Black Country news and blogs Monday 3 March 2014
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Sky Blues
Coventry City 0 Shrewsbury Town 0: match report 
Telegraph 2 Mar 14
Coventry City 0 Shrewsbury Town 0: Steven Pressley’s side are now in a relegation fight after an uninspiring draw…
Sky Blues
Time for us to pull together at Coventry City where keeping the young fans is key to our exiled club’s future
Telegraph 2 Mar 14
Exile in Northampton has been tough but we must keep our young fans, says Pat Raybould…
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Stats: Coventry City v Shrewsbury Town
Vital Coventry City 2 Mar 14
Stats: Coventry City v Shrewsbury Town Vitalfootball:Coventry:02/03/2014 20:45:00 All the stats from Coventry City (0) vs (0) Shrewsbury Town, Sixfields, 02 March 2014, 15:00 Att: 1,966…
Sky Blues
Pressley content with point
Sky Sports 2 Mar 14
Coventry manager Steven Pressley was delighted with a clean sheet in his side’s 0-0 draw at home to Shrewsbury on Sunday.
Sky Blues
Pressley content with point
Football 365 2 Mar 14
Coventry manager Steven Pressley was delighted with a clean sheet in his side’s 0-0 draw at home to Shrewsbury on Sunday.
Sky Blues
Mixed emotions for Jackson
Football 365 2 Mar 14
Shrewsbury manager Michael Jackson believes their 0-0 draw with Coventry was a missed opportunity to get three points.
Sky Blues
Tribute to Gordon Nutt (1932-2014)
Jim Brown's Journal 2 Mar 14
Gordon Nutt (1932-2014) Gordon Nutt It is sad to report the death this week of former Coventry City player Gordon Nutt.
Sky Blues
Shrews maintain unbeaten run
Club Call 2 Mar 14
Coventry moved three points away from the relegation zone as they drew 0-0 to Shrewsbury at Sixfields.
Sky Blues
Sky Blues edge clear of danger
Sky Sports 2 Mar 14
Coventry moved three points away from the relegation zone as they recorded a 0-0 draw with Shrewsbury at Sixfields on Sunday.
Sky Blues
Sky Blues edge clear of danger
Football 365 2 Mar 14
Coventry moved three points away from the relegation zone as they recorded a 0-0 draw with Shrewsbury at Sixfields on Sunday.
Sky Blues
Stalemate At Sixfields
Vital Coventry City 2 Mar 14
Stalemate At Sixfields Vitalfootball:Coventry:02/03/2014 16:59:00 0-0 in Northampton…
Wolves
Wolves 3 Port Vale 0
Wolves Blog 2 Mar 14
14 challenges remain but only one side can now realistically prevent Wolves from an immediate return to the Championship.
Saddlers
Preston North End 2 Walsall FC 1 – match report
Express & Star 2 Mar 14
Paul Downing scored a calamitous own goal and Sam Mantom was sent-off as Walsall were beaten at Preston.
Wolves
Wolves 3 Port Vale 0 – match report and pictures
Express & Star 2 Mar 14
Wolves went top of League One as they made it a magnificent seven wins in a row against Port Vale – and they owed it to their French connection.
Saddlers
PRESTON NORTH END 2 WALSALL 1 – STATISTICS
Bescot Banter 1 Mar 14
Here are the statistics following this evening’s Sky Bet League One match between Walsall and today’s hosts, Preston North End; Preston North End 2 Walsall 1 (Downing OG 3′ Wright 29′ – Mantom 5′) (H/T: 2-1) Attendance: 10,034 Man of the Match…
Wolves
Special Day Had A Fraught Countdown
Wolves Heroes 1 Mar 14
Injury Worries All The Way In Wembley Lead-Up A famous image in Wolves’ history – but JR might not have been around to create it.
Sky Blues
Pressley excited by strike duo
Sky Sports 1 Mar 14
Coventry boss Steven Pressley believes forward pair Callum Wilson and Chuba Akpom can forge a great partnership.
Sky Blues
Pressley excited by strike duo
Football 365 1 Mar 14
Coventry boss Steven Pressley believes forward pair Callum Wilson and Chuba Akpom can forge a great partnership.
Sky Blues
Pressley excited by strike duo
Club Call 1 Mar 14
Coventry boss Steven Pressley believes forward pair Callum Wilson and Chuba Akpom can forge a great partnership.
Saddlers
Preston North End 2 Walsall 1 – Lilywhites complete double over…
Walsall Advertiser 1 Mar 14
PRESTON NORTH END 2 WALSALL 1
Skybet League One
Walsall remain five points off the play-offs as results elsewhere did them a favour after this loss at Deepdale.
Saddlers
Preston v Walsall – Team News
Vital Walsall 1 Mar 14
Preston v Walsall – Team News Vitalfootball:Walsall:01/03/2014 14:11:00 Featherstone and J.
Saddlers
PRESTON NORTH END Vs WALSALL – TEAM NEWS
Bescot Banter 1 Mar 14
Here is the latest team news for this afternoon’s Sky Bet League One clash between Walsall and today’s hosts, Preston North End; Richard O’Donnell James Chambers Paul Downing Andy Butler Malvind Benning Adam Chambers Sam Mantom Milan Lalkovic…
Sky Blues
Sky Blue Trust Update
Sky Blue Trust 1 Mar 14
Open Meeting Monday 3 rd March Open Meeting at Squirrel Pub, Greyfriars Lane , Coventry , CV1 2GY .
