[retired_smitchell78]

FROM CCFC.COM

Coventry City has released 11 players as the club prepares for the 2002-03 season.

Paul Trollope, who arrived at Highfield Road in March after the Sky Blues took over his deal at Fulham, will not have his contract renewed, along with defender Marc Edworthy.

Marcus Hall and Republic of Ireland international Gary Breen, who both rejected offers made to them by Coventry City, will also not be here when the players report for pre-season training on July 1.

Reserve team players Shaun Hope, Mark Magennis, Thomas Cudworth and Craig Strachan have not been offered another contract with City, while Academy Under 18 players Danny Nelson, Jason Ashby and Matthew Cook have not been given the option of taking up the third year of their scholarship.

However Defender Richard Shaw has signed a one-year deal with Coventry City, which sees his commit to the club until 2003.

The 33-year-old was due to be out of contract this summer, only for the Sky Blues to offer him the opportunity to stay at Highfield Road for a further 12 months.

Said Chairman Mike McGinnity: I'm delighted Richard has agreed to stay with us.

We believe he is a true utility player and a valuable member of our squad.

*Second-year trainees striker Avun Jephcott and Australian centre-half Sean Cooney will be with the Sky Blues next season after being offered the option of a third year on their present scholarship.

[This message was edited by Serpico on 24/07/2002 at 20:33.]

[retired_smitchell78]

True but shocked that Craig Strachan has been released and Jephcott has been kept on.

[retired_chuska]

Norwich could do worse than go after Breen.

[retired_bowler_129]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jordaowba:
He will go to Southampton<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I hope you are not hinting at nepotism Jordao
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[retired_globalmall]

Is Spong still there? Or am I thinking of a totally different club?

[retired_smitchell78]

Spong injured his cruciate about 3 months ago. Shame as he would have been in contention for a first team place in the upcoming season.

Apparently Cov will sign up Tim Flowers, Dion Dublin, Nigel Winterburn, David May and possibly Stephen Wright/Chris Kirkland on loans.

Other rumours are Patrik Berger, another Moroccan from Raja Casablanca and possibly Mark Hughes.

[retired_barbara45]

Well it had to happen to attempt to cut down the wages at the club. Anyway isn't Richard Shaw close to having a testimonial for us?

[retired_russ10120]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Glenn:
Spong injured his cruciate about 3 months ago. Shame as he would have been in contention for a first team place in the upcoming season.

Apparently Cov will sign up Tim Flowers, Dion Dublin, Nigel Winterburn, David May and possibly Stephen Wright/Chris Kirkland on loans.

Other rumours are Patrik Berger, another Moroccan from Raja Casablanca and possibly Mark Hughes.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


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The others are possible. I especially hope we get David May Tim Flowers and Dion (or Judas as we tend to know him)

[retired_russ10120]

Don't be surprised if Gary Mac uses his Leeds and Liverpool influences to bring in out of favour players, but Berger would never join us.

[retired_ingallsh]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Olly would be nice:
Rick Shaw
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Isn't he working in Japan now?