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BBC News
13 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 A big test awaits the Sky Blues at the CBS
"I think Real Betis will be a really tough test for us. I think they will be maybe the best test we've had in recent pre-seasons, dare I say that."BBC Radio CWR's Lorna Bailey and William Oelrich are joined by guests Laura Hartley and CJ as they talk new signings and possible departures, away kits, and going back to the CBS Arena for a pre-season friendly against Real Betis on to the full episode of the Sky Blues Fancast and more on BBC Sounds.
BBC News
04-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Sky Blues to host La Liga's Real Betis in pre-season
Coventry City will host Spanish La Liga side Real Betis at the CBS Arena on 30 July as part of their pre-season Betis lost to Premier League side Chelsea in the Europa Conference League final in May but enjoyed a successful season, beating top clubs such as Real Madrid to end the season in sixth and secure European football match will mark the first meeting between the two Sky Blues are also set to travel to League Two's Bristol Rovers the week prior for their first meeting since 2020 - the year Coventry last secured promotion to the Championship.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Coventry-mad Dexter, 14, recreates stadium in Minecraft
"The biggest problem ended up being the West Stand, with the balcony and oddly shaped corners." Dexter, a Minecraft fan and football fanatic, has probably got more patience than most 14-year-olds. After spending three months recreating the ground of Coventry City FC inside the game, he is still putting on the finishing touches. And as the Sky Blues face the tricky second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final today, they might take some inspiration from the youngster when it comes to creative build-up. Since its test release in 2009, Minecraft has grown to become the biggest-selling computer game of all time. The game is set in an "open world", allowing players to create almost anything imaginable out of blocks, including, in one case, the entirety of London. For Dexter, it allows him to showcase his home city - and beloved Sky Blues' CBS Arena - to people around the world. "[The game] is a complete sandbox and I can do whatever I like," he said. "There's no limit to it, really." Eventually, the Year 9 pupil wants to create the entire city of Coventry, but it is a task that is likely to take some time. He does not just spend hours building, there's also research using Google Maps to perfect the finer details. "It will probably end up being street by street," Dexter explained. "I love my city and I know my way around it. "It's a good town with passionate people for the city. I think it's got a bad reputation, but it's a nice city." Dexter's mother Gemma said she used to play with Lego as a child but insisted that is where the similarities ended. She praised her son's mathematical and analytical mind but added: "I have no idea where he gets it from. I don't think I'd have the same level of patience." Dexter said he was interested in becoming a football coach or a pilot in the future, two professions which he joked also required a lot of patience. For now, though, all he's waiting to find out is whether Coventry can move one step closer to Premier League football next season. They head to the Stadium of Light needing to overcome a one-goal deficit, having lost 2-1 in the first leg at home. "I'm feeling a bit nervous for it," Dexter added. "I'm just hoping we can get two goals." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Milan van Ewijk's late blunder hands Sunderland the edge over Coventry
A woeful back pass from Milan van Ewijk gifted Eliezer Mayenda the winner for Sunderland in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final at a boisterous CBS Arena. Van Ewijk presented Mayenda with a one-on-one chance against goalkeeper Ben Wilson, which the striker took with glee. It came after Jack Rudoni, the Coventry City star player, equalised just two minutes after Wilson Isidor's 68th minute opening goal. Mayenda's goal continued a theme of a valiantly fought but ultimately scrappy first leg with quality thin on the ground. Anthony Patterson, the Sunderland goalkeeper, was outstanding after collecting cross after cross on an evening of few chances. There was already bad blood between these clubs going back 48 years. Back in 1976-77, they were locked in
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Coventry City 1-2 Sunderland - send us your thoughts
Were you in the stands at the CBS Arena or following the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final from elsewhere? Wherever you were, we want hear from did you think of the Sky Blues' performance?Any thoughts on Sunderland's efforts?Come back to this page tomorrow to find out what some of you had to say.
