Die Happy Moment - Cov Edition (2 Viewers)

[edgy]

So just thinking, I've already had some superb experiences with my eldest son following City in recent years. A couple of Wembley trips and all that went with them. Some fantastic matches and moments along the way, home and away.

But I'm now thinking what next. Promotion obviously, but I'm thinking to be able to watch a European club tournament (in any form) away match with my lad(s) in some sunny country with the SBA. I think that would do for me. I could die happy in CCFC terms.

 

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[Cov kid 55]

Yeh, it’s the one thing I haven’t done, I was too young to travel when we played in Europe in 1970(?). Would love to follow us abroad, but would I get a ticket - it’s hard enough trying to follow them away in this country!!

 

[Sick Boy]

I'd be happy enough to see us become an established PL club again.

 

[skybluecam]

I would like to see us go up obviously but would prefer autos, preferably clinched at home on the final day.

Then if we played in Europe or managed to win one of the cups that would be the pinnacle for me.

 

[edgy]

I'd be happy enough to see us become an established PL club again.

Yeah, you see I skipped that bit. Becuase everytime I think of promotion to the PL, I think of the most likely season of pure misery getting thumped every week.

 

[skybluelee]

Just to witness promotion with my girls and dad would be enough for me. Getting so close in recent times has just made me year n for it even more.

 

[TomRad85]

Yeah, you see I skipped that bit. Becuase everytime I think of promotion to the PL, I think of the most likely season of pure misery getting thumped every week.

Teams that went up last season are competitive atm. Early days i know but already looking more promising that the last 2 or 3 seasons. It's good to see, even if Sunderland are one of them.

 

[Alkhen]

Almost had one when Torp scored against Man United, the whole end going nuts, my 12 yr old lad fully whipped up in it, really showed he cared which is big for me as I was half in the mind he was just being polite by coming to games with me!

So close, still smarts now.

To be honest the JPT win felt great, like the green shoots after years of utter shit.

Playoff Vs Exeter was great had my brother and lad with me for that.

 

[AOM]

Would love to see Cov at least once in Europe, even if it was away at a random Norwegian team in the UEFA Conference League.
We'd probably end up with Hearts away (which I'd also take tbf).

I actually think becoming a Premier League team is becoming an increasingly realistic prospect, but the challenge is then staying there.

 

[Shannerz]

Yep, a bit of a European adventure, see some clubs that I've never seen us face before.

It would also mean that we'd have probably won a trophy.

Whilst obviously I want us to be successful and get promoted, the Premier League itself holds no real appeal.

 

[clint van damme]

Europe for me.
Know 2 people who went away on our last Euro adventures, jammy bastards!

 

[ceetee]

I would love us to be promoted to PL while I'm still able to go to games, but I'm not sure that I would enjoy them.

 

[Bad Boy]

Lucky enough to have grown up during the JH revolution and experienced the highs and lows of that remarkable 34 year run in top flight football and not forgetting THAT day in 87.

The downside following relegation in 2001 with the slow painful decline and our exiles only to witness the phoenix rising again and enjoying our promotions and our Wembley visits and to cap it off finally owning the ground that was built for the club, something I never thought I'd see but dared to hope.

So my dearest wish is for the generation that has never seen us in the prem and subsequent generations to enjoy the good times again.

I'm in the autumn of my years and I'm a happy and contented man, I've loved and been loved. How lucky am I.

 

[Sick Boy]

Europe for me.
Know 2 people who went away on our last Euro adventures, jammy bastards!

My nearest was Ibiza back in the day.

 

[Sbarcher]

Was at the 2-1 win against Bayern Munich. 55 years ago!

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Almost had one when Torp scored against Man United, the whole end going nuts, my 12 yr old lad fully whipped up in it, really showed he cared which is big for me as I was half in the mind he was just being polite by coming to games with me!

So close, still smarts now.

To be honest the JPT win felt great, like the green shoots after years of utter shit.

Playoff Vs Exeter was great had my brother and lad with me for that.

I think I have a different relationship with that Torp goal. Probably the most euphoric moment of my life - the cup final comes close - and strangely the result hasn’t diminished it for me. Odd.

My son coming to games with me and seemingly enjoying them with me. Likewise I have a nagging doubt that he’s not just humouring his old man…but he doesn’t shut up about us, wants all the kits, learns all the songs, and only plays fifa as Cov.
Tbh watching the 2 older lads we don’t know who are sat next to him, absolutely mob him when we scored vs Norwich this year was a good moment…he clearly loved it and was chuffed to tell his mum about it.

 

[rob9872]

Grew up watching PL football, be nice to return there whilst dad is still watching and he's 80 now. Hopefully a few years left in him yet, but definitely slowed down in recent times and reckon only a couple more season tickets before he starts watching at home on the dodgy stick.

 

[baldy]

Lucky enough to have grown up during the JH revolution and experienced the highs and lows of that remarkable 34 year run in top flight football and not forgetting THAT day in 87.

The downside following relegation in 2001 with the slow painful decline and our exiles only to witness the phoenix rising again and enjoying our promotions and our Wembley visits and to cap it off finally owning the ground that was built for the club, something I never thought I'd see but dared to hope.

