Coventry City go in search of another huge three points in their quest to keep pace with the Championship play-off race tonight at fourth placed Southampton.
The Sky Blues have the opportunity of clawing themselves back to within a point of sixth placed Norwich in their game in hand over the Canaries. Saints have had a bit of a dip in form in recent weeks when they have managed just two wins from their last nine Championship matches, including four defeats, so it might just be a good time to visit St Mary’s Stadium where Russell Martin’s men have won 12, drawn three and lost four to date this term.
Buoyed by Saturday’s impressive victory over title-chasing Leeds United, Mark Robins’ men travelled to the south coast with plenty of confidence and just need to find the energy and performance levels to pull off another big win over a top six side.
Join Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner for all the build-up, team news – which will be published here at 6.45pm – and regular updates throughout the game.
Coventry City continue to make new history under the management of Mark Robins who has guided the club to their first FA Cup semi-final since winning the famous competition in 1987, in what is still regarded as the Sky Blues’ finest hour.
Having beaten Wolverhampton Wanderers some 37 years later in the quarter-finals, City now face the mighty Manchester United in the last four at Wembley on Sunday, April 21 – only the second time the club have ever reached that stage.
To celebrate and mark the achievement, the Coventry Telegraph has produced a bumper 40-page souvenir publication, packed with exclusive interviews with Mark Robins and his trusty assistant and head coach Adi Viveash, as well as a look back at the 1987 road to Wembley.
Hear how former Man United striker Robins feels about pitting his managerial wits against the club he still supports and has much affection for from his playing days, and how City’s esteemed coach Viveash helped plot Wolves’ downfall, and his fascinating take on how to beat top end Premier League opponents for a second time. He’ll be talking tactics, attention to detail, mind games and, of course, one of the biggest ingredients for success – belief!
