2015–16 Coventry City F.C. season

April 2022 Coventry City 2015–16 Tony Mowbray Tim Fisher Ricoh Arena League One 8th FA Cup First roundvs Northampton Town League Cup First roundvs Rochdale Football League Trophy Second roundvs Yeovil Town Adam Armstrong 20 Adam Armstrong 20 17,779 vs Port Vale(26 December 2015) 9,942 vs Rochdale(5 March 2016) 12,570 6–0 vs Bury(13 February 2016) 3–0 vs Southend United(23 January 2016) 8 May 2016 _malaga1415H _malaga1415H _malaga1415H 82CAFA 82CAFA 82CAFA 15317E 82CAFA _coventry1516a _black_stripes _black_sides FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FFFFFF FF0000 2014–15 2016–17 The 2015–16 season was Coventry City's 132nd season in their history and fourth consecutive season in League One.History http://www.statto.com/football/teams/coventry-city/history Statto 5 May 2015 18 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150518065210/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/coventry-city/history live Along with competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy. The season covered the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Review and events July 8 players were released on 1 July 2015 with Al Bangura, Adam Barton, Frank Nouble, Shaun Miller, Simeon Jackson, Andy Webster, Danny Pugh and Blair Turgott all leaving the club. Five players from the academy signed professional contracts on 1 July 2015 as Cian Harries, Devon Kelly-Evans, Dion Kelly-Evans, Ben Stevenson and George Thomas all signing contracts alongside Chris Stokes, who signed a one-year contract on a free transfer from Forest Green Rovers. On 6 July 2015, Sam Ricketts joined Coventry City on a free transfer signing a one-year deal with the club. Romain Vincelot signed for the Sky Blues on 8 July 2015. On the same date, Coventry City owners Sisu earned the right to appeal against a Court's decision, which ruled that Coventry City Council's £14.4million loan to the Ricoh Arena operators ACL in 2012 was not state aid with the two-day appeal hearing taking place in February 2016.http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-taxpayers-could-lose-millions-9616342 Simon Gilbert Coventry Telegraph Coventry council could lose millions after Sisu win appeal fight 8 July 2015http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/ricoh-arena-row-between-sisu-9786379 Ricoh Arena row between Sisu and Coventry council will drag on into next year 4 August 2015 Réda Johnson extended his time at Coventry City on 10 July 2015, signing a new one-year deal.https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2015/july/signing-coventry-city-agree-one-year-deal-with-defender-reda-johnson/ SIGNING: Coventry City agree one-year deal with defender Reda Johnson Coventry City F.C. dead 29 December 2022 29 December 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221229034440/https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2015/july/signing-coventry-city-agree-one-year-deal-with-defender-reda-johnson/ On 24 July 2015, Rúben Lameiras signed a contract at the club after a successful trial.SIGNING: Coventry City sign Ruben Lameiras on a two-year deal following a successful trial http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-coventry-city-ruben-lameiras-2569830.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 24 July 2015 25 July 2015 24 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150725012953/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-coventry-city-ruben-lameiras-2569830.aspx Adam Armstrong signed a 6-month loan deal from Newcastle United on 28 July 2015.Coventry City sign Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong on loan http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-sign-newcastle-united-9742704 Coventry Telegraph 28 July 2015 On 31 July 2015, the club announced that assistant manager Neil MacFarlane left the club by mutual agreement.http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-assistant-manager-neil-9764633 Daniel Smith Coventry Telegraph Coventry City assistant manager Neil MacFarlane leaves Sky Blues 31 July 2015 August On 1 August 2015, Coventry City ended their pre-season campaign with a 0–0 draw against Oxford United. They played a total of five games, failing to win a single game after three draws and two losses. A Coventry City XI side also drew 0–0 with Leamington during pre-season. Sam Ricketts was named as captain for the season on 3 August 2015.http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/sam-ricketts-confirmed-coventry-city-9781723 Andy Turner Coventry Telegraph Ricketts named as new Coventry City captain 3 August 2015 Bryn Morris was signed on season-long youth loan deal from Middlesbrough on 6 August 2015.SIGNING: Coventry City snap up Middlesbrough midfielder Bryn Morris on a season-long loan deal http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-bryn-morris-coventry-city-middlesbrough-2598558.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 6 August 2015 6 August 2015 6 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150806215901/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-bryn-morris-coventry-city-middlesbrough-2598558.aspx Norwich City's Jacob Murphy was signed on loan on 15 August 2015 in a deal which will last till the end of the season. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33943395 Coventry sign Murphy on season-long loan BBC Sport On 18 August, Ivor Lawton was loaned out to Nuneaton Town for one month.TRANSFER: Coventry City's Ivor Lawton moves to Nuneaton Town on one-month youth loan deal http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/transfer-ivor-lawton-coventry-city-nuneaton-town-2628848.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 18 August 2015 18 August 2015 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224248/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/transfer-ivor-lawton-coventry-city-nuneaton-town-2628848.aspx The club finished the month in fifth place after winning their first three league games but were defeated by Walsall 2–1 and drew at home to Southend United. Coventry were also knocked out the League Cup when they lost on penalties to Rochdale away from home in the first round. Adam Armstrong was awarded with League One's Player of the month award for August. http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/adam-armstrong-named-sky-bet-league-1-player-of-the-month-2667271.aspx dead Armstrong wins Player of the month award 4 September 2015 5 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905194600/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/adam-armstrong-named-sky-bet-league-1-player-of-the-month-2667271.aspx September Transfer deadline day saw Danny Swanson and Kyle Spence leave the club with just one player coming the other way as Lateef Elford-Alliyu signed a four-month contract with the Sky Blues. Marc-Antoine Fortuné signed for Coventry City on a free transfer, signing on 4 September. Ryan Kent became Coventry's fourth loan signing of the season on 10 September, arriving from Liverpool. Adam Jackson signed on loan for the club on 14 September from Middlesbrough. The Sky Blues finished the month in fourth place after two wins and two defeats, beating Burton Albion and Chesterfield but losing to Scunthorpe United and Bury. October Former England-International midfielder Joe Cole was signed by Tony Mowbray on 16 October, signing for 35 days with the club. George Thomas was loaned out to Yeovil Town on 24 October until 21 November. On 24 October, Reice Charles-Cook broke a post-war club record as he went 578 minutes without conceding a goal overtaking Steve Ogrizovic's 572 minutes without conceding. Coventry City were in fourth place by the end of the month without losing a game in the league winning three of the six fixtures. However, they were knocked out the Football League Trophy in the second