Coming To Cov - Scunthorpe United

Last updated : 27 November 2007 By Covsupport
COVENTRY CITY V SCUNTHORPE UNITED
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27TH AT 7.45PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
MATCH DETAILS
Kick off is at 7.45pm. Tickets at usual prices. The game is City's Charity Day and funds will go to the NSPCC.
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THE LAST TIME
This will be the 5th meeting of the two sides. Coventry have won twice with one draw. The Sky Blues have scored 14 goals compared to Scunthorpe's five. All of these games were in the FA Cup as the sides have never met before in a league game.

The last time,City played at Scunthorpe was in a friendly in July 2002 and was a 3-0 win for the Sky Blues.
__________________________________________________________________ THE MATCH OFFICIALS
The referee is M.J. Jones. His assistants are D.H.Coote and S.J.Rushton. The fourth official is J.A.Sheffield.

The Chester based referee has taken charge of nineteen games this season and issued 62 Yellow Cards and two Red. __________________________________________________________________
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 or you can purchase a season ticket for the whole season for £85

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.
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TEAM NEWS
Kevin Kyle is doubtful after injuring his ankle against Norwich but Leon McKenzie sould be available as long as the fluid is removed from his knee.

Scunthorpe boss Nigel Adkins has Jim Goodwin back after suspension. Jack Cork,son of City Reserve team boss Alan is expected to be in the line-up. He is at Glanford Park on loan from Chelsea.
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ON THE GAME
Iain Dowie said "It is important that we get a result and get back in the top six."
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TUESDAY FIXTURES
Championship
Blackpool v Norwich, Charlton Athletic v Sheff Utd ( 8:00 ), Palace v Preston ( 8:00 ), Hull v Bristol City, Ipswich v Southampton, Sheffield Wed v Barnsley, Stoke v QPR, Watford v Burnley

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BGB Midland Leamington v Woodford
BSC 2 Burton Albion v Atherstone
Mid Comb Coventry Copsewood v Highgate