Coming To Cov - Barnsley
Last updated : 20 April 2009 By Covsupport News Service
COVENTRY CITY V BARNSLEY
TUESDAY APRIL 21ST AT 7.45PM
AT RICOH ARENA, PHOENIX WAY, COVENTRY, CV6 6GE
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MATCH DETAILS
Kick off is at 7.45pm
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TICKETS
Tickets are at usual prices but increase three hours before kick off to £26 adults and £13 concessions.
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WEATHER
It should be a warm day according to the BBC Weather Department. Kick off time temperatures should be around nine degrees.
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THE LAST TIMEThis is the 48th meeting of the two sides with Coventry having won 22 of those games. There has been 14 draws. City have scored 81 goals compared to Barnsley's 61.
Earlier in the season, City won 2-1 at Oakwell. In the corresponding fixture last season, the match finished in a 4-0 win for City with Leon Best scoring twice and goals from Julian Gray and Jay Tabb.
Based in Surrey, Mr Cook has had 21 matches this season, issung 54 yellow cards and four red. He has only had one other Championship game this season which saw Derby win 3-0 at Plymouth. His last game was Brighton's 3-1 win against Oldham on Saturday which saw former Sky Blue Andy Whing shown two yellow cards.
Assistants are Martin.C.Dexter (Leicestershire) & K.Hayward (Staffordshire). The Fourth Official is Neil Radford (Worcestershire)
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TRAVEL
By car: Leave the M6 at junction 3. Take the A444 towards the City centre and at the first island go left and you will see the Ricoh Arena on your right.
By rail: For all train information call National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50, but be warned Coventry station is a £10+ taxi ride away. Take the 27 bus from the train station get off at Pool Meadow bus station and catch the 4 or 5 service. Or go out of doors and over the road by Sainsburys and get the 20, getting off the by Tescos. The 103 bus for this game will be running
By Bus:
Check the times and service levels here
http://www.travelwm.co.uk/ Single bus fare £1.50. Daysaver £2.90.Bus numbers 4,5,20 all serve Arena Tescos. There is a 101 service from Pool Meadow costing £3.50.
804/805
De Courcey will be running both buses.
Parking: Car parking is extremely restricted around the ground. Car Park season ticket holders can use Car Parks A,B or C.
http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/RicohArena/0,,10269,00.htmlPark And Ride
The new park and ride site will be located at Coventry Airport in Siskin Drive and replaces the one at Whitley. It will cost £7.50 to pre-book and £8 on the day to park at Coventry Airport on match days.
Parking at the two park and walk sites at Christ the King Football Club in Wheelwright Lane and Wayside Business Park in Wilsons Lane won't be affected. Vehicles can park there for £5.50 per game.
For further information or to buy tickets at any the three sites log on to
http://www.ricoharena.com/ or telephone 08444 121 747.
However, there is a designated away supporters car park, situated around five minutes walk away from the ground. The car park is secure and cost is £5 - but spaces are limited to just 100.
Directions: M6 to junction 3. Take 3rd exit if coming from north or 1st exit if travelling from the south. At the 2nd roundabout, take the 2nd exit, under the railway bridge, through the first set of traffic lights, and pass the pedestrian lights. At the next set of lights, turn right into Blackburn Road and the car park is at the top of the road.
AWAY SUPPORTERS PUB
The Lord Raglan,Coventry Rd,Exhall,Coventry,CV7 9EZ Telephone 02476734008 or 07747115478.Opens 11am every day,very large car park for coaches etc.Free car park for people who go into the pub.Less than 10 mins walk to the ground.Exit J3 M6 Follow signs for Bayton Rd Ind Est just 2 mins off the motorway.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=78003232784http://www.coventryricohparking.co.uk/SAT NAVSome satellite navigation systems have not been updated to show Coventry City FC as playing at the Ricoh Arena. Those visiting the ground for the first time are advised to enter "Phoenix Way" and the post code "CV6 6GE" instead.
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CASHLESS SYSTEMCash is no longer taken in the home concourses for refreshments. Those attending on a match by match basis can get a top up card.
In order to buy any refreshments, season ticket cards will need to be topped up either on-line or from one of the lime green clad staff. The minimum top up is £5
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BETTING ODDS
The Sky Blues are 7/5 to win with Barnsley 13/8. You can get 12/5 on a draw.
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TEAM NEWS
Scott Dann is the latest casualty who won't play any more part in the season.He has a groin strain. Ben Turner who replaced him on Saturday should keep his place.
Michael Mifsud is not allowed to play for Barnsley against his parent club.
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