The 2007–08 season was Coventry City's 88th season in

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and their 7th consecutive season in the

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. Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the

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and

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. The season covers the period from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008.

Review and events

Monthly events

This is a list of the significant events to occur at the club during the 2007–08 season, presented in chronological order. This list does not include transfers, which are listed in the

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section below, or match results, which are in the

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section. August: * Iain Dowie is named Championship Manager of the Month. September: * Tribunal sets the prices for Gary Borrowdale and

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. ** £650,000 upfront for

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, rising to a maximum of £1,200,000. ** £400,000 upfront for

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, rising to a maximum of £650,000. October: * Managing Director Paul Fletcher announces his resignation. * Acting Chairman Geoffrey Robinson MP stands down with Joe Elliott taking his place. * Transfer embargo installed due to failure to pay installment on

transfer. November * Potential takeover by

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fronted SISU consortium hits an alleged financial stumbling block. December * With less than an hour before deadline, takeover by

fronted SISU consortium goes through. * Club and new owners SISU file intent to go into administration as a precaution. January * Transfer embargo imposed in October is lifted. February * Iain Dowie is sacked as manager, with John Harbin and

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taking over as caretaker managers. * Chris Coleman is appointed as new manager, with

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coming in as his assistant * SISU acquire the 90% ownership of the club required to complete their takeover. March *

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and Daniel Fox are both called up into the England Under-21 squad for first time. April *

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is voted the official Fans' Players of the Season, while

picks up Young Player Award. May *

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escape relegation on the last day of the season despite 4–1 defeat to

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Matches

Pre-season friendlies

Championship

League Cup

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Season statistics

Appearances and goals

Notes: * Player substitutions are not included.

Goalscorers

* 14 players have scored for the

first team during the 2007–08 season. * 66 goals were scored in total during the 2007–08 season. ** 52 in the Championship ** 8 in the League Cup ** 6 in the

* The top goalscorer was

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with 17 goals.

Yellow cards

* 24 players have been booked for the

first team during the 2007–08 season. * 90 bookings were received in total during the 2007–08 season. ** 47 in the Championship ** 3 in the League Cup ** 2 in the

* The most booked player was

with 11 cards.

Red cards

* 3 players have been sent off for the

first team during the 2007–08 season. * 4 players were sent off in total during the 2007–08 season. ** 4 in the Championship ** 0 in the League Cup ** 0 in the

* The most sent off player was

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with 2 sending offs.

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

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References

External links

Official Site: 2007/2008 Fixtures & Results
* BBC Sport �
Club Stats
* Soccerbase �
Results

Squad Stats

Transfers
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