Coming To Cov - Colchester United
Last updated : 26 October 2007 By Covsupport
COVENTRY CITY V COLCHESTER UNITED
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25TH AT 3PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
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WHO ARE THEY?
Formed in 1937 by supporters of Colchester Town FC who wanted to take their club to being a professional concern and a limited liability company.
The amateur club has been playing at Layer Road since 1909 and the new Colchester United opted to carry on playing there and have done ever since, although a new ground is planned.
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The U's first game in the Football League was in 1950 with a 0-0 draw against Gillingham in a Division Three South game. They lost their place in the Football League in 1990 and needed two seasons to get back into the league winning the Conference in season 1991/92.
They have never played top flight football and have only reached the sixth round of the FA Cup once and the fifth round of the League Cup once.
Former Sky Blues Mick Mills and Steve Whitton have managed Colchester and their current manager is Geraint Williams. Former Sky Blue Micky Adams is assistant to Geraint Williams.
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THEIR OFFICAL WEBSITE
http://www.cu-fc.premiumtv.co.uk_______________________________________________________________________________________
MATCH DETAILS
Kick off is at 3pm. Adults admission will be £10 but if tickets are bought by a season ticket holder then tickets are priced at £8. Concession prices are £5 and the offers applies to all stands.
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THE LAST TIME
This will be the 26th meeting of the two sides. Coventry have won on eleven occasions with seven draws. The corresponding game saw a 2-1 win for City with goals from Stern John and Michael Doyle. Jamie Guy scored for Colchester. __________________________________________________________________
THE MATCH OFFICIALS
The referee is R.Lee . His assistants are C.L.Reeves and B.J.Malone The fourth official is I.K.Scarr
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TRAVEL
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
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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TEAM NEWS
Gary Borrowdale, is out for between four to six weeks with ruptured ankle ligaments. Stephen Hughes is doubtful after suffering a depressed fractured cheekbone during the defeat against Watford. Kevin Kyle is reported as having a broken nose whilst Michael Hughes is definitely out with a groin injury.
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ON THE GAME
Julian Gray told Sky Blues World: "The lads were all really disappointed after the Plymouth and Watford games and now it's all about getting back to winning ways against Colchester.
"We have definitely fallen below the standards we have set for ourselves in the last two games, but I think we can take heart from our start to the season because we know we have a good squad here and are capable of beating anyone in this division.
"Colchester are a good side and like every game in this division it is going to be difficult on Saturday. "But we shouldn't be worrying about the opposition - we need to concentrate on our own game and hopefully we can go out at the Ricoh and give a great team performance."
