THORN DELIGHT AT FESTIVE HAUL

Coventry boss Andy Thorn was quick to praise his side for their bumper Christmas points tally of six from nine available, despite a 1-0 win at West Ham.

THORN RULES OUT EARLY GARDNER RETURN...

Coventry manager Andy Thorn has confirmed Gary Gardner cannot be recalled early from his month-long loan stay by parent club Aston Villa.

CARSLEY ANSWERS COVENTRY CALL

Coventry have appointed former player Lee Carsley as the club's new Under-18s coach.

PACHECO BLOW FOR SKY BLUES

Coventry have missed out on a loan deal for Liverpool striker Dani Pacheco.

CARDIFF FIRST UP FOR HAMMERS

West Ham United’s first game back in the Championship will be at Upton Park against Cardiff City.