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Coventry City have made their sixth signing of the summer transfer window by bringing in teenage striker Norman Bassette from French second-tier side Caen.
Bassette, 19, has signed on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
“Norman is a confident young man already at 19 and we look forward to working with him,” said Sky Blues boss Mark Robins.
“He’s a young player, with good experience. He has a lot
Stoke should have gone ahead before the break when Junior Tchamadeu rose highest to head Lynden Gooch’s far-post cross against the upright.
Emre Tezgel also had a header parried by debutant Coventry keeper Dovin, from Tchamadeu’s right-wing cross – but it was the only on-target effort of the first half.
And the two keepers did not get much busier after the break despite Coventry improving.
Strikers Haji Wright, on his
“Brandon is a powerful and pacy striker who has goalscoring pedigree at this level plus a great attitude and work-rate,” said Sky Blues boss Robins.
“He can play across the front line and will further strengthen our attacking options.”
Thomas-Asante began his career with his home-town club Milton Keynes Dons, making his professional debut at the age of 17 in 2016.
He had loans at Sutton United and Oxford City
Coventry City have signed Sweden international goalkeeper Oliver Dovin from Hammarby for an undisclosed fee.
Dovin, 22, has signed a four-year deal. He is London-born of a Swedish mother, moved to Sweden as a baby and has two full caps, having previously represented his country at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 levels.
With two first-team keepers already at the club, in Ben Wilson and Brad Collins, the arrival of Dovin is
“Their experience and knowledge will greatly aid our work to maximise the performance and preparation of our team, both in advance of, and on matchdays, and we are excited to begin working with them.”
Carr joins Coventry from Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he was individual development coach, and also worked for the Republic of Ireland Women’s team.
Viveash had been Robins’ number two throughout his second spell at the club from
Moore played in the Premier League with Sheffield United after being a regular in the team that was promoted from League One to the Championship in 2017.
He also has extensive league experience with Brentford, Cardiff City and Bristol City, the latter on loan.
Football director Kristjaan Speakman told the club website, external: “This summer, we felt it was vital to identify and recruit a goalkeeper who is
Instead, he has now signed for the EFL’s longest-serving manager, former Huddersfield boss Robins, who began his second spell in charge of the Sky Blues in March 2017.
“Jack is a talented player with great technical ability,” said Robins.
“He is adept at getting the ball and driving teams forward and creating opportunities. He is a young player who we are sure will be popular with our supporters.”
Rudoni added:
“I spoke to the gaffer [Coventry boss Mark Robins] about a month ago about how he sees me going forward and where we can get to,” Binks said.
“I always wanted to come and work with him, Adi Viveash and the boys. I get on well with everyone, on and off the pitch, and that’s a big part of it. I may have been a loan player last season but
Coventry City boss Mark Robins says captain Liam Kelly leaves the Sky Blues as a “club legend”.
Midfielder Kelly made a total of 180 appearances for Coventry after arriving in 2017, and helped the club earn promotion from League Two in 2018.
The 34-year-old also skippered the side when they won promotion from League One as title winners in 2020.
“He has been an impeccable professional on and off the
The defeat by Hull was a fourth in five Championship games in April as the Sky Blues lost momentum at a crucial point.
They twice equalised after the Tigers went ahead, but had nothing left in the tank following Noah Ohio’s 78th-minute goal.
It means they will not make another trip to Wembley, having also lost the play-off final to Luton Town last season.
“We know why it is,” Robins