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COVENTRY CITY

13TH DECEMBER 2016 EMIRATES FA CUP 2ND ROUND REPLAY KICK OFF 7.45PM

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gaffer’snotes Good evening and welcome to Highbury for the Emirates FA Cup Second Round Replay against Shrewsbury Town.

This evening’s game has the makings of a very entertaining clash, featuring two sides on decent runs of form.

Our visitors enjoyed an excellent victory at Millwall on Saturday and full of confidence, they are a much improved side since the arrival of manager Paul Hurst.

Shrewsbury are a hard working and organised side and we will have to be at our best to win through to the Third Round of the FA Cup this evening.

For the winners awaits an attractive tie against a good Championship side in Bristol City, putting yourself up against opposition from a higher level is something which players relish, and should act as motivation for us tonight.

We go into the game in good spirits following Saturday’s win against Walsall, it was a performance I was delighted with.

Our aim is to continue our run of performances and results and today’s game will be a tough ask like the first tie was at their stadium.

“I’m sure you’ll all join me in wishing Kyle a speedy recovery”

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In Saturday’s programme I talked about the injury pileup we have at the moment, something which got worse over the weekend with Kyle Dempsey adding to the players unavailable this evening.

I’m sure you’ll all join me in wishing Kyle a speedy recovery, hopefully the injury isn’t as bad as it maybe looked to us all at first on Saturday, although we aren’t yet able to put any timescale on a return.

Finally, I’d like to wish all the players, staff and directors of Shrewsbury a safe journey home this evening.

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DEVANTECOLE COLE - FROM CITY TO FLEETWOOD

By David Mitchell

Is having a famous father a help or otherwise?

Devante Cole was born in May 1995, just four months after father Andy had signed for Manchester United.

Despite this, Cole junior was to begin his football career at an early age across the city with the Sky Blues.

“It’s never been a problem for me,” answered Devante.

‘Other people will always see it differently, though, judging me because of him. That’s how it’s going to be. There might be some similarities between us but I don’t think we are the same type of players. Dad has given me good advice, particularly in the last two or three years. He just wants me to do my best.”

“I trained with Manchester City from about the age of seven. Fleetwood’s George Glendon was around at the time. Another was Reading’s George Evans.

We’ve moved up the ages together and are still very close. We started on Tuesday nights and then it built up as we got older. When you are young you don’t appreciate the size and history of such a club. You just enjoy playing football. Thierry Henry was my hero growing up.”

Devante became part of the England set-up at the age of sixteen.

“When you get to 14 and you see people playing in the Victory Shield games you start hoping you can get that chance. I was buzzing when it came. I had a few good years and it helped my development.

“By around fifteen or sixteen you start realising what the game is all about. It felt as if it was what I wanted to do. I wasn’t interested in doing anything else. We learnt a lot of lessons at City, what to watch out for and how to handle social media. It’s all part and parcel of growing up. There was a lot of good advice and some great coaching. I had Patrick Vieira as my coach for two years. He was really good for me.’”

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There was a chance to see Champions League football close up.

“The Champions League experience was really good.

If the first team were playing Bayern Munich, for instance, the youngsters of the two sides would play each other earlier in the day. Then we would watch the first team and fly back together if away.”

Devante was grateful for the upbringing at Manchester City but it was eventually time to gain experience in the real world of football. In the 201415 season he played on loan for two clubs, some miles apart.

“Barnsley was another world. I really enjoyed it for about half a season. It’s one of my favourite places where I’ve played. There was a good set of lads and fans. Manager, Danny Wilson, was very helpful. MK Dons was a newer club and flying at the time.”

Devante tasted success as MK Dons were promoted to the Championship behind Bristol City. It had been a good season with contrasting clubs, 38 appearances and ten goals. Then it was back to Manchester City.

“My contract was up. There were thoughts of signing a new one but I decided it best to go out and sign somewhere else. Bradford City had history and a huge support. It was really good to play there. I scored on debut against Port Vale, a great moment which did me a lot of good with the fans!”

After twenty-four games for the Bantams, Cole joined Fleetwood Town in the 2016 January transfer window.

His debut was at home to Doncaster. There have been thirty-nine appearances so far.

