September Directions

Last updated : 08 September 2007 By Covsupport
COVENTRY CITY V PRESTON NORTH END
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST AT 5.20PM
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.

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 rugbyccfc1@yahoo.co.uk
£4 per person per game or you can purchase a season ticket for the whole season for £85

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 RESERVES V SHREWSBURY TOWN
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 7PM
LIBERTY WAY,ATTLEBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,NUNEATON,CV11 6RR

Directions
Leave the M6 at Junction 3. Go onto the A444 to Nuneaton. Go straight at first mini roundabout then when you reach the Griff Roundabout, proceed onto the A444 to Nuneaton. Go straight at the next mini roundabout,
then you will reach another roundabout, with a large Stone in the middle and a Yellow bridge.

Go straight at this roundabout. At the Next roundabout next to Cotton Arches take the 2nd exit onto Avenue Road. Follow this road until you get to the next roundabout where you should go straight on, onto Eastboro Way.
Go over the bridge and you will come to a mini island (next to The Crows Nest Pub) go straight on. Take a left at the next roundabout onto Townsend Drive, then take the next right onto Liberty Way. Gates are straight ahead.

From the M1
Exit the M1 at Junction 21. Then at the roundabout go onto the M69. Exit the M69 at the Junction 1 for the A5,Nuneaton and Hinckley. Leave the roundabout and turn right, join the A5 Watling Street to Nuneaton.
Then stay on the road until you see signs for A47 Nuneaton and take a left next to the Longshoot Pub (use filter road). You will reach a roundabout at the end of the A47. Take a left onto Eastboro Way. (Nuneaton RFC signposted and a Somerfield and The Acorn Pub are on the right of Eastboro Way).
You will then see the ground on your right. At the mini roundabout take a right onto Townsend Drive and the next Right onto Liberty Way. Gates are straight ahead.

Using Public Transport
If you are arriving by Train, you need to go to Nuneaton train station. This is then about a 5 minute taxi journey from the ground and should cost between £5 and £8 depending on the time of the day.

The ground is a forty minute walk from the bus station.
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COVENTRY CITY V BRISTOL CITY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH 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.

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 rugbyccfc1@yahoo.co.uk £4 per person per game or you can purchase a season ticket for the whole season for £85

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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CRYSTAL PALACE V COVENTRY CITY
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH AT 7.45PM
At Selhurst Park, London,SE25 6PU

By car: Leave the M25 at Junction 7 and follow the signs for the A23 to Croydon. At Purley bear left onto the A23 at it's junction with the A235 (to Croydon). You will pass roundabouts and junctions with the A232 and A236 as you pass Croydon,after which the A23 bears left at Thornton Heath. Here you must go straight over, into Brigstock Road (B266), passing Thornton Heath Station on your left and bearing right on to the High Street. At the next mini roundabout, (Whitehorse Road/Grange Road) go left into Whitehorse Lane. The ground is on your right.

Street parking. Sainsburys car park is also available for use.

By Rail:The nearest railway stations are Selhurst or Thornton Heath which are served by London Victoria main line station, Clapham Junction, London Bridge (every 30 mins) and East Croydon (every 15 mins). You can also use Norwood Junction station which is also served by Victoria, but is a little further away. It is then a 10-15 minute walk to ground. Please note that Crystal Palace station is nowhere near the ground.

Buses run by the side of the ground from all surrounding areas.
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BRADFORD CITY RESERVES V COVENTRY CITY
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH AT 7PM
AT Coral Windows Stadium, Valley Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DY

From the North East take A1 southbound to join A1/M1 link then join M62 westbound. From the South take M1 or A1 northbound to join M62 westbound. From the North West / West take M6 then M60 Manchester Ring Road to join M62 eastbound then: From M62 exit at j26 Take M606 towards Bradford.

At end of motorway take the middle & right hand lane and follow signs for Ring Road East (under tunnel) onto Rooley Lane (signs Leeds/Bradford Airport). McDonalds is now on your left. Over traffic lights at Asda Superstore and turn left at roundabout into Wakefield Road. Stay in middle lane.Over two roundabouts staying in middle lane (signs to Shipley & Skipton) on to Shipley Airedale Road (A6037) which then becomes Canal Road.Just after Tesco (on left) turn left into Station Road (A6177) and left again into Queens Road. Up hill to third set of traffic lights and turn left into Manningham Lane.After Gulf Petrol Station (on left), take first left into Valley Parade for Stadium.

Buses to the Stadium First Bradford and Keighley & District Travel Company operate frequent bus services from Bradford city centre, Bradford Interchange and outlying areas to the Coral Windows Stadium (buses stop on Manningham Lane or Queens Road).

Arriving by Rail. The nearest Rail Station for the Stadium is Bradford Forster Square. Services are operated by Northern Rail.Bradford Interchange also connects with Leeds City station for GNER, Midland Mainline and Virgin Trains services. Telephone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 (calls charged at local rate).
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IPSWICH TOWN V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND AT 5.20PM
AT PORTMAN ROAD,IPSWICH,IP1 2DA

Official Coach - Adult £22,Junior/Senior Citizen £19. Adult member (season ticket holder/flexicard) £17, Senior Citizen/Junior £11, Disabled £11.
Coaches leave the Arena at 12noon

A14 to Ipswich then follow signs for Ipswich West. Go past the Post House Hotel traffic lights. At the third set of lights turn into West End Road. The ground is a quarter of a mile on the left.