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A Level Playing Field At Last For SP?
Vital Coventry City 1 Mar 14
A Level Playing Field At Last For SP? Vitalfootball:Coventry:01/03/2014 11:45:00 Points deduction unlikely next time around…
Wolves
Wolves at Wembley in 1974: A magical match that will live with me forever
Express & Star 1 Mar 14
Wolves at Wembley in 1974: A magical match that will live with me forever…
Wolves
Wolves’ 1974 cup glory inspiring Kenny Jackett
Express & Star 1 Mar 14
Kenny Jackett today declared Wolves’ League Cup heroes of 1974 are an inspiration to the current team as fans celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Wembley triumph.
Saddlers
Mal Benning impressing Walsall FC boss Dean Smith
Express & Star 1 Mar 14
Dean Smith today predicted a bright future for Mal Benning after hailing the youngsters recent performances.
Saddlers
Saturday League One match action – LIVE
Express & Star 1 Mar 14
Follow the live action from League One as Wolves host Port Vale and Walsall travel to Preston.
Saddlers
Preston North End 2 Walsall FC 1 – match report
Express & Star 1 Mar 14
Paul Downing saw red and Sam Mantom was sent-off as Walsall were beaten at Preston.
Wolves
Wolves 3 Port Vale 0 – Vote for your Star of the match
Express & Star 1 Mar 14
Wolves 3 Port Vale 0 – Vote for your Star of the match…
Wolves
Wolves 3 Port Vale 0 – match report
Express & Star 1 Mar 14
Wolves went top of League One as they made it a magnificent seven wins in a row against Port Vale – and they owed it to their French connection.
Saddlers
Preston 2 Walsall FC 1 – Vote for your Star of the match
Express & Star 1 Mar 14
Preston 2 Walsall FC 1 – Vote for your Star of the match…
Saddlers
What is to blame for Walsall’s recent dip in form? – Big Debate
Express & Star 1 Mar 14
What is to blame for Walsall’s recent dip in form? – Big Debate…
Wolves
Will Wolves find it difficult to equal the club record for consecutive wins? – Big Debate
Express & Star 1 Mar 14
Will Wolves find it difficult to equal the club record for consecutive wins? – Big Debate…
Sky Blues
A Tougher League One This Season?
Vital Coventry City 1 Mar 14
A Tougher League One This Season? Vitalfootball:Coventry:01/03/2014 08:52:00 Rotherham manager thinks so…
Sky Blues
Stadium Back In Focus As City’s Season Fades
Vital Coventry City 1 Mar 14
Stadium Back In Focus As City's Season Fades Vitalfootball:Coventry:01/03/2014 07:50:00 A week of off-field news…
Saddlers
Roger Boli Interview
The Gilbert Alsop 1 Mar 14
Wooohhh! Hold your horses, don’t get too excited.
Sky Blues
Coventry City v Shrewsbury Town
BBC Sport 28 Feb 14
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday’s League One game between Coventry City and Shrewsbury Town (15:00 GMT).
Sky Blues
Coventry v Shrewsbury preview
Sky Sports 28 Feb 14
Team news for Saturday’s League One clash between Coventry City and Shrewsbury at Sixfields Stadium on Sunday.
Sky Blues
Coventry v Shrewsbury preview
Football 365 28 Feb 14
Team news for Saturday’s League One clash between Coventry City and Shrewsbury at Sixfields Stadium on Sunday.
Saddlers
Preston North End v Walsall
BBC Sport 28 Feb 14
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday’s League One game between Preston North End and Walsall (15:00 GMT).
Saddlers
Walsall legends get back on the pitch to help Darlaston FC
Walsall Advertiser 28 Feb 14
LEGENDS of Walsall FC will be doing their bit to help an historic football club get back onto its feet in time for next season.
Saddlers
LALKOVIC HINTS AT WALSALL STAY
Bescot Banter 28 Feb 14
Walsall’s On-loan Chelsea winger Milan Lalkovic has expressed his desire to leave the Blues in search of first-team football.
Saddlers
LEWIS LEAVES ON LOAN
Bescot Banter 28 Feb 14
Walsall reserve goalkeeper Shane Lewis has been sent on loan until the end of the season, in order to gain some all-important first-team football.
Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Port Vale
BBC Sport 28 Feb 14
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday’s League One game between Wolves and Port Vale (15:00 GMT).
Saddlers
Video – Matt Maher previews Preston North End v Walsall FC
Express & Star 28 Feb 14
Express & Star reporter Matt Maher looks ahead to the League One clash between Preston and Walsall.
Sky Blues
City won’t press panic button
Sky Sports 28 Feb 14
Manager Steven Pressley has dismissed suggestions Coventry City are going through a crisis period on the pitch.
Sky Blues
City won’t press panic button
Football 365 28 Feb 14
Manager Steven Pressley has dismissed suggestions Coventry City are going through a crisis period on the pitch.
Sky Blues
Sky Blues duo back
Club Call 28 Feb 14
Coventry welcome back strike duo Callum Wilson and Chuba Akpom for Sunday’s home clash against Shrewsbury.
Sky Blues
Jacko ponders changes
Club Call 28 Feb 14
Shrewsbury manager Mike Jackson must decide whether to stick or twist for Sunday’s short trip to Coventry.