“It took me a while to find my feet but I feel I’ve done it now. I want to keep putting in the performances like I have been doing. I just want the goals I’ve scored at other places. I’ve always been used to scoring goals.”

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TheVisitors INTRODUCING SHREWSBURY Paul Hurst brings his Shrewsbury side to the Fylde Coast today for a Sky Bet Football League One game against Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium.

2016/17 SEASON form: w 7 d 7 l 14 (INC. CUP GAMES) Shrewsbury Town still occupy the bottom spot in Sky Bet League One but the side has been going strong in cup competitions so far.

Hurst’s side have only won four out of their 21 games so far in the league but in cup competitions, the side have won three out of seven. The last cu game they participated in was the first leg of the game tonight where the side played out a 0-0 draw with the Cod Army.

The man to watch tonight is Ivan Toney. The loanee striker from Newcastle United is still on six goals, the same as when we last met, but he now has seven assists to his name in all competitions.

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Each of our weekly specials are available from 5pm onwards Monday - Friday.

Monday

Steak Night

Indulge every Monday; 15% off all steak dishes featured on our menu (Excludes Bank Holidays)

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BUON APPETITO burger BRIGADE Cod Army

Go Italian every Wednesday with our buon appetito nights where each of our pasta dishes will have 10% off

Why wait till the weekend to treat yourself? Every Thursday each of our burgers will be 15% off

Get the Friday feeling with 10% off our signature fish and chips.

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By David Mitchell In his five and a half years at Fleetwood Town, Paul Collier has held diverse roles covering media, finance, PR and publicity. Now he combines a weekly role on behalf of the club, co-ordinating local and national requests for charity help, with a matchday role as a host, based in the Red and Whites Bar next to Jim’s Bar in the Memorial Stand. It is eminently suited to an engaging man who likes nothing more than to chat about all things football.

“I arrive at Highbury around eleven to eleven fifteen. After checking emails, I will wander over to the Red and Whites about twelve o’clock and make sure that everything is set up as it should be. As well as being a diner for a sit down meal, it is also a guest lounge for visiting officials, club guests, scouts and players’ families. It is somewhere to relax before the game.

“The referee and his three assistants will come across at about twelve thirty. Sometimes there might be a referee’s assessor as well. It is important to make them all feel welcome. Every detail matters.”

The rise of Fleetwood Town has attracted more scouts over the years.

“There might be as few as four, sometimes up to 15 or 20. I will get a list each time from Steve Metcalf in the Ticket Office. It gives me a chance to see who is with us and I usually have a couple of minutes chat here and there, subtly trying to gauge where they are from!

“The scouts receive a team sheet off me at around two o’clock and some might jot down a few pre-match notes. I make sure all my guests have the team news and take some copies into Jim’s Bar as well.

“Red and Whites empties by five to three. The people I deal with are usually pretty mindful of the time. I will watch the first half from either the Highbury or the Parkside Stand and be back at my post about five minutes before half time.

“A few minutes before the second half starts there is another exodus. I follow them out and watch the rest of the game.”

There will be more engagement for Paul afterwards, in Jim’s Bar. “I will chat with supporters, including away fans.

The club are keen for me to get feedback on the match day experience and it is something that I really enjoy. I might be there until half past seven, even eight sometimes! Many comments are positive which shows that we are doing lots right but we don’t rest on our laurels. It is important for the image of the club that we are attentive to every detail.”

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Corporatecods Tonight we face Shrewsbury Town Again this time in FA cup action after last week’s 0-0 draw at the Greenhouse Stadium. Championship side Bristol City face the winners of tonight’s tie. After another great win on Saturday we are now 6 games unbeaten let’s hope the run continues this evening. Thanks to all our VIP guests and commercial partners for joining us for this evening’s game. It’s a busy time for everyone connected with the club with a number of Xmas events coming up at both Highbury and Poolfoot Farm on behalf of everyone at the club, Merry Xmas to our fans, sponsors and suppliers!

TODAY’S SPONSORS Tonight’s Match Sponsor is main club sponsor BES Utilities. Save money on your business’s gas, electricity and telecoms. You can call 0844 5678 427 for a quotation today.

