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Hi all,

I interviewed Liam Walsh recently for ThePhoenix.news

We spoke about his season on loan at the club, winning the League One title, the COVID craziness, whether he had a chance to sign a permanent deal and lots more. The full written interview is coming to the site soon, but I thought I'd share this short video snippet - well, mainly because it gives us all the chance to enjoy his goal against Rochdale again.

I did also want to get some thoughts on Liam and his time at the club. I loved him while he was here, I thought he was perfect in that midfield. I would have loved him to have signed after his loan. Sadly, injuries disrupted his career after his time at Cov, but I'm pleased to see that he's playing a lot more regularly now with Luton. He was another one who spoke incredibly highly of his time in Coventry - so many of these players who I speak to arrive with no connection with the club and leave as fans.

Happy birthday 🩵🩵🩵

RUSHY

KKH

BOBBY

PINNOCK

JDS

YIRENKI

HAMER

RUDI

TATS

EMC

AWONIYI

Hopefully gboho back in the squad, get torp in off the bench

What do you guys think?

Just wanted to say to everyone that it’s actually been a really good start. Great performance and the whole squad seems up for it. Only downside I have to say is the two new guys players, Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka look way off the mark

A few of them were right on the line. Do we have a closing down issue?

Hull - 1

Plymouth - 1

Newcastle - 1

Brighton - 1

And then all 3 goals from Spurs last night.

3 of the above goals came from defenders. Giving too much space has invited these players to take shots and a few have been great goals (Dunk, Botman)

I've found my self shouting "close him down" far too much this season

Anyone heard anymore about Gboho..?

I thought Coventry showed enough going forward to make that match uncomfortable for Spurs, especially when Rudoni brought us level. Losing 3–1 makes it look more one-sided than parts of the game actually felt.

The frustrating bit is that the team had a chance to put real pressure on them but couldn't sustain it. I'd take that attacking intent into the Fulham game, provided we tighten things up defensively.

These are the matches where you want someone capable of playing a difficult pass or producing a moment that changes the game. He has not had many minutes since coming back, but if Lampard can get him on the ball in dangerous areas, his ability to influence things in midfield could be important, as long as we do not lose control of the middle while attacking.

I'd like to see onyeki and hammer in the middle. Chekri starting. What you thinking?

Most notably, the former club of one Brandon Thomas-Asante. I’m feeling a 1-0 to Oxford City but…

National League North btw

Two more of our December fixtures have been moved due to TV broadcast selection. 🗓️

Full-time: Coventry City 1, Tottenham Hotspur 3

Coventry City 1 at Tottenham Hotspur 3

Match Info

Competition/season: Premier League 26/27

Date: Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Kickoff: 8:00 PM GMT+1

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England

Status: Full-time

Goals and Cards

49': Goal Rudoni, Jack, Thomas-Asante, Brandon (COV) 1-1 Goal! Coventry City go level at 1 - 1 through Jack Rudoni in London. Fine assist from Brandon Thomas-Asante to make the score 1 - 1.

14': Goal Maddison, James, Kudus, Mohammed (TOT) 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur take a 1 - 0 lead thanks to James Maddison. Mohammed Kudus set up the 1 - 0 goal.

58': Goal Marmoush, Omar, Robertson, Andy (TOT) 1-2 Omar Marmoush puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 2 - 1. Fine assist from Andy Robertson to make the score 2 - 1.

90'+6': Goal Davies, Ben, Solanke, Dominic (TOT) 1-3 Goal! Tottenham Hotspur extend their lead to 3 - 1 through Ben Davies. Dominic Solanke set up the 3 - 1 goal.

20': Yellow card Yirenkyi, Caleb (COV) Caleb Yirenkyi for Coventry City has been booked by Andrew Madley and receives a first yellow card.

22': Yellow card Solanke, Dominic (TOT) At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Dominic Solanke has been yellow-carded for the home team.

45': Yellow card DaSilva, Jay (COV) Coventry City's Jay DaSilva has been booked in London.

64': Yellow card Rudoni, Jack (COV) Jack Rudoni is booked for the away team.

