‘And good riddance’ will probably be the view of all Coventry City supporters.
Long-suffering away travellers will make their final trip of the year to Peterborough on New Year`s Eve hoping, in the face of all logic, that 2016 will end as it started when the Sky Blues scored five at Crewe’s Gresty Road.
Vital Quotes:
Chris McCann has been one of the Sky Blues better performers this season but plays his final game at London Road before moving to MLS. He told the Coventry Telegraph: ‘I will follow them from afar but I still have a job to do on Saturday when we can hopefully get a win.’
Peterborough United Team News:
Manager Grant McCann hopes to have Paul Taylor back from a hamstring strain while striker Lee Angol scored as a substitute against Gillingham on Boxing Day and could start.
Player to watch: Chris Forrester
The Posh have been hugely successful in recent seasons, signing players from outside the Football League and skipper Forrester, snapped up from his native Ireland in 2015, is no exception.
Coventry City Team News:
Ben Stevenson may come into contention to start the game but Russell Slade’s main dilemma is how to get more defensive stability into his side after another collapse at Bristol Rovers on Boxing Day. Lewis Page and Jordan Willis picked up knocks in that game but are not rated as doubts for the Posh trip.
Player to watch: Gael Bigirimana
Earned plenty of praise for his early appearances back in a City shirt but, like his colleagues, has been overwhelmed on more than one occasion in recent weeks.
Match Facts & Stats
Last season’s corresponding fixture was televised live and saw a 3-1 win for the home side, Joe Cole netting a consolation strike for City.
Ref Watch:
John Brooks is the referee. He took charge of City’s win against Chesterfield at the Ricoh Arena at the beginning of November, sending off Lewis Page for two yellow cards.
Next Fixtures:
A quick return to action as both clubs are in action on Bank Holiday Monday. The Sky Blues take on Bolton Wanderers at the Ricoh Arena while Peterborough travel to face leaders Scunthorpe United.
