Coventry City Dominates October: Thomas-Asante Shines Amidst 'Curse' Debate
November 15, 2025
Coventry City celebrated a standout October, with Brandon Thomas-Asante earning the Championship Player of the Month as he contributed six of the club’s 18 October goals, and the team also securing the Championship Manager of the Month and Player of the Month accolades.
The club topped the Championship table after October, boasting 15 points and an 18-goal tally, underscoring a dominant run.
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Fans discuss superstition around a potential ‘Manager of the Month curse,’ including reactions on Coventry City’s X account.
Frank Lampard receives praise for steering the team to 15 points from 18 and 18 goals in October, with positive assessments from judges.
Coventry City remains top of the Championship and the article questions whether they have yet faced many promotion contenders.
Thomas-Asante expresses gratitude, highlights the roles of manager Joe Edwards and assistant Chris Jones, and outlines personal targets and faith.
The overall tone blends skepticism about a ‘curse’ with optimism about Coventry’s form and title chances.
Lampard credits the staff and playing squad for the success and emphasizes continuing hard work going forward.
The fixture list ahead features a Midlands derby versus West Brom and a sequence of eight Championship games through December against several top-half opponents.
Coventry will have a weekend off due to an international break and will return with a Midlands derby against West Brom scheduled for Saturday, 22 November.
Some supporters stay positive, arguing the curse could be countered by continued success like winning MOTM and POTM in the same period.
October featured five wins and one defeat, with the sole loss coming at Wrexham on the final day of the month.
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Hits Radio (Coventry & Warwickshire) • Nov 14, 2025
Sky Blues double in October awards
Football League World • Nov 14, 2025
What's happened to Frank Lampard has got some Coventry City fans worried of looming 'curse'