Coming To Cov - Stoke City

The Potters first league game was in September 1888 and saw a 2-0 defeat to West Brom. This game took place at the Victoria Ground- Stoke's home until they moved to the Britannia Stadium in 1997.

Stoke were founder members of the Football League in 1888 but were not relected two seasons later only to come back into the league the next year. They remained in the Football League until they were relegated from it in 1907. Financial problems forced another resignation but Stoke were back in 1919 and have stayed members ever since.

They have won Division Two on three occasions and were promoted into the Championship in 2002. Stoke have won the League Cup in 1972, The Autoglass Trophy in 1992 and the Auto Windscreens Shield in 2000.

Their current manager is Tony Pullis who took over from Johan Boskamp in June.
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THEIR OFFICAL WEBSITE
www.stokecityfc.com
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LAST MATCH
City drew 1-1 away at Preston North End whilst Stoke beat Cardiff City 3-0 at home.

This is the 54th game between the two sides. City have won on twenty two occasions with seven draws. City lost 1-0 at The Brittania Stadium last month.

City are eleventh in the table with Stoke sixth.
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CITY TEAM NEWS
Out are David McNamee,Stuart Giddings and Don Hutchison. All the players bar the suspended Kyle who featured in the draw at Preston should play.

For Stoke, Liam Lawrence and Danny Higginbottom are doubtful. Michael Duberry is ok to play and Lee Hendrie should also feature.
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee is N.Miller His assistants are J.Farries and A.Rawcliffe with the Fourth Official being M.C.Dexter.

Mr Miller's last game at the Arena saw City beat Plymouth 3-1 last season.
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MATCH DETAILS
Tickets are on general sale.

City supporters who buy an adult ticket will receive a free child's ticket . This is a local offer and will not be available to visiting fans.

And as well as receiving a complimentary child's ticket, supporters who purchase an adult ticket will also receive two free tickets for the FA Cup Third Round showpiece clash between Coventry City Ladies and Wolves Ladies, which will be played at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday, December 3 1pm kick off. _____________________________________________________________
WEATHER FORECAST
A cold sunny day is forecast with a high of ten degrees.
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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 into their Sat Nav's.
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OTHER SATURDAY MATCHES
Championship: Birmingham v Plymouth, Cardiff V Colchester,Palace v QPR, Hull v Southampton, Ipswich v Burnley,Leeds v Barnsley, Leicester v Sheff Wed,Luton v Preston,Southend v Wolves,Sunderland v Norwich, WBA V Derby

Conf North Nuneaton v Harrogate

SL Rugby Town v Maidenhead, SL MID Bedworth v Berkhampsted

Mid All Lg Cup Leamington V Westfields, Atherstone V Studley, Tipton v RC Warwick

Mid All: Stratford v Cradley

Mid Comb Premier Div: Alveston v Walsall Wood, Barnt Green v Coventry Sphinx, Coventry Copsewood v Nuneaton Griff, Highgate v Massey Ferguson

Pres Cup 3: Archdale v Leamington Hibernian, Stockingford v Newhall Utd,

Jack Mould Rd 3 Warwick Town v Cont Star Reserves

Challenge Vase 2: Coventry Sphinx Reserves v Perrywood