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Coventry United vs Racing Club Warwick

DID SOMEONE SAY DERBY DAY? Coventry United entertain Racing Club Warwick

Saturday 5th October 2019 Butts Park Arena • Kick-Off 12:00

Official Matchday Programme 2019/20 • Issue #4

There’s a whole heap of synergy between the two sides today. RCW seem to have a squad consisting of more than a few ex-United players, but let’s not get nostalgic.

United have a job to do. We can reminisce later. - RW

INSIDE UNITED

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HOW MANY IS THAT NOW? UNITED PUT SIX PAST SELSTON.

The last home outing for the Red and Green saw goals galore flying in at the Butts Park Arena as United put 6 past visiting Selston F.C.

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A FRUSTRATING AFTERNOON VS BOLDMERE AWAY

United lost a 1-0 lead to Boldmere who were down to ten men, which meant for a frustrating result last week. Back home today, will they be more resolute and see out the game against a very talented Racing Club Warwick side?

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

We’re back again, and the Butts Park Arena is all set for a cracking game of football. Today will be a tough test for the home side, but United we rise.

this issue 1. THE GAFFER

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He was banished to the stand last week which leaves Assistant Manager, Luke Morton a little frustrated, but with time on his hands to review toay’s game.

2. IN FOCUS - Lewis 2x

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Long time friends on and off the pitch, anyone would think they’d picked the same name at birth. Our defensive pairing Lewis’ Hudson and Ison talk.

3. THE MATCH

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Racing Club Warwick are a class outfit. What can we expect from today’s fixture?

4. #ONECLUB

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What’s been happening around the club, upcoming fixtures and more.

NOTES FROM THE

CHAIRMAN PR. We’re ahead of the game.

I set off for South Yorkshire last weekend, accompanied by Heather, looking forward to watching the ladies take on the intense challenge of in-form Sheffield United. Conscious of the effort made by all the other Directors to look a little more ‘corporate’ on match-days, and the higher profile of the team since joining the Championship, on went the uncomfortable suit and tie, shoes polished, ready to give the best possible impression of Coventry United.

I need not have worried!

We arrived at the ground which had little in the way of facilities for fans never mind visiting officials and crammed into a wind-swept and rain ravaged temporary stand covered with a tarpaulin. continued + page 6

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MORTON TALKS

“Racing Club Warwick are a top side and Scott, the manager, is building a phenomenal squad - today’s game is going to be extremely tough.”

Four points from our last two games; a win at home and a draw away, looks like a good return, but in reality, last week being 1-0 up and facing ten men, left a massive air of disappointment over the team, as we should have seen the game out and made it two from two.

The previous week to the Boldmere game we probably put in our best performance of the season when we beat Selston 6-0 and really we should have scored a lot more but let’s not get too greedy.

Even though we won there were a couple of disappointing moments during the game, the Tyler Haddow sending off was, in my opinion, a ridiculous decision by the referee who was conned by the Selston defender and now we miss Tyler for 3 games while he serves his ban.

A TOUGH JOB BUT SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT Luke Morton is ever faithful, ever Red and Green. Here’s what the AM has to say about recent form and today’s game.

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Also in that game, I was sent to the stands, and although I did not swear directly at the referee, the officials thought I had so now I await my fate.

I apologise to the Coventry United faithful as it’s not a great example to set and is a little embarrassing to trudge down the sidelines having been shown the red card! Anyway, even with ten men we put in an excellent performance in the 2nd half and

scored 3 more.

This week brings local rivals Racing Club Warwick to the Butts Park Arena and with them, several ex-United players as well. I would like to extend a warm welcome to Curvin Ellis, Nkosi, Muzzy, Sam Lockley, Jean Dakouri, Martin Hutchcox, Pierre and of course Kevin Thornton all of who have worn the red and green jersey with pride in the past.

Racing Club Warwick are a top side, and Scott, the manager, is building a phenomenal squad - today’s game is going to be extremely tough as Scott will have his team prepared well, they will be organised, and they will undoubtedly be up for taking all 3 points home with them.

We have had a great week in training, working hard and preparing well for today’s game, our lads are ready to do battle and give the Red and Green Army something to cheer about. We look forward to an entertaining game!

LUKE.

