coventry city v st mirren 1987

Spurs certainly don’t look like a team capable of turning this around. . Hoddle’s delivery isn’t all that, and it’s cleared by Rodger. -->, Nottingham ET 21 min: Rodger strides up the middle, once again channelling his inner Bobby Moore. Some of our younger players will be back here.”. } He has another go. But Gynn won’t give an inch. Ian Ferguson has broken the deadlock for unfancied St Mirren! Stevens tries to get back, but fails, sliding in from behind and missing. Coventry’s recent FA Cup exploits might have revived memories of the Sky Blues’ epic 1987 Wembley triumph over Spurs for some fans; but it’s also an opportunity to look back at a little unfinished business from that monumental success which took place over three decades ago. Pushed too far wide right, he slaps a tame shot straight into the sprawling keeper’s midriff. My Spurs mate feels the same. First published on Sat 25 Apr 2020 08.30 EDT. St. Mirren, Luton missing. Wonderful to see. The 1987 FA Cup Final was an association football match between Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur on 16 May 1987 at Wembley Stadium in London, England to determine the winner of the 1986–87 FA Cup. Regis bursts down the middle on the counter, feeding Gynn on the left. He nearly releases Houchen on the right, but the pass is blocked. width: 100%; Each one of St Mirren's squad that day went on to become legends. Records; Highest Aggregate: 6: Coventry City : 1 - 5: Newcastle United: 1998/1999 : Highest Coventry City score: 5: Coventry City : 5 - 4: Newcastle United: 1964/1965 The first leg was played at Highfield Road on 22nd December 1987, with both sides fielding many of … And not only that, they’ve played their part in one of the greatest FA Cup finals of all time. Coventry City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Mabbutt 41), Golden Goal: Daniel Harris on Keith Houchen’s header, Coventry win first trophy in their 104-year history, Spurs end season empty-handed after instant classic. That really should have been that! However, Sisu was unable to reach agreement with Wasps Rugby over their tenancy and were forced to share St Andrews with Birmingham City during 2019-20. Their enthusiasm has been infectious from the first whistle. “Still no goals, though Dundee United have had one (rather dubiously) chalked off for offside. I said to the players at the end of regular time: let’s get at them. Bennett wanders off upfield, the clock his and Coventry’s friend. } Coventry recycle possession, and Gynn sashays in from the left, before fizzing a shot inches wide of the left-hand post. The ref blows the final whistle and a 104-year wait for a major trophy comes to an end for the club formerly known as Singers FC! .table_d2e21 { “I desperately need some validation in the harsh world of the first year of big school. Clive Allen traps, his back to goal on the right-hand corner of the six-yard box. Again! Kilcline, adrenaline acting as an opiate, extends his arms and obliges, hoisting the cup as high as it can go! This away shirt from 1978 makes the perfect gift for the Sky Blues fan in your life, or you could even treat yourself. ET 25 min: Hoddle dinks a cute first-time wedge down the inside left for Claesen, who enters the box with a view to taking delivery of the pass, then shooting. Actually, Mabbutt’s back up quickly, while Kilcline’s come off the worst. They’ve were the best side in the first period by some distance. St Mirren 1987. what was allowed at this point in history! I swear we’ll name a fanzine after whoever wins it for us. border-color: #000000; £2,750.00. Forest For a brief moment, this could be another cup-final goal for the ages! Here’s hoping for more David-Goliath cup drama next year! Anyway, thanks for reading this MBM. The bounce isn’t Pickering’s friend, and he’s forced a little wide, where he has to hook across goal. Dave Bennett, surely the man of the match, sits sprawled on the turf. But at least we’ve got three full days to prepare for the second leg of the Uefa Cup final. Gynn only has to dink over Clemence to wrap it up, but tries to round him on the outside instead. Perhaps the very best! Both sides have got away with one. ET 3 min: Bennett rides a weak Stevens tackle in midfield and sets off upfield. ET 28 min: Wonderful keeping by Clemence, mind. Got a funny feeling our name’s on the cup today. They’ve put everything into this. The players who did not quite get to grips with it know who they are.” You don’t have to squint too hard to read between the lines there. ... 1930's Bradford Park Avenue v Coventry City Official Programme . He’s obviously been running his mouth off, and Neil Midgley points theatrically to the tunnel, making it quite clear that one more word and he’ll be joining Manchester United’s Kevin Moran on the surprisingly short FA Cup final roll of shame. This MBM’s all I’ve got. the return leg, the teams could not agree on a suitable date for this match and it was never played. Spurs come again, Hoddle attempting to magic-wand a chipped pass down the inside right for Waddle, but it flies harmlessly out of play for a goal kick. ET 13 min: Bennett drives at the Tottenham back line. Coventry are so close! .table_d2e36 td { Gynn twinkles his toes, but can’t get past Ardiles and soon enough Spurs are on the counter-counter! We needed to win something at the end of a season in which we have scored a lot of goals and played a lot of games, but it didn’t work out that way. Gynn’s eventual pass left, intended for Pickering, hits Gough on the heel and a fine break crumbles. Coventry City Football Club is an English football club based in Coventry, West Midlands.The club was founded in 1883 and has competed in the English football league system since 1919. border-color: #000000; Zip it! £5.00 View Product Arsenal v ... Man City v PSG UCL Semi Final Digital Printed Matchday Programme 2020/2021 - PRE-ORDER. Add to Cart. A chance to warm Clemence’s hands - or possibly put this final out of Tottenham’s reach - is spurned. McGrath makes it all the way to the edge of the Spurs box, level with the six-yard line. They deserve this. the following week. Then Sillett stands up and acts it out as well. 86 min: Kilcline really should be booked for that, but referee Neil Midgley - who to be fair has refereed this free-flowing game marvellously, and without pomp or ego either - settles for a stern chat. COVENTRY CITY HAVE WON THE 1987 FA CUP!!! -->,