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Happy and healthy 2023 fellow-Reds.

There will be a minutes applause before kick off for Pele, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64125638

A visit to the Coventry Building Society Arena (often shortened to the CBS Arena or just simply Coventry Arena, and formerly known as the Ricoh Arena), which boasts a 32,609-seater stadium along with facilities which include a 6,000 square metres (65,000 sq ft) exhibition hall, a hotel and a casino. The site is also home to Arena Park Shopping Centre, containing one of UK's largest Tesco Extra hypermarkets. Built on the site of the Foleshill gasworks, it is named after its sponsor, Coventry Building Society who entered into a ten-year sponsorship deal in 2021. Back in August their pitch was unfit and unsafe so we played them at Burton Albion’s place. We came away with a good result that day in the cup

 

They had big challenges following pitch damage caused by hosting rugby sevens matches at the stadium during the Commonwealth Games. They were issued an eviction order in December: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63858805

The short-term situation has been clarified: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-cbsarena-ashley-25729255

Coventry have been given a suspended points deduction after three Championship games had to be postponed because of the state of their pitch. A 5-point penalty will be implemented if there is a further breach this season or the next.

Fans will be able to pay on the day. Entry will be cash only on the away turnstiles, duplicates and collections will also be there.There is NO price increase on the day.

Callum O'Hare was injured on Boxing Day when they played Sheffield United and faces missing the rest of the season https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64118444 Kasey Palmer replaced him midweek when on Thursday they also drew 0-0 against Cardiff. O'Hare joins fellow midfielder Josh Eccles, defender Kyle McFadzean and striker Matt Godden and Josh Eccles on the Sky Blues' long-term injury list.

Their expected line up: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-predicted-team-bristol-25865326

NP comments: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/pearson-previews-sky-blues-test/

Under the lights at Ashton Gate back in October it finished 0-0:

 

Referee is Jeremy Simpson, he started refereeing in the Football League during the 2011/12 season, when he was the match referee for Crewe’s 4-1 win over Dagenham and Redbridge in League Two. He has been a referee in the Championship since the 2012/13 season. Simpson is also a former international assistant referee (2008-2012) and has officiated in Champions League, Europa League and international games. He will be assisted by Matthew Smith and Andrew Dallison, the fourth official is  Peter Wright.

They have denied that Norwich City have made an approach to speak to Mark Robins.

Coventry

‘Being sent to Coventry’ meaning ‘to deliberately ostracise someone.’ This phrase originates from a 17th century English Civil War punishment, when Coventry was a Parliamentary stronghold. The king’s soldiers were so hated that Royalist prisoners were sent to Coventry, where it was felt they would be ignored. Earlier in the season in the Carabao Cup first round we avoided being sent to Coventry (due to the state of their pitch) and avoided going for a Burton (at the Pirelli Stadium)!

There are numerous suggestions as to the origin of this particular British phrase, It dates from mid 20th century UK and the first reference to it in print is from the wartime diary of RAF Pilot Officer Colin Dunford Wood. His entry for 22nd May 1941 includes: ‘Front gun jams so I have to come home, quarter of an hour after the other two, to find the camp being bombed, and 110s just finished and they all think I have "gone for a Burton.’ Very soon afterwards, in November 1941, the American newspaper The Akron Beacon Journal published a list of aviation related jargon terms, including this: ‘Go for a Burton - Killed in action. From the name of one of the first R.A.F. pilots killed in this war.’

There are however a couple of other theories about the origins of to 'go for a Burton’.

1 It refers to the beer brewed in the Midlands town of Burton-upon-Trent, which was and still is famous for its breweries. RAF pilots who crashed, especially those who crashed into the sea, that is, 'in the drink', were said to have 'gone for a burton'. Some commentators have referred to a pre-WWII advert for Burton's Ale, in which a place at table was vacant and the missing person was said to have 'gone for a Burton', that is, gone to the pub for a drink. That would be a very strong candidate if only any record of the adverts were to be found - and surely they would be evident if they ever existed. Until any do come to light it's reasonable to call the said adverts mythical.

2 'Go for a burton' is a reference to the suits made by Montague Burton, who supplied the majority of the demobilization suits that British servicemen were given on leaving service after WWII. (Note: Monty is also a contender as the source of the Full Monty). Any serviceman who was absent could have been said to have 'gone for a burton'. This does seem the less likely of the two explanations, as it doesn't quite match the meaning of the phrase. 'Gone for a burton' was used to mean dead, not merely absent, and Montague Burton didn't supply shrouds, as far as I know.

