2013-2024
Coventry United Football Club was founded in 2013 following the takeover of Coventry Spartans by four local businessmen with a dream. Their dream was to play football without politics and develop and club that was all for the enjoyment of the game. Spartan’s manager, Edwin Greaves agreed to stay on as Coventry United’s first manager along with club secretary Graham Wood and from there the red and green story began.
Our debut league match took place at Kenilworth Town in the Midland Football League Division 3 on Saturday 13th August 2013. Kenroy Dennisur and Brian Ndlovu scored the goals that day meaning Coventry united were victorious leaving with a 2-1 victory.
The desire for success was evident from the very first whistle, and success was not far away. United finished runners-up to Kenilworth, securing promotion at their very first attempt.
Our first league title followed the next season. United dominated MFL Division 2, finishing a mammoth fifteen points ahead of our closest rivals. Progression to Step 6 of the Non-League Pyramid followed. The clubs third season would bring a fierce battle for the Division 1 title with the likes of Bromsgrove Sporting, Lichfield and Nuneaton Griff.
In March 2016, Edwin Greaves left the club and was replaced on an interim basis by Terry Anderson, along with his assistant Luke Morton.
Under Terry’s stewardship United began a sensational run to win their final 11 matches, conceding just 3 goals along the way. Consequently, they beat their impressive competition to the title which resulted in Terry and Luke’s roles being made permanent.
Following a flurry of promotions, Coventry settled into the MFL Premier Division with continued growth on and off the pitch.
After stints at The Cage (Alan Higgs Centre) and Sphinx Drive, the summer of 2017 saw United move into their new home, the Butts Park Arena.
In 2020, local businessman Joe Haggarty purchased the club. After United had 5 seasons in the MFL Premier Division and finished as Coventry’s highest ranked non-league club for 5 years in a row, the restructuring of the non-league pyramid saw Coventry United placed in the United Counties League Premier Division South.
Terry Anderson departed from his role in November 2021 and the club hired a new management team. Unfortunately, Russell Dodds and his assistant Darren Acton were short lived as they resigned from their roles after a short time in post due to personal reasons.
In February 2022, Joe Haggarty resigned as chairman and manager of Coventry United Football Club, with Ivor Lawton taking charge of first team responsibilities and Long term club supporter Nigel Ward taking ownership of club in March 2022.
Nigel’s tireless efforts to make up for lost time and investment over the summer put the club in a much stronger position both on and off the pitch. To give the club an opportunity to seek further progression Nigel stepped aside and was replaced as Chairman by local businessman Michael Kavanagh with John Goodman appointed as Vice Chairman. Carl Nolan was appointed as First Team Manager in the summer of 2022 and remained in the post until he resigned on the 31st October 2023.
On the 1st November, Ellis Alleyne was promoted to the manager position from the under 21's to help steady the ship on a temporary basis, during this time he was assisted by John Goodman, vice chair and Rob Hennedy who stepped up from the clubs under 18’s whilst the club made a decision on the next manager. Following a tough run of fixtures on the 1st December Ellis Alleyne was given the permanent role of manager and guided the team to a respectable 14th placed finish.
Michael Kavanagh made the decision to stand down from his position as chairman and was replaced in the role by John Goodman.
The Month of March 2024 was significant for the club’s future plans as it introduced a new co ownership team with Raymond Nowack buying into the club on the 7th March 2024 and Hamad Al Salem on the 29th March 2024.
On the 25th May The club made the decision to part ways with manager Ellis Alleyne. Jamie Hood was appointed as the club’s new manager with Aaron Eales joining as assistant manager. Rob Hennedy along with Lucy Stead our team’s physio agreed to stay on as part of the backroom team and were joined by Craig Jee to complete the coaching team.
After a stable pre-season campaign, the league season got off to a tough start with three heavy defeats leading to Chairman and Co-owner John Goodman stepping down on 7th August. The club also parted company with Jamie Hood, Aaron Eales and Craig Jee. Ellis Alleyne was soon reappointed as first team manager and he appointed Jamie Burkacki as assistant manager with Rob Hennedy and Lucy Stead continuing to be a part of the backroom team.
On the 12th August Raymond Nowack was appointed as the new club chairman, whilst he and Hamad Al Salam remain as a majority shareholders.
