Best feeling ever? (1 Viewer)

[Garryb80]

Has to be the checkatrade game. With my family first time watching city there. Watch all sports and had seen ice hockey and speedway successes but nothing meant more than seeing city at wembley

 

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[Frostie]

There have been some great ones, mixed in with all the years of rubbish (which actually makes the sweetest memories even sweeter).

For me things like my dad taking me to my first ever City game were amazing. Also, once he'd been made redundant from work due to illness we didn't get to as many Premier League games as we'd have liked but once won a competition for a Hospitality Day at Highfield Road with a tour of the ground, meeting the players etc. That was magical. Of course, last day at Highfield Road has to rank right up there too.

Like many though the Checkatrade Final does definitely stick in the mind.
If neutral fans viewed this thread they'd be baffled at so many of us mentioning it (hell, even we're glad we no longer compete in it!) but, at arguably our lowest ever point to go out & win a trophy at Wembley with 40,000 other City fans was emotional & definitely helped set us on course for what we've achieved since.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

The singing in the stands, the walk back to the pub, the celebrity pints in the pub

Come on then mate, let's be naming them...

Sir Alec Guinness ?

 

[Langers70]

Quinn and Rosario ripping Villa a new one Boxing Day is right up there

 

[fatso]

FA cup semi final against Leeds, and the playoff semi final 2nd leg at Notts County, the atmosphere at the end of that was incredible.

I remember being on one of the supporters coaches coming back into cov, unbelievable scenes, people lining the roads and cheering the coaches as if we were the players, carnival atmosphere, amazing crazy times.

 

[Moff]

I feel privileged to have attended the 87 cup final with my dad when I was 16. An unforgettable day, the best feeling ever.
I was also blessed to have attended the Checkatrade final with my kids.
The poignancy of attending that my final with my son who was 16, the same age I went to Wembley with my dad was not lost on me, and to have my daughter and mum with me as well was fantastic.
My dad died a couple of years before the Checkatrade and he would have loved to have been there, he was a massive fan, so we raised a glass to him (more than a few) after that win!

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

I feel privileged to have attended the 87 cup final with my dad when I was 16. An unforgettable day, the best feeling ever.
I was also blessed to have attended the Checkatrade final with my kids.
The poignancy of attending that my final with my son who was 16, the same age I went to Wembley with my dad was not lost on me, and to have my daughter and mum with me as well was fantastic.
My dad died a couple of years before the Checkatrade and he would have loved to have been there, he was a massive fan, so we raised a glass to him (more than a few) after that win!

I am same age

 

[rhino1002]

ive been to all 4 of our wembley finals (inc charity shield ) plus i was there at the wolves match in 1967 as a 12 year old
but the cup final of 87 was the best ever
i had always said that if Coventry ever got to the cup final i'd either walk to wembley or be chauffeur driven
well its a bloody long way so me and 3 of my pals hired a chauffeur driven rolls royce
What a day!!!!

 

[clint van damme]

Some great memories being brought back reading this thread.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

I am same age

Duplicate account

 

[cov donkey kick]

87 final win
Sumo hat trick v arsenal at highbury1993
97 spurs win
Checkatrade trophy win
Play off win lg 2 2018

 

[cc84cov]

Quinn and Rosario ripping Villa a new one Boxing Day is right up there

Villa 4-1 away and the 1-0 win at villa park both great games also,when we beat them at highfield road Robbie Keane scoring in front of the west terrace always had bitter banter with my villa pal was going on for months soon as fixtures came out lol

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Aside from the obvious ones, for some reason beating Preston 3-2 in the JPT is right up there for me. I’m 29 so missed the FA Cup so this was the first time I’d seen us in a semi-final of any kind. To be 2-1 down in the 93rd minute, having been ahead, then score those 2 late goals was one of the best feelings I’ve ever had at the footie.

Another one would be Johnny Jackson’s 90th minute winner v WBA at HR. Local derby against the league leaders and we snatched it right at the death. Beautiful

 

[steve cooper]

Some of the older posters will remember the game v Wolves in 1967, when we won promotion to the old first division.

