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Downpour Can’t Dampen Red Hot Jets! June 2nd, 2008 The Cassidy Jets continued their unbeaten start to the British League season with a well earned 46-12 victory over the East Kilbride Pirates...More... Cassidy Jets Complete Remarkable Turn Around May 29th, 2008 In last weekends re-match of 2007’s Britbowl game the Cassidy Jets came away with a resounding 41-15 victory over the defending champion London Blitz...More... Jets Foil Blitz In Final Repeat... May 24th, 2008 In a re-match of 2007’s National Championship game the Cassidy Jets came away with a resounding 41-15 victory over the London Blitz...More... Jets vs. Blitz Preview... May 22nd, 2008 This Saturday will see a re-match of last seasons Britbowl final as the London Blitz travel to face the Cassidy Jets at Warwick University...More... Jets beat Bulls 67-0 May 19th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets returned to British competition with a comfortable 67-0 win over local rivals the Birmingham Bulls...More... Jets off to flyer on flag debut! May 18th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets first foray into senior flag football got off to a good start as they chalked up two victories in less than ideal conditions...More... Canadians! May 15th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets have unveiled their latest signings, quarterback Neil Balthazaar; wide receiver David Sonne and free safety Bryan Over...More... Cassidy Jets Euro Ambitions Thwarted By Raiders... May 10th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets European season ended on Saturday with a 49-20 defeat at the hands of the Swarco Tirol Raiders...More... Eurobowl Quarterfinal Match Preview May 9th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets have arrived in Innsbruck for their Eurobowl quarter-final showdown versus the Swarco Tirol Raiders...More... Jets Go Marching On! April 26th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets escaped from Norway with a hard fought 21-13 victory over the Oslo Vikings. The win means that the Jets top their group and qualify...More... Cassidy Jets Complete 2008 Line-Up... April 20th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets completed their roster overhaul this week with the signing of Stuart Ennis...More... Cassidy Jets Extinguish Firebats In Eurobowl Debut April 12th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets shrugged off the rust and overcame an early 10-0 deficit to defeat the visiting Valencia Firebats 36-16 and emerge victorious in their Eurobowl Debut...More... Jets Secure First Silverware of the Season... April 10th, 2008 In the build up to their European debut the Cassidy Jets have scooped a league awards double. Tim Spaull secured the coveted British American Football...More... Jets Lose Their Liberty... April 7th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets have been rocked by the news that they have to move their debut Eurobowl fixture versus the Valencia Firebats...More... Cassidy Jets End 7 Year Itch... April 3rd, 2008 In a landmark decision, the Cassidy Jets today confirmed that they would be participating in the 2008 Eurobowl alongside...More... BUAFL Discount! February 22nd, 2008 The Cassidy Jets are delighted to announce that for the first time they will be offering a substantial discount to members of the British Universities American Football League...More... Jets Tame Wolverine February 14th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets have announced a major coup with the signing of Assistant Offensive Co-ordinator Lou Barnes..More... Cassidy Jets Announce Ambitious Plans For Rookie Recruitment February 5th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets today unveiled plans for their 2008 Rookie Recruitment drive. The new scheme will see absolute beginners learn the basics of American Football...More... Saskatoon native completes Jets coaching line up... January 5th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets today announced the appointment of Saskatoon native Ronnie Zerr as Defensive Co-ordinator for their 2008 campaign...More... Pre-Season Training January 4th, 2008 The Cassidy Jets preparations for 2008 get into full swing this weekend when players return for pre-season training...More... Jets steady the ship: McManus returns. December 18th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets are delighted to announce the return of Head Coach Gerry McManus back into the fold,,,More... Jets 2007 Award Winners... December 17th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets brought to a close the 2007 season with their annual awards night. The big winner was quarterback Tim Spaull...More... McManus steps down at Coventry... November 30th, 2007 Coach McManus who had been the Head Coach for the Coventry club, since it joined the League as the the Coventry Jaguars. today stepped down...More... Jets announce new Assistant Head Coach... November 24th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets are delighted to announce the arrival of James Mitchell as their new Assistant Head Coach and...More... Woodlands Wolves and Wolverines get started... November 8th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets