Southend boss Phil Brown is optimistic Will Atkinson will be fit for Saturday's League One match with Coventry. The midfielder limped out of the Checkatrade Trophy defeat by Oxford in midweek but has recovered. Brown has no other fresh injury concerns, with Ben Coker, David Mooney (both ankle) and Ryan Inniss (shoulder) still on the sidelines. Tenth-placed Southend are looking to continue an ...Full Story »

Coventry host MK Dons without suspended duo Jamie Sterry and Marvin Sordell after they were both booked for the fifth time this season. Midfielder Andy Rose remains out with a thigh strain having missed the 4-1 defeat at Oxford and 1-0 loss at Bolton. Kwame Thomas is still sidelined with a groin issue and is not expected to return for the Sky Blues until after Christmas. Chris Stokes (knee) h...Full Story »

Coventry midfielder Andy Rose is expected to be fit enough to be available for the Sky Bet League One clash against Chesterfield. Rose has passed a fitness test ahead of Tuesday night's home game, having been forced off with a thigh injury at Walsall at the weekend, although it remains to be seen whether he will retain his place in the starting line up. Chris McCann's hamstring tear will keep ...Full Story »

Coventry missed out on the chance to move back into the top six in Sky Bet League One as they were held 0-0 at home by Swindon. Andy Rose had the ball in the net for the hosts six minutes before the break but it was ruled out for offside before Jonathan Obika missed a sitter at the other end right on half-time. Obika and his strike partner had already spurned a couple of half-chances but when ...Full Story »