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Sky Blues Fancast: A Coventry City Podcast

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A weekly round-up of all things Coventry City, the roller coaster ride of being part of part of the Sky Blue Army, presented by Lorna Bailey and a cast of fans.

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Latest episode

Mar 15, 2024

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Episodes

S3 E20: The Mark Robins naughty step 30.01.2023

On the Sky Blues Fancast this week Lorna and fans Ryan, Jodi-Leigh and Conor get together on the Naughty Step to have a look back at Coventry City's first win since Christmas with a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield at the CBS arena.  They also have their say on the post match thoughts of the manager Mark Robins - who's been having his say on the fans and calling out the negativity amongst some of the...

S3 E19: Leaking goals through a Fadz-shaped hole 23.01.2023

Under Blue Skies at the CBS Arena for Doug King's first home game officially in charge of the club, Coventry City let in 4 and were left stunned by the Canaries quick start.  The Sky Blues conceded three goals in the space of twelve first-half minutes and while it looked as though they might make a comeback with two quick goals themselves in response; in the end it became the second successive hom...

S3 E18: Turf 'n Surf 16.01.2023

The Sky Blue army travelled to Turf Moor in the pouring rain looking for a response from Mark Robin's men after the on the pitch humiliation in the FA Cup at the hands of Wrexham and the official announcement of the Doug King takeover off it. Just another average week as a Coventry City Fan!  This week on the Sky Blues Fancast, Lorna's joined by Anthony, Katie and Tash to look back at the trip up...

S3 E17: Long live the King! 10.01.2023

The world’s longest imminent announcement of Doug King as the new owner of Coventry City Football Club has finally happened! After weeks of waiting, it's the January transfer window unveiling that so many of the Sky Blue Army have been waiting for. In this EMERGENCY Sky Blues Fancast, Lorna is joined by fans Ryan, Tash and Anthony to welcome Doug (and his hair) to the club. How much cash has he ac...

S3 E16: Welcome, to Wrexham...!?! 09.01.2023

So, it's another FA Cup defeat at the hands of a non-league side for Coventry City. This week hear the post match thoughts of manager Mark Robins who is clear that some players shouldn't be knocking on his door anymore asking for a chance to make the starting XI - he was fuming. Lorna, Alex and Sam talk about the 7 Goal thriller at the CBS which unfolded in front of the biggest home FA Cup crowd s...

S3 E15: The season so far and predictions for 2023 29.12.2022

The Sky Blue Army gather to look back, look forward, and share some unbelievable stories.

S3 E14: Dan! Dan! Dan! 26.12.2022

We've got all the Dans! Sky Blue Army legend Dan drops by, nearly 10 years after his notorious call to BBC CWR. Did he learn his lesson? Plus meeting the TV editor who snuck the names of Sky Blues heroes into the TV credits over lockdown. The Dans join Lorna Bailey and the Sky Blue Army

S3 E13: Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think 22.12.2022

Straight after the win against West Bromwich Albion, the Sky Blue Army met at the Jimmy Hill statue to celebrate. Questions this week include - what's Gustavo Hamer doing on Santa's knee? Plus Tommy, a 9 year old member of the Sky Blue Army, gets an evening to remember at the last home game before Christmas.

S3 E12: 3-0 up and then we... 19.12.2022

Coventry City don't beat Swansea and to prove it they threw away a 3-0 lead at the CBS arena leaving everyone wondering what they'd just watched. This week Lorna Bailey is joined by fans Sam, Anthony, Ryan and Singer's Corner drummer, Lynden to try to work it out. Hear from Manager Mark Robins and how Lynden had a chance run in with Callum O'Hare after the match. Plus why is Matty Godden checking...

S3 E11: Frozen out at Reading 12.12.2022

Championship Football is BACK! But after all the anticipation the season didn't quite re-start in the way Coventry City finished it one month ago. On the Sky Blues Fancast this week Lorna's joined by Tash, Dan and Jamie to discuss the freezing cold one-nil defeat at Reading which saw the four-match winning run and seven-hour clean-sheet records go. Jamie talks about how he experiences a football m...

S3 E10: The one where Coventry City are evicted 05.12.2022

You know it's bad when there's an emergency podcast every week. In Episode 10 of the Fancast Lorna Bailey and the Sky Blue Army react to the news that Coventry City have been handed an eviction notice by the new owners of the CBS Arena. BBC CWR's Simon Gilbert joins Tash, Dan and Ryan to try to get their heads around the news that Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has told the Sky Blues they have no leg...