round by League Two side Yeovil Town on penalties after drawing the game 0–0. November Steve Waggott left his position at the club as chief executive on 5 November. Coventry City chief executive Steve Waggott has decided to leave his position with the Sky Blues http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/steve-waggott-coventry-city-statement-2785805.aspx dead www.ccfc.co.uk 2015-11-26 26 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151126110337/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/steve-waggott-coventry-city-statement-2785805.aspx This was followed by the appointment of Chris Anderson as executive vice-chairman and managing director on the next day. Ryan Kent was temporarily recalled to Liverpool after a change in managers saw Jürgen Klopp take charge and on 18 November, Klopp revealed he was happy for Kent to resume his loan spell after believing he was at the right place. Kent's in the right place with Sky Blues, ouds Reds boss Klopp http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/liverpool-boss-jurgen-klopp-happy-10463799 Coventry Telegraph 18 November 2015 2015-11-26 A further two loan signings was made with Newcastle United midfielder Gaël Bigirimana and Cardiff City defender Ben Turner returning to the club until 3 January 2016 after signing on 16 November and 18 November. It was announced on 19 November that Joe Cole will be staying at the Ricoh Arena until 3 January after a loan extension. Yeovil Town extended their loan deal for George Thomas, meaning he will remain at the club till January. Coventry City striker extends loan stay with Yeovil Tow http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-striker-george-thomas-10505334 Coventry Telegraph 26 November 2015 2015-11-26 On 22 November, Jacob Murphy became only the second-ever player to score a hat-tick at the Ricoh Arena. Coventry had another undefeated month in the league meaning the Sky Blues were unbeaten in their last eleven matches, the best run at the club since 1967. This meant that the club ended the month in first place with three wins and two draws in November. However, Coventry City were defeated when they were knocked out the FA Cup in the first round after a home defeat to Northampton Town on 7 November. Competitions Preseason friendlies On 7 May 2015, Coventry City announced their first pre-season friendly away to Luton Town on 25 July 2015.PRE SEASON: Coventry City announce first pre-season friendly against Luton Town in July http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/luton-town-coventry-city-announcement-league-one-pre-season-2442395.aspx? dead Coventry City F.C. 7 May 2015 18 May 2015 7 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150518062332/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/luton-town-coventry-city-announcement-league-one-pre-season-2442395.aspx On 18 May 2015, Coventry City announced a pre-season friendly against Oxford United on 1 August 2015.PRE-SEASON: Coventry City announce pre-season trip to face League Two side Oxford United http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/oxford-united-coventry-city-pre-season-friendly-2460999.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 18 May 2015 19 May 2015 18 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150519194651/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/oxford-united-coventry-city-pre-season-friendly-2460999.aspx On 21 May 2015, Coventry City announced their third pre-season friendly against Cambridge United.PRE-SEASON: Coventry City announce third pre-season game for 2015/16 against Cambridge United http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/cambridge-united-coventry-city-announcement-201516-pre-season-2450684.aspx? dead Coventry City F.C. 21 May 2015 2 June 2015 21 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150602015816/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/cambridge-united-coventry-city-announcement-201516-pre-season-2450684.aspx On 1 June 2015, a friendly against Nuneaton Town was confirmed for 11 July 2015.PRE-SEASON: Coventry City will face Nuneaton Town in pre-season friendly at Liberty Way http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/pre-season-friendly-announcement-coventry-city-nuneaton-town-2477747.aspx? dead Coventry City F.C. 1 June 2015 1 June 2015 1 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150601201337/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/pre-season-friendly-announcement-coventry-city-nuneaton-town-2477747.aspx On 3 July 2015, it was revealed that Coventry City's fixture against Oxford United will be played at Liberty Way as Oxford United want to make sure that their pitch is at the highest quality for the start of the season.http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/fixtures-coventry-city-oxford-united-pre-season-2524883.aspx dead FIXTURES: Coventry City will play Oxford United at Nuneaton Town after fixture moved to a neutral venue - News - Coventry City 6 July 2015 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923201513/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/fixtures-coventry-city-oxford-united-pre-season-2524883.aspx A fixture against Portsmouth was announced on 11 July 2015, which will take place at Havant and Waterlooville's West Leigh Park.http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/fixtures-portsmouth-coventry-city-pre-season-2540121.aspx FIXTURES: Coventry City announce pre-season friendly with League Two side Portsmouth Coventry City F.C. dead 11 July 2015 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923201516/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/fixtures-portsmouth-coventry-city-pre-season-2540121.aspx On 22 July 2015, the Sky Blues announced a XI side will face Leamington on 29 July 2015.Coventry City XI will face non-league side Leamington FC in a pre-season friendly http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/pre-season-coventry-city-xi-leamington-fc-2564314.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 22 July 2015 23 July 2015 22 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150723044332/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/pre-season-coventry-city-xi-leamington-fc-2564314.aspx 2015 07 11 y 14:00 BST Friendly Nuneaton Town 0–0 Report Coventry City JDRF James Parnell Stadium Nuneaton 1,502 D 2015 07 21 y 19:30 BST Friendly Portsmouth 2–1 Report Coventry City Chaplin 4Evans 45 G. Thomas 53 West Leigh Park Havant L 2015 07 25 y 15:00 BST Friendly Luton Town 1–1 Report Coventry City Marriott 87 Maddison 48 Kenilworth Road Luton 2,436 (278 Sky Blue Army) D 2015 07 28 y 19:45 BST Friendly Cambridge United 1–0 Report Coventry City Legge 36 Abbey Stadium Cambridge 1,934 (140 Sky Blue Army) Fred Graham L 2015 07 29 y 19:30 BST Friendly Leamington 0–0 Report Coventry City XI New Windmill Ground Whitnash 508 D 2015 08 01 y 15:00 BST Friendly Oxford United 0–0 Report Coventry City JDRF James Parnell Stadium Nuneaton 878 D League One 2015–16 Football League One On 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.FIRST GAME: Coventry City set to face Wigan Athletic at the Ricoh Arena on the opening day of the season http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/first-game-coventry-city-wigan-athletic-millwall-2496122.