Boosted by the news of Peter Reid’s departure, City look for FA Cup success against Crewe Alexandra.
Coventry go into the game as under-dogs but Adrian Heath knows that victory would improve his chances of staying at Highfield Road.
Heath will have Andy Morrell back after missing the last three games through flu and will also have Eddy Johnson available after tests showed that his toes were not broken. Dele Adebola who was injured in the game against Leeds is rated as doubtful after picking up a groin injury and Morrell could take his place up front.
Definitely out is Stuart Giddings who picked up a suspected broken ankle in the 2-1 defeat by Leeds on Monday, Steve Staunton will deputise.
Crewe boss Dario Gradi has striker Dean Ashton travelling to Norwich City for talks about a possible move. If Ashton does not sign today then he will regain his place in the Railwaymen’s attack.
Mark Rivers is likely to be included and as is defender Anthony Tonkin who showed no reaction to a foot injury sustained in Crewe’s 2-1 defeat by Preston on Monday.
City have twice played Crewe in the FA Cup wining 3-0 in 1933 and 4-1 in 1966.
Tickets are normal match prices are available. Any replay is likely to be on Tuesday January 18th at Gresty Road at 7.45pm and ticket details will appear on this site.
On Saturday, City U18’s play Cardiff City at the Alan Higgs centre. Kick off according to the club website is at 11.30pm.
Coventry City Ladies have a vital WPL Northern Division fixture at Manchester City on Sunday. Kick off at Abbey Hey is at 1.30pm, whilst Coventry City Ladies Reserves are at home to Manchester City and kick off is at 2pm.