It is City’s third postponement this season following pitch damage caused by hosting rugby sevens matches at the stadium during the Commonwealth Games. The English Football League says it considered the fixture being played at Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium.
Why is Coventry match postponed today?
Dave Boddy, Chief Executive at Coventry City, said: “We are extremely disappointed at this postponement due to the condition of the pitch. “It has been deemed unplayable and unsafe by the inspecting official and, having seen it myself, I can understand this decision.
Why is Coventry pitch unplayable?
The pitch at the Coventry Building Society Arena has been in such poor condition that it was deemed to be unsafe to play on by independent experts appointed by the EFL and, as a result, three Championship matches have been postponed and one Carabao Cup tie had to be relocated.
What is the problem with Coventry football pitch?
Coventry’s start to the Championship season was delayed after a series of inspections declared the pitch unsuitable. The blame for substantially churned turf was laid at the feet of rugby players who had competed in 65 sevens matches over three days in July as part of the Commonwealth Games.
Why was Coventry v Huddersfield postponed?
Saturday’s game against Huddersfield Town will be postponed to allow for this work to take place successfully. Coventry City had sought to reverse the fixture against Huddersfield this Saturday, but unfortunately Huddersfield could not accommodate this request due to timescales involved.
Why do Coventry games keep getting cancelled?
The Championship club have already called off games against Rotherham and Millwall this season after their pitch was deemed ‘unsafe’. Coventry share their ground with rugby union side Wasps, and have blamed them for the state of the pitch.
What is Browns in Coventry called now?
Metropolis is on Earl Street in the building previously known as Drapers Bar as well as also going by the name Browns in the past.
How long will Coventry be City of Culture?
The full programme will run until Autumn 2023 and engage more than 200 young people across Coventry, as well as welcoming over 1,000 people to events as audience members.
Who are Coventry biggest rivals?
Leicester City are considered Coventry City’s main rival and the two clubs compete the M69 Derby.
Why has Coventry got an elephant?
Animals were often treated as religious symbols and the elephant is seen, not only as a beast so strong that he can carry a tower – Coventry’s castle – full of armed men, but also as a symbol of Christ’s redemption of the human race.
What was Coventry City’s old football ground called?
Highfield Road
Highfield Road was a football stadium in the city of Coventry, England. It was the home ground for Coventry City F.C. for 106 years.
What happened to Coventry Speedway stadium?
Campaigners have won a long-running battle to save a speedway stadium from being turned into housing. The Coventry Bees stopped racing at Brandon Stadium, which is currently derelict, in 2016 after failing to reach a deal to race there.
Who owns Coventry City FC?
Otium Entertainment Group Ltd
The Club is owned by Otium Entertainment Group Ltd trading as Coventry City Football Club which is in turn owned by SCARBA Limited.
Why is Coventry v Stoke postponed?
Tickets for the match, which was originally due to take place on December 18 but was postponed after several members of the first-team squad tested positive for COVID-19, remain valid for the rearranged fixture at the CBS Arena.
Why was Huddersfield match postponed today?
Queens Park Rangers vs Huddersfield Town postponed
Further to discussions on Friday morning it has been determined that all EFL fixtures from 9-10 September will be postponed as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
Why is Huddersfield match Cancelled?
Share article: SATURDAY’S Sky Bet Championship fixture versus Huddersfield Town at Loftus Road has been postponed as a mark of respect football-wide to the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
What happens to my bet if a game is Cancelled?
In the case of a halted playoff game (or postseason tournament game), all wagers have action until the completion of the game, as determined by the league’s governing body.
What happens if a game gets Cancelled that I bet in?
Bets on any scheduled match which is abandoned before the completion of regular play will be made void. However, if the outcome of the bet had already been determined at the time of abandonment, the bet will stand.
Why was the Maulers game postponed?
The Week 1 USFL game between the Tampa Bay Bandits and Pittsburgh Maulers, originally scheduled to be played Sunday evening, has been moved to Monday due to inclement weather.
What was the Saxon word for Coventry location?
Coventry began as a Saxon village. It was called Coffantree, which means the tree belonging to Coffa. Trees were often used as meeting places. In this case, a settlement grew up around the tree and it eventually became called Coventry.
What did Browns in Manchester used to be?
Browns Manchester is housed in an awe-inspiring Edwardian baroque building and former banking hall that was once the ‘Athenaeum’, one of the city’s most notorious watering holes.