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 17 June 2015 23 September 2015 17 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923201510/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/first-game-coventry-city-wigan-athletic-millwall-2496122.aspx http://www.ccfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixtures-list Matches - Coventry City League table COV Results summary 12 6 5 41 24 7 6 10 26 25 8 May 2016 July 2015 Results by matchday table b Matchday Ground H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A Result W/W/W/L/D/W/L/W/L/W/W/D/D/D/W/W/W/W/D/D/L/D/W/D/W/D/L/L/L/D/W/L/L/L/L/W/D/L/L/D/L/W/W/L/W/W Position 4/1/1/3/5/2/4/4/4/5/5/5/4/4/4/4/2/1/1/1/2/3/4/4/4/4/4/5/5/5/5/6/6/7/8/7/8/9/9/11/13/12/11/12/9/8 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd blue1 red1 8 May 2016 Statto.com June 2015 Fixtures 2015 08 08 y 15:00 BST 1 Coventry City 2–0 BBC Report Wigan Athletic Armstrong 15 62 Ricoh Arena Coventry 13,131 Scott Duncan W 2015 08 15 y 15:00 BST 2 Millwall 0–4 Report Coventry City Armstrong 6 24Lameiras 19O'Brien 80 The Den London 11,197 Andy Woolmer W 2015 08 18 y 19:45 BST 3 Coventry City 3–2 Report Crewe Alexandra Fleck 14Armstrong 51O'Brien 83 Inman 31Haber 53 Ricoh Arena Coventry 11,511 Tim Robinson W 2015 08 22 y 15:00 BST 4 Walsall 2–1 Report Coventry City Forde 40 Bradshaw 52 Murphy 56 Bescot Stadium Walsall 7,176 Jeremy Simpson L 2015 08 31 y 19:45 BST 5 Coventry City 2–2 Report Southend United Johnson 34Ricketts 72 Hunt 36Mooney 41 pen. Ricoh Arena Coventry 12,967 Darren Handley D 2015 9 6 y 14:30 BST 6 Burton Albion 1–2 Report Coventry City Martin 11 o.g. Tudgay 20Vincelot 56 Pirelli Stadium Burton upon Trent 4,633 Peter Bankes W 2015 09 12 y 15:00 BST 7 Scunthorpe United 1–0 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34160450 Coventry City Madden 79 Glanford Park Scunthorpe 3,746 Andy Haines L 2015 09 19 y 15:00 BST 8 Coventry City 1–0 Report Chesterfield Armstrong 50 Dieseruvwe 0 89 Ricoh Arena Coventry 11,003 Darren Bond W 2015 9 26 y 15:00 BST 9 Bury 2–1 Report Coventry City L. Clarke 19 51 pen. Johnson 62 Gigg Lane Bury 4,526 Nigel Miller L 2015 10 3 y 15:00 BST 10 Coventry City 3–0 Report Shrewsbury Town Armstrong 26 65Fortuné 45 pen. Ricoh Arena Coventry 11,445 Chris Sarginson W 2015 10 10 y 15:00 BST 11 Fleetwood Town 0–1 Report Coventry City Wood 90 o.g. Highbury Fleetwood 3,864 Mark Heywood W 2015 10 17 y 15:00 BST 12 Coventry City 0–0 Report Blackpool Ricoh Arena Coventry 12,094 Keith Hill D 2015 10 20 y 15:00 BST 13 Rochdale 0–0 Report Coventry City Spotland Stadium Rochdale 2,495 Mark Haywood D 2015 10 24 y 15:00 BST 14 Swindon Town 2–2 Report Coventry City Gladwin 85Ajose 90 pen. Vincelot 66Tudgay 81 The County Ground Swindon 8,309 Dean Whitestone D 2015 10 31 y 15:00 GMT 15 Coventry City 3–2 Report Peterborough United Vincelot 56Armstrong 80 87 J. Anderson 15Oztumer 36 Ricoh Arena Coventry 11,853 Gavin Ward W 2015 11 03 y 19:45 BST 16 Coventry City 4–3 Report Barnsley Kent 3Armstrong 18 52Cole 60 Mawson 48Scowen 54 90 Ricoh Arena Coventry 10,954 Michael Bull W 2015 11 14 y 15:00 GMT 17 Colchester United 1–3 Report Coventry City Bonne 17 Murphy 32 40Fortune 49 Weston Homes Community Stadium Colchester 5,275 Graham Horwood W 2015 11 21 y 15:00 GMT 18 Coventry City 4–1 Report Gillingham Murphy 34 41 44Turner 37 Dack 63 Ricoh Arena Coventry 15.604 Mark Brown W 2015 11 24 y 19:45 GMT 19 Bradford City 0–0 Report Coventry City Valley Parade Bradford 17,757 Nigel Miller D 2015 11 28 y 15:00 GMT 20 Coventry City 2–2 Report Doncaster Rovers Armstrong 30Fleck 59 Tyson 52 72 Ricoh Arena Coventry 11,885 Lee Swabey D 2015 12 13 y 12:00 GMT 21 Sheffield United 1–0 Report Coventry City Sharp 79 Bramall Lane Sheffield 18,074 Iain Williamson L 2015 12 19 y 15:00 GMT 22 Coventry City 1–1 Report Oldham Athletic Martin 49 Philliskirk 90+3 Ricoh Arena Coventry 15,419 David Webb D 2015 12 26 y 15:00 GMT 23 Coventry City 1–0 Report Port Vale Maddison 80 Ricoh Arena Coventry 17,779 Robert Lewis W 2015 12 28 y 15:00 GMT 24 Chesterfield 1–1 Report Coventry City Novak 38 Maddison 89 Proact Stadium Chesterfield 9,057 Paul Tierney D 2016 01 02 y 15:00 GMT 25 Crewe Alexandra 0–5 Report Coventry City Armstrong 11 30 pen. 45Murphy 27 85 Gresty Road Crewe 5,946 Mark Haywood W 2016 01 12 y 19:45 GMT 26 Coventry City 1–1 Report Walsall Stokes 34 Chambers 65Bradshaw 81Demetriou 88 Ricoh Arena Coventry 15,671 ENG Tony Harrington D 2016 01 16 y 15:00 GMT 27 Coventry City 0–2 Report Burton Albion Fleck 55Vincelot 81 Mousinho 25Butcher 49Cansdell-Sherriff 70Beavon 72 Ricoh Arena Coventry 17,140 ENG Andre Marriner L 2016 01 23 y 15:00 GMT 28 Southend United 3–0 Report Coventry City Payne 24Barnett 31 68 pen.Deegan 2 44 51Bolger 90 Charles-Cook 66 Roots Hall Southend 8,767 ENG Brendan Malone L 2016 01 30 y 15:00 GMT 29 Coventry City 1–2 Report Scunthorpe United Vincelot 2 76 88Armstrong 86 pen. Hopper 9Wallace 62McSheffrey 90+4 Ricoh Arena Coventry 11,138 ENG James Linington L 2016 02 07 y 14:00 GMT 30 Port Vale 1–1 Report Coventry City Kelly 84 Murphy 42Henderson 70 Vale Park Stoke-on-Trent 6,320 ENG Phil Gibbs D 2016 02 13 y 15:00 GMT 31 Coventry City 6–0 Report Bury Stokes 4Cargill 12Maddison 16Fleck 43Armstrong 68 70 Soares 28Brown 41Lowe 58Tutte 82 Ricoh Arena Coventry 11,024 ENG Andy Davies W 2016 02 27 y 15:00 GMT 32 Coventry City 1–2 Report Fleetwood Town Vincelot 22Tudgay 75Fleck 78 Burns 56Ball 83 Ricoh Arena Coventry 11,160 ENG Andy Davies l 2016 03 01 y 19:45 GMT 33 Barnsley 2–0 Report Coventry City Roberts 10Brownhill 70Fletcher 60 73 Ricketts 58 Oakwell Barnsley 9,344 ENG Ross Joyce l 2016 03 05 y 15:00 GMT 34 Coventry City 0–1 Report Rochdale Camps 83Henderson 89 pen. Ricoh Arena Coventry 9,942 ENG Oliver Langford l 2016 03 08 y 19:45 GMT 35 Shrewsbury Town 2–1 Report Coventry City Whalley 4 39Kaikai 9Black 48 Martin 4Stokes 38Stephens 82 Greenhous Meadow Shrewsbury 6,023 ENG Sebastian Stockbridge l 2016 03 12 y 15:00 GMT 36 Blackpool 0–1 Report Coventry City Boyce 69Osayi_Samuel 90+7 Fortuné 26 Bloomfield Road Blackpool 8,869 ENG Mark Brown W 2016 03 19 y 15:00 GMT 37 Coventry City 0–0 Report Swindon Town Vincelot 27 Rodgers 45Thompson 59 Ricoh Arena Coventry 12,322 ENG Darren England D 2016 03 25 y 19:45 GMT 38 Peterborough United 3–1 Report Coventry City Bostwick 45Angol 61Beautyman 69Fox 88Coulthirst 90+6 Cole 65Ricketts 90+5 London Road Peterborough 6,021 ENG Chris Kavanagh L 2016 03 29 y 19:45 BST 39 Coventry City 0–1 Report Colchester United Stephens 23Vincelot 74 Massey 18Lapslie 88 Ricoh Arena Coventry 10,027 ENG Tim Robinson L 2016 04 02 y 15:00 BST 40 Gillingham 0–0 Report Coventry City Nelson 90+1 Bigirimana 90 Priestfield Gillingham 7,200 ENG Chris Sarginson D 2016 04 09 y 15:00 BST 41 Wigan Athletic 1–0 Report Coventry City Grigg 57 Cole 59Murphy 90+3 DW Stadium Wigan 10,415 ENG Dean Whitestone L 2016 04 16 y 15:00 BST 42 Coventry City 2–1 Report Millwall Fleck 61Tudgay 70 Webster 19 90+2Williams 0 28Abdou 84 Ricoh Arena Coventry 11,632 ENG Mark Haywood W 2016 04 19 y 19:45 BST 43 Coventry City 1–0 Report Bradford City Rose 59 43Fleck 77Vincelot 84Armstrong 90+5 Clarke 62Davies 0 82 Ricoh Arena Coventry 10,241 ENG Rob Lewis W 2016 04 23 y 15:00 BST 44 Doncaster Rovers 2–0 Report Coventry City Rowe 21Williams 32Middleton 82 Keepmoat Stadium Doncaster 6,364 ENG Darren Handley L 2016 04 30 y 15:00 BST 45 Coventry City 3–1 Report Sheffield United Fortuné 4Rose 8Fleck 80Rúben Lameiras 87 Coutts 33Sharp 58 pen.Adams 67 Ricoh Arena Coventry 13,177 ENG Andrew Davey W 2016 05 08 y 12:30 BST 46 Oldham Athletic 0–2 Report Coventry City Vincelot 74Armstrong 81 Boundary Park Oldham 4,928 ENG Darren England W FA Cup 2015–16 FA Cup Coventry City will begin their FA Cup campaign in the first round with ties being played on 6 November 2015 to 9 November 2015.http://www.thefa.com/news/2015/may/fa-fixture-list-2015-16-120515 The 2015-16 fixture list has been released by the FA 2015 11 07 y 15:00 BST First round Coventry City 1–2 Report Northampton Town Murphy 10 Diamond 5 Richards 18 Ricoh Arena Coventry 9,124 Darren Handley L League Cup 2015–16 Football League Cup On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Coventry City were drawn away against Rochdale.Capital One Cup 2015/16 Round 1 Draw http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-201516-round-1-draw-2494383.aspx Capital One Cup 16 June 2015 2015-06-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20150617124706/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-201516-round-1-draw-2494383.aspx 2015-06-17 dead On 11 August 2015, the fixture was played at Spotland with Coventry City exiting the competition on penalties. 