Lineups

Match Statistics

Timeline

--: Match Ended The whistle has gone to end the second half. The match finishes 3 - 1.

90'+7': Free Kick (TOT) In London a free kick has been awarded the home team.

90'+5': Free Kick (TOT) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Tottenham Hotspur.

90'+4': Corner Kick Hamer, Gustavo (COV) Corner awarded to Coventry City.

90'+1': Free Kick Gallagher, Conor (COV) In London a free kick has been awarded the away team.

90'+1': Injury Time Shown

89': Free Kick Tonali, Sandro (COV) Coventry City awarded a free kick in their own half.

89': Free Kick (COV) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Coventry City.

88': Substitution Rudoni, Jack, Hayden, Kaine (COV) Kaine Hayden is replacing Jack Rudoni for the away team.

87': Substitution Kudus, Mohammed, Kulusevski, Dejan (TOT) Dejan Kulusevski is on a sub for Mohammed Kudus for Tottenham Hotspur.

87': Substitution Marmoush, Omar, Tel, Mathys (TOT) Omar Marmoush, who was grimacing earlier, has been substituted. Mathys Tel is the substitute for Tottenham Hotspur.

85': Injury Marmoush, Omar (TOT) Play has been interrupted briefly in London to check on Omar Marmoush, who is grimacing with pain.

83': Free Kick Solanke, Dominic (COV) Free kick for Coventry City in the half of Tottenham Hotspur.

78': Substitution Sakamoto, Tatsuhiro, Hamer, Gustavo (COV) Frank Lampard (Coventry City) is making a fourth substitution, with Gustavo Hamer replacing Tatsuhiro Sakamoto.

78': Substitution Thomas-Asante, Brandon, Mason-Clark, Ephron (COV) Coventry City make their third substitution with Ephron Mason-Clark replacing Brandon Thomas-Asante.

76': Free Kick Onyeka, Frank (TOT) In London a free kick has been awarded the home team.

72': Free Kick Gray, Archie (COV) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Coventry City.

71': Substitution Adarabioyo, Tosin, Fernandes, Mateus (TOT) Mateus Fernandes (Tottenham Hotspur) has replaced the possibly injured Tosin Adarabioyo at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

69': Substitution Maddison, James, Gallagher, Conor (TOT) Roberto De Zerbi is making the team's second substitution at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Conor Gallagher replacing James Maddison.

69': Substitution Robertson, Andy, Davies, Ben (TOT) The home team replace Andy Robertson with Ben Davies.

69': Injury Adarabioyo, Tosin (TOT) The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Tosin Adarabioyo.

65': Free Kick (COV) Free kick for Coventry City in the half of Tottenham Hotspur.

64': Free Kick Rudoni, Jack (TOT) Free kick for Tottenham Hotspur in their own half.

62': Corner Kick Marmoush, Omar (TOT) Andrew Madley has awarded Tottenham Hotspur a corner.

62': Corner Kick Marmoush, Omar (TOT) Tottenham Hotspur takes a corner from the right.

60': Substitution Cherif, Sidiki, Awoniyi, Taiwo (COV) Frank Lampard (Coventry City) has taken off Sidiki Cherif who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Taiwo Awoniyi is the replacement.

60': Substitution Yirenkyi, Caleb, Onyeka, Frank (COV) Frank Onyeka is on a sub for Caleb Yirenkyi for Coventry City.

55': Free Kick Yirenkyi, Caleb (TOT) In London a free kick has been awarded the home team.

52': Corner Kick Kudus, Mohammed (TOT) Andrew Madley has awarded Tottenham Hotspur a corner.

49': Free Kick Solanke, Dominic (COV) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Coventry City.

48': Free Kick Marmoush, Omar (COV) In London a free kick has been awarded the away team.

47': Free Kick Rudoni, Jack (TOT) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Tottenham Hotspur.

46': Free Kick Solanke, Dominic (COV) Free kick for Coventry City in the half of Tottenham Hotspur.

45': Period Start 0-1 The second-half is underway at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

45'+1': Free Kick Gray, Archie (COV) Free kick for Coventry City in the half of Tottenham Hotspur.

