GlosGroundhop
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A review of Coventry City Coventry Building Society Stadium (Coventry City)
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GlosGroundhop
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Has now been updated with a few corrections
bigfatronssba
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If you're after some constructive criticism, just a few points I would like to make:
"Coventry was founded as a Saxon village" - technically the founders of Coventry (and all of Mercia) were Anglians rather than Saxons
"And here's a fun fact: the elephants and phoenixes on the club's badge represent how Coventry survived and rebuilt after the Coventry Blitz in World War II." - Its only the Phoenix on the right-hand side that represents the rebuilding after the war. The bird on the left-hand side is an eagle. It was the symbol of the old Kingdom of Mercia. The two of them together is meant to represent the old city and the new. The elephant has been the symbol of the city since the 1300s and not related to the war.
I'm been picky here I know! However otherwise a good review
"Coventry was founded as a Saxon village" - technically the founders of Coventry (and all of Mercia) were Anglians rather than Saxons
"And here's a fun fact: the elephants and phoenixes on the club's badge represent how Coventry survived and rebuilt after the Coventry Blitz in World War II." - Its only the Phoenix on the right-hand side that represents the rebuilding after the war. The bird on the left-hand side is an eagle. It was the symbol of the old Kingdom of Mercia. The two of them together is meant to represent the old city and the new. The elephant has been the symbol of the city since the 1300s and not related to the war.
I'm been picky here I know! However otherwise a good review
GlosGroundhop
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Always looking for criticism, otherwise how do you improve? Thanks for letting me know, I’ll update it nowIf you're after some constructive criticism, just a few points I would like to make:
"Coventry was founded as a Saxon village" - technically the founders of Coventry (and all of Mercia) were Anglians rather than Saxons
"And here's a fun fact: the elephants and phoenixes on the club's badge represent how Coventry survived and rebuilt after the Coventry Blitz in World War II." - Its only the Phoenix on the right-hand side that represents the rebuilding after the war. The bird on the left-hand side is an eagle. It was the symbol of the old Kingdom of Mercia. The two of them together is meant to represent the old city and the new. The elephant has been the symbol of the city since the 1300s and not related to the war.
I'm been picky here I know! However otherwise a good review
skybluepm2
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What I’d like to know is, where are these stalls selling macaroni and cheese and pizzas?! 
shepardo01
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Pizza - roughly under block 16.What I’d like to know is, where are these stalls selling macaroni and cheese and pizzas?!
Mac/Cheese - not seen!... although the burritos looked good on Sunday (roughly block 26)!
zuni
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Thought was a gift to St George who slew the mighty worm of cheylesmore...but then again who knows
skybluepm2
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thanks Shep! I’ll have a wonder round for a pizza on Saturday
the burritos in the north stand have replaced my love of pies and burgers in recent weeks! Nice to have something different on offer. Let me know if you track down the macaroni!
Nuskyblue
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Thanks for the burrito info. I saw some lads with one at the Luton game, askes where from, they said downstairs....
shepardo01
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So it's worth deviating from my staple of pie/chips/curry sauce from the fish/chip kiosk (under 24/5 for those that dont know! - also do nuggets!) to sample a burrito then!?! (They did look good!)thanks Shep! I’ll have a wonder round for a pizza on Saturday
skybluepm2
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I live such a sheltered life.. fish and chips?! Completely forgot about their existence. Never seen nuggets either
yes, go for the burrito, tortillas included too! There’s even a guy in a chef’s outfit working in there!
fatso
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What's an elephant got to do with being a walled city? Surely a giraffe would be more useful where high walls are concerned.
Sick Boy
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Got to say the beer and food outside the ground was actually really impressive when I was there over Xmas.thanks Shep! I’ll have a wonder round for a pizza on Saturday
skybluepm2
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I never even think to look outside the ground, will give that a go too
they’ve really upped their game in recent months. Must coincide with the insects departing
GlosGroundhop
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Like I said, my friend emerged with mac and cheese. Where he got it from is a mystery, although I doubt anyone is selling Mac and Cheese on the black marketWhat I’d like to know is, where are these stalls selling macaroni and cheese and pizzas?!
Nuskyblue
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I've been rumbledLike I said, my friend emerged with mac and cheese. Where he got it from is a mystery, although I doubt anyone is selling Mac and Cheese on the black market
Cranfield Sky Blue
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It’s under block 15. Don’t know what it is called.Like I said, my friend emerged with mac and cheese. Where he got it from is a mystery, although I doubt anyone is selling Mac and Cheese on the black market
AOM
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A derived symbol used in Europe is the "elephant and castle": an elephant carrying a castle on its back, being used especially to symbolize strength. The symbol was used in Europe in classical antiquity and more recently has been used in England since the 13th century, and in Denmark since at least the 17th century.
GlosGroundhop
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GlosGroundhop
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Tbh I’ve never seen pizza at a game before, it’s not something I’d associate with a football match but it seemed popular
AOM
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Fair enough. My history guy (yes I do have a guy who does the history for me) is often really good and tries to find pieces of trivia for each club we visit. I will let him know
Haha I'm not even sure how many locals would actually know that. I had to Google it!
MusicDating
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After that horrific incident after the Man U v Arsenal game a few years back, I'm surprised our SAG haven't banned pizza...
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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Gary MacCheeseery?
Danceswithhorses
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I always thought that it was supposed to be a symbol of strength, ie with a castle on it's back, but not sure anyone knows for certain ?
shmmeee
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You’re right. Not sure where o heard that but everything I can find says what you say.
GlosGroundhop
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You learn something everyday
Johhny Blue
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It wouldn’t fit on the badge
GlosGroundhop
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Thanks for the feedback everyone, keep it coming, I’m always looking to improve
I thought the elephant was related to St George as well.
The elephant is the mythical enemy of the dragon, they're meant to be locked in an eternal battle.
So the crest featured the elephant as a representative of St George who obviously slayed the dragon, but was from Coventry? Or was associated with Coventry?
The elephant is the mythical enemy of the dragon, they're meant to be locked in an eternal battle.
So the crest featured the elephant as a representative of St George who obviously slayed the dragon, but was from Coventry? Or was associated with Coventry?
Danceswithhorses
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St George was born in Turkey of middle eastern parentage, and is thought very unlikely to have ever visited England.
He was a Christian who fought for his religion, against his former Roman Emperor...cant remember which one.
He was made a saint for his courage in defence of his religion.
Pretty sure he's the patron saint of a few other (Christian ?) countries too.
Legia Sky Blue
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Georgia for starters!!
oscillatewildly
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The pizza can stay - We've banned Arsenal and Man U.