Coming To Cov - Hartlepool United
Last updated : 12 August 2009 By Covsupport News Service
COVENTRY CITY V HARTLEPOOL UNITED
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12TH AT 7.45PM
AT THE RICOH ARENA, PHOENIX WAY, COVENTRY, CV6 6GE
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MATCH DETAILS
Kick off at 7.45pm. There will be extra time and penalties. The Second Round draw will be made at 10.30pm and will be on Sky Sports News.
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Commentary available on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire plus Mercia FM as well as the radio stations covering Hartlepool United.
The goals will be in the BBC1 highlights show on 11.15pm as well as Sky Sports News.
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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.
Parking: Car parking is extremely restricted around the ground.
Park And Ride
The park and ride site is at Coventry Airport in Siskin Drive. 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.
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.comTravel 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.
SAT NAV
Some car 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.
BUS
The 101 service should be running for this game. The 804/805 De Courcey services are.
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ADMISSION
Adults £12, concessions £6. Please note that this match is not included in your season ticket and everyone must pay to get in.
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THE LAST TIME
Coventry City have played Hartlepool on six previous occasions. City have won four and lost two, scoring 17 goals and conceding 8.
The last game was at Highfield Road on September 5 1972 when City won 1-0 in a League Cup tie.
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee for this fixture is Mark Haywood.
Mark Haywood is from West Yorkshire and he was in charge of Brentford's 3-1 win at Carlisle United on Saturday.
He had two visits to the Ricoh Arena last season to take charge of the draw against Swansea City and the FA Cup win against Kidderminster Harriers.
Assistants are James Adock (Nottinghamshire) & Neil Hair (Cambridgeshire). The Fourth Official is Sasa Ihringova (Shropshire) .
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TEAM NEWS
Chris Coleman is definitely without Keiren Westwood, Leon Best, Aron Gunnarson and Sammy Clingan all are on international duty. Patrick van Aanholt is unavailable as Chelsea don't want him cup-tied. David Bell is also out whilst Clinton Morrison has an injury but could be on the bench. Michael McIndoe has a knock but should play.