On this day 1967: CCFC win the 'Midlands Match of the Century'

City all but clinched the title on a memorable day at Highfield Road against their midlands rivals

www.coventrytelegraph.net

 

[GaryMabbuttsLeftKnee]

Too many to mention.. First was gaining promotion from the (new) 4th div. My worst ever feeling was the Colchester game in 64 when George H scored the goal that got us promoted to the 2nd div. Why? Cos my dad, who took me to my first match in 1948 and instilled in me a love of the City, had passed away a few weeks earlier and so he never saw that promotion or the subsequent one to the first div. I'm now 76 and I still think of him every time we have a match. Tonight will be no exception. Thanks Dad

Lovely, lovely words. The internet and social media has many terrible aspects about it, but the fact a 76 year old can share this story with a teenager (assumed they are allowed accounts, if not cc84 may get booted soon) on here is definitely one of its beauties. Even as a new dad in his 30s this is great to read, and I just hope I get to share similar moments with my daughter.

 

[Macca1987]

Same as some above, have done all 4 City Wembley trips. For me alone would be 87. But has to be the Checkatrade as created a sky blue monster with my son (according to ex) and thought he would never see any kind of City success, so to be able to share that Wembley win with him, surpasses anything

 

[Johhny Blue]

Singing the Sky Blue Song on the field after beating Wolves to get top spot and promotion in ‘67. Still brings shivers every time I think about it.
The only thing that even comes close is when we sold Kevin Kyle

 

[cov donkey kick]

When Sisu took over after the ranson era I thought Wembley appearances were gone forever so to get days like play off finals ,trophy finals they've become golden moments.
That why I'm fiercely loyal to robins (probably to much at times)
On Quinn him and Terry Gibson are some of the best natural finishers I have witnessed Quinn game at arsenal 1penalty if I remember right then 2 others to complete a 3-0 opening day win golden memory that.

 

[Great_Expectations]

The Notts County away second leg of the play off was absolutely immense. Without doubt one of my favourite ever live games. The constant signing and atmosphere afterwards was incredible, very emotive. The video still gives me goosebumps.

JPT final was special too. First time watching us at Wembley and it was a real family affair with family coming from all over the country to watch us. Plus the friends I went with - some of whom weren’t even Cov fans - got absolutely caught up in the emotion of the day and were signing songs, getting really into the game etc. I think that shows how special and electric the atmosphere was that day.

Play Off Final was obviously a massive one too, one of the most tense I’ve felt watching us. Again, as above was a family and friends affair. And despite half of Coventry seemingly being there, still managed to bump into familiar faces everywhere.

 

[Skybluefaz]

 

[Skybluefaz]

Erm I mean Grimmer sealing the promotion in style. Me and the brother in law in tears of joy, just looking at the city fans going nuts in reaction to it. Son by my side. Lovely.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Checkatrade Final
Play Off Final
Pompey away last season coming back to draw 3-3
First game at the Ricoh (despite what's happened since)

 

[Happy_Martian]

Cov 5-4 Forest, Littlewoods Cup 1991/92 season. Probably the only time a) I've been the focus of chants in the West Terrace and b) my hoarse throat lasted until midway through the following day. Exceptional game and the extremes of emotions.

And more personally, taking my Grandmother up to games. Got her first season ticket in 1993 at the age of 78. Well into her 80s, she was escorted off the Highfield Road pitch by stewards (end of season celebrations on the pitch and the stewards knew me) but her smile was infectious. And seeing her talking to Police horses at Everton. The coppers weren't sure what she was doing but she was loving it. Definitely some of my favourite times supporting the City.

 

[Happy_Martian]

Same as some above, have done all 4 City Wembley trips. For me alone would be 87. But has to be the Checkatrade as created a sky blue monster with my son (according to ex) and thought he would never see any kind of City success, so to be able to share that Wembley win with him, surpasses anything

Disappointingly, I have vowed l will never watch Coventry at Wembley again. 4 times we've been down there and the only time I've seen them play, we've lost. I am the bad luck charm (probably why my predictions are so bad too ).