2015 08 11 y 19:45 BST First round Rochdale 1–1 yes Report Coventry City McDermott 45 Tudgay 84 Rose Henderson Kennedy Rafferty Andrew 5–3 Tudgay Morris Maddison Lameiras Spotland Rochdale 1,986 Eddie Ilderton D Football League Trophy 2015–16 Football League Trophy Coventry City will play in Southern Section of the competition. Their first match of the Football League Trophy will be during the week commencing 5 October after receiving a bye, which means they automatically qualify for the second round, where they will play away at Yeovil Town.http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/jpt-bye-coventry-city-first-round-201516-2589231.aspx dead JPT: Coventry City receive a bye to the second-round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy - News - Coventry City 3 August 2015 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923221623/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/jpt-bye-coventry-city-first-round-201516-2589231.aspxJohnstone's Paint Trophy Second Round Draw http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/johnstones-paint-trophy-round-2-draw-2670961.aspx dead The Football League 5 September 2015 6 September 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061426/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/johnstones-paint-trophy-round-2-draw-2670961.aspx 6 October 2015 19:45 BST Second round Yeovil Town 0–0 Report Coventry City Dickson Bird Howells Laird 4–3 Tudgay Elford-Alliyu Murphy G. Thomas Ricketts Huish Park Yeovil 1,605 Kevin Johnson D Birmingham Senior Cup On the Birmingham FA website the first round details of the Birmingham Senior Cup were announced, with Coventry City to face Stratford Town.BFA fixtures – 1st round http://www.birminghamfa.com/cups/2015-2016/senior-challenge-cup/fixtures#1st-round Birmingham FA August 2015 3 September 2015 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923191004/http://www.birminghamfa.com/cups/2015-2016/senior-challenge-cup/fixtures#1st-round dead 21 October 2015 19.45 BST First round Stratford Town 2–1 http://www.stratfordtown.net/Default.aspx?id=673472 September 2025 y Coventry City Ahenkorah 2McGrath 83 G. Thomas 15 pen. The DCS Stadium Stratford-upon-Avon 261 Grant Taylor L Squad information Squad details No. Name Position Nationality Place of birth Date of birth (age) * Club apps * Club goals * Signed from Date signed Fee Contract End Goalkeepers1Lee BurgeGKENGHereford2015 7 1 1993 1 9 y220Academy1 June 2010Trainee30 June 201723Reice Charles-CookGKENGLewisham2015 7 1 1994 4 8 y00Bury18 July 2014Free30 June 201843Corey AddaiGKENGLondon2015 7 1 1997 10 10 y00Academy1 June 2014Trainee30 June 2016 Defenders2Jordan WillisCBENGCoventry2015 7 1 1994 08 24 y770Academy1 June 2011Trainee30 June 20183Chris StokesLBENGFrome2015 7 1 1991 4 8 y161Forest Green Rovers21 February 2015Free30 June 20165Réda JohnsonCBBEN FRAMarseille2015 7 1 1988 3 21 y226Sheffield Wednesday4 July 2014Free30 June 201612Martin LorentzsonRBSWEÖstertälje2015 7 1 1984 07 21 y00SWE Åtvidabergs FF7 December 2015Free30 June 201615Jack StephensCBENGTorpoint2015 7 1 1994 01 27 y00Southampton1 February 2016Loan30 June 201617Aaron PhillipsRBENGWarwick2015 7 1 1993 11 20 y353Academy1 June 2011Trainee30 June 201618Sam RickettsCBWALENGAylesbury2015 7 1 1981 10 11 y00Wolverhampton Wanderers6 July 2015Free30 June 201621Aaron MartinCBENGNewport2015 7 1 1989 9 29 y400Yeovil Town9 January 2015Free30 June 201622Peter RamageCBENGAshington2015 7 1 1983 11 22 y00IND Kerala Blasters7 January 2016Free30 June 201626Ryan HaynesLBENGNorthampton2015 7 1 1995 9 27 y341Academy27 March 2013Trainee30 June 201729Cian HarriesCBWAL ENGSolihull2015 7 1 1997 04 01 y00Academy1 June 2014Trainee30 June 201830Dion Kelly-EvansRBENGCoventry2015 7 1 1996 09 21 y00Academy1 June 2014Trainee30 June 2016Midfielders4Romain VincelotDMFRAPoitiers2015 7 1 1985 10 29 y00Leyton Orient8 July 2015£25,00030 June 20176Conor ThomasCMENGCoventry2015 7 1 1993 10 29 y1111Academy1 June 2010Trainee30 June 20167John FleckCMSCOGlasgow2015 7 1 1991 8 24 y1394SCO Rangers4 July 2012Free30 June 20168Rúben LameirasRMPORLisbon2015 7 1 1994 12 22 y00Tottenham Hotspur24 July 2015Free30 June 201710James MaddisonAMENGCoventry2015 7 1 1996 11 23 y182Norwich City1 February 2016Loan30 June 201611Jim O'BrienAMSCO IRLAlexandria2015 7 1 1987 09 28 y486Barnsley4 July 2014Free30 June 201613Vladimir GadzhevCMBULPazardzhik2015 7 1 1987 7 18 y00BUL Levski Sofia24 March 2016Free30 June 201714Joe ColeAMENGPaddington2015 7 1 1981 11 8 y00Aston Villa16 October 2015Free30 June 201616Andy RoseCMENG AUSMelbourne2015 7 1 1990 2 13 y00USA Seattle Sounders FC2 January 2016Free30 June 201719Gaël BigirimanaCMBDI ENGBujumbura2015 7 1 1993 10 22 y280Newcastle United16 November 2015Loan30 June 201624Ivor LawtonCMENGCoventry2015 7 1 1995 9 5 y00Academy26 November 2013Trainee30 June 201631Ben StevensonCMENGLeicester2015 7 1 1997 3 23 y00Academy16 March 2015Trainee30 June 201742Stephen HuntRMIRLWaterford2015 7 1 1981 08 01 y00Ipswich Town8 January 2016Free30 June 201645Jodi JonesAMENGBow2015 7 1 1997 10 22 y00Dagenham & Redbridge18 March 2016Loan30 June 2016–Jack FinchDMENGFenny Compton2015 7 1 1996 8 6 y210Academy1 April 2014Trainee30 June 2016–Devon Kelly-EvansLMENGCoventry2015 7 1 1996 09 21 y00Academy1 June 2014Trainee30 June 2016–Bilal SayoudAMENGLondon2015 7 1 1997 05 05 y00Nike Academy24 March 2016Free30 June 2018–Kyle SpenceLMSCO ENGCroydon2015 7 1 1997 1 14 y10Unattached15 February 2016Free30 June 2016 Forwards9Adam ArmstrongCFENGWest Denton2015 7 1 1997 2 10 y00Newcastle United28 July 2015Loan30 June 201620Marcus TudgayCFENGShoreham-by-Sea2015 7 1 1983 2 3 y234Nottingham Forest29 July 2014Free30 June 201625Jacob MurphyFWENGWembley2015 7 1 1995 2 24 y00Norwich City14 August 2015Loan30 June 201627George ThomasFWWAL ENGLeicester2015 7 1 1997 3 24 y80Academy25 October 2013Free30 June 201632Marc-Antoine FortunéCFFRACayenne2015 7 1 1981 7 2 y00Wigan Athletic4 September 2015Free30 June 201634Bassala SambouCFGER ENGGermany2015 7 1 1997 10 15 y00Academy13 May 2014Trainee30 June 201644Darius HendersonCFENGSutton2015 7 1 1981 09 07 y00Scunthorpe United5 February 2016Free30 June 2016 Left before the end of the season12Bryn MorrisCMENGHartlepool2015 7 1 1996 4 25 y00Middlesbrough6 August 2015Loan30 June 201614Danny SwansonAMSCOEdinburgh2015 7 1 1986 12 28 y180Peterborough United3 July 2014Free30 June 201615Adam JacksonCBENGDarlington2015 7 1 1994 05 18 y00Middlesbrough14 September 2015Loan12 October 201515Ben TurnerCBENGBirmingham2015 7 1 1988 01 21 y844WAL Cardiff City18 November 2015Loan22 December 201516Lateef Elford-AlliyuCFENGNGRIbadan2015 7 1 1992 6 1 y00MLT Valletta1 September 2015Free31 December 201538Baily CargillCBENGWinchester2015 7 1 1995 07 05 y00Bournemouth1 February 2016Loan12 March 201640Ryan KentLMENGOldham2015 7 1 1996 11 11 y00Liverpool10 September 2015Loan3 January 2016 * Player age and appearances/goals for the club as of beginning of 2015–16 season. Appearances Correct as of match played on 8 May 2016 No.Nat.PlayerPos.League OneFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal 1 ENG Lee Burge GK 9 1 10 2 ENG Jordan Willis DF 4 4 3 ENG Chris Stokes DF 36 1 1 38 4 FRA Romain Vincelot MF 45 1 46 5 BEN Réda Johnson DF 12 12 6 ENG Conor Thomas MF 0+3 1 1 5 7 SCO John Fleck MF 40 1 1 1 43 8 POR Rúben Lameiras MF 18+11 1 1 1 32 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 38+2 40 10 ENG James Maddison MF 14+9 0+1 24 11 SCO Jim O'Brien MF 20+6 1 1 1 29 12 SWE Martin Lorentzson DF 5+2 7 13 BUL Vladimir Gadzhev MF 0+2 2 14 ENG Joe Cole MF 18+4 22 15 ENG Jack Stephens DF 16 16 16 ENG Andy Rose MF 7+5 12 17 ENG Aaron Phillips DF 17+6 1 1 1 26 18 WAL Sam