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All change again at the Ricoh Arena after Monday’s sacking of Iain Dowie and for the second season running they face Cardiff City at home with a caretaker manager in charge.

Vital Quotes: Dave Jones

‘We haven’t even thought about Wolverhampton Wanderers (in the FA Cup) whatsoever.

‘What we are trying to do is concentrate on our game on Tuesday.

‘It’s an old cliche in football but we will be taking one game at a time.’

Coventry City Team News:

Michael Hughes is set to come in for namesake Stephen while Michael Mifsud should start.

Player to watch: All of them

Yet another manager gone under their watch, will the Sky Blues’ squad ever turn in the consistent displays needed to mount a promotion challenge?

Cardiff City Team News:

Dave Jones may make changes after two league defeats on the bounce.

Player to watch: Joe Ledley

The midfielder is in fine form and recently won the Championship’s player of the month award.

Match Facts & Stats

The teams met at the Ricoh Arena one year and two days ago with Adrian Heath in temporary charge of the Sky Blues for a 2-2 draw.

Ref Watch:

Danny McDermid of London takes charge.

Next Fixtures:

Home FA Cup ties for both teams at the weekend, West Brom for the Sky Blues and Wolves for the Bluebirds.

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