 

[rob9872]

Loads personal, but as a family with wife, dad and daughter for the Checkatrade final was amazing. I opened up the thread expecting to be the only one as it's not a sought after trophy and I was at Wembley in 87 twice, but it seems it was special for so many others too. It can only be after years of abject failure and low expectations. In 87 I thought we'd be back regularly, even after the Prem years I thought it was a temporary tour of the Championship but that slowly drained away and I never thought we'd be at Wembley as a family. Amazing day.

Others recently I'd have to include the obvious Notts Co Away. the play off final, a few last minute games at Stans and some amazing away days with the SBA regularly sold out in recent seasons. Going back it woudl be the days on the lash with mates when the football became almost a sideshow and a reason to get on it rather than the other way around (apologies to anyone whose days we spoilt along the way!)

The best of all is knowing we've had highs and lows and nostalgically looking back I wouldn't actually change any of it, with some of those lows making the highs seem even higher.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Grimmer’s goal against Exeter in the playoff final. That sealed the win for me and the moment I knew we were getting promoted.

I missed the Checkatrade but watched it in the Uni library doing my dissertation and cheered as we scored but it wasn’t the same as being there!

 

[Sbarcher]

Way back in our European season, beating Bayern Munich who had Sepp Maier, Beckenbaur and Gerd Mueller in the side.

 

[rondog1973]

Most hysterically ecstatic I can ever remember being was at Anfield in April 97. With the score at 1 each and nearing stoppage time, we'd made our way down the front preparing to leave. The stewards had ringed the away end and we won a corner. This particular steward was only in his early 20's at most and we were winding him up saying 'If this goes in we're on the pitch!'. Well, with David James in goal anything can happen and it duly did as he made a dreadful hash of claiming the ball for it to fall at Dion's feet to sweep home. Myself and a couple of mates couldn't contain ourselves and managed to scramble on to the edge of the pitch before being apprehended and ejected from the ground, still screaming our heads off in jubilation!

 

[TomRad85]

I remember Steve Stauntons late goal vs Brighton had me jumping everywhere. Very important goal in our relegation scrap.

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[Skybluefaz]

I remember Steve Stauntons late goal vs Brighton had me jumping everywhere. Very important goal in our relegation scrap.

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Niche. Was that when Adam Virgo scored a couple for them?

Just looked it up. Seems he got one goal. He played for us, and I have no recollection of any game he may have played in. Tbf I think it was around the time I wasn't going up much.

 

[JulianDarbyFTW]

The best feeling for me can't be narrowed down to a single game or occasion, but to the single event of when we score. The sheer elation when the ball hits the net, bodies bouncing around, people clapping and yelling and backslapping, the taunts launched at the opposition, the spilt over-priced beer, the shins getting clattered by the top of the seat in front, the players clenching their fists in jubilation as the crowd cheers them on, the opposition keeper solemnly booting the ball back to the halfway line. Those twenty second moments are the entire reason I love football.

 

[Tommo1993]

As has been said, Checkatrade win. Didn’t think I’d ever see City at Wembley, let alone win. More or less cried in my dads arms at the final whistle. Being part of a fucking abysmal season probably added to that, a tiny positive part of the emotion maybe. L2 P/O final I was sure we would win as Exeter hadn’t impressed me all season, so not a lot of emotion.

Can remember my old man being inconsolable when we left the premier league. I was going to games for a while at this point, but leagues/promotions/relegations I wasn’t fully taken in by.

 

[Skybluefaz]

The best feeling for me can't be narrowed down to a single game or occasion, but to the single event of when we score. The sheer elation when the ball hits the net, bodies bouncing around, people clapping and yelling and backslapping, the taunts launched at the opposition, the spilt over-priced beer, the shins getting clattered by the top of the seat in front, the players clenching their fists in jubilation as the crowd cheers them on, the opposition keeper solemnly booting the ball back to the halfway line. Those twenty second moments are the entire reason I love football.

Yeah, that's what I miss. Nicely put.

 

[dadgad]

Fantastic memories, so personal...heartfelt. And ‘cants in suits’ think they own the game!

 

[Tommo1993]

Think next time I’m part of a crowd singing PUSB, my eyes would probably leak.