Ricketts DF 43 1 1 1 46 19 BDI Gaël Bigirimana MF 9+4 13 20 ENG Marcus Tudgay FW 6+19 1 1 27 21 ENG Aaron Martin DF 29 1 1 1 32 22 ENG Peter Ramage DF 3+1 4 23 ENG Reice Charles-Cook GK 37 1 1 39 24 ENG Ivor Lawton MF 0+1 1 25 ENG Jacob Murphy FW 29+11 1 1 42 26 ENG Ryan Haynes DF 4+5 0+1 1 11 27 WAL George Thomas FW 2+5 0+1 0+1 9 29 WAL Cian Harries DF 1 1 30 ENG Dion Kelly-Evans DF 0+1 1 31 ENG Ben Stevenson MF 32 FRA Marc-Antoine Fortuné FW 14+11 1 26 34 GER Bassala Sambou FW 0+1 1 42 IRL Stephen Hunt MF 5 5 43 ENG Corey Addai GK 44 ENG Darius Henderson FW 0+5 5 45 ENG Jodi Jones MF 4+2 6 – ENG Jack Finch MF – ENG Devon Kelly-Evans MF – SCO Kyle Spence MF – ENG Bilal Sayoud MF Left before the end of the season 12 ENG Bryn Morris MF 1+5 1 7 14 SCO Danny Swanson MF 15 ENG Adam Jackson DF 15 ENG Ben Turner DF 5 5 16 ENG Lateef Elford-Alliyu FW 0+1 0+1 2 38 ENG Baily Cargill DF 5 5 40 ENG Ryan Kent MF 10+7 17 center ENG Charles-Cook ENG Phillips WAL Ricketts ENG Martin ENG Stokes FRA Vincelot SCO Fleck SCO O'Brien POR Lameiras ENG Murphy ENG Armstrong Goalscorers Correct as of match played on 8 May 2016 No.Nat.PlayerPos.League OneFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 20 0 0 0 20 25 ENG Jacob Murphy FW 9 1 0 0 10 20 ENG Marcus Tudgay FW 4 0 1 0 5 4 FRA Romain Vincelot MF 4 0 0 0 4 7 SCO John Fleck MF 4 0 0 0 4 32 FRA Marc-Antoine Fortuné FW 4 0 0 0 4 10 ENG James Maddison MF 3 0 0 0 3 3 ENG Chris Stokes DF 2 0 0 0 2 5 BEN Réda Johnson DF 2 0 0 0 2 8 POR Rúben Lameiras MF 2 0 0 0 2 11 SCO Jim O'Brien MF 2 0 0 0 2 14 ENG Joe Cole MF 2 0 0 0 2 16 ENG Andy Rose MF 2 0 0 0 2 21 ENG Aaron Martin DF 2 0 0 0 2 15 ENG Ben Turner DF 1 0 0 0 1 18 WAL Sam Ricketts DF 1 0 0 0 1 38 ENG Baily Cargill DF 1 0 0 0 1 40 ENG Ryan Kent MF 1 0 0 0 1Own Goals 1 0 0 0 1Totals 67 1 1 0 69 Assists Correct as of match played on 8 May 2016 No.Nat.PlayerPos.League OneFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal 25 ENG Jacob Murphy FW 9 0 0 0 9 14 ENG Joe Cole MF 7 0 0 0 7 11 SCO Jim O'Brien MF 6 0 0 0 6 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 4 0 0 0 4 7 SCO John Fleck MF 3 0 0 0 3 17 ENG Aaron Phillips DF 3 0 0 0 3 32 FRA Marc-Antoine Fortuné FW 3 0 0 0 3 3 ENG Chris Stokes DF 2 0 0 0 2 8 POR Rúben Lameiras MF 2 0 0 0 2 10 ENG James Maddison MF 2 0 0 0 2 6 ENG Conor Thomas MF 0 1 0 0 1 20 ENG Marcus Tudgay FW 1 0 0 0 1 21 ENG Aaron Martin DF 1 0 0 0 1 27 WAL George Thomas FW 0 0 1 0 1 40 ENG Ryan Kent MF 1 0 0 0 1Totals 44 1 1 0 46 Yellow cards Correct as of match played on 8 May 2016 No.Nat.PlayerPos.League OneFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal 7 SCO John Fleck MF 13 0 0 0 13 4 FRA Romain Vincelot MF 11 0 0 0 11 18 WAL Sam Ricketts DF 2 1 0 0 3 21 ENG Aaron Martin DF 3 0 0 0 3 3 ENG Chris Stokes DF 2 0 0 0 2 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 2 0 0 0 2 11 SCO Jim O'Brien MF 2 0 0 0 2 15 ENG Jack Stephens DF 2 0 0 0 2 25 ENG Jacob Murphy FW 2 0 0 0 2 5 BEN Réda Johnson DF 1 0 0 0 1 8 POR Rúben Lameiras MF 1 0 0 0 1 10 ENG James Maddison MF 1 0 0 0 1 12 ENG Bryn Morris MF 0 0 1 0 1 14 ENG Joe Cole MF 1 0 0 0 1 15 ENG Ben Turner DF 1 0 0 0 1 16 ENG Andy Rose MF 1 0 0 0 1 17 ENG Aaron Phillips DF 1 0 0 0 1 19 BDI Gaël Bigirimana MF 1 0 0 0 1 20 ENG Marcus Tudgay FW 0 0 1 0 1 23 ENG Reice Charles-Cook GK 1 0 0 0 1 44 ENG Darius Henderson FW 1 0 0 0 1Totals 49 1 2 0 52 Red cards Correct as of match played on 8 May 2016 No.Nat.PlayerPos.League OneFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal 4 FRA Romain Vincelot MF 1 0 0 0 1 18 WAL Sam Ricketts DF 1 0 0 0 1Totals 2 0 0 0 2 Captains Correct as of match played on 8 May 2016 No.Nat.PlayerPos.League OneFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotal 18 WAL Sam Ricketts DF 43 1 1 1 46 4 FRA Romain Vincelot MF 3 0 0 0 3Totals 46 1 1 1 49 Penalties awarded No.Nat.PlayerPos.DateOpponentsGroundSuccess 11 SCO Jim O'Brien MF 31 August 2015 Southend United Ricoh Arena No 32 FRA Marc-Antoine Fortuné FW 3 October 2015 Shrewsbury Town Ricoh Arena Yes 20 ENG Marcus Tudgay FW 24 October 2015 Swindon Town The County Ground No 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 2 January 2016 Crewe Alexandra Gresty Road Yes 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 30 January 2016 Scunthorpe United Ricoh Arena Yes 25 ENG Jacob Murphy FW 29 March 2016 Colchester United Ricoh Arena No Suspensions served No.Nat.PlayerPos.Date suspendedReasonMatches missed 7 SCO John Fleck MF 17 October 2015 Reached 5 yellow cards Rochdale (A) 4 FRA Romain Vincelot MF 3 November 2015 Reached 5 yellow cards Northampton Town (H) 18 WAL Sam Ricketts DF 13 December 2015 1 red card Oldham Athletic (H) 7 SCO John Fleck MF 16 January 2016 Reached 10 yellow cards Southend United (A)Scunthorpe United (H) 4 FRA Romain Vincelot MF 30 January 2016 1 red card Port Vale (A) Hat-tricks No.Nat.PlayerPos.DateOpponentsGroundResult 25 ENG Jacob Murphy FW 21 November 2015 Gillingham Ricoh Arena 4–1 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 2 January 2016 Crewe Alexandra Gresty Road 0–5 Monthly & weekly awards No.Nat.PlayerPos.DateAwardRef 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 10 August 2015 Football League Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2607652.aspx dead FL Team of the Week: Match Round 1 10 August 2015 10 August 2015 football-league.co.uk The Football League 5 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905081605/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2607652.aspx 8 POR Rúben Lameiras MF 17 August 2015 Football League Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2625970.aspx dead FL Team of the Week: Match Round 2 17 August 2015 17 August 2015 football-league.co.uk The Football League 5 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905074718/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2625970.aspx 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 4 September 2015 Football League One Player of the Month http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/adam-armstrong-named-sky-bet-league-1-player-of-the-month-2667271.aspx dead Adam Armstrong named Sky Bet League 1 Player of the Month 4 September 2015 4 September 2015 football-league.co.uk The Football League 5 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905194600/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/adam-armstrong-named-sky-bet-league-1-player-of-the-month-2667271.aspx 25 ENG Jacob Murphy FW 21 September 2015 Football League Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2702065.aspx dead Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week 21 September 2015 21 September 2015 football-league.co.uk The Football League 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091837/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2702065.aspx 23 ENG Reice Charles-Cook GK 12 October 2015 Football League Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2740246.aspx dead Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week 12 October 2015 12 October 2015 football-league.co.uk The Football League 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110115/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2740246.aspx 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 2 November 2015 Football League Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2779887.aspx dead Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week 2 November 2015 2 November 2015 football-league.co.uk The Football League 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063919/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2779887.aspx 25 ENG Jacob Murphy FW 16 November 2015 Football League Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2803477.aspx dead Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week 16 November 2015 16 November 2015 football-league.co.uk The Football League 17 