are pleased to announce the formation of a new American Football Program at Woodlands Secondary School in Coventry...More... Jets end 7 year itch - return GB to Eurobowl October 27th, 2007 In a landmark decision, the Cassidy Jets today confirmed that they would be participating in the 2008 Eurobowl...More... Jets Make NFL Grade! October 22nd, 2007 Coventry lad Adam Etheridge has become the first Cassidy Jet to make the NFL. Adam will be working for the Miami Dolphins...More... Jets come up short... September 24th, 2007 Jets lose chamionship game 14-6 against blitz...game report to followMore... Britbowl Preview... September 20th, 2007 Sunday will see the culmination of 4 years hard work as the Cassidy Jets make their first appearance in the National Championship...More... Cassidy Jets arrive in UK ‘Superbowl’ September 9th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets are one step away from creating history as the first team in British American Football history to win three consecutive ChampionshipsMore... Nuneaton Borough Location & Directions... September 8th, 2007 This weekends semi-final will be played at Nuneaton Borough. Liberty Way, Attleborough Fields. Ind. Est. CV11 6RR Nuneaton...More... Bonecrusher Gets Ready For Aztecs Test September 6th, 2007 Desmond "Bonecrusher" Thompson spent his off season getting into shape for the Cassidy Jets BAFL Premier season... More... Jets Land In Nuneaton! September 3rd, 2007 The Cassidy Jets American Football team return to Nuneaton this Sunday (2.30pm kick off) for their final home fixture...More... Jets Roll Into Playoffs! September 2nd, 2007 In what was effectively a meaningless game the Cassidy Jets ran out comfortable 52-12 victors over local rivals...More... Jets beat aztecs 47-23... August 26th, 2007 The return of Head Coach Gerry McManus saw normal service resume for the Cassidy Jets as they ran out 47-23 ...More... Jets Play Host O.J. the Deejay... August 23rd, 2007 Former Kix 96 presenter O.J. Borg recently paid a visit to the Cassidy Jets for a taste of a midweek training session with one of...More... Jets Come Crashing Down To Earth... August 19th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets lost a league game for the first time in 3 years as they went down to the London Blitz in Finsbury Park on Sunday afternoon...More... Jets Look To Tie-Up Top Spot... August 17th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets have received several significant boosts to their secondary prior to the showdown with BAFL Premier rivals the London Blitz...More... Jets crush Sundevils 50-0 August 11th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets confirmed their place in the playoffs with an efficient 50-0 victory over the Southern Sundevils...More... Southern Preview August 9th, 2007 Saturday sees the Southern Sundevils make their first trip to Coventry for what will be the first ever meeting between the two clubs...More... Jets Youth Run Riot! August 6th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets youth team hosted the Chester Romans in a repeat of the clubs meeting in early June...More... Jets Wave Farewell To Rising Young Star... August 2nd, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets said goodbye this week to free safety Danny Wardell. The talented youngster accepted an invitation to play for Southwest Minnesota More... Jets On Edge Of Playoffs After Ugly Win July 29th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets overcame a first half scare to defeat Gateshead 41-16 and remain unbeaten atop the BAFL Premier standingsMore... Rain Delays Jets Title Charge... July 26th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets face a potential fixture pile up after last Friday’s torrential downpour forced the postponement ...More... Christ the King sweep American Football Titles July 24th, 2007 Christ the King Primary School’s Under 11 Flag American Football Team (the Mounties) took the honours in the final of the 2006/7 Coventry...More... Achola Returns From 2 Year Injury Layoff... July 19th, 2007 Sunday marked a long overdue return to action for Coventry Cassidy Jets wide receiver Mike Achola. Various...More... Jets Perfect First Half July 15th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets completed the first half of their season with a 41-8 victory over the East Kilbride Pirates...More... Dunson Delivers Timely Injury Boost... July 12th, 2007 In a season blighted by injury and suspensions the Coventry Cassidy Jets have finally received some good news...More... Jets Youth Set For Roman Invasion! July 6th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets youth American Football team will entertain the Chester Romans this Sunday...More... Jets breach top 15 ranking in Europe July 5th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets are delighted to announce that despite their narrow 2 touchdown loss in Austria to the Blue Devils in May...More... Former Jet Makes Global Impact! July 2nd, 2007 As the NFL attempts to crack the potentially massive Chinese market a former Coventry Cassidy Jet is helping spearhead the effort...More... Super Jets Kids take Festival Honours! June 30th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets Cadets (U12) entered their first British American Football Association (BYAFA) tournament and came home with all the spoils...More... Jets Youth Take Off! June 25th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets youth team earned their inaugural win in the Cheshire countryside against a more experienced Chester Romans outfit...More... Jets Raid Pirates June 17th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets preparation for their showdown with the East Kilbride Pirates was far from idealMore... Jets Soar Over Senators! June 3rd, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets began life after Peter Evans with an emphatic win over the Gateshead Senators at Broad Street Rugby ClubMore... Jets Look To Bounce Back! June 1st, 2007 After a difficult month of May, in which the Cassidy Jets lost not only their unbeaten streak but also starting quarterback...More... Jets GM moves on May 24th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets today announced that the club has completed the second phase of its internal review. Darren Kangurs More... Cassidy Jets Kids Chase Coventry Championship Glory... May 22nd, 2007 Tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd May, will see the UK’s largest Flag American Football Tournament for Under 12’s take place at St Christopher’s Junior School More... Ricoh event sparks US interest... May 18th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets American Football Team are pleased to announce that they are negotiating with TeamUSA...More... Jets lose unbeaten record to Austrians! May 13th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets travelled to Austria at the weekend to face the Cineplex Blue Devils, ranked #10...More... From Worst to First! May 7th, 2007 In May 2005 the Cassidy Jets were ranked dead last in British American Football having lost every game in 2004...More... Jets sign new deals! May 2nd, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets today announced two new three-year sponsorship deals with local company Coventry Aquatics...More... Jets too Powerful for Bulls... April 30th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets overcame a sluggish start to hand the Bulls one of their biggest ever defeats in the Nuneaton sunshine...More... Jets Add DB Youth And Experience... April 26th, 2007 Ahmed Hasim and Dales Hawes have joined the Cassidy Jets to strengthen their secondary ahead of the start of the 2007 Premier League...More... Jets Maul Madrid 39-8! April 20th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets, playing their first ever game in the European Cup, started off in fine style with a resounding win that promises a great deal...More... Coventry Jets homeless - Nuneaton Borough save the day! April 10th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets American football Club owe a huge thank you to Nuneaton Borough Football Club...More... Jets go Kiwi Wild! March 5th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets and the Papatoetoe Wildcats of Auckland, New Zealand today announced a new and exciting partnership between the two clubs...More... MacKenzie Joins the Jets! February 22nd, 2007 At 6 foot 6 inches and 380lbs, Tony MacKenzie is an imposing figure. Armed with pads and helmet, he becomes a giant among men and he...More... Jets Complete the Italian Job! February 20th, 2007 The Jets travelled to Italy at the weekend to play their first ever International game in the Milano II Bowl and came away with a resounding win, 49 – 0.More... Jets Have a New Home and a New Logo! February 18th, 2007 The Coventry Cassidy Jets will be touching down at the Ricoh Arena when the multi-million pound stadium hosts its first ever American Football game...More... Jets announce new Defensive Co-ordinator January 24th, 2007 The Cassidy Jets are delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Dickinson as their new Defensive Co-ordinator. Steve joins the Jets from the East ...More... McGar set to star in Coventry... December 16th, 2006 Liam McGar, a 320-pound Offensive Lineman aged 28, completed his move from the Southern Sundevils to the Cassidy Jets today...More... Jets plan Italian Job! December 7th, 2006 The Cassidy Jets began their preparations for the Milano Bowl II matchup against the Milan Rhinos with a visit ...More... Ohio Native Joins Jets... December 3rd, 2006 The Cassidy Jets are delighted to announce the signing of Wide Receiver Eric Watts, who joins the club from RAF Croughton and is part of the US Air Force.More... Jets accept Mulhall resignation... December 1st, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets accepted the resignation of their defensive co-ordinator, Tony Mulhall...More... Jets re-sign Chicago pair... November 30th, 2006 From the Mid-West to the Midlands, the Jets are delighted to announce that QB Joe Wright and Center Kurt Gersch have signed to return to the UK...More... Jets Join Premier League... November 22nd, 2006 At its end of season meeting in Sheffield, the board of directors of the British American Football League (BAFL) announced the formation...More... Jets take honours in Celtic Classic III... November 21st, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets won the third Celtic Classic Bowl game at