So my dearest wish is for the generation that has never seen us in the prem and subsequent generations to enjoy the good times again.

I'm in the autumn of my years and I'm a happy and contented man, I've loved and been loved. How lucky am I.

Are you penning a song in your last paragraph?

 

[Bad Boy]

Are you penning a song in your last paragraph?

I hadn't thought of that but do you want to help me with it please baldy?

 

[Alkhen]

I think I have a different relationship with that Torp goal. Probably the most euphoric moment of my life - the cup final comes close - and strangely the result hasn’t diminished it for me. Odd.

My son coming to games with me and seemingly enjoying them with me. Likewise I have a nagging doubt that he’s not just humouring his old man…but he doesn’t shut up about us, wants all the kits, learns all the songs, and only plays fifa as Cov.
Tbh watching the 2 older lads we don’t know who are sat next to him, absolutely mob him when we scored vs Norwich this year was a good moment…he clearly loved it and was chuffed to tell his mum about it.

I'll remember that moment forever, the turnaround and build up as the goals went in. For the minute or so we were going mental that was the best football moment of my life . But just imagine the story that would have been, even if it was technically offside Its galvanised my opinion that forensically searching for a reason to disallow a goal when it's clear no advantage was gained goes against what I fell in love with football for. Just can't get over that

 

[Terry_dactyl]

I'll remember that moment forever, the turnaround and build up as the goals went in. For the minute or so we were going mental that was the best football moment of my like . But just imagine the story that would have been, even if it was technically offside Its galvanised my opinion that forensically searching for a reason to disallow a goal when it's clear no advantage was gained goes against what I fell in love with football for. Just can't get over that

Yeah, I’ve definitely had moments where it felt unjust/unfair/such a shame but those feelings just don’t linger for me.
It was amazing. The craziest moment of my life.
I rewatched the BBC highlights the other week (not bothering with the pens) and heard the co-commentator (an ex footballer…can’t now remember who) talking about what a privilege it was to be there. I think that sums it up nicely for me…and it was us!
I reckon if we ever get to the Prem it’ll all probably feel a bit shite after a while.

 

[baldy]

Yeah, I’ve definitely had moments where it felt unjust/unfair/such a shame but those feelings just don’t linger for me.
It was amazing. The craziest moment of my life.
I rewatched the BBC highlights the other week (not bothering with the pens) and heard the co-commentator (an ex footballer…can’t now remember who) talking about what a privilege it was to be there. I think that sums it up nicely for me…and it was us!
I reckon if we ever get to the Prem it’ll all probably feel a bit shite after a while.

Matthew Upson I think it was

 

[Shannerz]

Its galvanised my opinion that forensically searching for a reason to disallow a goal when it's clear no advantage was gained goes against what I fell in love with football for. Just can't get over that

I don't think I'll ever stop going on about this, but if you you have to go down to examining minute fractions of centimetres between imaginary lines on the pitch, then the things you are looking for don't matter. That nonsense has lessened the game of football.

Also, that game is the only one I can remember us turning around a 3 goal deficit in.

 

[mmttww]

If I can get the old man to either of the Xmas home games with my lads while he's still here, that'll do me, all three generations up there with a full house.

 

[Ccfc_Addy]

I occasionally remember that 2000/2001 was my first season as an ST holder, and it staggers me that it's been that long since we were in the Premier League.

My hallmark for where I believe this club can go is Crystal Palace. If, within my lifetime, Coventry City become a solid, well-run, mid-to-upper-mid-table PL club that challenges for silverware and European qualification I will be utterly thrilled.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

I don't think I'll ever stop going on about this, but if you you have to go down to examining minute fractions of centimetres between imaginary lines on the pitch, then the things you are looking for don't matter. That nonsense has lessened the game of football.

Also, that game is the only one I can remember us turning around a 3 goal deficit in.

I agree. If the point is an clear and obvious error then it should be able to be seen with the naked eye. There shouldn't be all these lines being drawn to ascertain if one of his bollock hairs was offside.

 

[sotvtoday]

When I look back I can't complain really.

FA Cup win.
EFL Trophy win.
Playoff final win.
Championship winners (Old Div 2)
League 1 winners.
Old Div 3 winners.
34 seasons in the PL/Old Div 1 - even though a lot of those years were a struggle there were some great results most seasons.
2 European home matches (including beating Bayern Munich at Highfield Road).

If you'd have offered me half of that before I started then I'd have snapped your hand off.

 

[Domo]

i thnik being back in the prem, even for a season would be the pinnacle for me. Going to games with my old man in the 90s and then living through the Cov demise from my 20s-30s makes the promised land seem so far away.

Havent said that, if we ever get mid table in the prem, id be chomping a the bit for a chance of europe.

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Would love to see us as an established Prem team again,

mind you the adventure for the 5/6 years have been good despite an awful offside decision and an unlucky shootout

 

[SBAndy]

I agree. If the point is an clear and obvious error then it should be able to be seen with the naked eye. There shouldn't be all these lines being drawn to ascertain if one of his bollock hairs was offside.

Said before, introduce an ‘umpires call’ equivalent. Stop pretending the tech is infallible and revert to the on-field decision when it’s marginal.

Obviously you’d then have to define ‘marginal’.