1. ANDERSON + Co Will the dynamic duo find the formula that finally ignites United this season?.

2. sqaud Four points from their last two games and goals rained down against Selston. The squad remain United.

3. THE GAFFER Anderson has a squad with consistency issues, but with impressive new signings the future looks bright.

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NOTES FROM THE

CHAIRMAN Inset: United Ladies have launched their 19/20 season hospitality packages, The Matchday VIP Experience. With limited & exclusive availability, applications are now being taken for: + United vs Liverpool // 20.10.19 Email: robbie.woodward@coventryunited.co.uk to secure your table.

...continued from page 3 I didn’t look the part but instead stood there freezing as the rain lashed down and everyone huddled under umbrellas.

The experience served to remind us all of the splendid facilities we have here at home, and the positive impression we, as a club, are sure to give visiting supporters and officials.

It also leaves me scratching my head when I think of the lengths we had to go through, to convince the F.A. that our stadia was up to standard.

That aside, the game itself was a chastening experience, the weather simply topped it off. Sheffield United were magnificent, accomplished and assured – we were found out.

I’m sure if I had got to meet them, the Sheffield officials would tell me It’s ultimately not the stadium people pay to visit, they go to watch the team.

Thank heavens for heated seats in the car afterwards.

Looking forward to today’s game against Racing Club, we need another strong performance.

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The season, so far, is failing to ignite, but we are still in touch at the right end of the table.

There are positive signs everywhere and a feeling that we generally have a good quality side; we just need the results now.

As always, Coventry United would like to say thank you to all our sponsors and invite you to enjoy the lounge facilities this Saturday lunch time.

I would like to welcome all of our fans,

“There are positive signs everywhere and a feeling that we generally have a good quality side” volunteers, officials, guests and visitors from RCW to Butts Park Arena.

I hope you all have a great afternoon.

Peter Reynolds Chairman

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This week, Alan Mohomed talked to the centre back pairing of Lewis Hudson and Lewis Ison, who were possibly separated at birth. (unconfirmed rumour) AM “Who did we sign you from?”

HUDSON “Coventry Sphinx” ISON “Bristol Rovers” AM “How long you have been with the club?”

LH “I signed at the club this season but started at the club 4 years ago, when I was 17“ LI “It’s an interesting one really, I first signed for the club in January 2017 when I was just 18, and I then played the remainder of that season with United which I really enjoyed as it was my first taste of men’s football, at the end of that season I was then offered a contract at Bristol rovers where I signed for 2 years before leaving December just gone, after leaving Bristol I fell out of love with football but signing back for United in January this year really helped me a lot as I was coming back from a serious injury and helped me get back to my best.

I decided to make the decision to leave at the back end of last season as I felt I was ready to play at a higher level, but when game time became an uncertainty at the club I signed for, I decided to rejoin United as I know it was the right place for me to be this season.“ AM “What you think of the season so far?”

LH “By our standards and where we want to be, it has been a disappointing start for us, but I’m sure we will start pulling together. I expect us to be challenging the top sides by

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Player in Focus Lewis Hudson + Lewis Ison

got back to winning ways.”

AM “Thoughts about the match today?”

the end of the season, with the work that goes on at the training ground I’m sure we will be putting results right.

I expect us to be challenging the top sides by the end of the season, with the work that goes on at the training ground I’m sure we will be putting results right.”

LI “From my time spent at United, I think this season we have the strongest team we’ve ever had; not only on the pitch but off it as well, all the lads buzz off each other, and I hope that will bring us the results we have deserved like our big win at home against Selston.

After the game all the lads were buzzing, we’ve had a tough few games recently and been on a bit of a bad run, I feel we’ve been playing well, but we just haven’t had any luck with results, but to win convincingly by 6 goals really brought confidence to the whole squad which we have lacked, so we are all buzzing to have

LH “I think the game will be challenging today, I’m sure we will get the right result, though.”

AM “Who’s your inspiration?”

LI “Terry and Luke have been a massive help this season helping me getting back to my best after the horrible injuries I’ve had, and I can’t thank them enough for having trust in me to go out there perform so with them I think the club is definitely in the right hands with the two and Batesy.

My dad has always been the biggest influence for me within football as he comes from a footballing background himself, he’s always kept me grounded, and I couldn’t have had the opportunities I’ve had in football without his guidance, all my family have always supported me when it comes to football so I’m forever grateful and just want to make them proud this season.”

