‘Investigation’ – Coventry City boss gives update on Jamie Allen heart worry Coventry City injury news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues boss Mark Robins admits midfielder needs more tests before stepping up fitness training
Jamie Allen is still a long way from returning to Coventry City, with the player requiring additional studies into the heart scare that kept him out of pre-season.
The high-energy midfielder was hospitalized this summer with pericarditis (inflammation around the heart), and the source of the major health issue is yet unknown.
Allen, who was a mainstay for the Sky Blues last season, appearing in 42 games and scoring seven goals, came to Ryton three weeks later than the rest of the squad and hasn’t played in any pre-season friendlies due to training in the gym.
Manager Mark Robins provided an update on the player’s condition and development, telling CoventryLive: “Jamie is trying to get back to feeling well enough to commit to a full training session.” But he has to tick boxes first, and he isn’t ticked enough to return to the grass.
“I imagine he’ll be a little frustrated, but these things can play on your mind as well, and once he’s settled down and had a little more time with maybe a little more investigation.”
“In the end, he didn’t know what was going on.” You can take appropriate action if you know what is causing the problem. We’re still doing investigations, so once they’re through, we’ll know how swiftly we can move him on.”
City begin their new Championship season against Leicester on Sunday, and Allen is clearly at least a month behind the rest of the team in terms of health.
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Fankaty Dabo’s penalty cost Coventry a place in the Premier League after their penalty shootout defeat to Luton – and two days later, he’s departed the club when his contract with the Sky Blues expired.
Coventry City have released Fankaty Dabo – just days after his spot kick miss sent Luton Town to the Premier League in the play-off final. The Sky Blues lost 6-5 on penalties to Luton on Saturday, with Dabo being the only player to fluff his lines from the spot. Dabo was then subjected to sickening racist abuse online, which Coventry strongly condemned in a statement.
“The messages are abhorrent,” the club declared in a statement. Racism has no place in our culture, we are certain. The club will collaborate with the PFA, EFL, and police to ban and prosecute anyone discovered to have communicated racist texts.”
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Dabo has now left the club following the expiration of his contract. “Coventry City have released Dabo only two days after missing the penalty that kept them in the Championship,” one supporter tweeted.
“I’m sorry about Fankaty Dabo. “His self-esteem must be at an all-time low,” a second added. “Sad Dabo’s time at Coventry ended like that!” said a third.
things’s a shame things ended the way it did for Dabo. “I don’t blame him for missing the penalty; he’s been fantastic while at the club,” a fourth added. And still another stated: “Nothing but admiration for Dabo, had the bravery to step up knowing full well it was most likely going to be his last kick in sky blue.”
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“I would like to thank those who are leaving for their time with us, the contributions that they have made to Coventry City, and wish them all the best for their future careers,” stated Coventry manager Mark Robins.
“In particular, Fankaty Dabo and Michael Rose were key members of the side that won League One and then established us in the Championship.”
“They will both be fondly remembered for many years to come by all Sky Blues fans, and the outpouring of support for Fanky from our supporters following Saturday goes to show the esteem he is held in.”
