Ryan ready for next challenge after new deal
season, building on the two he made the previous season, while also continuing to progress on the international stage by representing Wales at youth level throughout the course of the campaign.
“The way we have been performing this season, to be offered a new deal is a really good feeling,” said Academy graduate Howley.
“It’s not been an easy journey for me. This is my 15th season, so it’s taken a long while but I hope this journey carries on. This off-season is giving me some time to reflect.”
He added: “The highlight so far has been that start against Huddersfield, helped by the good win! The manager is not the sort to throw a player in for the sake of it.
“Ahead of the game, the gaffer told me that I have earned my chance to make my first start by being ready. I took it and we got the win.”
Competition and expectations are is high at Championship level and Coventry is no exception. “The players at this club have shown their quality in recent months,” he said. “Getting to the play-off final is not easy and there is so much quality in there, especially in midfield where we have Gustavo Hamer, Liam Kelly, Callum O’hare, Kasey Palmer, Jamie Allen, Ben Sheaf, and Josh Eccles. “The work that those players put in is incredible. They never miss. It’s great competition for me and it’s tough but I enjoy it. They are all really good players.”
Setting himself a new challenge for next season, Howley said: “The big thing I need now is more game time. My aim for the new season will be to break into the first team and play on a more regular basis.”
My aim for the new season will be to break into the first team and play on a more regular basis. Ryan Howley