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BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Lampard keen for fresh start after play-off defeat
Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard said that his side "has to move on" from their play-off anguish and "start again" ahead of their opening game of the season against Hull City on Saturday (12:30 BST).Lampard's side lost in extra time against Sunderland in last season's play-off semi-final but he told BBC Radio CWR that his players have to treat this season as completely different. "I'm happy to be back, we start again off the back of what was a really positive season for us, with a disappointing ending," the former England international said."I always like the challenge of a new season, you must try to improve in every sense because everyone else around you is trying to do the same."This is Lampard's first pre-season at the club following his appointment in November 2024 and his first opportunity to have a summer working with players."I know the squad now, I've worked with them for quite a few months. You are always learning as a coach, always growing and it is important to give players the opportunity to surprise you and train well because it is like a fresh start when you go again," he 47-year-old guided Coventry to their second play-off appearance in three seasons but when asked about if the top six was the target again this campaign, he said: "No, I haven't set targets. "I think they are pretty pointless at this stage. We have an awareness of what the opening section of the season looks like but that is where our focus is."Click here to listen to the full pre-match interview on BBC Sounds.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 Just over three weeks left to go...
"I'm not worried. There's still three weeks to go and I think they will get the right players in."With Coventry City's pre-season getting into full swing, BBC Radio CWR's William Oelrich is joined by fans Matt and Danny to talk transfers, the new kit and assess the Sky Blues' promotion to the full episode and more on BBC Sounds.
BBC News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Listen to In Conversation with Clive Eakin
BBC Radio CWR's Coventry City commentator Clive Eakin is hanging up his headset after 24 Eakin as he reflects back on a long career as the voice of the Sky Blues at 18:00 BST on BBC Radio CWR or online with BBC Sounds on to miss it? Don't panic. The episode will be available shortly after broadcast right here on the BBC website.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Shock and sadness at death of Pope Francis
People at Catholic churches in Coventry have shared their shock and sadness after the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. He died at his residence in the Vatican on Easter Monday, a day after he appeared in St Peter's Square to wish thousands of worshippers a happy Easter. Pope Francis spent 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Monsignor Tom Farrell, the Dean of Coventry and the parish priest of Christ the King, told BBC Radio CWR about his shock, but also of his joy that the Pope had been able to give his final blessing. "I think everybody has known he's been unwell for quite a while," he said, "but to see him out on the balcony giving the Easter blessing was a wonderful joy for so many Catholics." He said: "Although it's a shock, I think people are pleased that he was able to have that final appearance, give that final blessing before his passing." Martin McLintock, who was part of the congregation at St Osburg's Church in Coventry on Easter Monday, said the Pope had been able to look at all denominations and had been "fair with everyone and tried his best". He said in particular, he had "a big fondness for those who are poor and those who are less privileged than some of us". Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died following a stroke and heart failure, less than 24 hours after he led his Easter address. His death followed a period of ill health that saw him spend five weeks in hospital with double pneumonia. Francis, who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected Pope in 2013. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88 Coventry and Nuneaton Catholic Deanery website
BBC News
22-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Coventry worshippers share shock and sadness after Pope dies
People at Catholic churches in Coventry have shared their shock and sadness after the death of Pope Francis at the age of died at his residence in the Vatican on Easter Monday, a day after he appeared in St Peter's Square to wish thousands of worshippers a happy Francis spent 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Tom Farrell, the Dean of Coventry and the parish priest of Christ the King, told BBC Radio CWR about his shock, but also of his joy that the Pope had been able to give his final blessing. "I think everybody has known he's been unwell for quite a while," he said, "but to see him out on the balcony giving the Easter blessing was a wonderful joy for so many Catholics."He said: "Although it's a shock, I think people are pleased that he was able to have that final appearance, give that final blessing before his passing."Martin McLintock, who was part of the congregation at St Osburg's Church in Coventry on Easter Monday, said the Pope had been able to look at all denominations and had been "fair with everyone and tried his best".He said in particular, he had "a big fondness for those who are poor and those who are less privileged than some of us".Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died following a stroke and heart failure, less than 24 hours after he led his Easter death followed a period of ill health that saw him spend five weeks in hospital with double who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected Pope in 2013. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
