January Travels

Last updated : 08 January 2007 By Covsupport
STOURBRIDGE FC V COVENTRY CITY RESERVES
TUESDAY JANUARY 9TH AT 7.45PM
WAR MEMORIAL ATHLETIC GROUND,AMBLECOTE,STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4HN
By Car:
M5 to junction 3, then take the A456 (Manor Way) towards Halesowen. At first main roundabout, take the second exit,effectively right and take the A459 Grange Road. Left by Leisure centre into Queensway which becomes High Street,,then left at roundabout onto A458 and follow signs for Stourbridge. When in Stourbridge,you are forced to go left onto the ring road, follow this round and take the A491 to Wolverhampton and the ground is 300 yards on the left.
By train
Train to Birmingham New Street. Then walk to Moor Street Station and get a train to Stourbridge Junction. (If on an all stations train from Cov, change at Smethwick Galton Bridge for Stourbridge Junction) Walk up to the Main road (Brook Road) and get a 297 bus to Bath Road. Following the direction of the traffic, take the A491 for Wolverhampton and the ground is on your left after 300 yards.
Or Train to Birmingham New Street and get a number 9 bus (17:51,18:06,18:12) from Colmore Row, straight through to Stourbridge bus station and walk the mile to the ground.   
Or Train to Wolverhampton and get the 256 bus to Stourbridge which passes the ground.
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COVENTRY CITY U18'S V WATFORD U18'S
SATURDAY JANUARY 13TH AT 11AM
AT THE ALAN HIGGS CENTRE, ALLARD WAY,COVENTRY
M6 south to junction 2 - Leave at this junction and follow A4600 signs for City Centre. Go over three roundabouts and past one set of road trafic lights - on reaching the second set of traffic lights (Coventry Oak Pub on left) turn left down Hipswell Highway. Follow for approx. 1 mile and reach another set of traffic lights (Fire Station on left, Millpool Pub on right). Go over lights until next set of traffic lights, past first sports ground and you will see the Alan Higgs Centre on the left just past the railway line.
From the M40, follow A46 signs to Coventry and Leicester. Stay on this road until the very end. You reach a roundabout with a flyover. Go round the roundabout and following signs for M69. This road takes you past Asda (left hand side) where you will reach an island with traffic lights. Go straight on at this roundabout (3rd exit), this is Allard Way, continue up here and you will see the Alan Higgs Centre on your right.
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COVENTRY CITY V CRYSTAL PALACE
SATURDAY JANUARY 13TH AT 3PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
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. Supporters are advised that there is only park and ride site to the south of the city at the Jaguar car plant.
Coaches From Rugby.
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game or you can buy a season ticket for £85.00 any one needs any info contact me at ian.moore3@tesco.net

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.
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.

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.
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COVENTRY CITY V BRISTOL CITY
TUESDAY JANUARY 16TH AT 7.45PM FA CUP REPLAY
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
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. Supporters are advised that there is only park and ride site to the south of the city at the Jaguar car plant.
Coaches From Rugby.
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game or you can buy a season ticket for £85.00 any one needs any info contact me at ian.moore3@tesco.net
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.
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.
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.
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READING U18'S V COVENTRY CITY U18'S FA YOUTH CUP ROUND 4
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17TH AT 7PM
AT THE MADEJSKI STADIUM,READING,RG2 0FL

Directions by road
M40 to A34, then follow until M4 junction.  From Junction 11 of the M4, follow signs towards Reading. Madejski Stadium is on your left-hand side after less than a mile.