the Butts Arena with a dominate display over the Irish National Team...More... Coventry Jets Getting Ready For Take Off 2007! November 7th, 2006 On Sunday 26th of November the Coventry Jets start there recruiting campaign for the new 2007 season...More... Jets to face Irish National team... October 8th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets are delighted to announce that the Irish National American Football Team have agreed to face the Jets...More... Gerry McManus: Professional Manager/Coach Of The Year! October 6th, 2006 Gerry McManus, Head Coach of the Coventry Cassidy Jets, received the BBC’s Coach of the Year Award...More... Super Jets win it all! September 24th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets made history in Sheffield last night by becoming the first Division 1A team in British American Football history to go unbeaten throughout an entire season...More... Jets in search of Championship Glory... September 19th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets travel to Don Valley Stadium this Saturday in search of the Division1A Championship and a record-breaking second consecutive undefeated season...More... Jets to play in Città di Milano September 15th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets are delighted to announce that they will begin their 2007 season with a trip to Milan, Italy to face the Rhinos...More... Jets Sign Man Mountain... September 14th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets are all set to unleash their ‘biggest’ ever signing onto the British American Football league. Desmond Thompson, ...More... Jets Erase Exiles Shadow, 63-18! September 11th, 2006 A year ago the Coventry Cassidy Jets defeated the Kent Exiles by a mere 4 points in the Division 2 Championship Final in Sheffield...More... Jets win ‘Miracle in the Valley’ - 2005 September 6th, 2006 September 25th, 2005 - The Coventry Cassidy Jets (13-0) finished their perfect season with a sensational, come-from-behind win to break the hearts of the Kent Exiles...More... Jets face grudge re-match... September 5th, 2006 Twelve months ago the Coventry Cassidy Jets faced the Kent Exiles for the Division 2 title and bragging rights as the only undefeated team in the UK...More... Player Profile Story - Anthony Perkins August 11th, 2006 Anthony is a local lad, who grew up with his sister (Natalie-Letesha) under the watchful eye of Laurel & Errol Perkins...More... Surge Feel Jets Backlash... August 1st, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets took out their frustration on the hapless yet brave Staffordshire Surge on Sunday 79-0...More... Unbeaten Jets face Surge in ‘Free’ Game July 25th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets (8-0) conclude their regular season home games at the Butts Arena this Sunday against the Staffordshire Surge...More... Management Profile Story - Peter Evans July 21st, 2006 Peter Evans is the General Manager of the Jets. Peter has always said it has been his “privilege to help develop a great bunch of guys into one of the foremost teams in the UK.”...More... Jets to face Germans in Hamburg! July 17th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets are delighted to announce that they have reached agreement to play the Hamburg Blue Devils in Germany in April, 2007 More... Caesars Cancel Game with Jets... July 11th, 2006 The Jets are disappointed to announce that their July 16th encounter with the Nottingham Caesars has been cancelled by Nottingham due to a crippling injury...More... Mustangs corralled by Jets 47-0!... July 9th, 2006 The highflying Coventry Cassidy Jets made the long journey to East Retford on Saturday with a point to prove...More... Love is in the Air... July 9th, 2006 It’s not all war and aggression however. The Jets wide receiver, Mark Cohen (a former professional player with the London Monarchs...More... Player Profile Story - Mark Cohen June 29th, 2006 Mark Cohen has played for 19 years now and it all started at Sutton Rugby club in the mud on wet Sunday afternoon...More... Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation - by Claire Alesbury... June 28th, 2006 As soon as you can tolerate pressure on the ball of your foot; begin stretching your ankle using the ankle pump and the towel stretch. When this is too easy...More... Roasted Rams get the Chop in Coventry! June 28th, 2006 Sunday saw a battle for dominance of Div 1A North between the high flying Coventry Cassidy Jets and the rapidly improving ASAP Yorkshire Rams...More... Head Coach Profile Story - Gerry McManus June 21st, 2006 Gerry hit the American football scene in 1984. He started out his football life as a Full Back and DT. From time to time, Gerry also....More... Rams game divisional decider! June 20th, 2006 This coming weekend the Coventry Cassidy Jets host the ASAP Yorkshire rams in a game that will effectively decide the Division 1A North title...More... Gateshead No Match for Jets! June 18th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets took another huge step towards the divisional title with a 54-15 demolition of Britain’ #5...More... Undefeated teams face off for supremacy of the North! June 17th, 2006 This weekend sees the Jets facing Division 1 opposition for the third