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I DIDN'T think the Sky Blues had it in them, to come back from two goals down, to get the draw.

We were outplayed for long periods, especially in the first half, when Boro showed some Premiership class, but thankfully for us, they can't sustain it over a whole match.

And their defence is as leaky as ours, when we put pressure on them, they couldn't handle it, but fair play to the City for a real battling effort.

LEON BEST produced a powerful holding display up front for Sky Blues as they took the game to Sheffield in Tuesday's tussle at the Ricoh.

Strong from the outset and sustained throughout the game City were good value for their 3-2 victory.

With City playing 4-5-1 come 4-3-3 Best proved a handful for Morgan the Sheffield Captain, whilst in reverse, our own steward, hindered the progress of Henderson as Stephen Wright switched to centre back & Cranie moved to full back.

I ARRIVED home late last night after witnessing another abject performance from the Sky Blues at Blackpool. Woeful in every sense, it was one of those days when I start to question why I bother.

I was badly in need of a lift by the time I arrived back and thankfully Chris Coleman was on hand via the back page of The Telegraph to provide the perfect pick-me-up.

DAVID Bell capitalised on a howler from Doncaster's Neil Sullivan to score his first goal for Coventry and give them victory in their Coca-Cola Championship match at the Ricoh Arena.

Coventry had looked the better side in the opening stages. With 20 minutes gone, Sullivan came rushing out of his goal to clear Keiren Westwood's goal-kick - only for it to go straight to Bell, who finished superbly from 45 yards.

See all our action pictures from the game here....

It was no more than Coventry deserved.

Stephen Wright saw a shot hit the post minutes later, and at the other end Westwood made a good save from John Spicer as Doncaster pressed forward before the break.

Westwood had to be alert to deny Dean Shiels early in the second half, but Coventry held on to record their first victory in five matches and move nine points clear of the bottom three.

The defeat was Doncaster's third in a row without scoring and left them with work to do to secure their Championship status for next season.

The home side almost went in front with two minutes gone when Aron Gunnarsson headed into the path of Jordan Henderson, who cut the ball across for Freddy Eastwood. But his shot skimmed the top of the bar.

Doncaster quickly found their rhythm, and Wilson was allowed to stride forward unchallenged before unleashing a long-range effort which Westwood did well to turn around the post.

A Trip to Malaga (part 2)

Another day out in Sunny Malaga was penned in for the visit of Espanyol, on Sunday 18th January, with yet another 17h00 Kick - Off. The plan was to meet up in Harry's bar again, before heading into the City for a bite to eat at a "New Found" eatery, for some traditional Spanish food, before sending the Barcelona outfit back up the N340 with their tails between their legs.

On arrival at Harry's, it was noted that a couple of regulars were nowhere to be seen, this was explained by Jason, who confirmed that upon arrival at home around 03h00 this morning, Sean had bolted the door on his Fiance, who had taken the dog for a walk, before hitting the pit. On arrival back home, she couldn't waken the comatose Irishman, and spent 2 hours cuddled up to the dog on the front step, before he finally answered his mobile phone and let her in. But not before he had smashed the latch of the door, in his attempt to allow her, now freezing soul, into the flat. A bill of 280 euro's and the promise of years of undying devotion, plus a week off the drink, went some way to clearing the air.

And so we set off, arriving some 30 minutes later into deepest Malaga and our newly chosen Hostelry of choice. It was discovered by Pork Chop during the recent visit of Barcelona FC, when he went searching for a pre-game toilet break, and has since become a firm favorite, due to the quality and inexpensive food and drink on offer. The site of a "Lady of the Night" in pajama's and Slippers popping in for a "Tea Break" may give you some idea of the local area!

The drinks arrived, followed by a couple of plates of Squid, and we were in our element. Well most of us anyway, it was all a bit "Too Spanish" for Jason from Bedworth, who politely declined any more "Whelks in Batter". The main course arrived thereafter, which was a lovely dish of Paella for the 5 of us, swiftly accompanied by another round of drinks, plus a free drink from the owner, followed by another round. One more round of Mahou was followed by a Triple Brandy, before it was time to ask for the bill and head to the ground. The bill arrived to stunned silence, 2 plates of Squid, Bread, Paella for five, 25 bottles of Mahou between us, plus Brandy all round, not to mention the yellow looking liquor supplied by Jose the manager, for only 57 euro's?

We took up our seats in the ground and the eagerly awaited kick off, whilst Sean fell into a deep and somewhat noisy sleep and was awoken 90 minutes later, with the score at 4 - 0 to Malaga. And so back to the pub, it's a hard life in Spain, but someone has to do it!

CLINTON Morrison set Coventry on their way to a first home win in eight attempts as they overcame Coca-Cola Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday at the Ricoh Arena this afternoon.

Morrison, who has now netted eight goals in the league this season, converted Guillaume Beuzelin's centre as Coventry demonstrated their desire to record a victory after three defeats and four draws at home.

