On Sky
West Ham are the visitors to the Ricoh Arena on Tuesday for what promises to be an exciting cup-tie with a decent atmosphere generated by the near 5,000-strong travelling fans and hopefully the home crowd too.
Vital Quotes:
Tim Flowers on reports Iain Dowie is set to quit: ‘No! No chance – no chance.
‘That’s the truth – he’ll be here on Tuesday.’
Coventry City Team News:
No new injury worries for City. Iain Dowie must have been pleased with his side’s shape at the back on Saturday meaning any changes may come further forward.
Player to watch: Dele Adebola
Once again made an impact as a substitute on Saturday and will surely be given the nod to start on Tuesday night.
West Ham United Team News:
Craig Bellamy was subbed at half-time against Portsmouth on Saturday due to an abdominal strain and will not be able to face his former club.
Player to watch: Mark Noble
The home-grown midfielder is a big favourite at Upton Park and should be set for a feisty battle with Michael Doyle.
Match Facts & Stats
The last League Cup meeting between the two sides was in the semi-finals in 1981, West Ham winning a dramatic tie 4-3 on aggregate.
Ref Watch:
Premiership opposition and a Premiership referee. Rob Styles takes charge.
Next Fixtures:
Stoke City away for the Sky Blues, Bolton at home on Sunday for the Hammers.
