Sky Blues Talk

SBT desktop Background?

Coventry La La La — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:12:16 GMT

Hey Nick ( or any other good photoshop users ) Anychance a SBT theme computer desktop background could be made?

Davenport To Join Wooton Blue Cross

Coventry La La La — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:57:38 GMT

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Davenport to join non league side
Former sky blue Callum Davenport is set to join Wooton Blue Cross who play in the United Counties League.
Davenport had been training with Leeds United during the summer but no deal was offered.
Click here for full story

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Jeffers Extends Cheltenham stay + England U19 Interview

Coventry La La La — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:38:40 GMT

Jeffers interview after England U19 Cap

Jeffers extends Cheltenham stay Click here for full story

Dimi Ends Up At Corfu

Coventry La La La — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:46:27 GMT

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Dimi Konstantopolous has finally found a club after being released by Coventry City at the end of last season.

The keeper, who made 24 appearances for the Sky Blues after being signed from Hartlepool United, has signed for Greek Super League club Kerkyra F.C.

Dimi played in their opening game which was a 2-1 victory against AEK Athens at the Panpeloponnesian Stadium

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Savage Tips Cookie For Wales

SkyBluesAndy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:53:14 GMT

Recent reports suggest the current Wales manager John Toshak is set to resign from his post claiming he has took the Welsh national side as far as he can take them. Wales lost their last game 1-0 to Montenegro.

In an interview with Robbie Savage, the Welshman himself believes the Wales side need a lift and when asked who can do that he suggested former Sky Blues manager Chris Coleman.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...es/8973219.stm

Ryan Giggs has also been tipped for the post (despite still playing first team football for Man United..)

Resident Evil: AfterLife 3D

SkyBluesAndy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:14:38 GMT

Resident Evil Afterlife is out in cinema's this Friday (10/09/10) in 3D...

Finally a decent film in 3D instead of shite like Avatar that we only watched to see a film in 3D :D

Trailer

Enjoy.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Coventry La La La — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:36:54 GMT

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Confirmed 2011 release for next Zelda Game ( Wii Exclusive )

Any Zelda fans? the new game will have similar graphics to "The Legend of Zelda Windwaker" and takes place as Adult Link and will use features from the "Motion plus" to help create a more life-like fighting system.

Gameplay/Trailer - HD

Wiki site - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Leg..._Skyward_Sword

Pre-order - http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/4-/155...d/Product.html

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Murray baffled by below-par display

Coventry La La La — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:29:16 GMT

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Andy Murray was at something of a loss to explain his third-round defeat to Stanislas Wawrinka as his bid for a first grand slam title came to a surprisingly early end at Flushing Meadows.
Murray took the opening set in a tie-break but Wawrinka hit back to complete a 6-7 (3/7) 7-6 (7/4) 6-3 6-3 victory in three hours and 56 minutes. The match featured 13 breaks of serve and almost as many breaks in play for medical treatment to both players before Wawrinka sealed a fourth-round clash with American Sam Querrey.
Murray initially put any physical issues down to "just part and parcel" of playing a long match, but added: "Whether it was fatigue or not I don't know. I haven't been really tired in any long matches for a long, long time. In the third and fourth sets I was struggling physically and I got frustrated with that. I haven't been in that position for a very long time."
He continued: "I felt like my chance of doing well here was slipping away. I've worked very hard to give myself a chance of winning tournaments. When I was struggling physically, I got disappointed."

Murray did have stamina issues early in his career but took determined action to rectify the problem, hiring a fitness team and undertaking strenuous fitness programmes in Florida at least twice a year.
The 23-year-old Scot added: "I still feel like I'm super fit, I just didn't feel great. There were a lot of things that I was feeling on the court. But, yeah, I just haven't felt that way for a few years now.
"I'm going to have to go look at why that was the case and try and get better."
Murray graciously did give credit to his friend and occasional practice partner Wawrinka, however, adding: "He played better than me. There's not a whole lot more to it.
"He had a chance to win the first set and he didn't take it. I had a chance to win the second set and I didn't take it. I just struggled from then on."

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Rooney joins England team on flight

Coventry La La La — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:20:53 GMT

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Wayne Rooney has flown to Switzerland with the England squad as lurid allegations about his private life threatened once again to overshadow his performance on the pitch.
The Man UTD star was included in manager Fabio Capello's squad despite newspaper reports that he bedded a prostitute while wife Coleen was pregnant with their first child.
Rooney, 24, who appeared grim-faced as he jetted off with the rest of the team from Luton Airport on Monday morning, has so far made no comment about the allegations.
But team-mate James Milner said on Sunday that he expects the striker to continue performing for the national side.
And publicist Max Clifford said as long as Rooney keeps scoring goals, the fans will not care.
Rooney is considered a vital presence in the team which takes on Switzerland in a Euro qualifier on Tuesday night.
Mr Clifford said: "The only thing Wayne Rooney has to worry about is his wife, whether she, like all the others, is prepared to accept her husband's alleged infidelities.
"Nobody in football gives a monkey's as long as he's winning on the pitch."
Mr Clifford said Rooney's sponsors were also likely to stick with the player, adding: "Will it stop people drinking Tiger Beer? No. Will it stop people buying Coca Cola? No. Will it stop parents buying Nike for their children? No."

EA continue Wayne Rooney partnership
A spokesman for electronic game firm EA Sports one of Rooney's sponsors, said: "This is a personal matter, and we respect Wayne and his family's privacy. We have worked together for six years and Wayne continues to represent EA. We will be making no further comment at this time."

