Coventry City: August 2008 - news archive

Star set for Sky Blues return

CoventryFreddy Eastwood will be back from injury to play some part in Coventry's clash against Doncaster Rovers at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Leon eyes Rovers boost

CoventryCoventry's Leon McKenzie hopes he has done enough to keep Julian Gray out of the side at Doncaster at the weekend.

Coleman keen to raise bar

CoventryChris Coleman has predicted Coventry will be a force in the Championship if he is allowed to "keep on improving the squad".

Boss U-turn over ref

CoventryChris Coleman has called for the ban on monitors in the dug out to be scrapped claiming they help managers to keep calm.

Coleman launches attack on referee

CoventryCoventry manager Chris Coleman slammed the display of referee Phil Dowd after the 3-0 loss to Bristol City.

Wright still out

CoventryChris Coleman is again expected to play midfielder Aron Gunnarsson at right-back against Bristol City.

Double aim for Coleman

CoventryCoventry boss Chris Coleman is looking to add quality to his squad this month while he tries to ship out unwanted players.

Stopper eyes Sky Blues return

CoventryMarcus Hall is confident of being fit to feature in the Coventry City starting XI after overcoming his ongoing injury problems.

I got lucky - Eastwood

CoventryCoventry striker Freddy Eastwood admits his first goal for the club was a fluke but feels he deserved some luck.

Double fitness boost for Sky Blues

CoventrySky Blues wide men Jay Tabb and Julian Gray are back in contention for the clash at Barnsley on Saturday.

Blue Ray, TV keen for Cup clash

CoventryCoventry chairman Ray Ranson was delighted to draw his former club Newcastle in the Carling Cup - a match to be screened live by Sky.

Ireland ready for bow - Coleman

CoventryYoung Coventry keeper Danny Ireland is set to make his debut against Aldershot in the Carling Cup on Wednesday night.

Star handed second chance

CoventryChris Coleman has revealed Michael Mifsud could still have a future at Coventry but says the striker has to decide if he wants to stay.

McKenzie happy to fit in

CoventryCoventry striker Leon McKenzie insists he has no problem playing in midfield for the Sky Blues this season.

New boys set for Sky Blues debuts

CoventryDefender Stephen Wright has joined Coventry and could make his debut along with new striker Clinton Morrison against Norwich City.

Double deal close for Cookie

CoventryCoventry boss Chris Coleman has hinted he is set to hand Stephen Wright and Clinton Morrison deals to allow them to face Norwich.

Midfielder Gunn-ing for start

CoventryCoventry new boy Aron Gunnarsson claims competition for places will spur him on as he looks for first-team football.

No new Mosquito bites

CoventryMaltese club Valetta FC have denied that they are interested in want-away Sky Blues striker Michael Mifsud.

Cookie eyes Morrison deal

CoventryCoventry are set to hand striker Clinton Morrison a short-term deal and he could start the season against Norwich in the first team.

Coleman's transfer insistence

CoventryChris Coleman insists he is not totally happy with his Coventry squad and is keen to make more new signings.