AM “Who’s your closest teammate?”

LH “I have played with Lewis (Ison) most my life although he forgot about me when he signed for Bristol Rovers.”

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THE SQUAD

UNITED v

RACING CLUB WARWICK

THE MAtch

Is it an underhanded compliment to be considered a consistent side? If it is, United would probably take it right now. With a 6-0 win at home to Selston closely followed by losing a 1-0 lead away to 10 men Boldmere, a level of consistency is precisely what the fans are looking for.

It’s hard being a football fan. Very few teams can sustain top-level excitement week in week out, but a run of favourable results is on the wish list for all Coventry United supporters right now - especially at home, here

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in the Butts Park Arena. Racing Club Warwick, however, will hope to throw yet another spanner in the works, as they arrive, mob-handed, from just down the road.

It’s the expectation of a squad, which on paper, should be hitting the dizzy heights of the top three in the MFL, that instigates a desire to see results go the way of the Red and Green on a more, shall we say, steady heading; but the home side are poised to storm the upper echelons of the table only 7 points of the pace and sat

SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2019 Coventry United welcome Racing Club Warwick to the Butts Park Arena.

There may be some familiar faces on display today, as the visitors bring a number of past United players with their squad but there will be no let up as the teams take to the field.

MIDLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE - PREMIER DIVISION Coventry United vs Racing Club Warwick KICK-OFF 12:00PM BUTTS PARK ARENA

++ HOME TEAM: Red Shirts, Green Shorts, Green Socks ++ AWAY TEAM: Gold Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks REFEREE: Unconfirmed ASSISTANT 1: Unconfirmed | ASSISTANT 2: Unconfirmed

K TOGETHER WE RISE. UNITED Since the start of the season, United have bagged 17 goals. With new squad additions adding to an impressive strike force, will today see a flurry of finishes like the last time the Red and Green stepped out at the Butts?

seventh before today’s game. On the other hand, Racing Club Warwick are having difficulties of their own as they lie 15th in the table on 8 points from a possible 24. Don’t let that fool you though; RCW are a quality side and will have no issue in taking the scalp off their local rivals this lunchtime.

Both teams need a change in fortune as we head towards a busy October schedule, and elsewhere in the league, the early pacemakers will be looking to put un-closable distance between them and the chasing pack.

We’re not in a ‘must-win’ scenario just yet, but without a decent run of form in the coming weeks, both sides may find themselves in an insurmountable position by November.

Seems a little silly to be talking of season-end scenarios at the start of October; however, we all know that football can be unforgiving and both teams will be very keen to stay in touch with a win today and post a lunchtime result that puts the pressure on the rest of the league before 3pm. ++

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THANK YOU FOR SUPPOR

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LEAGUE FORM UNITED vs

RESULT SCORERS

ATTENDANCE

BELOW LEFT: So much has been achieved with this special group of boys in yet another season playing a year up and now against the best teams in Coventry (9v9) in the U11 Godiva league, a season which saw promotion and two decent attempts in the cup competition. But most importantly, both individual and team based development for this group bodes well for season 19/20.

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United Experience The

Saturday 5th October 2019

COVENTRY UNITED (GK) James Wardle Michael Quirke Ben Vallance Harry Sawyer Lewis Hudson

Lewis Ison (GK) Reece Francis Christopher Camwell Aaron Williams Josh O’Grady Kyle Carey Joe Cairns Matt Gardner Matteo Ninna Dominic Alleyne Nkosizile Maphosa Tyler Haddow McCauley Manning

RACING CLUB WARWICK Muziandile Nduna Martin Hutchcox Trea Bertie Joseph Smith Nkosilathi Mzungwana Curvin Ellis Ben Stokes Adam Miles Joe Naylor Daniel Fraser Ty Knight Ryan Boothe Charlie Bannister Sean Castleton Ciaron Houston Chris Johnston Scott Turner Jarrell Hylton Luke Cole Tory Herbert Pierre Moudime Josh Cole Dale Wigmore Jonathan Onyeaka George Curry Henry Leaver Elikek Amenku Neil Stacey Kevin Thornton Jean Dakouri Sam Lockley