Coming To Cov - Middlesbrough

Last updated : 27 January 2006 By Covsupport

It’s the FA Cup this week for the Sky Blues as they face Middlesbrough at home in a Fourth Round tie.

Micky Adams main worries comes in midfield with only Michael Doyle fit and new signing Dennis Wise suspended. The City boss said: “We're looking forward to the game, we'll have a nice build-up and it's a big, big match for us. But in terms of central midfield players, there's only Micky Doyle left fit so we'll have to get on with it."

Robert Page could return after coming through the reserves 1-0 midweek win over Norwich City.

Middlesbrough have spent the week in the sunshine of Marbella and boss Steve McClaren who has been linked with the England managers job will be without James Morrison who has not recovered from a hip injury. Mark Viduka, Chris Riggott and Matthew Bates all picked up knocks in the defeat by Wigan Athletic but should all be fit to travel.

This is the 39th meeting between the two clubs with City having won on fourteen occasions with eleven draws. The last FA Cup tie between the clubs saw City beaten 3-0 at Ayresome Park in 1978.

Get a ticket before the game if possible, as sales boosted by the cheaper prices and City’s 6-1 win over Derby have been good all week. Arriving early is also recommended. Take care where you park and do not park on the A444. As usual with all big games at the Arena you can expect Coventry City Council parking wardens out on the streets

There is a road closure order which has come into effect around the Arena. Rowleys Green Road,Cornonel Ave and Judds Lane will be close from 2pm until 6pm for a afternoon kick off. Access will be for permit holders only with all vehicles held back for approximately fifteen minutes after the final whistle to allow pedestrians to leave safely. .

Bus Fares have increased in Cov with supporters now having to pay the new prices of 75p fare will rise to 80p with the £1 flat rate rising to £1.10. The Coventry Day Saver also rises from £2.30 to £2.50.