Manager History
Edwin Greaves July 2013 - March 2016
Terry Anderson March 2016 - November 2021
Russell Dodds November 2021 - December 2021
Ivor Lawton June 2022 - August 2022
Carl Nolan August 2022 - October 2023
Ellis Alleyne December 2023 - May 2024
Jamie Hood May 2024 - August 2024
Ellis Alleyne August 2024 - Present
Our debut league match took place at Kenilworth Town in the Midland Football League Division 3 on Saturday 13th August 2013. Kenroy Dennisur and Brian Ndlovu scored the goals that day meaning Coventry united were victorious leaving with a 2-1 victory.
The desire for success was evident from the very first whistle, and success was not far away. United finished runners-up to Kenilworth, securing promotion at their very first attempt.
Our first league title followed the next season. United dominated MFL Division 2, finishing a mammoth fifteen points ahead of our closest rivals. Progression to Step 6 of the Non-League Pyramid followed. The clubs third season would bring a fierce battle for the Division 1 title with the likes of Bromsgrove Sporting, Lichfield and Nuneaton Griff.
In March 2016, Edwin Greaves left the club and was replaced on an interim basis by Terry Anderson, along with his assistant Luke Morton.
Under Terry’s stewardship United began a sensational run to win their final 11 matches, conceding just 3 goals along the way. Consequently, they beat their impressive competition to the title which resulted in Terry and Luke’s roles being made permanent.
Following a flurry of promotions, Coventry settled into the MFL Premier Division with continued growth on and off the pitch.
After stints at The Cage (Alan Higgs Centre) and Sphinx Drive, the summer of 2017 saw United move into their new home, the Butts Park Arena.
In 2020, local businessman Joe Haggarty purchased the club. After United had 5 seasons in the MFL Premier Division and finished as Coventry’s highest ranked non-league club for 5 years in a row, the restructuring of the non-league pyramid saw Coventry United placed in the United Counties League Premier Division South.
Terry Anderson departed from his role in November 2021 and the club hired a new management team. Unfortunately, Russell Dodds and his assistant Darren Acton were short lived as they resigned from their roles after a short time in post due to personal reasons.
In February 2022, Joe Haggarty resigned as chairman and manager of Coventry United Football Club, with Ivor Lawton taking charge of first team responsibilities and Long term club supporter Nigel Ward taking ownership of club in March 2022.
Nigel’s tireless efforts to make up for lost time and investment over the summer put the club in a much stronger position both on and off the pitch. To give the club an opportunity to seek further progression Nigel stepped aside and was replaced as Chairman by local businessman Michael Kavanagh with John Goodman appointed as Vice Chairman. Carl Nolan was appointed as First Team Manager in the summer of 2022 and remained in the post until he resigned on the 31st October 2023.
On the 1st November, Ellis Alleyne was promoted to the manager position from the under 21's to help steady the ship on a temporary basis, during this time he was assisted by John Goodman, vice chair and Rob Hennedy who stepped up from the clubs under 18’s whilst the club made a decision on the next manager. Following a tough run of fixtures on the 1st December Ellis Alleyne was given the permanent role of manager and guided the team to a respectable 14th placed finish.
Michael Kavanagh made the decision to stand down from his position as chairman and was replaced in the role by John Goodman.
The Month of March 2024 was significant for the club’s future plans as it introduced a new co ownership team with Raymond Nowack buying into the club on the 7th March 2024 and Hamad Al Salem on the 29th March 2024.
On the 25th May The club made the decision to part ways with manager Ellis Alleyne. Jamie Hood was appointed as the club’s new manager with Aaron Eales joining as assistant manager. Rob Hennedy along with Lucy Stead our team’s physio agreed to stay on as part of the backroom team and were joined by Craig Jee to complete the coaching team.
After a stable pre-season campaign, the league season got off to a tough start with three heavy defeats leading to Chairman and Co-owner John Goodman stepping down on 7th August. The club also parted company with Jamie Hood, Aaron Eales and Craig Jee. Ellis Alleyne was soon reappointed as first team manager and he appointed Jamie Burkacki as assistant manager with Rob Hennedy and Lucy Stead continuing to be a part of the backroom team.
On the 12th August Raymond Nowack was appointed as the new club chairman, whilst he and Hamad Al Salam remain as a majority shareholders.
Manager History
Edwin Greaves July 2013 - March 2016
Terry Anderson March 2016 - November 2021
Russell Dodds November 2021 - December 2021
Ivor Lawton June 2022 - August 2022
Carl Nolan August 2022 - October 2023
Ellis Alleyne December 2023 - May 2024
Jamie Hood May 2024 - August 2024
Ellis Alleyne August 2024 - Present
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