Sky Blue History Podcast

Lester Staite was on City's books as a youngster and describes his mixed experiences in a very different era with Jim & Claudio

Jim & Claudio look back on a fantastic season that saw the Sky Blues promoted to the Premier League & look at the facts & figures of the success.

Bobby Gould talks to Jim & Claudio about his playing career with the Sky Blues and the 1967 promotion season.

Jim & Claudio revisit the exciting run-in to the 1967 promotion season culminating in the Sky Blues reaching the top flight of English football for the first time.

Jim & Claudio chat with former Coventry City Reserve and Youth Team goalkeeper Martin Clamp. A fascinating trip back to the Jimmy Hill days.

Jim & Claudio discuss City's first two seasons in the Premier League in which relegation was never on the agenda

Jim & Claudio discuss the period following John Sillett's departure in 1990 when Terry Butcher & Don Howe failed to arrest the club's slide.

Jim & Claudio discuss the season when City missed out on promotion to the top flight by 1 point plus a look at the Pink on the weekend World War 2 was declared.

Jim & Claudio chat with Coventry City's legendary striker Ian Wallace. Ian reveals some fascinating stories about his time at the club.

Jim & Claudio discuss various fan's memories of watching the Sky Blues from the 1960s-1990s.

Jim & Claudio chat to Darren Huckerby about his time at Coventry City in the late 90s

Jim & Claudio discuss previous Coventry City slumps after being top of the table: 1950-51, 1963-64 & 2015-16.

Jim & Claudio meet up with former Coventry City International Scout Ray Clarke. In a fascinating interview Ray talks about a stellar playing career in Holland and his time scouting on the continent for the Sky Blues.

Jim & Claudio pay a tribute to Terry Yorath as well as discussing City's foreign-born players as Yang Min-Hyeok becomes City's first South Korean.

Jim & Claudio discuss several City Fans' first game watching the Sky Blues including Tom Jackson's lovely email about following City.

Jim & Claudio discuss some of their listener's memories of their first Coventry City game.

Jim & Claudio chat to former Coventry City director Ken Sharp. Ken reveals the problems the club had with Coventry Council and the chaotic time in the Geoffrey Robinson era.

Jim & Claudio discuss some recent statistical milestones in the Sky Blues' incredible season + memories of Ipswich games

Jim & Claudio discuss the record number of days that the Sky Blues have had their longest spells at the top of a division. Plus, the last time City won away to a top six side whilst sitting in the top six themselves .

Jim & Claudio discuss Bryan's time at City including stories behind some of the high profile transfers in the 1990s. A fascinating & frank interview.

Jim & Claudio chat to the former Coventry City chairman about his time at the club. How he got involved with the club, the Arena deal & his departure.

Jim & Claudio have more Sky Blue memories as well as answers to listener's recent questions

Jim & Claudio some of the fascinating & record breaking stats coming out of Coventry City's recent thrilling victories

Jim & Claudio chat about some of the players who have played for the Sky Blues and either Rangers or Celtic.

Lots of interesting stuff with listener's questions answered & modern stats discussed.

Jim & Claudio discuss Ian's playing career with the Sky Blues and other clubs as well as his fascinating scouting roles with top clubs in recent years.

Jim & Claudio discuss Philip Winterton's memories of the 60s as well as Matt Broadway's first game. They also chat about the transfer window & the Oxford game.

A week after the 'Old Five' the Sky Blues went two better and scored seven. Jim & Claudio discuss the history stats behind the 7-1 win.

Following the Sky Blues fantastic 5-3 win at Derby Jim & Claudio discuss the origins of the term in the club's history and relive some of the high scoring victories.

Jim & Claudio talk to Tommy Hutchison about his time at Coventry City. with some fascinating stories that City fans will love.

Jim & Claudio talk about some of the competitions that City played in in earlier times eg Texaco Cup, Simod Cup & Zenith Data Systems Cup.

Jim & Claudio discuss the Sky Blues record transfer sales from 1972 to the present - from Jeff Blockley to Viktor Gyokeres

Jim & Claudio talk through the players who have left the club with a record transfer fee. From Eli Bradley in 1912 to Bobby Gould in 1968

Peter was an outstanding virtual ever present defender for the Sky Blues between 1991-94.

Jim & Claudio discuss City's record signings from 1970-2023 & consider whether they were hits or misses.

Jim & Claudio discuss City's record transfers from 1918-1968 & consider whether they were hits or misses.

Jim & Claudio discuss some of interesting stats from the Sky Blues' season and pick their games and goals of the campaign.

Former CCFC vice-chairman Ted Stocker (1985-91) chats to Jim & Claudio about his time on the board at the club in a period of great success.

Jim & Claudio discuss the incredible attendances at recent games and also mention abandoned City games over the years

Jim and Claudio discuss all the added-time winners in the last 20 years and go off on a few Tangents

Jim & Claudio chat to former City player Dennis Mortimer about his career at the club. A fascinating interview with one of the Sky Blues' top players of all-time.

Jim & Claudio discuss Coventry City's foreign players up to 2001. From Emilio Aldecoa in 1945 to Ysrael Guerrero in 2000 they select their top five foreigners.

Jim & Claudio discuss Coventry City's record against Sunderland looking back at some classic league and cup games between the clubs.

Jim & Claudio chat with former Coventry City striker David Cross about his playing career & time at City

Two members of the Sky Blue family have recently passed away. Former player John Tudor & journalist & broadcaster Marshall Stewart are given a tribute by Jim & Claudio.

Former Coventry player and manager Steven Pressley joins Jim & Claudio with a frank and honest assessment of his time at the club.

Jim & Claudio revisit the 1994-95 season, a season that saw the struggling Sky Blues under Phil Neal transformed by the arrival of Ron Atkinson in February 1995. The early bounce was followed by a mini slump after which saw City again facing the drop.

CCFC Sky Blue History Podcast : Festive Football , coming down with the Christmas decorations . Jim and Claudio chat about The Christmas fixtures, winning and losing in added time and Jimmy Hill's departure in 1967

CCFC Sky Blues History podcast featuring ex Coventry City star of the 1970s Alan Green . Jim Brown and Claudio Cardellino chat to Alan Green about his career at Coventry City and his move to Washington Diplomats