Coventry City finished 15th in theFA Premier League – four places lower than last season – but were never in any real danger of being relegated, despite the loss of key strikerDion Dublin to local rivalsAston Villa.[1]
The biggest news of Coventry's season was the announcement of a move to a new45,000-seat stadium atFoleshill, which was anticipated to be ready by 2002. ManagerGordon Strachan then signedMoroccan international football starMustapha Hadji, knowing that it would be important to have a top quality team to match the forthcoming new home.[2]
[4][5]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
^Boateng was born inNkawkaw,Ghana, but qualified to represent theNetherlands internationally and would make his international debut for theNetherlands in November 2001.