Coming To Cov - Derby County

Jim Brown launches his new book "The Seven Year Itch" at Waterstones, Cathedral Lanes at 11am. Mo Konjic,Bill Glazier,David Busst and Lol Harvey in attendance.

Pete Chambers has a book signing for his new book "Two Tone 2" at Coventry Market with music provided by City supporter and Ska singer Pete Ryder at 12 noon.
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TICKETS
Tickets are at usual prices. Make sure you buy a ticket more than three hours before kick off as prices increase to £26 adults £13 concessions in all areas of the ground including the away sections.

Those whose season tickets have not yet arrived can collect them from the ticket office.

Three Games For £50. This game is part of that promotion but you are restricted as to where you can sit.
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CLUB SHOP DISCOUNT DAY
Season ticket holders will be able to get 15% off all club merchandise, excluding sale items, on production of their season ticket at the shop at the Ricoh Arena before and after the game.
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RADIO
Sky Blue World will have the game and for those in the BBC Coventry & Warwickshire reception area, you can also listen to the game on the radio.
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PROGRAMME
Programme is £3.
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WEATHER
Heavy rain is forecast. The kick off time temperature is expected to be thirteen degrees.
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THE LAST TIME
This is the 72nd meeting of the two sides with Coventry having won 26 of those games. There have been 17 draws. City have scored 91 goals compared to Derby's 90.

Derby won their last visit to the Ricoh Arena 2-1 on November 11th 2006. City played them in the last ever League game at Highfield Road and won 6-2.
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THE MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently scheduled referee for this Championship game is Iain Williamson.

Mr Williamson is from Berkshire and was in charge of City's 2-1 home win over Ipswich Town last season. Other City games include a 1-0 win over Leeds in September 2006, the 2-0 home defeat by Hull in September 2005,a 3-0 defeat at West Ham in April 2005,a 3-0 win over Crewe in the FA Cup and a 2-1 defeat at Cardiff City.

His last Derby game was a 2-1 defeat at Ipswich in April 2007.

Assistants are G.R.Russell and P.I.Thompson The Fourth Official is P.J.Grove
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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. Car Park season ticket holders can use Car Parks A,B or C.

Park And Ride
The new park and ride site will be located at Coventry Airport in Siskin Drive and replaces the one at Whitley. It will cost £7.50 to pre-book and £8 on the day to park at Coventry Airport on match days.

Parking at the two park and walk sites at Christ the King Football Club in Wheelwright Lane and Wayside Business Park in Wilsons Lane won't be affected. Vehicles can park there for £5.50 per game.

For further information or to buy tickets at any the three sites log on to http://www.ricoharena.com/ or telephone 08444 121 747.

804/805
De Courcey will be running both buses.

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 avon.mill@yahoo.co.uk £4 per person per game.

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.
http://www.ricohparking.co.uk
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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CASHLESS SYSTEM
Cash is no longer taken in the home concourses for refreshments. Those attending on a match by match basis can get a top up card.

In order to buy any refreshments, season ticket cards will need to be topped up either on-line or from one of the lime green clad staff. The minimum top up is £5
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BETTING ODDS
The Sky Blues are 13/10 to win with Derby 9/5 . You can get 23/10 on a draw.
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TEAM NEWS
Leon McKenzie is out with a thigh injury. Aron Gunnarsson may be rested although Jay Tabb remains a concern with a knee problem and having taken a knock in the ribs against Burnley.

Nacer Barazite is out for Derby with knee ligament damage. Mile Sterjovski could replace him.