Coventry Old Boys News

Last updated : 04 May 2005 By Covsupport

Lee Hughes currently serving a six year sentence in Featherstone Jail for causing death by dangerous driving, has turned to religion and has become a Muslim. Although finding religion, often seen as a ploy by prisoners to get an early release, Hughes is reported to be praying bare footed five times a day and has renounced drink and drugs which he blames on him ending up in jail.

Paul Furlong is likely to play for Queens Park Rangers in the Copa De Ibiza pre-season tournament and in the two Championship games against City next season after signing a two year extension to his contract.

Former managers Gordon Strachan and Gary McAllister both turned out for the Lucas Radebe Testimonial at Elland Road. Leeds were beaten by an International X1 7-3 in front of a 38,000 gate.

Son of Kenilworth Tim Flowers will join some of his team mates from Blackburn Rovers 1995 FA Premiership winning team in a testimonial for former manager and keeper Tony Parkes. Alan Shearer will also feature.