Coming To Cov - Doncaster Rovers

For City's first home game against Doncaster since the 1950's, Coventry City have announced that a special family ticket for two adults and two children will cost £42.50. These will only be available in the JSB and Family Area (Zone 3). An adult can buy a ticket in that area for £19.50 with a concession ticket at £9.50. Offers ends Friday March 20th.
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WEATHER
A sunny day is forecast with a high of thirteen degrees.
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THE LAST TIME
This is the 12th meeting of the two sides with Coventry having won three of those games. There has been three draws. City have scored three goals compared to Doncaster's 13.

Earlier in the season, City lost 1-0 at the Keepmoat Stadium. On November 10 1951,Doncaster's last visit to Coventry earned them a 2-1 victory.

Head To Head http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/footydb/loadhed.asp
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THE MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently scheduled referee for this Championship game is Richard Beeby.

Currently residing in Northamptonshire, Mr Beeby has had 24 matches this season and has shown sixty yellow cards and seven red.

His last match at the Ricoh Arena was City's 3-1 win against Plymouth on March 29 2008. His last Doncaster match was their 1-0 win over Plymouth back in December.

Assistants are I.A.Dudley & G.R.Russell . The Fourth Official is S.Burt
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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.html

Park 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.

Supporter Travel

Coaches From Rugby.
The Avon mill are running the coach travel to all home games this season again anyone interested please contact Mac on 01788 542815 or email avon.mill@yahoo.co.uk £4 per person per game.

Coaches From Kenilworth For details please contact harry.bragginton@btinternet.com

Travel From London for Members of CCLSC http://www.cclsc.co.uk/

AWAY SUPPORTERS PARKING
Car parking around the Ricoh Arena is strictly limited.
http://www.ricohparking.co.uk
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=78003232784
http://www.coventryricohparking.co.uk/

SAT NAV
Some 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 SYSTEM
Cash 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 11/10 to win with Doncaster 11/5. You can get 9/4 on a draw.
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TEAM NEWS
Leon Best could return after a rib injury.

James Coppinger is a big doubt for Doncaster after being carried off at Reading on Tuesday night.
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SATURDAY FIXTURES

FA Academy Inter League Charlton Atlhetic v Coventry City 11.30am

Championship
Birmingham v Norwich, Blackpool v Southampton, Charlton v Preston, Palace v Reading (5.20pm), Derby v Barnsley, Ipswich v Watford, Forest v Wolves, Plymouth v Burnley, QPR v Bristol City, Sheff Wed v Swansea.

Southern League Prem
Rugby Town V Swindon Supermarine

Southern League Mid
Leamington V Woodford, Atherstone V Bedworth, Soham V Nuneaton

Midland Alliance
Bridgnorth Town V Coventry Sphinx, Shifnal V Stratford, Studley V Racing Club Warwick

Midland Combination Prem
Loughborough Uni V Coventry Copsewood, Nuneaton Griff V Massey Ferguson, Southam United v Bolehall Swifts.

Midland Comb Three
Kenilworth Town KH V Coventry Amateurs

Midland Comb Challenge Cup SF 2
Coventry Sphinx Reserves V Chasetown Reserves