Coventry City: July 2008 - news archive

Coleman eyes double swoop

CoventryCoventry boss Chris Coleman hopes to sign Stephen Wright and Clinton Morrison this week while Michael Mifsud could have a future.

Mifsud back to square one

CoventryCrystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has denied any interest in Coventry striker Michael Mifsud after his Bristol City move collapsed.

Wright deal this week

CoventryCoventry hope to complete the signing of free agent Stephen Wright this week, chairman Ray Ranson has confirmed.

Striker deal in doubt

CoventryCoventry striker Michael Mifsud's proposed £1.5m switch to Bristol City could collapse over personal terms, reports say.

Cross Johnson to go Maltese

CoventryCity boss Gary Johnson looks set to pull the plug on Emad Meteb and push on with a million pounds move for Coventry's Michael Mifsud.

Addicks join race for Sky Blues target

CoventryCharlton manager Alan Pardew could turn to Portsmouth defender and Coventry target Martin Cranie after missing out on Krisztian Timar.

Robins in talks to net Mosquito

CoventryCoventry striker Michael Mifsud is in talks with Gary Johnson after Bristol City agreed a fee for the Malta hot-shot.

Striker wants out of Cov

CoventryNorwich, Bristol City and Crystal Palace are in a three-way fight for Coventry striker Michael Mifsud after he asked for a transfer.

Coleman's double deal hope

CoventryCoventry boss Chris Coleman is hoping to conclude deals for Clinton Morrison and Stephen Wright as soon as possible.

Coleman marks Clinton's card

CoventryCoventry manager Chris Coleman is hoping to bring in more competition by completing a deal for free agent Clinton Morrison.

Morrison drops future hint

CoventryFree agent Clinton Morrison has dropped a major hint that he will join Coventry after taking part in a pre-season friendly.

'Attitude' no bar to Morrison move

CoventryChris Coleman has dismissed fears over Clinton Morrison's attitude and reckons it would help Coventry - if he signs for City.

Freddy ready to fire - Coleman

CoventryChris Coleman tipped Freddy Eastwood to become an "important player" for Coventry after unveiling his top summer target.

Ranson confirms star talks

CoventryCoventry are set to offer Jay Tabb a new deal but injury-hit David McNamee has left the Ricoh Arena after his contract expired.

Target 'due for medical'

CoventryFreddy Eastwood was due at Coventry today for a medical ahead of a transfer from Championship rivals Wolves, according to reports.

Coleman feels Coventry 'edge'

CoventryChris Coleman has seen enough "edge" from his players to predict Coventry will avoid another Championship basement battle.

Double striker raid on the cards

CoventryChris Coleman is still hopeful of taking Wolves striker Freddy Eastwood and former Crystal Palace hitman Clinton Morrison to Coventry.

Coleman looks to the future

CoventryChris Coleman believes his capture of Iceland youngster Aron Gunnarsson proves he is in it for the long haul at Coventry.

Wright on board in Austria

CoventryFree agent Stephen Wright has joined Coventry at their training camp in Austria after being released by Sunderland.

Ranson's Eastwood stance revealed

CoventryCoventry chairman Ray Ranson claims he is "moving on" after a deal for Wolves striker Freddy Eastwood collapsed last week.

More striker woe for Sky Blues

CoventryCoventry are tipped to miss out on another striker target with Crystal Palace's Clinton Morrison determined to stay in London.

Target given more time

CoventryChris Coleman has given Wolves striker Freddy Eastwood 24 hours to decide if he wants to join Coventry, according to reports.

Coleman reveals transfer plans

CoventryChris Coleman says he is targeting young players that will not only take Coventry to the Premiership but keep them there.