I was asked recently what was the first City game I watched, and who were playing ? My late father took me to Highfield Road when I was a nipper, but can't recall much about the games to be honest. But the one that stands out for me was when we lost in the FA Cup to non league Kings Lynn. Jimmy Hill was in the stands that day and took over not long after this cup upset. It never bothered me losing as I became a huge Sky Blues fan, no doubt because of Jimmy's revolution. So what was your first game ?
Coventry 2-1 Norwich
Speedie with the winner
I think Bryan Gunn was sent off too.
Late eighties. I was only around 7 or 8.
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Yep that's the one. Remember speedie jumping up on the fencing to celebrate his goal. After that I was hooked.I remember Gunns replacement was a very small outfield player and the goalie shirt came down to his knees. Killer missed his penalty against the dwarf.
Spot on.I must be one of the few City glory hunters as it was the Division Two promotion season. I was 9 when after much pleading I managed to get my dad, a lapsed City fan, to finally take me to a game in February 1967. It was a 2-1 win against Carlisle with Machin and I think Gould scoring as we came from behind. The Carlisle goalkeeper Alan Ross was sent off for knocking Gould out with a punch after the latter had charged him as he held the ball. (Something Gould did quite often as you were allowed to do that back then). Not much glory since then but I have never regretted being a City fan. Once you have a club you are committed for life or should be.
vs Forest, League Cup, November 1990.
4-0 up, back to 4-4, won it 5-4. Incredible game, electric atmosphere. Hooked!
Do you remember when Spurs played us a few years later at Highfeild Road ? Greaves, Gilzean.1967 highfield road city 2 spurs 3
Coventry 2-1 Norwich
Speedie with the winner
I think Bryan Gunn was sent off too.
Late eighties. I was only around 7 or 8.
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Last game of 1974/75 v M'boro. We lost 2-0.
I was at that one too. Stood on Sky Blue Terrace not far from the lino as ref goes to consult. Everybody in the ground that day knew it was a perfectly good goal - All except the two blokes who mattered!The first game I can remember going to was the 3-1 against Crystal Palace, where Clive hit the free kick into the top corner and it rebounded out and the ref never gave it. Gerry Daly scored a couple, and Andy Blair the other, and I was hooked from there!
clive allen crystal palace goal against coventry - Bing video
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