The train station is less than a mile away and is served by trains from London Liverpool St.
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MANCHESTER UNITED V COVENTRY CITY
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH AT 8PM
AT SIR MATT BUSBY WAY, OLD TRAFFORD,MANCHESTER,M16 0RA

TO OLD TRAFFORD
Coaches leave the Arena Car Park C at 4pm and cost £10 per person.
M6 to junction 19 then Stockport Road (A556) to Altrincham on the A56. From Altrincham,follow Manchester signs and ground on your left after six miles.

Travel onto the M60 by the most appropriate route and then leave at the nearest junction to you. Select from Junctions 7, 9 and 12 as follows:
Junction 7, recommended route from Clockwise M60 (increasing junction numbers). Leave the Motorway at Junction 7 to join the A56 Manchester bound. Remain on the A56 following the signs for Manchester United. Turn left into Sir Matt Busby Way. Car parking is on the right in front of the stadium.
Junction 9, recommended route from Anti-Clockwise M60 (decreasing junction numbers). Leave the M60 at Junction 9 and join Parkway (A5081) towards Trafford Park. At the first island take the 3rd exit onto Village Way and remain on this road until the next island (controlled by traffic lights). At this island take the second exit and then join Wharfside Way. Turn right at the junction with Sir Matt Busby Way, car parking is on the left in front of the stadium.
Junction 12, alternative route from Anti-Clockwise M60 (decreasing junction numbers). Leave the M60 at Jtn 12 for M602 (Salford/Manchester). At the end of the M602 (Jtn3) follow signs for Salford Quays and Trafford Park. At the roundabout turn right into Trafford Road (A5063). On the bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal, keep in the right hand lane so that you can turn right at the next set of lights and follow the road round to Trafford Wharf Road. Turn left at the next set of lights onto Waters Reach, with the Golden Tulip Hotel on your left. Continue through the lights onto Sir Matt Busby Way. (Please seek alternative on matchdays, when Sir Matt Busby Way is closed).

The above directions should be followed for cars with the exception that Sir Matt Busby Way is closed to vehicular traffic with the exception of Car Park Permit holders who can then gain access via the route from Wharfside Way only (there is no access from the A56).

Visitors who travel by car are advised to use official, secure, Car Parks which are identified by brown location signs. These are located on all approaches to the stadium and you are advised that the use of these car parks reduces the potential for your vehicle to be the victim of crime.

On Match Days there is a Residents Parking Scheme in place on roads in the immediate vicinity of the Stadium and you are advised that vehicles parking in contravention of the scheme will be dealt with by the Local Authority which may lead to the clamping or towing away of the vehicle. Likewise any vehicle found to be parked in contravention of 'No Waiting' regulations may be similarly dealt with.

Vehicles which are left indiscriminately and causing an obstruction will be removed by the police and only returned on payment of a substantial fee. A Fixed Penalty Notice will also have been issued for which the driver will be liable.

Away Coaches travelling on Match Days should follow the directions given above from Junction 9, M60 regardless of their direction of approach (unless otherwise advised by Greater Manchester Police) and are allocated to Car Park B on Sir Matt Busby Way. No police escort will be given to the ground but an escort will be afforded for travel away after the game.

Home Coaches are allocated to Car Park E1, access to which is gained off Elevator Road which is located off Wharfside Way 400 meters after the junction with Village Way when travelling towards the ground.

It is important for coach operators to understand that Greater Manchester Police will report any transgressions of Traffic Commissioner Regulations to the authorities and will also take appropriate action should breaches of Traffic Law be determined.

METROLINK: The Metrolink service operates a frequent service from the City Centre (including Victoria & Piccadilly Stations) to Old Trafford Station which is situated within a 5 minute walk of the football ground. Metrolink enquiries: 0161 205 2000

TRAINS: North Western Trains operate a service from City Centre Stations direct to Old Trafford Stadium where the station is located alongside the South Stand. Due to the varied kick off times, it is advisable to telephone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 for train times.
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WOLVES RESERVES V COVENTRY CITY RESERVES
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH AT 7PM TBC
AT Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QR

From the North: Exit M6 at junction 12.At island take third exit onto A5 for Wolverhampton.At the next island turn left onto A449.After six miles the A449 passes under the M54.Carry straight on and at the sixth island (Five Ways) take the third exit onto Waterloo Road.Molineux is one mile straight on.

From the South West: Exit M5 at junction 2.Follow the signs for Wolverhampton on the A4123 for eight miles to the Ring Road. Turn left on Ring Road, following signs for Molineux Take second exit at next two islands, pass Banks' Brewery and swimming baths on left and then turn left at next set of traffic lights.Molineux is 500 yards on the right.

From the South East: Exit M6 at junction 10.Take A454 via Willenhall to Wolverhampton Ring Road.At first Ring Road island, take the fourth exit (A449 to Stafford).Straight on at next two sets of traffic lights.Filter right at third set of lights into Waterloo Road.Molineux is 500 yards on right.

From Wolverhampton railway/bus stations, follow the Ring Road, walking down the side of the Chubb buildings.Then at the major crossroads you will see Molineux.
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COVENTRY CITY V CHARLTON ATHLETIC
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH 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.

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 rugbyccfc1@yahoo.co.uk £4 per person per game or you can purchase a season ticket for the whole season for £85

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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