Coming To Cov - Luton Town

WHO ARE THEY?
Formed in 1885 at an amalgamation of Luton Town Wanderers and Excelsior who were both works side. The meeting took place at Luton Town hall. Wanderers had already appeared in the FA Cup and this new club entered in its first ever season.

Their first ever Football League game was in 1897 when they drew 1-1 away to Leicester Fosse.

The Hatters were League One winners in 2003-2004 and have also won the old Division 2,Division 3 (South) and Division 4 as well as the League Cup in 1988.

Their current manager is Mike Newall who was appointed in June 2003
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THEIR OFFICAL WEBSITE
www.lutontown.co.uk
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LAST MATCH
Coventry lost 3-2 away to Plymouth . Luton lost 4-0 at home to Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup Fourth Round.

This is the 70th league and cup game between the two sides. City have won on thirty five occasions with thirteen draws.

Just before Christmas,City lost 3-1 at Kenilworth Road. In the corresponding fixture last season,City beat Luton 1-0 at the Arena thanks to a 47th minute goal from Dele Adebola.
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TEAM NEWS
Colin Cameron is still out with an Achilles problem. Eliiott Ward is also out with a hamstring injury. Michael Doyle and Robert Page have been dropped after a training ground incident.

With Stern John sold to Sunderland, Michael Mifsud and Kevin Thornton are expected to come into the side. Said Adrian Heath, "With Stern going to Sunderland, there's a good chance that Michael could come in for us. "He scored a fantastic goal against Plymouth and everyone has been impressed with his confidence and energy in training. "I am sure he will turn out to be a very good signing."

Colin Hawkins who joined City from Shelbourne is expected to start.

Luton have a number of injury problems. Kevin Foley (ankle) and Chris Coyne (knee) are ruled with Matthew Spring doubtful due to a calf injury. Already out are Ahmet Brkovic, Paul Underwood, Sam Parkin, Markus Heikkinen, Leon Barnett and Warren Feeney.
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ON THE GAME
Mike Newall said to the Dunstable Gazette: "They're in a similar position to us so it's going to be a very tough game and a very big game for us. "We have to go there and make sure we get something out of it. We've got Coventry on Tuesday and Leicester on Saturday – it's a big week for us.

"We've got a growing injury list and pretty much got a full side in the treatment room at the moment which, for a club with a squad of our size, isn't ideal. "But we're hoping to bring somebody in on loan in the next few hours and also have got an offer in for a player that will hopefully be accepted in the next 24 hours so that could be two more players to add to the squad."

Marcus Hall told the club website: "It is a massive game and they are down there but whoever we play it is going to be a huge game. We have got to go out there and get three points for the supporters because they have been through a really rough time at the moment. We want to put in a performance for the fans.

"We can't keep going back to each match saying we need to get to win. This time we need to get a win. Hopefully we will get three points and it will be a platform to build upon."
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee is Mark.Clattenburg. His assistants are R.East and K.Pike with the fourth official S.J.Bratt

More used to officiating in Premiership matches where he has had seventeen matches this season, Mark is making his debut at the Arena as his last City home game was at Highfield Road v January QPR in 2005.
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MATCH DETAILS
Kick off is at 7.45pm. Tickets are normal prices. Season TIcket and Corporate season ticket holders can bring a guest free.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Seven degrees,some rain around the time of the final whistle is forecast.
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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. For info 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.