WinchesterSkyBlue
I have seen Coventry city play in every division of the league
Coventry born and bred
My paternal grandfather was a supporter from the 1930s, my father has been a supporter from 1947 (on his return from India) my mother since 1950, my aunt was Jimmy Hill’s secretary and my paternal grandmother used to provide lodging for young players (best know would be Graham Paddon)
The family used to own the shop on the corner of Highfield Road and I can remember watching the games from the upstairs bedroom. Unfortunately there was a stand blocking the view so I could only see a third of the pitch – so working out what the score was and who was wining was a tad difficult. My first recollection of a game is watching Frank Austin take a throw in and he finished with us 1963!
Moved south 24 years ago but the Sky Blues are still a passion (or is it a curse) - which my eldest son has also inherited.
I can remember the days when I would travel in expectation rather than hope, but for longer than I care to remember it has mostly been the other way around. One day we shall get back to where we used to be - and for the manic depressives on this site that is not the 4th Division.
Being a Sky Blues supporter is certainly character building.
Fly-Fishing, Aviation, Motor sport and the Sky Blues
Coventry born and bred
My paternal grandfather was a supporter from the 1930s, my father has been a supporter from 1947 (on his return from India) my mother since 1950, my aunt was Jimmy Hill’s secretary and my paternal grandmother used to provide lodging for young players (best know would be Graham Paddon)
The family used to own the shop on the corner of Highfield Road and I can remember watching the games from the upstairs bedroom. Unfortunately there was a stand blocking the view so I could only see a third of the pitch – so working out what the score was and who was wining was a tad difficult. My first recollection of a game is watching Frank Austin take a throw in and he finished with us 1963!
Moved south 24 years ago but the Sky Blues are still a passion (or is it a curse) - which my eldest son has also inherited.
I can remember the days when I would travel in expectation rather than hope, but for longer than I care to remember it has mostly been the other way around. One day we shall get back to where we used to be - and for the manic depressives on this site that is not the 4th Division.
Being a Sky Blues supporter is certainly character building.
Fly-Fishing, Aviation, Motor sport and the Sky Blues
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- IT Director
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