Sphinx Into Challenge Final

Last updated : 26 March 2008 By Covsupport/AT
Coventry Sphinx Reserves are in the final of the Challenge Trophy after a 3-1 victory in the second leg at Coleshill Town tonight.

Lee Knibbs side drew the first game 2-2 and took the lead through Robbie Scott. Dave Drennan added a second in the second half with Magsy netting a third.



Coventry Sphinx defender Shaun Thomas is facing a further 12 months on the sidelines following an operation to repair his damaged knee. Almost a year to the day since the horror injury occurred during a home league game with Pershore Town, Shaun underwent surgery 3 weeks ago.

In a complex operation performed at Rugby's St Cross Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgeon Pete Thompson rebuilt Shaun's posterior and anterior cruciate ligaments using grafts from Shaun's own hamstrings.

Shaun will be in a leg brace for few months and will be partial weight bearing after 4 weeks and full weight bearing with the help of crutches after 8 weeks.

It is still hoped that Shaun will be able to resume playing football at this level in 12 months time and all at Coventry Sphinx are routing for him to be back in the sky blue & white in the not too distant future.

Further news on the injury front has seen midfielder Adrian Fisher ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a chipped bone sustained in last weeks 3-1 home defeat to Barwell.

Tom Bates is seeking further treatment on his injured ankle, James Holmes is doubtful for the remainder of the season due to his ongoing groin strain and Kyle Rhodes is suffering with a groin strain also. It is hoped that all will make full recoveries and be fit either before the end of the season or for the start of pre season training.