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117065555/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2803477.aspx 25 ENG Jacob Murphy FW 23 November 2015 Football League Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2815362.aspx dead Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week 23 November 2015 23 November 2015 football-league.co.uk The Football League 24 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160124110734/http://www.football-league.co.uk//news/article/2015/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2815362.aspx 25 ENG Jacob Murphy FW 11 December 2015 Football League One Player of the Month http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/jacob-murphy-named-sky-bet-league-1-player-of-the-month-2844290.aspx dead Jacob Murphy named Sky Bet League 1 Player of the Month 11 December 2015 11 December 2015 football-league.co.uk The Football League 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222122913/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/jacob-murphy-named-sky-bet-league-1-player-of-the-month-2844290.aspx 14 ENG Joe Cole MF 15 February 2016 Football League Team of the Week http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2016/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2956112.aspx dead Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week 15 February 2016 15 February 2016 football-league.co.uk The Football League 17 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160217014353/http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2016/sky-bet-football-league-team-of-the-week-2956112.aspx End-of-season awards No.Nat.PlayerPos.DateAwardRef 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 21 April 2016 PFA League One Team of the Year Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong named in PFA League One Team of the Year after successful Coventry City loan spell http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-striker-adam-armstrong-11223980 Coventry Telegraph 21 April 2016 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 4 May 2016 CCFC Top Goalscorer John Fleck named Coventry City's Player of the Year at annual awards http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/john-fleck-named-coventry-citys-11284762 Coventry Telegraph 5 May 2016 7 SCO John Fleck MF 4 May 2016 CCFC Players' Player of the Season 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 4 May 2016 CCFC Goal of the Season 7 SCO John Fleck MF 4 May 2016 CCFC Player of the Season 9 ENG Adam Armstrong FW 4 May 2016 CCFC Young Player of the Season 18 WAL Sam Ricketts DF 4 May 2016 CCFC Community Player of the Season Transfers Transfers in PlayerFromDateFeeRef. ENG Chris Stokes ENG Forest Green Rovers 1 July 2015 Free SIGNING: Coventry City agree to sign defender Chris Stokes on a one-year deal with a further year option http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-coventry-city-chris-stokes-league-one-2515233.aspx? Coventry City F.C. 30 June 2015 WAL Sam Ricketts ENG Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 July 2015 Free Coventry City sign former Wolves defender Coventry Telegraph http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-sign-former-wolves-9599621 FRA Romain Vincelot ENG Leyton Orient 8 July 2015 £25,000 SIGNING: Coventry City sign Leyton Orient midfielder Romain Vincelot for an undisclosed fee http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-romain-vincelot-coventry-city-league-one-2533621.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 8 July 2015 8 July 2015 8 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150708230013/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-romain-vincelot-coventry-city-league-one-2533621.aspx City Sign Vincelot http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/city_sign_vincealot_865265/index.shtml? Coventry City Mad 8 July 2015 POR Rúben Lameiras ENG Tottenham Hostpur 24 July 2015 Free ENG Lateef Elford-Alliyu MLT Valletta 1 September 2015 Free TRANSFER: Coventry City sign former West Bromwich Albion striker Lateef Elford-Alliyu following successful trial http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/transfer-coventry-city-lateef-elford-alliyu-deadline-day-2662862.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 1 September 2015 1 September 2015 1 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150901202752/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/transfer-coventry-city-lateef-elford-alliyu-deadline-day-2662862.aspx FRA Marc-Antoine Fortuné ENG Wigan Athletic 4 September 2015 Free SIGNING: Coventry City sign striker Marc Antoine-Fortune on a one-year deal http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-marc-antoine-fortune-coventry-city-league-one-2669807.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 4 September 2015 4 September 2015 12 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150912023836/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-marc-antoine-fortune-coventry-city-league-one-2669807.aspx SWE Martin Lorentzson SWE Åtvidabergs FF 7 December 2015 Free Coventry City sign Swedish international defender Martin Lorentzson after successful trial http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-sign-swedish-international-10558485 Coventry Telegraph 7 December 2015 7 December 2015 ENG Andy Rose USA Seattle Sounders FC 2 January 2016 Free Coventry City F.C. sign Andy Rose after successful trial http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-fc-sign-andy-10647124 Coventry Telegraph 23 December 2015 23 December 2015 ENG Peter Ramage IND Kerala Blasters 7 January 2016 Free Coventry City complete signing of former QPR and Crystal Palace defender Peter Ramage http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-complete-signing-former-10698849 Coventry Telegraph 7 January 2016 7 January 2016 ENG Joe Cole ENG Aston Villa 7 January 2016 Free Coventry City sign former England international Joe Cole after ending contract at Aston Villa http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-sign-former-england-10701417 Coventry Telegraph 7 January 2016 7 January 2016 IRL Stephen Hunt ENG Ipswich Town 8 January 2016 Free Coventry City sign Stephen Hunt in 'short-term' deal http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-sign-stephen-hunt-10707972 Coventry Telegraph 8 January 2016 8 January 2016 ENG Darius Henderson ENG Scunthorpe United 5 February 2016 Free Coventry City beef up attack with battering ram centre-forward Darius Henderson http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-beef-up-attack-10846470 Coventry Telegraph 5 February 2016 5 February 2016 SCO Kyle Spence Unattached 15 February 2016 Free Coventry City re-sign winger Kyle Spence until end of the season http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-re-sign-winger-10892666 Coventry Telegraph 15 February 2016 15 February 2016 ENG Bilal Sayoud ENG Nike Academy 24 March 2016 Free Coventry City have signed Nike Academy graduate Bilal Sayoud on a two-year deal http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-bilal-sayoud-coventry-city-nike-academy-3024909.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 24 March 2016 24 March 2016 5 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160405074937/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-bilal-sayoud-coventry-city-nike-academy-3024909.aspx BUL Vladimir Gadzhev BUL Levski Sofia 24 March 2016 Free Coventry City snap up Bulgarian international Vladimir Gadshev until June 2017 http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-vladimir-gadshev-coventry-city-bulgaria-3025151.