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Jutkiewicz Looking Forward To Leicester Game

Coventry La La La — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:16:11 GMT

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Striker is fit and raring to go

Coventry City striker Lukas Jutkiewicz says he has recovered from the minor injury he sustained and is looking forward to Saturday's M69 derby game against Leicester.
The 21 year old striker is due to return to full training today after being out for two weeks with a knee injury picked up taking a penalty against Derby.
Jutkiewicz said to the CT: "I have been really looking forward to getting back to training this week, especially as we will be preparing for such a big game in these parts."

Fingers crossed I will be back in the side for that because I know what a massive game it is. I have got old school friends who are Coventry and Leicester fans and I know what it means to them, and hopefully they will be coming to the game to watch me."
"Obviously being at Everton you don't get much bigger than the Merseyside derby but I am sure this game means just as much to the fans down here."
Jutkiewicz has been the penalty taker for City since his arrival from Everton, but he is keen to show City fans he can score from open play as well as from the spot.
"Strikers are always judged on goals so I don't mind how they come, but it would be nice to get a couple from open play," said Jutkiewicz.
"A lot of people have asked me if I picked up my knee injury against Derby when I took the penalty. I certainly didn't feel any pain at the time but I did shortly afterwards when I was running about, so I am not sure."

Lukas on Marlon King

Coventry City striker Lukas Jutkiewicz feels that if Marlon King is finally signed by the Sky Blues, he will be a great asset to the Sky Blues.

Speaking to the CT, Jutkiewicz said: "It's great to have competition and someone on your heels in training pushing you.

"Marlon is a top quality striker and I am sure he will be great for us when he gets up to full fitness. The manager is not bringing in players to make up the numbers he wants to improve the team."

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Bad joke corner

redsox — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:07:17 GMT

A man goes into a fish and chip shop with a salmon under his arm. He asks 'Do you sell fish cakes here?'
'No' was the reply. 'Shame, it's his birthday.'

My current bad joke, have you got any that are worse???

Theo - Roo relished free role

Coventry La La La — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:03:05 GMT

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Walcott feels that confidence is now high within England camp
Theo Walcott believes that England team-mate Wayne Rooney relished playing in a free role against Bulgaria.
The Manchester United striker endured a hugely disappointing World Cup in South Africa as he struggled for form.
But versus Bulgaria on Friday night, Rooney turned provider for his nation, playing a key part in all of his team's four goals.
And Walcott feels that Rooney benefited from a more expressive role, explaining: "He's claiming three-and-a-half assists, I think.
"It just shows what different sides Wayne's got to his game - not just goals. He had a free role.
"I think that's one of his favourite positions, because he can do anything for the whole team."

Hat-trick hero

Walcott also hailed hat-trick hero Jermain Defoe, who was England's arguable star performer, such was the quality of his finishing.
"Three fantastic goals and a great finisher," winger Walcott said of Defoe.
"Every time he touched the ball, something was going to happen.
"Every time he went through on goal, you just thought he'd create something and that's what we want from our centre-forwards, to score goals and get people involved.
"He managed to do everything. I'm very happy for him."

Tremendous

Walcott is sure that England are in confident mood ahead of their second Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland on Tuesday.
"It should boost us," he said.
"Tremendous confidence now: 4-0, especially at home, clean sheet.
"We go to Switzerland. Do the same things, and I'm sure we'll get the right result."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...357161,00.html

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Osbourne No Further On

Coventry La La La — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:56:00 GMT

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No sign of a return for Osbourne
Coventry City midfielder Isaac Osbourne is still plagued by doubts as to whether he will play again for the Sky Blues.

The former Covsupport News Service Young Player Of The Year winner has been out since last year with a knee injury and told the CT: "When you are out for so long you do occaisionally wonder if you will ever play again but you can't allow yourself to think that like that.

But I'm no sob story. I just want to get fit and play again. I am in my last year with Coventry and hopefully I can get back and show the new manager what I can do.

"I know that will be hard because we have got a lot of good central midfielders here and even people like Sammy Clingan have had to battle to get a game. But the manager has encouraged me and told me not to rush back and that I will get my opportunity and you can't ask for more than that.

"I don't want any favours. Just an equal opportunity and then it is up to me to take my chance. I would love to get into the first team again but it won't be the end of the world if I don't because there are a lot of clubs out there and at the moment, the most important thing is for me to get fit.

"The problem is with my left knee and down to wear and tear. I had scans and was told that I could keep playing and that went on for about three months until I played at Derby last November and it got so bad that I couldn't play again.

"I had to rest for a couple of months and it didn't really improve so I had an operation in the New Year and that ruled me out for the rest of the season. I had targeted the pre-season to get back but the closer that got the more I knew in my own mind that I wasn't going to make it, and nine months on I am still no nearer to knowing when I'll be back.

"I did some running a few weeks ago but the twisting and turning set me back so I am just doing straight-line running now and waiting to see a specialist a week on Monday. He will hopefully give me the go-ahead to push on or he might say I need another op.

"But I am not going to give up because I don't want this to be the end of my career so early, I just wanted it sorted out."

http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/ne...18/index.shtml

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Kick A Man While He's Down..

SkyBluesAndy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:29:59 GMT

Enjoy

Roy Hodgson gone by Christmas

Nelson — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:10:57 GMT

I never got this signing and reckon Roy Hodgson will be gone by Christmas. Watch this space...