Tonight’s Ball Sponsors are Hesketh Press. Thanks to Matt Porter and the team from our official Print partner, based on Warren Street, Fleetwood.

They have been great supporters to the club again this season with another seasonal deal and can provide your business with all your printing needs. We hope they enjoy this evening’s game with us.

CHRISTMAS DAY AT HIGHBURY Join us at Highbury and celebrate Christmas with friends and family here in the Parkside Suite for a superb festive lunch. Take the hassle out of your xmas day and join us at 3pm for a delicious xmas themed menu. Prices £55 adults £29 for Under 16’s, private dining also available in one of our executive boxes for up to 12 guests.

Contact Cecelia Frediani on 01253208441 to book a table.

MATCH BALL SPONSORSHIP - AVAILABILITY Just handful fixtures remain for Match Sponsorship for the 16-17 season priced from £900 plus VAT for 10 guests – the Grade C Southend United fixture on 28/1/17 the remaining game available priced at £900 plus vat. We do have availability for Match Ball Sponsorship for a select few remaining games priced from £700 plus VAT for 10 guests with games v Oldham 31/12/16, Southend United 28/1/17, Bradford City 14/2/17 and the final 14 | WWW.FLEETWOODTOWNFC.COM

home game v Port Vale 30/4/17 remaining.

Please contact us for details on fixtures available Tel 01253775080 option 2.

COMING UP Join us for a day out with fellow fans, work colleagues or business clients at Highbury for a fantastic VIP match day experience.

BURY - EFL Sky Bet League 1 - Mon 26th December - Come with friends and family to the game! It’s a great day to come and watch some LIVE football at Highbury with a ‘ Lancashire derby’ against the Shakers. Offer detailed on previous page.

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We are keen to create a real family atmosphere on the day with pre-match activities planned for a great family day out. Offer detailed on previous page.

BOXING DAY VIP Join us on Boxing Day at Highbury against Bury With friends and family a grade A game priced at £69pp – our last home fixture prior to Xmas. Last few Parkside Suite places available, all executive Boxes Sold out for this game. Call us 0125775080 option 2 or 07854846820 out of hours to book.

NEW YEARS EVE - VIP SPECIAL OFFER Be a VIP family for a day with a fantastic offer for families for our final EFL Skybet L1 Game of 2017 against Oldham Athletic KO 3pm. Prices just £49 adults £39 ST holders for 3 course meal from Twelve our award winning catering partners .

U16’s are just £29 and a full kids menu is available on the day. We have family entertainment planned on the day and Captain Cod and first team players in attendance too. To book call 01253775080 option 2 or 07854846820 out of office hours.

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Visit the club tonight after the game to get you Xmas stocking fillers. New hats, gloves and much more available for the cod army fans in your household. The shop is also open late every Tuesday and Thursday until 7pm on the run up to Xmas as well as the opportunity to buy online at www.ftfcstore.com.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM FLEETWOOD TOWN Everyone at Fleetwood Town Football Club would like to wish the fans a very Merry Christmas, and we look forward to seeing you on Boxing Day when we face Bury and New Years Eve when we host Oldham.

Local college release charity Christmas single Fleetwood Town have shown their support to campaign by The Blackpool Sixth Form College and local schools who have released a Christmas single that highlights the issue of child poverty and aims to raise money for charity. Bobby Grant and Ash Eastham took time out of a training to back the Christmas song entitled ‘A Christmas Miracle’ that is released on Friday 2nd December on iTunes for 79p, as well as other platforms, with all proceeds being donated to The Children’s Society. The schools involved in the recording are: Layton Primary School, Carr Head Primary School, St. Chad’s Church of England Primary School, Norbreck Primary Academy, Aspire Academy, Unity Academy, Fleetwood High School, South Shore Academy and Hodgson Academy. In addition Poulton Brass Band, Upbeat Music Academy, Blackpool Male Voice Choir and Poulton People’s Choir were involved in the recording. A Christmas Miracle is available on iTunes , GooglePlay, Amazon and other online platforms.

Follow the campaign on social media #BeTheMiracle

TICKETPRICES SWINDON TOWN (A) - EFL League One - Sunday 17 December The club will not be receiving any tickets for this game. All tickets must be purchased on the day from Swindon.

