By AD
May 15 2010

Part 2 of AD's run-down of all those that helped make Coventry City supporters endure another season of mainly abject, under-achieving failure....

McIndoe, Michael (C-) : Joined from another school where he was allegedly not getting on with the other pupils. His portfolio suggested he had some very good attributes to bring to the class, but they haven’t shown themselves as often as hoped, although he has helped others more than most. Being a bit unfairly picked on at times.

McKenzie, Leon (C-) : Class member who was off sick a lot last season and decided to join a different class quite early in the year to catch up.

McPake, James (B+) : Has limitations but excels at what he’s good at and sticks to it, with solid work in those areas. Becoming an ever more important class member. If only he wasn’t off sick so often.

Madine, Gary (D) : Brought in on the Exchange Program after others dropped out. Tried hard but showed he wasn’t ready for this class yet.

Morrison, Clinton (C+) : Very charismatic lad with supreme self-confidence who’s not afraid to voice his opinions. Looks after the younger lads away from the playground but can be a bit of a bully and dominate on it.  Also can be childish, far too talkative and have tantrums. Does put in effort, but seems to produce occasional spurts of excellent work followed by sustained periods handing in stuff which is average. Might be joining another class next year.

Osbourne, Isaac (C+) : Another young lad who is willing to take on any subject given him, even ones not really designed for him. Always on time and does his homework, but needs the chance to concentrate on his best subjects. Was off ill when given the opportunity to do this. Hopefully will be able to show his worth next year.

Sears, Freddie (D) : Another Exchange Program student from a class with a very good reputation, but he failed to live up to it. Didn’t really have a great deal of time to show what he was capable of, but the work he handed in was average.

Stead, Jonathan (C+) : Joined on the Exchange Program and fitted in well at the start but struggled to maintain that standard of work. Tried hard and shows intelligence, but illness meant he went back to his old class.

Turner, Ben (C+) : Another pleasant young lad who works hard and always hands his homework in on time. Has taken extra tuition to try and improve but unfortunately not always the most capable member of the class and his hard work doesn’t always reap the rewards it deserves. Has shown improvement, but is often overshadowed by others and has been off ill for part of the year which won’t have helped his progress.

Van Aanholt, Patrick (B) : Young Dutch lad brought in as part of the Exchange Program. Has an excellent educational background and showed great confidence at the start of the year, but lost some of that later on before going back home.

Walker, Adam (D) : Stepped up from the juniors last year, but looks a bit over-awed by the experience. Went out on the Exchange Program to a smaller class and did well, and will probably benefit from making a permanent move to a similar class for next year.

Ward, Elliott (C) : One of the more flamboyant members at the back of the class, leading to him getting into trouble and being blamed for things which aren’t necessarily his fault. Classwork is usually OK, but his concentration can wander and lead to errors, when he could be doing better. Fell out with the Head Boy and has gone out on the Exchange Program. May join another class to get himself back on track.

Westwood, Keiren (A+) : Pleasant and polite young man, who has continued his good progress from last year and looks ready to move onto a bigger class. Makes the occasional error, but most of his work is of an exceptionally high standard. Has been placed right at the back of the classroom to try and sort out some of the less disciplined students but can only have so much of an influence, which seems to frustrate him at times.

Wilson, Callum (C) : Junior school pupil given a few classes at a higher level due to low class numbers. Not quite ready to join the class full-time yet though

Wood, Richard (B+) : Joined the class from a similar one in Sheffield, who were sorry to lose him. Looks like becoming firm friends with McPake at the back of the class, and doesn’t settle for much nonsense around him. Work is solid if unspectacular.

Wright, Stephen (D-) (DEPUTY HEAD BOY) : Another older class member, but arguably not such a great influence on the younger members. Often in trouble for talking too much and can be petulant and childish at times, even throwing his shirt at the teacher after being told off and suspended for a short time. Standard of his schoolwork has deteriorated over the year, and maybe needs to consider joining a different classl.

Wynter, Curtis (C) : Has spent most of his first year after coming up from junior school off ill, and looks likely to join another class to help him catch up. We wish him well.

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Coleman, Chris (D-) (HEAD BOY) : Highly thought of young man who, it was hoped, would bring the best out of his classmates, but often just manages to make them nervous and introverted. Organisational skills are poor at times. Seems to know where he wants to go but consistently fails to achieve. Expelled by the headmaster after some terrible behaviour towards the end of the year.