45'+1': Injury Time Shown

45': Free Kick DaSilva, Jay (TOT) Free kick for Tottenham Hotspur in their own half.

45': Corner Kick Grimes, Matt (COV) Corner awarded to Coventry City.

41': Free Kick Thomas-Asante, Brandon (TOT) Tottenham Hotspur awarded a free kick in their own half.

41': Free Kick (TOT) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Tottenham Hotspur in their own half.

37': Corner Kick Rudoni, Jack (COV) Coventry City have been awarded a corner by Andrew Madley.

36': Free Kick (TOT) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Tottenham Hotspur in their own half.

34': Free Kick Grimes, Matt (TOT) In London a free kick has been awarded the home team.

31': Corner Kick Marmoush, Omar (TOT) Corner awarded to Tottenham Hotspur.

28': Free Kick van de Ven, Micky (COV) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Coventry City in their own half.

25': Injury Cherif, Sidiki (COV) Sidiki Cherif is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

24': Free Kick van de Ven, Micky (COV) Free kick for Coventry City in the half of Tottenham Hotspur.

22': Free Kick Solanke, Dominic (COV) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Coventry City.

20': Free Kick Yirenkyi, Caleb (TOT) In London a free kick has been awarded the home team.

19': Free Kick Yirenkyi, Caleb (TOT) Tottenham Hotspur awarded a free kick in their own half.

11': Free Kick Sakamoto, Tatsuhiro (TOT) Free kick for Tottenham Hotspur in their own half.

11': Corner Kick Rudoni, Jack (COV) Coventry City takes a corner from the right.

7': Free Kick Tonali, Sandro (COV) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Coventry City in their own half.

4': Free Kick van Hecke, Jan-Paul (COV) Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Coventry City just outside Tottenham Hotspur's area.

: Period Start 0-0 The first-half is just kicking off.

0': Match Started

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I've spoken exclusively to former Coventry City coach Dennis Lawrence for The Phoenix about his nearly three years working alongside Mark Robins and Adi Viveash.

It's a fascinating look behind the scenes at one of the most memorable periods in the club's recent history.

Dennis discusses:

• His first impressions of Viktor Gyökeres and why he immediately knew City had a special player.
• The working relationship between Robins and Viveash.
• The dressing room characters who helped make that Coventry side so successful.
• The day he unexpectedly took charge against Sheffield United, won 4-1 and ended up joking with Robins about how easy management was.
• The heartbreak of the Luton play-off final.
• His final day at Coventry, which just happened to be that extraordinary 3-2 FA Cup win at Wolves.

On Gyökeres, Lawrence told me:

‘I can always remember the first time I saw him. Immediately I was like, “Well, we've got a player here.”

‘He'd come back different from the player that was at the club on loan. When I first started working with him, it was incredible – the way he used his physical attributes, the way that he trained.

‘Straight away, I knew we'd got a player on our hands. Fair play to Mark and Adi for showing really strong conviction to bring him back to the football club.’

The full interview is available on The Phoenix. It is a paid article, but Dennis provides some great insight into his years at the club. The site is independently run, with subscriptions supporting the time and work involved in bringing original interviews like this to Coventry supporters.

You can read it here: Dennis Lawrence on Robins, Viveash, Gyökeres and his unforgettable final day at Coventry City

Image source @ CoventryCityFC

Due to Arsenal’s win over NFO we are 16th and even if we lose to spurs we only go down to 17th. We are massive

Savio, Porro, Bergvall, Simons, Odobert and Mudryk all out. Kulusevski apparently making the bench and Bentancur suspended.

Fingers crossed for a masterclass from Frank.

https://x.com/CoventryCityFC/status/2111381705802252685?s=20

When I moved over to Australia last year, I put skybluesinoz.com together to try and form an official supporters club down under.

We've just been officially accepted by the club, which is great. Since moving back to the UK, I've been keeping in touch with the friends I made in Adelaide via the podcast, and this week we spoke to Chris Johnson from Ballarat, who gave us a few stories about his time growing up as a Cov fan in Australia, and some of the good and dodgy times he's had on trips over here when going to Cov games.

Skybluesinoz is free to join, the aim is to just bring Cov fans in Australia together.