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The Sky Blues have been handed an award by the Football League for providing an ‘outstanding experience’ for young fans and families.

News of the award prompted a fierce backlash on social media websites with many supporters questioning how the Football League could hand the award to the club when the team has moved to play ‘home’ matches 35 miles away from their home city.

The Football League Family Excellence Award, which recognises the ‘outstanding experience’ provided by clubs for young fans and families, has been handed to Coventry City for the 2013/14 season.

A total of 47 clubs from across all three divisions of the Football League have been given the Award for 2014.

Many supporters took to Twitter to vent their frustration:

In announcing the successful clubs, Football League chief executive, Shaun Harvey, said: “The Football League Family Excellence Award gives clubs a standard to aspire to when planning their efforts to attract more families and young fans to their matches.

“It is hugely encouraging to see so many clubs receiving the accolade, demonstrating The Football League’s ongoing commitment to securing the next generation of fans.”