COVENTRY CITY V CRYSTAL PALACE
SATURDAY JANUARY 13TH AT 3PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
WHO ARE THEY?
Formed in 1905 after the formation of a club controlled by the same company which also ran the Crystal Palace stadium. The FA did not like the then FA Cup Final hosts running their own club and a seperate company was order to be formed, this transpired into the Crystal Palace FC we know today. The Eagles have won what is now the Championship in 1993-94 and have also won the old Division 2 and Division 3 (South). They moved to Selhurst Park in 1924
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THEIR OFFICAL WEBSITE
http://www.cpfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Welcome
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LAST MATCH
Coventry drew 3-3 at Bristol City whilst Palace won 2-1 at home to Swindon Town.
This is the 91st league and cup game between the two sides. City have won on thirty four occasions with twenty nine draws. City who lost 1-0 at Selhurst Park back in September have scored 148 goals compared to Palace's 120.
The game last season saw a then record for the Arena of 24,438 thanks to cheap admission prices and the heaviest defeat of the season with the Sky Blues going down 4-1. Matt Heath scored for City who had Claus Jorgensen sent off.
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TEAM NEWS
Michael Doyle is suspended after picking up his fifth booking against Bristol City. Colin Cameron is out with an Achilles problem. Eliiott Ward is also out with a hamstring injury which will keep him oout until after the Bristol City replay whilst Dele Adebola is doubtful due to a hamstring injury. Leon McKenzie and Chris Birchall have viruses and may miss the game but Marcus Hall has recovered from his and should play. New signing Michael Mifsud could be in the squad but has not played since November.
For Palace, new signing Paul Ifill is expected to play but Shefti Kuqi is out with a cracked bone in his hand. Marco Reich is also out with an fractured arm injury.
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee is Mr G.Laws. His assistants are C. Dunn and A S Watts and the Fourth Official is P C Martin.
This will be Mr Law's first time in charge of the Sky Blues this season.
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MATCH DETAILS
Kick off is at 3pm. Tickets are at normal prices.
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WEATHER FORECAST
It is expected to be a cloudy day with temperatures around eleven degrees
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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
Travel From London for Members of CCLSC
AWAY SUPPORTERS PARKING
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
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.