Coming To Cov - Cardiff City

WHO ARE THEY?
Formed out of the Riverside Cricket club in 1899, Cardiff was awarded City status in 1905 and Riverside were granted permission to call themselves Cardiff City in 1908,they turned professional in 1910. They are the only side outside England to have won the FA Cup in 1927 and have won the Welsh Cup some 22 times.

A number of former Cardiff managers will be well known to City supporters. Terry Yorath,Phil Neal,Bobby Gould,Alan Cork and current boss David Jones have all played for or been involved with the Sky Blues.
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THEIR WEBSITE
http://www.cardiffcityfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home/0,,10335,00.html
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LAST MATCH
Coventry lost 2-0 at Sunderland whilst Cardiff beat Barnsley 2-0.

This is the 38th league and cup game between the two sides. The Sky Blues have won on seventeen occasions with seven draws.

Back in August, City lost 1-0 at Ninian Park with Michael Chopra scoring the only goal of the game in the 79th minute. In the corresponding fixture last season,City beat Cardiff 3-1 at the Ricoh.
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TEAM NEWS
Colin Cameron is still out with an Achilles problem. Eliiott Ward is also out with a hamstring injury. Kevin Kyle (hand) and Kevin Thornton (Ankle) are both out.

Robert Page is expected to return against his former club after being dropped and injured following a training ground incident. Andy Whing is expected to be dropped to the bench with Marcus Hall returning to his usual left back slot.

Andy Marshall is fit again and should go straight back into the side. The keeper has recovered from knee surgery.

For Cardiff, Kevin Naughton has had the ok from a a scan after he was knocked out during the win over Barnsley.
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ON THE GAME
Adrian Heath told the CT: "It is a big game,not only for the fact that although we haven't really looked over our shoulders,but you look at the league table and if we get a win on Saturday we will be on forty points, and fifty will probably keep you up,so we would be nearing the finish line. "If we get the three points I think everyone can calm down a bit so it is a big game for us but one which we can win."

Defender David McNamee speaking to the club website said: David: "The boys are in good spirits and there are no problems in the team. "It can be a bit disruptive when a manager goes and you are not sure who is going to come in or take charge, but the mood in the camp is fine.

"Cardiff are a good side and we had a tough game against them earlier in the season. "It will be tough again, but we are on our patch now and hopefully we can get our form back on track again and take the three points."
____________________________________________________________________ MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee is Mr Graham Poll. His assistants are A.Halliday and R.Pollock with Andy Penn the fourth official.

This is Mr Poll's first ever game of the Arena.
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MATCH DETAILS
Kick off is at 3pm. Tickets are at the usual prices. Expect a strong police and steward presence.
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WORTH GETTING IN EARLY FOR
At 2.30pm on Saturday before the Sky Blues take on Cardiff City at the Arena, there will be a parade of former Coventry City players. The parade marks the launch of the Coventry City Former Player Association, an idea from Jim Brown, Jim Cox, Kirk Stephens and a host of others including Covsupport.

There will be a formal lunch in the Eon Lounge with Guests taking part in a question and answer session to mark the launch which costs £90 plus vat with the players being presented on the pitch at 2.30pm.

Amongst those who have agreed to attend subject to availability are: Mo Konjic,Willie Carr,Chris Cattlin,Eric Dobbs,Jack Evans,Ron Farmer,Mick Ferguson,Ian Gibson,Terry Gibson,Bill Glazier,Alan Green, Tommy Hutchison,Mick Kearns,Peter Hill,Keith Houchen,George Hudson,Willie Humphries, Ernie Hunt, Jack Loverig,Neil Martin,Lloyd McGrath, Bobby Parker,Cyrille Regis,Garry Thompson,Dennis Mortimer,Gary McAllister,Lol Harvey,Charlie Timmins,Jimmy Holmes,Jim Whitehouse,David Cross,Stan Smith,Bob Wesson and Dean Emerson.
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WEATHER FORECAST
A Sleety day is forecast with temperatures only expected to reach a high of four degrees.

There was a snow fall of 1.5 inches in Coventry on Thursday morning but this is now thawing.
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HOW TO GET THERE
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.