Despite a sound display from Wednesday goalkeeper Lee Grant, Coventry wrapped up the win with a late goal from Robbie Simpson.

After drawing a blank at Swansea on Boxing Day, Coventry manager Chris Coleman bolstered his forward line with Leon Best and Leon McKenzie coming in alongside Morrison.

Best, who had a loan spell with the Owls during the 2005/06 campaign, impressed enough in a 13-minute cameo against the Swans to earn his first start in over a month while McKenzie made the starting XI having only recently recovered from a torn thigh muscle.

For Sheffield Wednesday Sean McAllister was recalled while Steve Watson and Wade Small retained their places after the 1-1 draw with Blackpool.

Marcus Tudgay had the first sight of goal after two minutes, but the Sheffield Wednesday forward fired wide from 12 yards out.

Coventry then took the lead in the 11th minute through Morrison.

SWANSEA CITY were unfortunate not to take all three points from their Coca-Cola Championship clash with Coventry after dominating the goalless draw at the Liberty Stadium.

The hosts had the majority of the chances but could not make a breakthrough and have now drawn seven league games in a row.

Swansea named an unchanged line-up from the side which drew with Blackpool last weekend, while Sky Blues boss Chris Coleman called up Marcus Hall and Michael Doyle in place of Daniel Fox and Jay Tabb.

The home side had the first chance of the match, Tom Butler cutting in from the left-hand side and curling a shot into the hands of Coventry goalkeeper Keiren Westwood.

The Swans forward Jason Scotland then created a chance from nothing, jinking his way past two defenders but his shot was blocked by Ben Turner.

Butler had his second chance of the game after 17 minutes when he ran at the defence at pace and curled a shot towards the top corner, but Westwood was equal to it and tipped the ball over the bar.

The game failed to pick up any pace with both sides failing to stamp their authority on the game and a poor effort from long range from Joe Allen for the Swans was easily collected by Westwood.

JOHN-Joe O'Toole grabbed the winner for Watford as Brendon Rodgers' revolution gained momentum with victory over Coventry City.

The 2-1 success meant successive wins for the new boss after his first victory in charge against Norwich in midweek.

After a cautious first half largely due to the atrocious conditions the goals returned to Vicarage Road midway through the second period with three goals in a five-minute spell.

Watford fans have now witnessed 41 goals in 12 Coca-Cola Championship games.

Tommy Smith gave the hosts the lead from a penalty won by O'Toole only for Coventry to hit back immediately through Clinton Morrison.

O'Toole, on his return to the side, secured the three points with a late winner.

The sodden pitch caused chaos and the home supporters were on their feet minutes after kick-off as Elliott Ward misjudged a sliding challenge and fouled Smith in the area.

But referee Jon Moss rejected the convincing penalty claims.

CLINTON Morrison headed home the only goal in brilliant fashion as Coventry secured their third away win of the season in the Coca-Cola Championship.

The former Crystal Palace striker's header flew into the top corner in the 58th minute to send Sheffield Wednesday crashing to only their second league defeat of the season at Hillsborough.

But at the end of a week when manager Brian Laws questioned which direction the South Yorkshire club were heading in, the Owls were left floundering by Morrison's instinctive finish.

Wednesday had the better of the first half, with big striker Leon Clarke twice going close to lifting a tepid encounter between two teams languishing in lower mid-table.

Laws' side huffed and puffed in a bid to rescue a point in the latter stages, but Marcus Tudgay blazed over.

The ever-decreasing crowds at Hillsborough - Saturday's was 16,119 - says much about the current ambition of a club which has yet to find a new chairman nearly 12 months after the departure of the unpopular Dave Allen.

Laws was forced to make four changes to the side that lost at Derby last week, with Francis Jeffers, Sean McAllister, on-loan Stoke defender Lewis Buxton and Jermaine Johnson all returning.

Coventry manager Chris Coleman responded to successive defeats by recalling Stephen Wright, Elliott Ward, Guillaume Beuzelin, Freddy Eastwood and Michael Mifsud.

Wednesday were denied a flying start only by the woodwork.

Leon Clarke swung a foot at a loose ball in the Coventry penalty area and Beuzelin's last-ditch block forced the ball to spin over goalkeeper Keiren Westwood and rebound off the crossbar in the first minute.

COVENTRY CITY Under 18s enjoyed a fine 5-2 win over M69 rivals Leicester City Under 18s.

A double from Sean Jeffers along with strikes from Ashley Cain, Robert Ogleby and Sean Fraser wrapped up the three points for the Sky Blues youngsters at the Alan Higgs Centre on Saturday.

The win ensures the City youngsters retain second place in Premier Academy League Group B - keeping up the pressure on leaders Tottenham.

Coventry City: Quirke, Clarke (Bottomer 90), Hollist, Cameron, Wynter (Jones 86), Cain, Walker, Jeffers, Ogleby, Blackwell (Leluu 63)