TUESDAY OCTOBER 31ST AT 7.45PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
Coming To Coventry - Birmingham City
TUESDAY OCTOBER 31ST AT 7.45PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
WHO ARE THEY?
Formed in 1875 by cricketers from Trinity Church in Bordesley as a way of keeping fit throughout the winter months. A club called Small Heath Alliance was formed. The Alliance was dropped in 1888 and was changed to Birmingham in 1905. The name Birmingham City was finally introduced in 1945.
The Blues first league game was in September 1892 and saw a 5-1 win over Burslem Port Vale. In the same season,they recorded their record league victory with a 12-0 win over Walsall Town Swifts.
Apart from three seasons in what is now League One, Birmingham have yo-yoed between the top two divisions ever since.
Twice Fairs Cup runners-up,Birmingham have won Division 2 on five occasions,won the League Cup in 1963 and The Leyland Daf and Auto WIndscreens Shield.
Their current manager is Steve Bruce who took over from Trevor Francis in December 2001. Bruce's assistant is the former City boss Eric Black.
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THEIR OFFICAL WEBSITE
www.bcfc.com
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RECENT FORM
City won 1-0 at Barnsley on Saturday whilst Birmingham beat West Brom 2-0 with former Sky Blue Gary McSheffrey scoring both goals.
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THEIR OFFICAL WEBSITE
www.bcfc.com
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RECENT FORM
City won 1-0 at Barnsley on Saturday whilst Birmingham beat West Brom 2-0 with former Sky Blue Gary McSheffrey scoring both goals.
City are eighth in the table with Birmingham sixth.
This will be the 48th game between the two sides. City have won on fourteen occasions with fourteen draws. The last league game between the two sides saw City draw 1-1 at Highfield Road in March 2002. ______________________________________________________________
TEAM NEWS
Mikkel Bischoff,David McNamee and Stuart Giddings are out but Stern John should be back after bein rested following the striker picking up stitches in his foot during the home win over Colchester.
This will be the 48th game between the two sides. City have won on fourteen occasions with fourteen draws. The last league game between the two sides saw City draw 1-1 at Highfield Road in March 2002. ______________________________________________________________
TEAM NEWS
Mikkel Bischoff,David McNamee and Stuart Giddings are out but Stern John should be back after bein rested following the striker picking up stitches in his foot during the home win over Colchester.
Birmingham are without Damien Johnson who has a broken jaw sustained during the win over West Brom. Mikael Forsell,David Dunn and Neil Kilkenny are all out.
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ON THE GAME
Eric Black said "It's always a special occasion for a player to go back to his former club, but even more so when you were so highly regarded. It'll be my first visit to Coventry in an official capacity since being sacked, so they'll probably boo me!. "But knowing the type of character Gary is, I don't think it'll detract from his performance at all. If anything, I think it would enhance it.
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ON THE GAME
Eric Black said "It's always a special occasion for a player to go back to his former club, but even more so when you were so highly regarded. It'll be my first visit to Coventry in an official capacity since being sacked, so they'll probably boo me!. "But knowing the type of character Gary is, I don't think it'll detract from his performance at all. If anything, I think it would enhance it.
"He'll get a very good reception in my opinion. A lot of players don't feel comfortable about going back to their old clubs so quickly - but for some it lifts their performance. If I were putting any money on it, I'd bet that Gary would respond to that. He wants to do his job well and he's ambitious."
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee is Andy D'Urso . His assistants are A.Sainsbury & G.Stretton.
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Kick off is at 7.45pm. This match is not on Sky. Tickets are the usual prices.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Light showers are expected. It will be a cold night with temperatures down to four 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.
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee is Andy D'Urso . His assistants are A.Sainsbury & G.Stretton.
_________________________________________________________________ MATCH DETAILS
Kick off is at 7.45pm. This match is not on Sky. Tickets are the usual prices.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Light showers are expected. It will be a cold night with temperatures down to four 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.
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.
PARKING CLAMPDOWN IN ASH GREEN
Ash Green is to come under the same match day parking restrictions as Foleshill,Holbrooks and Longford. The area is just the other side of the Warwickshire border and was not affected by the 2km parking zone around the Arena. Now householders in Ash Green must get a permit to park outside their property on match days as Warwickshire Police will be enforcing a parking ban with a £60 fine for those parking without a permit. This ban comes into effect for the game against Birmingham City on October 31st.
Ash Green is to come under the same match day parking restrictions as Foleshill,Holbrooks and Longford. The area is just the other side of the Warwickshire border and was not affected by the 2km parking zone around the Arena. Now householders in Ash Green must get a permit to park outside their property on match days as Warwickshire Police will be enforcing a parking ban with a £60 fine for those parking without a permit. This ban comes into effect for the game against Birmingham City on October 31st.
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
AWAY SUPPORTERS PARKING
Car parking around the Ricoh Arena is strictly limited.
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.