The 2008–09 season was Coventry City's 89th season in The Football League and their 8th consecutive season in the Football League Championship. Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and Football League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. Review and events Monthly events This is a list of the significant events to occur at the club during the 2008-09 season, presented in chronological order. This list does not include transfers, which are listed in the transfers section below, or match results, which are in the results section. June: 13 - Coventry City draw Aldershot Town at home in the League Cup First Round. 16 - Life President Mike McGinnity and former player Cyrille Regis receive MBEs in The Queen's birthday honours list. 16 - Coventry City's fixtures for the 2008/2009 Championship season are announced 23 - Coventry City announce the new squad numbers for the forthcoming season. July: 4 - Coventry City travel to Switzerland for pre-season tour where they will face Romanian side FC Brașov and Swiss side Stade Nyonnais. August: 4 - Scott Dann is named new club captain for the 2008-09 season, taking over from Michael Doyle. 5 - Coventry City announce new association with Coventry Sphinx. 11 - Keiren Westwood on his debut, is named in the Official Football League Championship team of the week, following his performance against Norwich City. 13 - Coventry City celebrate their 125th anniversary, they mark the event with a victory over Aldershot Town in the League Cup. 13 - Coventry City draw Newcastle United at home in the League Cup Second Round. September: 23 - Elliott Ward and Daniel Fox are named in the Official Football League Championship team of the week, following their performances against Queens Park Rangers. October: 6 - Daniel Fox is named in the Official Football League Championship team of the week, following his performances against Cardiff City and Southampton. 9 - Marcus Hall is to be awarded a testimonial match after 14 season with the Sky Blues. November: 8 - Former Coventry City and Belgium international defender Régis Genaux passes away from a heart failure due to a pulmonary embolism 24 - Keiren Westwood and Daniel Fox are named in the Official Football League Championship team of the week, following their performances against Sheffield Wednesday. 30 - Coventry City draw