I’m reading a good book at the moment, ‘Do not pass go’ by Tim Moore, which is an informative and at times hilarious travelogue of one man’s erratic journey around the 28 streets, stations, and utilities of the world’s most popular board game. In the chapter devoted to ‘the yellows’ I learnt that Coventry Street is named after King Charles II’s Secretary of State Charles Coventry and that back in the day it’s reputation was founded almost exclusively on what one contemporary commentator called ‘a determination to drink out of hours.’

However, when it comes to Coventry City in the West Midlands rather than Coventry Street in the City of London….

The club was originally founded under the name of Singers FC back in 1883, after a meeting took place at the Singer Factory Gentleman’s club. It wasn’t until 1898 that the Sky Blues adopted their current name of Coventry City, thus going on to join the Football League in 1919.

Clarrie Bourton scored 189 goals for them in the 1930’s in more recent times Dion Dublin features as a top scorer with 72 goals.

The club have only ever won one ‘major’ trophy, with the Midlands outfit lifting the FA Cup back in 1987 against Tottenham Hotspur.

They recorded it’s biggest ever victory in 1934, as they thumped us 9-0.

The Midlands outfit has played at seven different stadiums over the years, including Northampton Town’s Sixfields Stadium and Birmingham City’s St Andrew’s Stadium.

It would be remiss not to mention the well known mythical 11th century exploits of Lady Godiva who, according to legend, rode through the city naked on horseback in protest at high taxes being levied on the city-folk by her husband Leofric, Earl of Mercia. Contemporary historians do not dispute that lady Godiva was a real figure, however this event is considered mythical. The residents of the city were commanded to look away as she rode, but one man did not and was allegedly struck blind. He became known as Peeping Tom thus originating a new idiom in English.

The most memorable game between us was 19 May 1977, what a night, I remember it like it was yesterday, I was one of the 36,892 in attendance. For younger fans, here’s the story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coventry_City_2–2_Bristol_City_(1977) + https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/day-bristol-city-game-led-66455

and here’s the pictures:

It even gets its own wiki entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coventry_City_2–2_Bristol_City_(1977)

On the 3rd of October 1970 with one of our former players involved the famous Coventry donkey kick was viewed for the first time:

Pubs

Coach and Horses, Longford Road, Coventry, CV6 6BG, https://www.facebook.com/coachandhorsescv6

The Longford Engine, 270 Bedworth Road, Coventry, CV6 6BP, https://www.facebook.com/The-Longford-Engine-219075125542387/

The Greyhound Inn, Sutton Stop Longford, Coventry CV6 6DF, an eight minute drive from the ground, https://www.thegreyhoundlongford.co.uk/

Grosvenor Casino, at the stadium, CV6 6GE, https://www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/coventry

Old Windmill, 22 Spon Street, Coventry, CV1 3BA (024) 7625 1717, https://m.facebook.com/TheOldWindmill.Coventry/

An eleven minute drive from the Coventry Building Society Stadium. Friendly 15th-c pub with lots of tiny rooms (known locally as Ma Brown's); exposed beams in uneven ceilings, inglenook woodburner, seven well kept ales including Theakstons and Timothy Taylors, real ciders, good local pork pies; juke box and occasional live music, sports TV, darts; dogs welcome; closed Mon lunchtime, otherwise open all day from noon (till midnight Fri, Sat), busy at weekends.

Town Wall Tavern, Bond Street, Coventry, CV1 4AH (024) 7622 0963, https://www.facebook.com/Townwalltavern/?rf=366393520083679

An eleven minute drive from the ground. Busy 19th century city-centre local surviving among new-builds; eight well kept ales including Bass, Brains Rev James and Theakstons, Weston's cider, enjoyable good value pub food (not Sunday evening) from lunchtime sandwiches up, unspoilt basic front bar and tiny snug, etched windows, bigger back lounge with actor/playwright photographs and pictures of old Coventry, open fires; big-screen sports TV, juke box; no children, dogs welcome in bar, closed Monday lunchtime, otherwise open all day.

The Millpool, Hipswell Hwy, Coventry, CV2 5FR, https://themillpool-coventry.co.uk/ an eleven minute drive from the ground.