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 24 March 2016 24 March 2016 5 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160405061332/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-vladimir-gadshev-coventry-city-bulgaria-3025151.aspx Transfers out PlayerToDateFeeRef. SLE Al Bangura ENG St Albans City Following Bangura's release he joined St Albans City. 1 July 2015 Free RETAINED LIST: Coventry City Football Club release eight players but begin talks with four http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/retained-list-coventry-city-release-frank-nouble-adam-barton-2461859.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 19 May 2015 19 May 2015 19 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150519194728/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/retained-list-coventry-city-release-frank-nouble-adam-barton-2461859.aspx IRL Adam Barton ENG PortsmouthFollowing Barton's release he joined Portsmouth.Portsmouth: Striker Adam McGurk and midfielder Barton join Pompey https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33253954 BBC Sport 24 June 2015 1 July 2015 Free CAN Simeon Jackson ENG BarnsleyFollowing Jackson's release he joined Barnsley.Barnsley: Reds hand deal to Simeon Jackson http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/barnsley/barnsley-reds-hand-deal-to-simeon-jackson-1-7442540 The Star 3 September 2015 3 September 2015 1 July 2015 Free ENG Shaun Miller ENG MorecambeFollowing Miller's release he joined Morecambe.Morecambe sign striker Shaun Miller after successful trial http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/national-football/morecambe-sign-striker-shaun-miller-after-successful-trial-1-7394551 Lancashire Evening Post 5 August 2015 5 August 2015 8 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150808043951/http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/national-football/morecambe-sign-striker-shaun-miller-after-successful-trial-1-7394551 dead 1 July 2015 Free ENG Frank Nouble CHN Tianjin SongjiangFollowing Nouble's release he joined Tianjin Songjiang.Former Coventry City striker Frank Nouble joins Chinese side Tianjin Songjiang http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/former-coventry-city-striker-frank-9460713 Coventry Telegraph 15 June 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150615194830/http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/former-coventry-city-striker-frank-9460713 15 June 2015 1 July 2015 Free ENG Danny Pugh ENG BuryFollowing Pugh's release he joined Bury.Danny Pugh: Former Coventry City defender joins Bury FC https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33509080 BBC Sport 13 July 2015 1 July 2015 Free ENG Blair Turgott ENG Leyton OrientFollowing Turgott's release he joined Leyton Orient.Former Coventry City winger Blair Turgott completes move to Leyton Orient http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/former-coventry-city-winger-blair-9492242 Aiden McCartney Coventry Telegraph 19 June 2015 1 July 2015 Free SCO Andy Webster SCO St MirrenFollowing Webster's release he joined St Mirren.St Mirren sign veteran defender Andy Webster https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34086220 BBC Sport 28 August 2015 1 July 2015 Free SCO Danny Swanson SCO Heart of MidlothianFollowing Swanson's release he joined Heart of Midlothian.Midfielder Danny Swanson joins Hearts until end of season https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34202471 BBC Sport 9 September 2015 1 September 2015 Free Danny Swanson leaves Coventry City by mutual consent ahead of St Johnstone switch http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/danny-swanson-leaves-coventry-city-9972737 Coventry Telegraph 1 September 2015 SCO Kyle Spence ENG Hampton & Richmond BoroughFollowing Spence's release he joined Hampton & Richmond Borough. 1 September 2015 Free Kyle Spence: Millwall give trial to teenage former Coventry winger https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34177965 BBC Sport 7 September 2015 ENG Lateef Elford-Alliyu Released 1 January 2016 Free January transfer window: What Coventry City need and what they'll get http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/january-transfer-window-what-coventry-10686923 Coventry Telegraph 5 January 2016 ENG James Maddison ENG Norwich City 1 February 2016 Undisclosed Norwich City sign Coventry City youngster James Maddison and loan him back for rest of the season http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/norwich-city-sign-coventry-city-10822000 Coventry Telegraph 2 February 2016 ENG Joe Cole USA Tampa Bay Rowdies 4 May 2016 Free Coventry City midfielder Joe Cole signs for Tampa Bay Rowdies http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-midfielder-joe-cole-11284684 Coventry Telegraph 4 May 2016 2 Loans in PlayerFromDate fromDate toRef. ENG Adam Armstrong ENG Newcastle United 28 July 2015 End of season Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong to stay at Coventry City for rest of season http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-striker-adam-armstrong-10673630 Coventry Telegraph 1 January 2016 1 January 2016 ENG Bryn Morris ENG Middlesbrough 6 August 2015 27 October 2015 Coventry City cut short Middlesbrough midfielder Bryn Morris's loan spell http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-cut-short-middlesbrough-10339144 Coventry Telegraph 27 October 2015 27 October 2015 ENG Jacob Murphy ENG Norwich City 14 August 2015 End of season SIGNING: Coventry City have snapped up Norwich City forward Jacob Murphy on a season-long loan deal http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-jacob-murphy-coventry-city-norwich-city-2620375.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 14 August 2015 14 August 2015 14 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150814230007/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-jacob-murphy-coventry-city-norwich-city-2620375.aspx ENG Ryan Kent ENG Liverpool 10 September 2015 3 January 2016 SIGNING: Coventry City snap up Liverpool midfielder Ryan Kent on a youth loan deal http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-ryan-kent-coventry-city-liverpool-2679255.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 10 September 2015 10 September 2015 2 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151202175957/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-ryan-kent-coventry-city-liverpool-2679255.aspx ENG Adam Jackson ENG Middlesbrough 14 September 2015 12 October 2015 SIGNING: Coventry City sign Middlesbrough defender Adam Jackson on a one-month emergency loan deal http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-coventry-city-adam-jackson-middlesbrough-2688101.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065221/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-coventry-city-adam-jackson-middlesbrough-2688101.aspx 4 March 2016 dead Coventry City F.C. 14 September 2015 14 September 2015 ENG Joe Cole ENG Aston Villa 16 October 2015 3 January 2016 Coventry City agree to extend Joe Cole's loan move from Premier League side Aston Villa http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/joe-cole-loan-extension-coventry-city-aston-villa-2807944.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 19 November 2015 19 November 2015 19 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151119231032/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/joe-cole-loan-extension-coventry-city-aston-villa-2807944.aspx SIGNING: Coventry City agree deal to sign Aston Villa midfielder Joe Cole on an emergency loan deal http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-coventry-city-aston-villa-joe-cole-2746903.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 16 October 2015 16 October 2015 16 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151016204638/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-coventry-city-aston-villa-joe-cole-2746903.aspx BDI Gaël Bigirimana ENG Newcastle United 16 November 2015 End of season SIGNING: Coventry City sign Newcastle United midfielder Gael Bigirimana on loan until January http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-gael-bigirimana-coventry-city-newcastle-united-2804093.