Coventry City: September 2008 - news archive

Sky Blues striker won't be leaving

CoventryCoventry striker Robbie Simpson has turned down the chance to move out on loan and insists he wants to fight for his place.

Coleman could shuffle pack

CoventryCoventry manager Chris Coleman expects Jay Tabb and Michael Doyle to be fit to face Cardiff in the Championship on Tuesday.

No new worries for Coleman

CoventryChris Coleman could name an unchanged Coventry side for Saturday's trip to Blackpool as he has no new injury or suspension problems.

Morrison upbeat over goals

CoventryCoventry striker Clinton Morrison admits there is no question he will score goals because he is a proven Championship performer.

Striker alerts clubs looking for big man

CoventryKevin Kyle did his chances of a loan move away from Coventry City some good with the winning goal in the reserves.

Boss' message to misfiring marksmen

CoventryCoventry boss Chris Coleman believes misfiring striker Freddie Eastwood may be trying too hard to get his first goal for the club.

Kyle exit not ruled out

CoventryHartlepool could still make an approach to sign Coventry striker Kevin Kyle if the League One side are struck down by injuries.

Coleman to keep faith with eleven

CoventryCoventry City manager Chris Coleman is set to name an unchanged side for the visit of QPR and former Sky Blues manager Iain Dowie.

Kyle interest but deal denied

CoventryHartlepool boss Danny Wilson has confirmed his interest in unwanted Coventry striker Kevin Kyle but claims a deal is not imminent.

Coleman rues dropped points

CoventryChris Coleman says his Coventry side should have secured three points after they were held to a 1-1 draw at ten-man Sheffield United.

Coleman escapes ban

CoventryChris Coleman has escaped a touchline ban following his outburst against Bristol City, but has been fined £5,000 by the FA.

Best blasts boo boys

CoventryCoventry striker Leon Best admits he was disappointed to hear some booing at the end of the 0-0 draw with Preston.

Coleman set for Carr deal

CoventryCoventry have turned their attention to free agent right-back Steve Carr after Ulises de la Cruz failed to win a deal.

Coleman target staying put

CoventrySheffield Wednesday are preparing to offer a new contract to defender Richard Wood, who has been a long term target for Coventry.

Boss close to cover signing

CoventryUlises De La Cruz could make his Coventry City debut on Saturday if the club tie up the loose ends of his signing this afternoon.

Rivals dismiss keeper raid talk

CoventryWatford boss Adrian Boothroyd has denied that Mart Poom may be heading for Coventry, while Kevin Kyle has been linked to Hartlepool.

Coleman finds right-back solution

CoventryEcuadorian right-back Ulises De La Cruz is on the verge of joining Coventry City after failing to tie down a deal at Watford.

City dismiss striker claims/Cruz joins

CoventryCoventry have denied that Michael Mifsud is set for a loan move to Sheffield United, while Ulises De La Cruz has joined on trial.

Striker's shock at move

CoventryFulham new boy Julian Gray has admitted his loan move from Coventry to Craven Cottage came 'completely out of the blue'.

Cookie staying positive

CoventryCoventry boss Chris Coleman has told his side to put their mixed start to the season behind them and concentrate on the Preston game.

Coleman steps up loan signing bid

CoventrySky Blues boss Chris Coleman is hoping to strengthen his squad before the end of the week after an injury to defender Stephen Wright.

Star's injury concern

CoventryFreddy Eastwood has been withdrawn from the Wales squad by Coventry, who have concerns over his groin problems.

Fulham swoop for Gray

CoventryFulham have signed Julian Gray on loan from Coventry but have also terminated the contract of Alexei Smertin.

Sky Blues winger set for Premier move

CoventryFulham are reportedly set to snap up Coventry winger Julian Gray before the transfer deadline, while a bid for Richard Wood is on hold.