Supper

If you want excellent Indian food try the Tumeric Gold: https://www.turmericgold.co.uk/

Alternatively (although it closes at 10 pm) head to the Taste Vietnam: https://www.taste-vietnam.co.uk/

The best chip shops in Coventry, https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/five-highest-ranked-chip-shops-20393876

And of course there’s the Tik Tock famous Binley Mega Chippy! https://news.sky.com/story/binley-mega-chippy-a-bizarre-timeline-of-events-that-took-this-coventry-chip-shop-to-internet-stardom-12629407

Arena Retail Park is right next to the CBS Arena, and it contains a Burger King, Costa, Greggs, Nando's, Pizza Hut and a Subway. For a full list follow this link https://www.arenashopping.com/food-drink/

Additionally, here's the TripAdvisor list of restaurants near the CBS Arena https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/RestaurantsNear-g186403-d4412008-Coventry_Building_Society_Arena-Coventry_West_Midlands_England.html

With thanks to Jack Phillips here is his away guide:

Parking:

CBS Arena (the stadium):

CV6 6GE

£10

At the stadium and 2,000 spaces available

Can book in advance

Car Park P1:

CV7 9HR

£4.50

10 minute walk to the stadium

Oban Road Car Parks:

CV6 6HH

£4

10-15 minute walk

Two available car parks on Oban Road

You need to book online first

Train:

Coventry’s main train station is over an hours walk from the CBS Arena. There is a station next to the stadium called Coventry Arena Station, but trains from the main station aren’t very often.

You can get the number 8 bus from bus stop ER1, then change at Coventry Transport Museum for the number 4 or number 5 bus to Arena Park. Get off here, follow the underpass towards the CBS Arena.

Alternatively, you can get a taxi to the CBS Arena from the station too.

And finally, we go back to Monopoly, for a quick quiz question. Along with Coventry Street what other three squares on a Monopoly board also carry the name of an English football team?

Let’s hope we get off to a positive start to the year and back up a good team performance in midweek with three points, COYR.

 

 

 

 

 

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"And finally, we go back to Monopoly, for a quick quiz question. Along with Coventry Street what other three squares on a Monopoly board also carry the name of an English football team?"

 

Oxford (Street), Leicester (Square), Liverpool (Street Station) 

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27 minutes ago, CodeRed said:

"And finally, we go back to Monopoly, for a quick quiz question. Along with Coventry Street what other three squares on a Monopoly board also carry the name of an English football team?"

 

Oxford (Street), Leicester (Square), Liverpool (Street Station) 

Park Lane (Queens Park Rangers). A bit tenuous 

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This post is discussing a football (soccer) match between Bristol City and Coventry City. It mentions that Coventry has faced challenges with their pitch, which led to three Championship games being postponed and a 5-point penalty being issued if there are further breaches in the future. The post also provides information on injuries and the expected lineup for Coventry, as well as the officials for the match. The post also mentions the phrase "being sent to Coventry" and provides a brief history of its origin. Finally, the post mentions that Norwich City has denied making an approach to speak to Coventry's coach, Mark Robins.

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5 minutes ago, Marcus Aurelius said:

This post is discussing a football (soccer) match between Bristol City and Coventry City. It mentions that Coventry has faced challenges with their pitch, which led to three Championship games being postponed and a 5-point penalty being issued if there are further breaches in the future. The post also provides information on injuries and the expected lineup for Coventry, as well as the officials for the match. The post also mentions the phrase "being sent to Coventry" and provides a brief history of its origin. Finally, the post mentions that Norwich City has denied making an approach to speak to Coventry's coach, Mark Robins.

I don’t think you’ve quite go the hang of making a one line summary. 

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7 minutes ago, pongo88 said:

I don’t think you’ve quite go the hang of making a one line summary. 

This post is about a football match between Bristol City and Coventry City, and provides information on the state of Coventry's pitch, injuries, expected lineup, and officials for the match, as well as the origin of the phrase "being sent to Coventry" and a mention of Norwich City's denial of an approach to Coventry's coach, Mark Robins.

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3 hours ago, Marcus Aurelius said:

This post is about a football match between Bristol City and Coventry City, and provides information on the state of Coventry's pitch, injuries, expected lineup, and officials for the match, as well as the origin of the phrase "being sent to Coventry" and a mention of Norwich City's denial of an approach to Coventry's coach, Mark Robins.

Still longer than a one sentence summary 

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1 minute ago, pongo88 said:

Still longer than a one sentence summary 

It was actually one sentence ;)

but, your wish is my command:

The post is about a football match between Bristol City and Coventry City, and includes information on the match and related events.

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