Chris Coleman calls into question the Performance of Referee Steve Bennett

Filed under: General Football News — Walter at 3:08 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2009

Chris Coleman the manager of Coventry City was very furious with referee Steve Bennett’s performance at the quarter-final match of the FA Cup at Ricoh Stadium where Chelsea defeated Coventry City 2-0. Coleman criticized the role and described the referee as “smug” after he gave the permission too quickly to Alex and Didier Drobga the two Chelsea in-form players to come back who went out of the field for medical treatment. Chris said the decision was not fair and he along with all the other players was really disappointed with the differential attitude of Steve. Incidentally Didier Drobga scored the crucial goal within 30 seconds of making the comeback. (Read on …)

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Coventry City should just move on

Filed under: Match Reports — Walter at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Disappointment could be clearly seen on Chris Coleman as he remarked that he was totally unhappy with the way Coventry City conceded to the first goal by Didier Drogba of Chelsea. It was in the early first half that Drogba scored his first goal against Coventry that really disappointed Chris Coleman. Drogba was very quick to realise the opportunity when a misjudged header of Ben Turner brought him head on with Scott Dann. He dodged the captain of Coventry City, handled the goalkeeper and before the defenders could rush, placed his left-foot shot high into the net. This gave him his tally in this season to three goals in four games. Finally a decisive second goal by Alex towards the end of the game brought an end of the quarter finals of the FA Cup for Coventry at Ricoh Arena. (Read on …)

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Chris wants to pay back the Supporters who have all along supported the Club

Filed under: Football League Championship News — Walter at 10:52 am on Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Chris Coleman wants to give back the supporters of Coventry City their smile back by creating history on Saturday. The former boss of Fulham said sky is the limit for this 2009 team of Coventry City and they are competent to fulfil the wishes of their supporters who are desperate to see their team win against a strong team like Chelsea. The supporters deserve this game as they have so loyal and it as a time for paying back this loyalty. (Read on …)

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Tips for Coventry City verses Chelsea at the Ricoh Arena

Filed under: General Football News — Walter at 5:18 pm on Sunday, March 8, 2009

The most challenging aspect of the quarter-final game between Coventry City and Chelsea on Saturday will be managing the crowd at the Ricoh Arena. A capacity crowd is expected to turnout for the match. The police operation is being organised by Sergeant Ian Tipton the football liaison officer of police station of Stony Stanton Road. He has advised to all the football fans that they should reach well before time so that they should have lot of time to get themselves seated inside the ground. (Read on …)

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Coventry Legends say Coventry City can indeed beat Chelsea

Filed under: Football League Championship News — Walter at 1:31 pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Jimmy Hill and John Sillett the two legends of Coventry City are excited about the match on Saturday, March 7, between Coventry City and Chelsea at the Ricoh Arena. They have a strong belief that the Sky Blues in the FA Cup quarter-finals can beat Chelsea. Coventry is one of the last eight teams after their win of 1-0 on Tuesday night over Blackburn. (Read on …)

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Chris Coleman does not want the Kiss of Death Award: The Championship Manager of the Month Trophy

Filed under: Football League Championship News — Walter at 1:14 pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Chris Coleman of Coventry City appears to be the frontrunner for the award for Championship Manager of the month for February. Coventry City under his management has performed exceptionally well with triumph in the FA Cup against Premier League Rovers. And League wins over promotion favourites Birmingham and Wolves. (Read on …)

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Leon Best prepares for an upset with Chelsea

Filed under: General Football News — Walter at 8:18 pm on Sunday, March 1, 2009

After his only goal against the Blackburn the Premier League Side on Tuesday Coventry City young striker the 22 year old Leon Best is hopeful of an FA cup upset at Ricoh Arena. He feels that they are now ready to take on Chelsea at Ricoh in the sixth round. He says that they should take encouragement from how Barnsley’s defeated them in the previous season in the FA Cup which shows them the way how wins are possible. (Read on …)

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Coventry shock Blackburn with 1-0 Win for Quarter Final

Filed under: Match Reports — Walter at 8:03 pm on Sunday, March 1, 2009

Coventry City who was the 1987 FA Cup winner, knocked out Blackburn Rovers in a shocking victory of 1-0 at Ricoh Arena in this season’s fifth round replay and thus managed to reach the quarter-finals. (Read on …)

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Coventry is aiming for a slot in the Championship

Filed under: Football League Championship News — Walter at 11:56 am on Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Coventry City is all out to get their aim, and that is a chance in take up a berth in one of the six slots at the Championship. According to the big boss Chris Coleman who has remained silent for maximum number games felt confident and are seeking to settle for a strong finish. He feels it is worth running after the cup and chance for a place in the last six, by looking at the way the team is been performing up till now in the league. (Read on …)

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Defeat has not defeated Dawson’s hope for UEFA

Filed under: General Football News — Walter at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Michael Dawson, the defender of Tottenham is very positive and hopeful for the club in the UEFA cup even after the defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday night. Harry Redknapp manager of Tottenham gave Dean Parrett a 17-year old his debut in the first leg. Further there is every possibility that in the match against Ukrainian champions some more youngsters will be used.
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