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It looks very much like Barry Powell to me too, not Fergie. But I don't really associate either of them with that kit. Looking at the "Player of the Year" list from around that time, the only other ones are Neil Martin and Graham Oakey, but it doesn't look like either of those.

In terms of ability it’s Maddison by a mile, but I always looked forward to games when Jodi Jones was playing, and I hope he’s entertaining us again soon. Nearly called him Cobi Jones:)

A weird response to the OP, who has given a sensible analysis of how things stand, correctly pointed out that the ball is in Wasps’ court, and clearly said that all parties should put pressure on them to give CCFC a deal pending the (unstoppable) EU investigation. It’s the logical way forward...

Well SISU must have had in mind since the start that going to the EU was an option, and it may well have been their intention all along. I seem to recall from JR1 that one of the criteria in EU state aid law was whether it affected competition between member states. Since Wasps (in a good year)...

Strikes me that there is now absolutely no point in NOT letting CCFC play at the Ricoh until the EU investigation has run its course, because it has a life of its own and can’t be stopped. Why pile yet more pointless misery on innocent fans by banishing us to Birmingham, Burton or the Butts...

The negotiations clearly haven’t been in good faith, because either A) SISU raised the saga with the European Commission, thus attempting to spin out the legals again, but kept CCC and Wasps in the dark about it. or B ) CCC and Wasps knew all along that SISU had taken it to Europe, but...

Fake news I think, that's not what the Times article says, and I can see no evidence that St Andrews has been ruled out. More's the pity, because playing there isn't acceptable, and there would be no end to it in sight.

Surely for the Checkatrade he only managed us in the final, and the other Wembley win was through the playoffs, having finished 6th in the fourth division. Wonderful occasions after so many barren years, but not the kind of CV that makes you a top manager. He’s underachieved with some poor...

I can’t believe what I’m reading. So far he’s done quite a good job, that’s all.

Was that in a later article or something? The short piece in this morning's paper only says "The Times has learnt that the 4,000-capacity Butts Park Arena in the city has emerged as a second ground-share option for Coventry along with Birmingham City’s St Andrew’s". I most definiely do NOT...

If it’s a 4-2-3-1, the pairing in the middle have to be general-purpose. Loads of stamina, buzzing about, mopping up, simple passing, retaining possession, covering and generally holding the fort so the others can go and attack. Only venturing forward if the game allows it. In that role, it’s...

I agree with Les Reid here – “the council and Wasps should sit down, talk and work to keep Coventry City in Coventry for next season”. There are many ways to look at the history behind all this, but I mostly identify far more with the Council’s stance than SISU’s. It’s not just Duggins is it...

Wasn’t there today so can’t rate the performances. However, I will repeat what I said the other day that Shipley and Kelly can be a nice pairing in centre mid, giving our very promising front four more freedom to play. Not sure how the manager has persisted in playing both Shipley and Bayliss...

Glazier?!

The Meyler situation is strange. I like him as a player and no doubt he’s a great influence, but I hope we aren’t paying shed loads of money just to have him around the place. I think Kelly and Shipley could be a good hard-working combination in centre mid, giving the front players a stronger...

If that were the case I’d be over the moon – what a talent he is. People will always find fault and it’s easy to question his decision making etc., but it’s just inexperience. A cut above a lot of the loans we've had IMO, and I’d love to have him on board as a permanent signing.

Assuming we can win at Doncaster at the end of the season, that would effectively cut their advantage to two points plus the game they have in hand. Playoffs are far from impossible, and I think the recent lineup changes have improved us.

I was close to the incident and I'm sure there was slight contact, but Hiwula never deviated from running towards the ball, and the defender went across his path so only has himself to blame. I remember thinking at the time that the referee bizarrely hadn't even seen it - he either briefly...

I seem to have watched a slightly different game to some people, but Walsall were so bad and toothless that it’s hard to judge performances. Stockdale –6 Barely called into action, but took high balls convincingly Sterling –7 Has grown into this league and rarely looks like being beaten Willis...

I feel privileged to have seen many genuine legends play at Highfield Road, and Gordon Banks stands among the greatest of them all. R.I.P.