time this season as they play host to the 3-0 Gateshead Senators...More... Player Profile Story - Saul Freer June 17th, 2006 Saul played for both Leicester teams (Huntsmen and Panthers) winning the...More... Jets Broadside Sinks Pirates 67-6! June 11th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets headed north to face Scotland’s No.1 American football team, the East Kilbride Pirates, and came away with a huge win...More... Jets face Pirate onslaught in ‘Battle of Britain’! June 9th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets head north of Hadrian’s Wall this weekend to face the challenge of the East Kilbride Pirates...More... Jets Sign 2 Rookie Athletes! June 9th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets today announced the signing of two outstanding young athletes in Matt Williams (left, aged 26) and Anthonu Kopovo...More... Jets Beat Rams! June 4th, 2006 The #3 ranked Coventry Cassidy Jets travelled to Yorkshire to take on the Rams in a crunch divisional game...More... Jets Rise to #3 in the Nation! May 31st, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets, on the back of their famous victory over the Birmingham Bulls at the weekend,...More... Jets in good shape for trip to Yorkshire! May 31st, 2006 The Jets resumed training Wednesday evening in good spirits following their win over Birmingham at the weekend...More... Jets end Bulls Midlands Dynasty... May 28th, 2006 The eagerly anticipated Cassidy Bowl between the traditional powerhouse Birmingham Bulls and the rapidly ascending Coventry Cassidy Jets, ended...More... Jets Sink Surge! May 21st, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets opened their 2006 campaign at the windswept Stoke RFC with a solid 39-0 victory...More... Jets Add a touch of class! May 18th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets today announced the dual signings of Jeremy Simms...More... Jets Add Kiwi Giant! May 17th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets today announced the signing of offensive lineman Tom Wynne from the Logan Wildcats in New Zealand...More... Physio Report by Claire Alesbury... May 14th, 2006 American Football can be a physical demanding sport. Here are a few ways to help avoid injury and improve your sports nutrition...More... Jets Scrimmage Report April 27th, 2006 The powerhouse Bergamo Lions received the Cassidy Coventry Jets for a scrimmage on Sunday 23rd April...More... Jets on Italian Job! April 18th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets are making final preparations for their trip to Bergamo, Italy to face the hometown Lions...More... Jets Withdraw from Ricoh Arena April 14th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets regretfully announced today that they have had to withdraw from their intended game at the Ricoh Arena...More... Jets Mourn... February 23rd, 2006 GARY SIDWELL 1966 - 2006More... Jets Swoop in PA Transfer Raid! January 25th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets today announced a number of signings that will send shock waves...More... Jets Indoor Facility a Hit! January 23rd, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets held their first indoor practise on the 3rd-Generation turf pitch...More... Jets team up with NFL - Big 10 Conference! January 14th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets American Football Club, in association with Woodlands Sports College and the NFL, today announced the launch of the ‘Big 10’ conference for primary school children in Coventry...More... Mullhall to Lead Defense! January 14th, 2006 The Coventry Cassidy Jets today announced that Tony Mulhall has agreed to become the new Defensive Co-ordinator for the 2005...More... Jets To Land At Ricoh Arena! December 20th, 2005 The Coventry Cassidy Jets have today announced that they are to play their opening game of the British American Football League (BAFL) 2006 season...More... Jets Wide Receiver gets NFLE Call Up! December 20th, 2005 Mike Achola, a 19-year old first year player for the Coventry Cassidy Jets, has been offered a trial for the National Football League (Europe) in Cologne...More... Jets Go Danish! November 29th, 2005 The Coventry Cassidy Jets unveiled their first major new signing for the 2006 campaign with the capture of Danish Offensive Lineman Kasper Glader...More... Jets Crowned at Ricoh Arena! November 18th, 2005 Come join the Coventry Cassidy Jets as they are crowned Division 2 National Champions at Ricoh Arena on Saturday, November 26th.More... Jets Dreaming of a World Bowl! November 2nd, 2005 At their annual awards ceremony last night, the Coventry Cassidy Jets celebrated their undefeated season in style with 150 players, their families and invited guests at the Leofric Hotel...More... Coventry Cassidy Jets Launch New Website! November 1st, 2005 The Coventry Cassidy Jets today launched its new website. With a fresh new look and up-to-date information, the team is expecting a lot of positive feedback. The website is a work in progress and will be comp...More... Coventry Cassidy Jets Win Division 2 Title! September 28th, 2005 THE Coventry Cassidy Jets finished their perfect season with a sensational, come-from-behind win to break the hearts of the Kent Exiles...More...