Coming To Cov - Bristol City

They were accepted into the Football League in 1901 and won their first ever Div 2 game with a 2-0 win at Blackpool.

The Robins made it into the top flight in 1976 and will be remembered by Coventry City supporters for a 2-2 draw at Highfield Road which saw both sides stop up at the expense of Sunderland. They were relegated in 1980 and have not been in the top flight since.

Twice League Cup runners-up and FA Cup runners up in 1909, City have won the LDV Vans Trophy, The Freight Rover Trophy and the Welsh Cup. ,

Their current manager is Gary Johnson who was linked to the City managers job but lost out to Micky Adams.
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THEIR OFFICAL WEBSITE
www.bcfc.co.uk
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LAST MATCH
Coventry lost 2-4 at home to Crystal Palace whilst Bristol City beat Tranmere Rovers 3-2 at home.

This is the 51st league and cup game between the two sides. City have won on eighteen occasions with nineteen draws. City's biggest win over Bristol City was the legendary 9-0 win in 1933/34. Their heaviest defeat was the 5-0 at Ashton Gate on Boxing Day 1978.

This is the fourth game between the two sides in the FA Cup. Bristol City have lost on both their FA Cup visits to Coventry with the Sky Blues winning 2-1 in Jan 1976 and 2-0 in November 1952.

City are 16th in the Championship with Bristol City fourth in League One. The Robins are unbeaten in sixteen games.
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TEAM NEWS
Michael Doyle is eligible after being suspended for the Palace defeat. Colin Cameron is out with an Achilles problem. Eliiott Ward is also out with a hamstring injury. Michael Mifsud and Aaron Lee-Barrett are ineligible. Keeper Cameron Belford has been added to the squad and Ben Turner should come back in at centre half..

For Bristol City, former Sky Blue Louis Carey could feature after missing the 3-3 draw with an ankle injury.
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee is N. Miller. His assistants are G S Evetts & G R Young. The Fourth Official is R.Fletcher.

Mr Miller was in charge of City's home game with Stoke City last month.
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MATCH DETAILS
Kick off is at 7.45pm. Prices have finally been agreed by The FA,Coventry City and Bristol City.

Coventry City had wanted to charge £12 adults and £6 concessions. However, The FA, who get a share of the gate receipts, stipulate in their competition rule book that the minimum admission price is £15 whilst The Robins also had their say.

It has been agreed that the price will now be £17 for adults,£10 concessions and £6 for kids, the same as for the game at Ashton Gate on Saturday. Knock a pound off these prices for CCFC season ticket holders who buy before the day but add on two pounds if tickets are bought on the day of the game.

The winner will pick up £40,000 and will face either Middlesbrough or Hull in the Fourth Round on January 27/28.
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ON THE GAME
Micky Adams said: "When I took over, we were staring at League One. We pulled ourselves out of it and finished eighth last season and our most valuable player has been sold. "Those are the facts. I'm not asking for pity. I would just like people to think about the situation rationally. We are having a difficult time, but it can turn around quickly. "The FA Cup has been used by other managers to kick-start their season, and with 90 minutes' hard graft, there is no reason why we cannot do the same."

Bristol City's Louis Carey said: 'Coventry are going through a bad spell and the manager is under pressure so if we make a good start we can get the home fans on their backs
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WEATHER FORECAST
Rain is forecast with a kick off time temperature of seven degrees expected.
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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.

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

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.