Tickets will be in the Arkells covered section.

Prices are as follows: Adults: £23, Over 65’s: £18, Students: £18, Under 21’s: £12, Under 18’s: £8, Under 11’s: £2, Disabled: £18, Carer: FREE

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Coaches will be departing Highbury at 8am on the day of the game.

Pricing: Season ticket holders/Under 16 members: £11, All other supporters: £22

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COMMUNITYTRUST Health Edco UK have just signed an exciting £4,000 sponsorship deal with Fleetwood Town FC Community Trust to promote healthy lifestyles across their programmes.

Paul Wright, International Director for Health Edco says: “This isn’t something we would normally do, but believe it’s a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership with Fleetwood Town Community Trust on Health and Education Programmes in Wyre.”

Health Edco are now the Official Health Education Partner and join fellow partners Miller Roskell Accountants, Thornton who are the Official Kit Sponsor and the Regenda Group, Fleetwood who are the Official Inclusion Partner for the Community Trust.

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The sponsorship will provide the Trust with £2,000 to develop their educational programmes and £2,000 of Health Edco resources to bring health education to life.

Some of the resources include games and interactive displays on nutrition, healthy eating, food portions, energy drinks, fats, muscles and sugars, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, obesity and diabetes, emotional and behavioural health, heart health, hygiene and oral health, men’s and women’s health and sex education.

Joining Health Edco and Fleetwood Community Trust staff at the launch were Dr Mark Spencer and Karen Boylan who are key figures in the Healthier Fleetwood Initiative. Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, says: “This

partnership will provide excellent resources and funding for much needed health education in Wyre and is a real bonus in supporting the Healthy Fleetwood Initiative. I look forward to seeing the positive impact.”

Fleetwood Town Community Trust works with over 3,500 children, young people and adults, providing physical activity, emotional health and wellbeing and education programmes.

Pupils from Thornton Primary School attended the launch with their Head Teacher, Rachel Clements and enjoyed trying out all the resources and discovering lots of new things about health.

If you would like to find out more about Health Edco resources please contact: Paul Wright (International Director) on 0845 180 0505 or email on paul@wrsgroup.co.uk.

To find out more about the Community Trust Programmes or discuss potential ways of working together please contact: Matt Hilton (Director of Education and Community Development) on 01253 208442 or 0794941021 or alternatively email: matt.hilton@ fleetwoodtownfc.com.

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Fleetwood and Shrewbury meet tonight in the Second Round Replay of the Emirates FA Cup, but how did both sides get here?

Emirates FA Cup First Round: Southport 0-0 Fleetwood Town Uwe Rosler’s side travelled to face National League North side Southport in front of the BT cameras.

Jimmy Ryan had a direct free-kick tipped onto the bar by Southport stopper Magnus Norman, while former Town man Jamie Allen had Southport’s best chance. The game ended goalless with both sides forced to go again at Highbury.

Emirates FA Cup First Round Replay: Fleetwood Town 4-1 Southport (AET) Aaron Amadi-Holloway marked his full return from injury with a first half strike against Steve Burr’s side at Highbury. Town looked comfortable for large periods before a late Ashley Grimes header forced extra time for the spirited Southport side. However three goals in five minutes from Cian Bolger, Ashley Hunter and Amari’i Bell sealed Fleetwood’s place in the Second Round.

Emirates FA Cup First Round: Shrewsbury Town 3-0 Barnet Shrewsbury hosted Sky Bet League Two outfit Barnet at Greenhous Meadow in the first week of November. First half goals from Mat Sadler and Ajay Leitch-Smith and a third from Jack Grimmer meant it was a very comfortable afternoon for Shrews after struggling in the league.

Emirates FA Cup Second Round: Shrewsbury Town 0-0 Fleetwood Town Both sides met on the 3 rd December at Greenhous Meadow with both dreaming of potential cup ties against Premier League opposition. The home side had the better of the chances, with Louis Dodds missing a great chance to seal the game, only hitting the inside of Alex Cairns’ post. Junior Brown and Ivan Toney also hit the bar, but both sides will play again tonight to see who will travel to Sky Bet Championship side Bristol City in Round Three.

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