'Maltese Falcon to the rescue'

Michael Mifsud is expected to be a hit with the fans of his new club Coventry City where he has just moved. In this interview with Andy Turner of the Coventry Telegraph, Mifsud speaks of fulfilling his lifelong ambition to play in England:

..Short in stature, Mifsud's muscular thighs resemble those of a powerful sprinter, and the player insists he is fit and ready to go after training with his home town club Sliema Wanderers. "I am the type of player who can give a lot of energy and never gives up, and hopefully create options for my team-mates," said the forward, who is fulfilling a lifetime ambition by plying his trade in England.

"I have always wanted to play here - it has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. "Obviously I wanted to play at a higher level, so this is a big step in my career. "It is always good to have a challenge in life. English football is very popular in Malta and, actually, I have a friend who has a best friend who supports Coventry, so he is very happy that I have signed.

"I had other options, of course, but the manager came to see me in Norway and I came over and watched Coventry. "I like everything about the club, so I think I can really settle here. I just want to do my best and play well for Coventry. "I have been to the beautiful stadium and watched the game against Derby. "So I am looking forward to making my debut and seeing all the fans and the great atmosphere.

"I am sure the club will get through this bad patch because there is a good team here. "My last match was two months ago but I have been training with my local club back home in Malta so I am still fit and ready to play." Palace boss Peter Taylor confirmed that the Eagles had checked out Mifsud as a possible recruite. "We had him looked at," said Taylor - "I didn't see him myself, but our European scout told me about him. "We decided not to pursue it because of the forwards we already have here, but I've been told that he's dangerous - small and quick like a whippet - so we'll have to watch him carefully should he play."

Coventry play Crystal Palace tomorrow. Update: Unhappy debut for Mifsud as Coventry lose 2-4 at home to Palace.