S3 E9: Coventry City, we miss you! 28.11.2022

Lorna Bailey is joined by Sky Blues Fans Katie, Dan and Myles to talk about another week of drama off the pitch. To get the latest, on the 'Storey' Simon Gilbert has spoken to the man who says he wants to buy the club this week, William Storey. As the world cup break continues, one thing all Sky Blues fans can agree on is that we're all missing watching football at the CBS Arena! Who's craving a B...

S3 E8: Simon says, "All change" 21.11.2022

Simon Gilbert joins Lorna Bailey and the Sky Blue Army to make sense of another rollercoaster week for Coventry City.

S3 E7: E I E I E I O 14.11.2022

Four consecutive wins. Four consecutive clean sheets. Vik's on fire. The atmosphere at the CBS has been incredible but now we hit another break in the season - this time for the World Cup. In this week's Sky Blues Fancast, Lorna Bailey is joined by fans Tash, Jas and Ryan to talk about THAT iconic goal commentary, hear from Manager Mark Robins and player Kyle McFadzean. Plus, more off the pitch ro...

S3 E6: Vik's a shooting star 07.11.2022

Lorna Bailey and Tash, Dan and Alex from the Sky Blue army look back at one to remember from the 5th of November, including a club record fifth consecutive clean sheet on the road. Can you pick a player of the season so far? What is 'Kissgate' and who is Mike Ashley? Plus hear from manager Mark Robins and player Jack Burroughs.

S3 E5: In our Coventry home? 31.10.2022

On the pitch, illness, injuries and defeat. Off the pitch, the CBS rollercoaster continues for Sky Blues fans. BBC CWR’s Simon Gilbert has the latest twists and turns. Lorna Bailey and fans Anthony, Dan and Sam talk about what it might be like to support a club without drama. Hear from Manager Mark Robins and 'talisman' Callum O’Hare on being a striker for 96mins.

S3 E4: He's Brazilian 24.10.2022

Three wins on the bounce, another clean sheet and the return of Callum O'Hare. Lorna Bailey and fans Ryan, Sam and Alex celebrate all of the above plus an electric performance from Hamer at Stoke. Hear from Manager Mark Robins, how Gustavo Hamer's banter isn't as good as his football, and a chance meeting with a player in a broken lift.

S3 E3: Tri phwynt (three points!) 17.10.2022

The Sky Blue Army were in full voice as they sang Coventry City to a win at Cardiff. Lorna Bailey and fans Ryan, Tash and Laura look back on an amazing afternoon for the Sky Blues. We hear from manager Mark Robins and players Josh Eccles and Martyn Waghorn. Plus the artist behind the incredible picture of player Kasey Palmer made by writing his name over and over and over again.

S3 E2: The one with four subs 10.10.2022

Beaten by Burnley, Maatsen booed and four substitutions in one go! In this edition Lorna Bailey is joined by Anthony, Jas and Tash from the Sky Blue army. We also hear from manager Mark Robins.

S3 E1: Finally! A home game, and win, for the Sky Blues 03.10.2022

The Sky Blues finally played and won their first Saturday home game of the season. Coventry City Football Club beat Middlesbrough 1 v 0 in their first match at the Coventry Building Society Arena in October. Lorna Bailey was joined by Dan and Anthony to review the game; talking Middlesbrough, superfan Christian Horner and potential Sky Blues fan Margot Robbie. Plus, hear from Tom Grennan, manager...

The all new Sky Blues Podcast 28.09.2022

A weekly round up of all things Coventry City, this is a podcast dedicated to the rollercoaster ride of being a Sky Blues fan. Hear from the manager, players, fans and superfans with reaction, opinion and all the latest from the CBS Arena. The Sky Blues Fancast from BBC CWR, with Lorna Bailey and the Sky Blue Army.

S2 E11: Andy Morrell 10.05.2022

Andy Morrell spent three years at Coventry City between 2003 and 2006. He reflects on his Sky Blues career with Simon, Lorna and Tom.

S2 E10: Michael Doyle 26.04.2022

His career saw him make more than 350 appearances for Coventry City during two spells at the club. Here he tells his story to Simon, Lorna and Tom on the Sky Blues Fancast.

S2 E9: Stuart Linnell 22.03.2022

Broadcasting legend Stuart Linnell on his four decades covering Coventry City.

S2 E8: Jodi Jones 29.11.2021

Winger Jodi Jones is a shining star at Coventry City, but his time at the Sky Blues has been impact by severe injuries. An anterior cruciate ligament problem has hampered his chances in the first team, but Jodi tells Simon, Lorna and Tom about his hopes for the future.

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