Celebrating 20 years since Coventry's first match at Ricoh Arena
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

August 20 marks the 20th anniversary of Coventry's inaugural match at The Ricoh Arena, transitioning from their former Highfield Road ground. Supporter Matt Bradley recalls purchasing the iconic clock from the old stadium, which cost £80, leading to a humorous retrieval involving a crate of beer and a cake as payment. His mother intervened to ensure the clock was salvaged after initial difficulties with its removal. The clock now resides in a pool table room at Bradley's home, having become a memorable relic from Coventry's history.
- •Coventry played first match at Ricoh Arena on August 20, 2006.
- •Matt Bradley bought Highfield Road clock for £80.
- •Retrieving the clock involved a crate of beer and a cake.
- •Clock is now displayed in a room at Bradley's home.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — 'A crate of beer and a cake was the payment for the Highfield Road clock!'
"It is 20 years to the day since Coventry played their first match at The Ricoh Arena, the start of a new era that bought to an end the days of their old Highfield Road ground. The famous clock was bought by supporter Matt Bradley, who has been speaking to BBC CWR.
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