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Joe Cole retires from professional football

Joe Cole retires from professional football

After 56 England caps, three World Cup tournaments, three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League Final, former Coventry City midfielder Joe Cole has retired from professional football.

Cole joined The Sky Blues in October 2015, initially on loan from Aston Villa, before making the move permanent three months later, and acted as a role model both on and off the pitch for young…

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Callum Wilson earns first England call-up

Callum Wilson earns first England call-up

17th August 2015 – Barclays Premier League – Liverpool v Bournemouth – Callum Wilson of Bournemouth – Photo: Simon Stacpoole / Offside.

Coventry City academy graduate Callum Wilson has today been called up to the senior England squad for the first time for the games against USA and Croatia.

Wilson is the second Coventry City academy graduate to be called up by England manager Gareth Southgate…

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George Thomas given Wales debut

George Thomas given Wales debut

Former Coventry City forward George Thomas today made his full international debut for Wales.

Twelve months after leaving The Sky Blues following their relegation to SKyBet League Two, his international debut comes less than 24 hours after City won The Play-Off Final at Wembley to secure their immediate return to League One.

Thomas was given 26 minutes in the California sunshine by Wales manager…

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McSheffrey signs for Eastleigh

McSheffrey signs for Eastleigh

Image | Coventry City Football Club Former Coventry City forward Gary McSheffrey has today signed for National League side Eastleigh. McSheffrey was released by Doncaster Rovers after they had secured promotion from League Two last season after spending the majority of 2016/2017 out injured and he has also had spells at Birmingham City, Scunthorpe United and Leeds United. In his spell with The…

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Marlon King admits dangerous driving charge.

Marlon King admits dangerous driving charge.

Former Coventry City striker Marlon King has today pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving.

Appearing in Nottingham Crown Court, the former Premier League player had previously pleaded guilty but today changed his plea following a three car crash which left one victim with a fractured elbow.

King, who has played for Hull City, Wigan Athletic, Middlesbrough, Coventry City, Sheffield United…

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