League leaders Watford are the first of three visitors to the Ricoh Arena in a week that could prove crucial to Coventry City’s on and off-field future.
Vital Quotes:
Hornets boss Adrian Boothroyd after Saturday’s win over Hull City: ‘If we keep doing what we doing we’ll be up there.
‘I don’t envisage myself getting carried away but it’s a good start.’
Iain Dowie told the club website after the reverse at Plymouth: ‘We have to pick ourselves up because we have a very tough week ahead.’
Coventry City Team News:
Changes surely afoot for the Sky Blues after a tame 1-0 defeat at Plymouth on Saturday.
Player to watch: Julian Gray
Provides the width in the Sky Blues side and may have Kevin Kyle to aim for on Tuesday.
Watford Team News:
Lee Williamson remains suspended after his recent sending-off at Scunthorpe and John-Joe O’Toole should again deputise.
Player to watch: Marlon King
King and strike partner Darius Henderson will provide a tough test for the Sky Blues back-line, with Nathan Ellington waiting in the wings as well.
Match Facts & Stats
Coventry were 3-1 winners on Watford’s only other visit to the Ricoh, Adebola, Flood and McSheffrey getting the goals just over two years ago.
Ref Watch:
Lee Probert of Wiltshire is set to take charge.
Next Fixtures:
Crystal Palace away for Watford, Colchester United at home for the Sky Blues.
