We are the Force Football Unit for West Midlands Police. This account is to provide info and updates for Coventry City FC. Your contact is PC Stu Spencer
You won’t need telling that’s the third away game we’ve come away with no points. What you won’t know is 3000, 2205 + 2742
#ccfc
supporters respectively on those travels have resulted in zero ejections, arrests and issues for me to follow up. Credit where credits due👏
#PUSB
#SBA
I was hoping there wouldn’t be a need however I feel the minority, I stress minority need a timely reminder. There is legislation in place that covers tragedy chanting, including the displaying of offensive banners
#PUSB
Morning
@Coventry_City
fans. Quick tweet to introduce myself as the new Football Officer for Coventry. A move around in the office has seen me move across to the Mighty Sky Blues. Looking forward to seeing you all home and away starting from today at Reading. Cheers, Stu
#PUSB
For many the journey starts today including me. 36,000
#skyblues
Cars, 115+ coaches, trains, boats and planes are all involved. What an effort 👏 Safe travels to each and everyone of you from wherever you start and I’ll see you there
#PUSB
#SBA
Not for me to talk about the football side of things but the fan in me can’t overlook this this interview. I’ve never heard an outgoing player mention his former club so many times in his first interview for his new club. An absolute class act on and off the pitch
#PUSB
#SBA
So it wasn’t a dream, that day really did happen ! Proud to have shared it with 36,000 of you. I’ve had messages from DFO’s across the country that I’ve worked with over the years. They were all
#skyblues
yesterday. Says it all for me. See you Wednesday 💙
#PUSB
#SBA
Always nice to report when you take 3625 away to the seaside in the sun that there were no major issues to report. Couple of minor bits for me to follow up but as I say nothing major. Outstanding support from everyone !
#PUSB
#SBA
1/2 I am aware of incidents involving racial abuse at the game today aimed towards a Fulham supporter. The first incident was already being investigated and the second incident will also be investigated, following the circulation of a video.
Early night tonight ready for the big one tomorrow. I feel now like I use to as a kid on Christmas Eve ! Let’s get behind the boys and believe
#PUSB
#skyblues
#ccfc
There’s not much I can tweet that you won’t already know or don’t have access to through various channels. To every single
#skyblue
fan, wherever you are watching todays game, enjoy your day and the occasion
#PUSB
#SBA
First away game of the season sees
@Coventry_City
travel to
@BarnsleyFC
in the championship. If I get any information for fans I will post it as I get it, safe journey to anyone making the trip.
#pusb
#skyblues
That’s me done till Boxing Day. Hope every Sky Blues fan has the best day tomorrow where ever they are. Plenty of rest and I’ll see you Tuesday to raise the roof at a SOLD OUT CBS
#PUSB
#SBA
Safe journey home to the 1889 CCFC fans who were in fine voice today at the game. See you Friday for hopefully another 3pts, building on a great start to the season.
#PUSB
#skyblues
For any
@BCFC
fans who head into the city centre and would like a drink before the game the following pubs advertise they accept away fans. The Flying Standard, CV1 1FL. The Litten Tree, CV1 1EX and Earl of Mercia, CV1 5RE
#kro
#BCFC
If there’s is a
@Coventry_City
fan who realises they have lost their wallet at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin this afternoon/tonight please approach the British Police officers at the stadium train station who are wearing blue bibs
#PUSB
#SBA
In case anybody on here didn’t see the ‘early release’ last week by the ever so reliable Coventry info/stat/geek man
@Anthony_Hornsby
Channel 4 straight after the England game tomorrow airs the first episode of Football Cops all about CCFC
#PUSB
#SBA
I wasn’t at yesterday’s game as I’m currently abroad but have been made aware of incidents at the game. I’m sure everything is being done as it should be in relation to the incident and I’ll carry this on upon my return
#PUSB
#SBA
Right breath back, pulse back down to a healthy rate. 2118 Sky Blues in the away end today. Two relatively minor incidents for me to follow up. See you Sunday lunchtime
#PUSB
#SBA
For
@wolves
fans. The Longford Engine, CV6 6BP which is closer to the ground also welcomes away fans. Also the casino at the ground welcomes both home and away fans
#wolves
#wwfc
For
@qpr
fans. The Longford Engine, CV6 6BP which is closer to the ground also welcomes away fans. It does have a small amount of parking at the side and is about a 15 minute walk to the ground
#QPR
Safe journey home to the 1400 fans who made the trip to Wycombe today, great start to the new year hopefully run continues on to Scunthorpe away next week
#SkyBlues
#PUSB
Safe journey to the just over 200 CCFC supporters who are heading to Hull today. Take care on the roads the further north you get as the rain is very heavy and visibility is limited
#skyblues
#PUSB
Morning
#skyblues
! Here we go then. It’s sold out, it’ll be busy, it’ll be sunny, it’ll be nervous, it’ll be emotional, Jimmy Hill will be with us in block 13 but it’ll be a proud day for us all. Enjoy the day
#PUSB
#SBA
Today’s match day figures No Arrest, No ejections and No supporters refused entry, total attendance just over 14k with 2k being
@Coventry_City
fans, fantastic support by both
@QPR
and
@Coventry_City
I have to say both set of fans did their clubs proud 👋👋👋👍
@CCFC_WMP
I was going to put the M6 is moving freely but then realised that’s probably because most of the
#skyblue
army are waking up in Blackpool already so would be pointless !! #
#PUSB
#SBA
#topsupport
Not sure who wants it but the banner from the front of yesterday’s march is safely in its JD bag in the back of my car on the M40 North ! I’ll have it with me Wednesday
#PUSB
#SBA
Some info for
@Coventry_City
fans travelling to
#pnefc
no “home or away” pubs you’re all adults so act like one & enjoy the plethora of pubs on offer. The Vic, The Station r next 2 🚂 station. There’s 2 “Spoons” Greyfriars & 12 Tellers
@CCFC_WMP
@TnsCov
@CovTweetLeague
#PUSB
What a way to finish the season and a brilliant result for CCFC today. Thank you to all CCFC fans who have stayed at home and supported the team throughout lock down. Looking forward to seeing you all next season back where the club belong in Coventry
#skyblues
#pusb
Back on our travels today with an away trip to
@MillwallFC
for
@Coventry_City
. Safe journey to all CCFC fans travelling to the game today, I will pass out any information I receive during the day
#PUSB
#skyblues
Saturday will also be my last game as the 'Dedicated Football Officer'
@Coventry_City
- It's been a rollercoaster to say the least. Wembley being my biggest highlight during my time with the club.
