wants 'get tough' attitude

Leon McKenzie and Scott Dann are out of tonight's FA Cup replay against Blackburn but James McPake and Elliott Ward return for City.

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Latics are latest linked to keeper

Wigan Athletic have joined Everton on the trail of Coventry City's highly-rated young goalkeeper Keiren Westwood.

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Coleman's wait on injured duo

Coventry duo James McPake and David Bell are injury doubts for the Ricoh Arena clash with Birmingham on Saturday.

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Morrison will use his voice

Coventry City striker Clinton Morrison has vowed to remain vocal despite handing the captain's arm band back to Scott Dann.

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Late slip frustrates Sky Blues chief

Chris Coleman was frustrated after his Coventry side let a one-goal lead slip in injury time during Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Burnley.

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McPake set to miss out

James McPake has a groin injury and is set to miss the clash against Burnley but Stephen Wright is back after serving his suspension.

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Tough draw in Cup

Coventry will entertain Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup if they beat Blackburn in their fifth-round replay.

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FT:Blackburn 2-2 Coventry: A late Christopher Samba strike saw Rovers force a replay against an impressive Coventry side.

GOAL:Blackburn 2-2 Coventry: (92mins) Samba grabs a late equaliser, pouncing after Marshall could not hold onto Treacy's shot.

GOAL:Blackburn 1-2 Coventry: (76mins) Coventry take the lead after Michael Doyle's deflected shot loops over Paul Robinson.

GOAL:Blackburn 1-1 Coventry: (61mins) Aron Gunnarsson leveled terms with a piledriver that gave keeper Paul Robinson no chance.

HT:Blackburn 1-0 Coventry: Roque Santa Cruz's early strike from Christopher Samba's cross gives Rovers a deserved lead at the break

GOAL:Blackburn 1-0 Coventry: (2mins) Roque Santa Cruz gave Rovers an early lead, drilling the ball home from Christopher Samba's cross

Gunnarson ready to return

Coventry midfielder Aron Gunnarsson is set to replace the banned Stephen Wright at Blackburn in the FA Cup fifth round.

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Sky Blues boosted by Osbourne

Coventry star Isaac Osbourne could return to first-team duty in March as he has been pencilled in for reserve-team games.

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Keepers future remains at City

Coventry City goalkeeper Keiran Westwood has played down speculation linking him with a move away from the Sky Blues

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Fox chase back on for Scots

Danny Fox is refusing to be hurried into a decision over whether to pursue his international career with Scotland.

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Unnamed player keen to join City

Boss Chris Coleman has confirmed that an unnamed player has expressed his desire to Coventry with Hearts winger Andrew Driver linked.

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McPake set for Sky Blues debut

James McPake could make his Coventry debut on Saturday against Wolves but the Sky Blues will be without Aron Gunnarsson.

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Boss calls on players to perform

Coventry boss Chirs Coleman has urged his players to get back to winning ways after losing two on the bounce.

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Sky Blues end Indian interest

Chris Coleman has decided against handing a contract to Indian striker Sunil Chhetri following his recent trial with Coventry City.

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Ranson makes hitman future revelation

Chairman Ray Ranson has revealed that Michael Mifsud is not likely to play for Coventry again following his loan move to Barnsley.

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Duo in Ricoh departure

Fulham have agreed a deal with Coventry to keep midfielder Julian Gray permanently while Michael Mifsud has joined Barnsley on loan.

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Coleman has two back at Norwich

Coventry duo Scott Dann and David Bell look set to return at Norwich on Saturday after missing the FA Cup win over Blackburn.

More: Coleman has two back at Norwich |

Play-offs the aim - Best

Goal hero Leon Best wants Coventry to use their FA Cup run to boost their chances of making the Championship play-offs this season.

More: Play-offs the aim - Best |

Coleman eager for Chelsea test

Chris Coleman has his sights set on upsetting Chelsea in the FA Cup quater final after his Coventry City side saw off Blackburn.

More: Coleman eager for Chelsea test |

FT:Coventry 1-0 Blackburn: Coventry pull of a memorable and deserved victory, Samba and Santa Cruz could have equalised late on but Coventry held on.

GOAL:Coventry 1-0 Blackburn: (59mins) Gunnarsson swings a great ball into the box and Best powerfully heads home from six yards.

HT:Coventry 0-0 Blackburn: Blackburn's quality is perhaps showing and they have looked the better side, however Morrison wasted a great chance for Coventry.

LINE UP: Westwood, Wright, Ward, Turner, Fox, Henderson, Gunnarsson, Doyle, Eastwood, Best, Morrison

LINE UP: Brown, Simpson, Samba, Khizanshivilli, Olsson, Villanueva, Mokoena, Tugay, Treacy, McCarthy, Roberts

Boss wants 'get tough' attitude

Leon McKenzie and Scott Dann are out of tonight's FA Cup replay against Blackburn but James McPake and Elliott Ward return for City.

More: Boss wants 'get tough' attitude |

Latics are latest linked to keeper

Wigan Athletic have joined Everton on the trail of Coventry City's highly-rated young goalkeeper Keiren Westwood.

More: Latics are latest linked to keeper |

Coleman's wait on injured duo

Coventry duo James McPake and David Bell are injury doubts for the Ricoh Arena clash with Birmingham on Saturday.

More: Coleman's wait on injured duo |

Morrison will use his voice

Coventry City striker Clinton Morrison has vowed to remain vocal despite handing the captain's arm band back to Scott Dann.

More: Morrison will use his voice |

Late slip frustrates Sky Blues chief

Chris Coleman was frustrated after his Coventry side let a one-goal lead slip in injury time during Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Burnley.

More: Late slip frustrates Sky Blues chief |

McPake set to miss out

James McPake has a groin injury and is set to miss the clash against Burnley but Stephen Wright is back after serving his suspension.

More: McPake set to miss out |

Tough draw in Cup

Coventry will entertain Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup if they beat Blackburn in their fifth-round replay.

More: Tough draw in Cup |

FT:Blackburn 2-2 Coventry: A late Christopher Samba strike saw Rovers force a replay against an impressive Coventry side.

GOAL:Blackburn 2-2 Coventry: (92mins) Samba grabs a late equaliser, pouncing after Marshall could not hold onto Treacy's shot.

GOAL:Blackburn 1-2 Coventry: (76mins) Coventry take the lead after Michael Doyle's deflected shot loops over Paul Robinson.

GOAL:Blackburn 1-1 Coventry: (61mins) Aron Gunnarsson leveled terms with a piledriver that gave keeper Paul Robinson no chance.

HT:Blackburn 1-0 Coventry: Roque Santa Cruz's early strike from Christopher Samba's cross gives Rovers a deserved lead at the break

GOAL:Blackburn 1-0 Coventry: (2mins) Roque Santa Cruz gave Rovers an early lead, drilling the ball home from Christopher Samba's cross

Gunnarson ready to return

Coventry midfielder Aron Gunnarsson is set to replace the banned Stephen Wright at Blackburn in the FA Cup fifth round.

More: Gunnarson ready to return |

Sky Blues boosted by Osbourne

Coventry star Isaac Osbourne could return to first-team duty in March as he has been pencilled in for reserve-team games.

More: Sky Blues boosted by Osbourne |

Keepers future remains at City

Coventry City goalkeeper Keiran Westwood has played down speculation linking him with a move away from the Sky Blues

More: Keepers future remains at City |

Fox chase back on for Scots

Danny Fox is refusing to be hurried into a decision over whether to pursue his international career with Scotland.

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