Directions by rail
The nearest railway station is Reading. From there, simply take a Fasttrack Park &  Ride green bus that takes you direct to the Stadium. Average journey time less than 10 minutes.
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PLYMOUTH ARGYLE V COVENTRY CITY
MONDAY JANUARY 22ND AT 7.45PM
AT HOME PARK,PLYMOUTH,PL2 3DQ
By Car M5 to A38  Devon Expressway until the junction with the A386, signposted Home Park,City Centre, Ferry Port and Tavistock. At the roundabout as you come off the A38 take the second exit A386, signposted Plymouth Argyle, Home Park, Ferry Port.  Stay on this road for approximately a mile; the stadium is on your left, with a large free car park on the A386.
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COVENTRY CITY V HULL CITY/MIDDLESBROUGH   FA CUP ROUND 4 TBC
SATURDAY JANUARY 27TH AT 3PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
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. Supporters are advised that there is only park and ride site to the south of the city at the Jaguar car plant.
Coaches From Rugby.
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game or you can buy a season ticket for £85.00 any one needs any info contact me at ian.moore3@tesco.net

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.
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.

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.
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COVENTRY CITY V LUTON TOWN
TUESDAY JANUARY 30TH AT 7.45PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
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. Supporters are advised that there is only park and ride site to the south of the city at the Jaguar car plant.

Coaches From Rugby.
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game or you can buy a season ticket for £85.00 any one needs any info contact me at ian.moore3@tesco.net

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.
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.

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.
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SUNDERLAND V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 03 2007 AT 3PM
AT STADIUM OF LIGHT, SUNDERLAND, SR5 1SU

By Road
M69,M1,M18,A1. Exit A1 at the Durham/Sunderland exit and take the A690 towards Sunderland. After eight miles turn left on to A19 signposted Tyne Tunnel. Stay in left hand lane and take the Sunderland slip road onto the bridge and over the river Wear. Right onto A1231 and follow signs for Sunderland. Over four roundabouts into Sunderland and two further traffic lights for the ground.

By Rail
Sunderland train station is 15 mins walk away. From the station,exit between WH Smith and the bakery. Turn left and walk down High St West and then turn left again and walk up Fawcett St to the Wear Bridge. From here you can see the ground.

BY METRO
Great if you are coming from Newcastle or the airport. Exit at St Peters for the station nearest the away end.
Parking

Limited street parking around the ground. Free Park & Ride at Sunderland Enterprise Park just off A1231.

Smoking and swearing are banned at the stadium. The stewards and police are amongst the worst in the country never mind the division. Expect pointless ejections.
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COVENTRY CITY U18'S V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR U18'S
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10TH AT 11AM
AT THE ALAN HIGGS CENTRE, ALLARD WAY,COVENTRY

M6 south to junction 2 - Leave at this junction and follow A4600 signs for City Centre. Go over three roundabouts and past one set of road trafic lights - on reaching the second set of traffic lights (Coventry Oak Pub on left) turn left down Hipswell Highway. Follow for approx. 1 mile and reach another set of traffic lights (Fire Station on left, Millpool Pub on right). Go over lights until next set of traffic lights, past first sports ground and you will see the Alan Higgs Centre on the left just past the railway line.

From the M40, follow A46 signs to Coventry and Leicester. Stay on this road until the very end. You reach a roundabout with a flyover. Go round the roundabout and following signs for M69. This road takes you past Asda (left hand side) where you will reach an island with traffic lights. Go straight on at this roundabout (3rd exit), this is Allard Way, continue up here and you will see the Alan Higgs Centre on your right.
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COVENTRY CITY V CARDIFF CITY
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10TH AT 3PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
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. Supporters are advised that there is only park and ride site to the south of the city at the Jaguar car plant.
Coaches From Rugby.
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game or you can buy a season ticket for £85.00 any one needs any info contact me at ian.moore3@tesco.net

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.
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.

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.
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LEICESTER CITY V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH AT 3PM
AT WALKERS STADIUM, FILBERT WAY, LEICESTER,  LE2 7FL

By Car
M1 or M69 to M1 junction 21. Follow signs for the City centre via the A5460. After 3 miles, turn right into Upperton Road,over the bridge and take the first right down Western Boulevard and the ground is on your right.

20 mins walk from station

Limited number of car parking opportunities within about ten mins walk
Alcohol is not on sale in the away end. Avoid the refreshment kiosks altogether.
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