#PUSB
#SkyBlues
@RicohArena
I know this game is a couple of weeks away, but important info for
@bcfc
supporters attending the game. At the end of the game there is 1 service available which has a very limited capacity leaving the Arena, with a big away following please consider other travel options.
At the recent Nott's County away fixture several smoke bombs were set off inside the ground and an individual has appeared in court this week for a smoke bomb related offence from that game and the courts gave them a 28 day imprisonment sentence.
Afternoon spent with
@dronesWMP
capturing images and videos to assist with briefings for next season and us returning to the CBS Arena. This will assist the commanders and officers working Coventry fixtures
#pusb
#skyblues
For Peterborough fans at the end of the game, you will not be able to turn left outside the turnstiles unless you are on the coaches, stewards will help give you directions away from the ground foot print
#PUFC
For any CCFC fans wanting a drink near the ground. The Cricketers Arms, Little Green Lane accepts both sets of fans. The Royal George, Garrison Lane on the junction with Tilton Road where the home coaches drop off and
@TheRoostBCFC
, Cattell Road will all be open
#skyblues
#pusb
Bobby’s parents told me he wouldn’t last more than 10 minutes in a seat in the stands. On Saturday, he came along to the sensory room for the second time and felt comfortable enough to move his beanbag to the outside of the door to watch some of the game, this is a HUGE win! 👏🏼
Any football officers out there due to visit the
@CBSArena
next season want to make an early bid for refs at the
#BinleyMegaChippy
need to let me know early so I can navigate any queues !
#PUSB
#skyblues
If you haven’t set off for MK tonight AVOID the M1. The motorway is closed North and South bound due to a Police incident around Northampton
#PUSB
#SBA
For any
@LutonTown
fans who head into the city centre and would like a drink before the game the following city centre pubs welcome away fans. The Flying Standard, CV1 1FL. The Litten Tree, CV1 1EX and The Earl of Mercia, CV1 5RE.
#COYH
The ground will be conducting a strict searching policy today, with over 6000 CCFC fans going to the games it will be very busy so please arrive at the ground early so you are in for kick off
#skyblues
#pusb
Just confirming, once again due to our excellent away support today is a sell out for
#ccfc
supporters so there are no tickets available to purchase on the day
#skyblues
#PUSB
@joshhall_UK
@Coventry_City
It is something we will of course investigate thoroughly should any complaints and/or evidence be received through the appropriate channels.
So it all comes down to this 90 minutes ! All the pre-match stuff from last week applies except Bloom. They are shut for a private function but the Stereo Bar upstairs from Bloom is open
#PUSB
#SBA
It’s time to leave the chaos of the living room behind for the packed out CBS this afternoon. There are no general admission tickets available for either club with it being a sell out
#PUSB
#SBA
@NorthantsPolice
All lanes are now OPEN on the M1 southbound between J15a and J15a
#Northampton
following a
@NorthantsPolice
led incident..
Please allow extra time if travelling in the area as delays of 20 mins remain.
Thank you for your patience.
Brilliant turnout, over 170 Coventry City and Birmingham City stewards have attended the training session tonight, thanks everyone who came along. Biggest attendance for one of these evenings so far
@BCFC_WMP
After the last home match there were a lot of complaints from fans about overcrowding in certain areas following migration by fans to certain blocks. Please be respectful today and sit in the seat you've purchased a ticket for respect your fellow fans
#skyblues
#pusb
Enough of those summer ‘to do’ lists, what’s not done now will have to wait till next May ! We start with a short trip up the M6 to Stoke. A sold out away end with 3000
#skyblues
making the trip
#PUSB
#SBA
Tomorrow sees over 7800
@Coventry_City
supporters visit
@MKDonsFC
for the
@EmiratesFACup
. We are expecting the train network to be a very popular form of transport used tomorrow. If you haven't already purchased tickets, please plan your travel time incase any trains are full.
It’s a sharp start for todays lunchtime kick off for the
#skyblues
at Derby. Any useful info from the briefing that’s about to start I’ll pass out after
#PUSB
Tomorrow
@Coventry_City
continue there push for promotion in League 2 with an away trip to
@FGRFC_Official
. Allocation of 986 sold out so see you there and I will tweet out any updates I get throughout the morning