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 16 November 2015 16 November 2015 16 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151116191018/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-gael-bigirimana-coventry-city-newcastle-united-2804093.aspx Newcastle United midfielder Gael Bigirimana extends Coventry City stay http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-midfielder-gael-bigirimana-10687363 Coventry Telegraph 5 January 2016Newcastle United midfielder Gael Bigirimana signs new loan deal with Coventry City http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-midfielder-gael-bigirimana-10737440 Coventry Telegraph 14 January 2016 ENG Ben Turner WAL Cardiff City 18 November 2015 22 December 2015 SIGNING: Coventry City complete the loan signing of defender Ben Turner from Cardiff City http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-coventry-city-cardiff-city-ben-turner-2807066.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 18 November 2015 18 November 2015 19 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151119114816/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-coventry-city-cardiff-city-ben-turner-2807066.aspx Coventry City loan star Ben Turner facing op after return to Cardiff City http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-loan-star-ben-10638470 Coventry Telegraph 22 December 2015 ENG Jack Stephens ENG Southampton 1 February 2016 End of season Coventry City secure loan signing of Southampton defender Jack Stephens http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-secure-loan-signing-10821684 Coventry Telegraph 1 February 2016 1 February 2016 ENG Baily Cargill ENG Bournemouth 1 February 2016 12 March 2016 Coventry City sign AFC Bournemouth and England youth international defender Baily Cargill on loan http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-sign-afc-bournemouth-10821671 Coventry Telegraph 1 February 2016 1 February 2016 ENG James Maddison ENG Norwich City 1 February 2016 End of season ENG Jodi Jones ENG Dagenham & Redbridge 18 March 2016 End of season SIGNING: Coventry City sign Jodi Jones on an emergency loan with a view to a permanent deal http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-jobi-jones-coventry-city-dagenham-and-redbridge-3014293.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 18 March 2016 18 March 2016 26 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160326224944/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-jobi-jones-coventry-city-dagenham-and-redbridge-3014293.aspx Loans out PlayerToDate fromDate toRef. ENG Ivor Lawton ENG Nuneaton Town 18 August 2015 15 September 2015 WAL George Thomas ENG Yeovil Town 24 October 2015 3 January 2016 TRANSFER: Coventry City striker George Thomas joins Yeovil Town on a 30-day youth loan deal http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/transfer-george-thomas-coventry-city-yeovil-town-2760905.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 24 October 2015 24 October 2015 24 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151024203341/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/transfer-george-thomas-coventry-city-yeovil-town-2760905.aspx LOAN: Coventry City striker George Thomas has extended his loan spell with Yeovil Town http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/loan-coventry-city-george-thomas-yeovil-town-league-one-2820210.aspx dead Coventry City F.C. 26 November 2015 26 November 2015 27 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151127033714/http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/loan-coventry-city-george-thomas-yeovil-town-league-one-2820210.aspx WAL Cian Harries ENG Cheltenham Town 8 January 2016 6 February 2016 Cian Harries joins Cheltenham Town on loan from Coventry City F.C. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/cian-harries-joins-cheltenham-town-10704943 Coventry Telegraph 8 January 2016 8 January 2016 ENG Ryan Haynes ENG Cambridge United 13 February 2016 End of season Coventry City defender Ryan Haynes joins Cambridge United on loan http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-defender-ryan-haynes-10887558 Coventry Telegraph 13 February 2016 13 February 2016 SCO Jim O'Brien ENG Scunthorpe United 15 February 2016 End of season Scunthorpe United sign Coventry City midfielder Jim O'Brien on loan http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/scunthorpe-united-sign-coventry-city-10896347 Coventry Telegraph 15 February 2016 15 February 2016 ENG Peter Ramage ENG Leyton Orient 17 March 2016 End of season Coventry City's Peter Ramage surplus to requirement and sent out on loan to Leyton Orient http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-citys-peter-ramage-surplus-11056427 Coventry Telegraph 17 March 2016 17 March 2016 Trials PlayerFromDateSignedRef. POR Rúben Lameiras SWE Åtvidabergs FF July 2015 Yes Coventry City: Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Ruben Lameiras impresses Tony Mowbray on trial http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-former-tottenham-hotspur-9637018 Coventry Telegraph 11 July 2015 GER Roussel Ngankam ROM FC Botoșani July 2015 No Sky Blues boss to take his time over former Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Ruben Lameiras http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/sky-blues-boss-take-time-9637517 Coventry Telegraph 12 July 2015 POR Muhamedou POR S.C. Braga July 2015 No Portuguese top-flight striker among triallists given run-out by Coventry City at Leamington http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/portuguese-top-flight-striker-among-9756883 Coventry Telegraph 30 July 2015 ENG Bradley Plant ENG Cheadle Town July 2015 No ENG Lateef Elford-Alliyu MLT Valletta August 2015 Yes Former West Brom and Bury striker on trial with Coventry City http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/watch-former-west-brom-bury-9918263 Coventry Telegraph 24 August 2015 NZL Liam Graham ITA Monza September 2015 No Who was Coventry City's mysterious trialist? Find out all you need to know about defender http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/who-coventry-citys-mysterious-trialist-10155027 Coventry Telegraph 29 September 2015 ENG Chris Eagles ENG Charlton Athletic October 2015 No Former Manchester United winger joins Coventry City on trial http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/former-manchester-united-winger-joins-10257686 Coventry Telegraph 14 October 2015 SWE Martin Lorentzson SWE Åtvidabergs FF November 2015 Yes Coventry City boss Tony Mowbray mulls over move for international right-back once dubbed the 'Swedish Zanetti' http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/coventry-city-boss-tony-mowbray-10457524 Coventry Telegraph 17 November 2015 ENG Andy Rose USA Seattle Sounders FC December 2015 Yes Seattle Sounders midfielder Andy Rose on trial with Coventry City http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/seattle-sounders-midfielder-andy-rose-10541064 Coventry Telegraph 3 December 2015 ENG Peter Ramage IND Kerala Blasters December 2015 Yes Coventry City press conference: Five key points from Tony Mowbray ahead of Crewe Alexandra http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-press-conference-five-10669713 Coventry Telegraph 31 December 2015 IRL Stephen Hunt ENG Ipswich Town January 2016 Yes NED Elson Hooi NED NAC Breda January 2016 No Coventry City take Dutch winger Elson Hooi on trial http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/coventry-city-take-dutch-winger-10699902 Coventry Telegraph 7 January 2016 References 30em External links Official Site: 2015–16 BBC Sport – Club Stats Soccerbase – Results | Squad Stats | Transfers Coventry City Category:Coventry City F.C. seasons