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  1. Calista

    12 Days of Christmas Quiz

    I thought you said the centre halves were easy! Not giving up yet though ...
  2. Calista

    12 Days of Christmas Quiz

    Had only just cracked the first two mind-benders when this third one came up. It’s the first photo I have actually recognised, and the name popped straight into my head so I got this in seconds. They’re tough questions alright, but I’m a tiny bit hooked now. Sadly, if anything comes up...
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    Appeal Dismissed

    I have always placed the blame 95% at SISU’s door for losing the opportunity to get a stake in the stadium for the club. I don’t really get how the City Council were supposed to turn away Wasps’ interest – it would have left SISU as the only game in town, with all the risks of extortion flowing...
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    Appeal Dismissed

    And the location of the new stadium is …. Devil Gate Drive.
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    Ex Player Watch

    We may have only had Keano for a short time, but boy it was wonderful to have a player like that, alongside the other entertainers. All the talk was of the new stadium coming along and CCFC becoming a top club on a permanent basis. And I think Robbie genuinely bought into that at the time. It...
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    Footballers who don’t look like footballers

    Yep - looking at his record, he scored 21 in 79 for us in the top flight which is impressive (considering I don't think he played as an out-and-out striker, and I would guess a lot of the appearanaces were as a sub). His general play wasn't great, but it was a joy to see him hit the ball - he...
  7. Calista

    Footballers who don’t look like footballers

    Who remembers this guy? Looked like an insurance salesman, and moved around the pitch like one too, but had an incredible thunderbolt shot on him.
  8. Calista

    Current Prem Cov Team

    It’s brilliant for sealing dusty concrete floors. Sounds like you borrowed some from a neighbour?
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    Player ratings

    Burge 8 - not sure whether he should have saved the goal, but otherwise played very well and made a brilliant point-saving stop at the end Thompson 7 – clearly more of a central defender, but full credit for a decent showing on his full debut Willis 9 – thought he was superb Davies 6 – no...
  10. Calista

    Player Ratings

    Burge 6 – got away with a few things today Sterling 7 – has improved beyond recognition from his early performances (and needed to) Willis 8 – a couple of embarrassing mistakes when attacking, but fantastic at the back Davies 8 – a centre half to build around Brown 5 – haircut like Willian...
  11. Calista

    Best Football Headline

    I remember John Motson saying in the 1982 World Cup, after a Spaniard got away with a bad foul – “that was a let-off for Ufarte”.
  12. Calista

    Best Football Headline

    I liked the Leamington Courier after the Brakes had beaten their rivals from the south coast - "ONE IN THE EYE FOR HASTINGS".
  13. Calista

    I wonder where they all went

    Pretty sure these were a common sight on the roads back in the 60's. At home games there were always quite a number parked around the pitch, and the colour was uncannily like our kit in those days. They just felt like a natural part of the scene at Highfield Road, and I think I imagined as a...
  14. Calista

    Anybody notice Thomas Streetwiseness?

    Sorry, no - I just googled it and the first relevant result to come up was this thread:) It definitely happened though, I didn't dream it. I think Thomas is a great asset btw, and if there was any chance of getting him permanently I'd be delighted.
  15. Calista

    Anybody notice Thomas Streetwiseness?

    Seem to remember Leon Best freaking out the other team by hitting the bar from near the halfway line, supposedly giving the ball back to them in a gentlemanly fashion after a drop ball. Streetwise or just useless? I know where my money would be.
  16. Calista

    Anybody notice Thomas Streetwiseness?

    At the opposite extreme, you get people who are just too helpful. Saw a junior game once where a player ran about 40 yards to retrieve a ball from some bushes behind the goal, and punted it back to the opposition keeper, who then took the goal kick and the ball was in the back of the net at the...
  17. Calista

    What area of Coventry has the highest amount of City fans per capita?

    Proportion of young football fans in mid Warwickshire (Leam/Warwick) who would name the Sky Blues as their team, and go to at least some of the games 1968 – 80% 2018 – 10% Only guesses of course, but realistic guesses based on local knowledge. Claiming back the surrounding towns is a vital...
  18. Calista

    Interview with Reece Charles-Cook

    Interesting interview. I think RCC is likeable, and a good enough keeper to make a successful career. He admits he responded badly when dropped at CCFC, but he was young and to be fair he says he's learned from it.
  19. Calista

    Cov City Programmes

    My favourite programmes are the 60s ones with all the rival captains around the edge on the cover. Still got quite a few of those, and I only have to look at them to bring back the thrill of the Sky Blue era. Simpler days without the constant stream of live information and action, and almost...
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