Stern: Coventry knows where I am.
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Stern John has responded to reports that he could feel the wrath of Coventry City boss Micky Adams for failing to report back for preseason training. Reports out of Coventry have stated that Adams is furious over not knowing of John’s whereabouts even after the T&T marksman was given extended leave following T&T’s appearance in Germany.
“Stern played in the World Cup and I have not had any contact from him since," said Adams.
Asked if he was disappointed with the lack of communication, he added: "I don't want to comment on that, let's just say I have had no contact from him. We weren't sure when he was coming back and I would have thought he would have rung me up to find out when he needed to report back. He is contracted to Coventry City so yes, he's part of the plans."
John will miss the club’s preseason trip to America and Adams is also on the verge of signing a new striker.
John however is not troubled by Adams sentiments as he prepares to see out a final year on contract with the Championship Division side although there have been.
“I’m not sure what all the fuss is about because the clubs knows very well my whereabouts,” John told TTFF Media on Tuesday. “I tried to reach the manager but without any luck and I was in touch with the assistant Adrian Heath and we spoke about my plans especially after the World Cup. I realize though that the manager is trying to sign a new striker and that’s good for us as a team. Competition is always good. Right now I’m trying to get my legs up for a bit and then get focused again on the new season,” John said.
Yesterday's News.
Stern goes AWOL.
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Stern John will feel the wrath of Coventry City boss Micky Adams after failing to report for pre-season training. The striker was given extended leave after competing in the World Cup with Trinidad and Tobago last month but has since failed to make contact the Sky Blues, sparking speculation that he wants away.
And the 29-year-old will miss City's trip to America after the club had to complete their squad list for the trip by yesterday.
But despite falling foul of the manager, he claims he still part of his plans, although Adams is actively looking to recruit another centre-forward after missing out on Francis Jeffers.
"Stern played in the World Cup and I have not had any contact from him since," said Adams who got his seven new signings together for the first time at Ryton yesterday.
Asked if he was disappointed with the lack of communication, he added: "I don't want to comment on that, let's just say I have had no contact from him.
"We weren't sure when he was coming back and I would have thought he would have rung me up to find out when he needed to report back."
Asked if he is still part of his plans, he said: "He is contracted to Coventry City so yes, he's part of the plans."
But Adams is keen to strengthen up front and is determined to bring in competition to make John work for his place.
The player, meanwhile, may well be looking for a move away from the Ricoh Arena following his appearance in Germany, before which he admitted he hoped Coventry wouldn't stand in his way if he got a better offer this summer.
And, although he didn't set the World Cup alight, he will certainly have enhanced his profile just by being there.
Meanwhile, Adams revealed that he hopes to make two more new signings before the start of the season, another goalkeeper to compete with Andy Marshall, and a striker.
"Obviously we are trying to get another striker," he said. "We went for Francis Jeffers and have talked to other people as well.
"I wouldn't think anything will be done before we go to the States tomorrow because we have made the squad announcement for the flights.
"I hope to get at least another two faces into the club before the season starts. With the existing squad and the seven we have added to it so far, we are optimistic."
