Coventry City Fc Collection

Coventry city FC footballer Larry Lloyd at Ryton training grounds indoor facilities. 23rd March 1976

Jimmy Hills in the driving seat at Coventry City FC. 16th August 1980

Tommy Hutchison signs for Coventry City in his bedroom at the Hotel Leofric on his arrival from Blackpool. With him ar Joe Mercer, Gordon Milne and Eddie Plumley. 10th October 1972

Coventry Citys Keith Houchen scores a spectacular goal. The Sky Blues went on to win 3-2 against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. 16th May 1987

Footballer Larry Lloyd. Coventry City FC Team photo shoot. 23rd August 1976

Jimmy Hill helps Angela Rippon to get onto her horse. 18th March 1978

155711A-5. jpg Coventry City v Stoke City at the Victoria Ground ended in a 0-1 win
155711A-5.jpg Coventry City v Stoke City at the Victoria Ground ended in a 0-1 win for the Sky Blues. This means that Coventry are through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. 21st February 1987

Stuart Pearce looks capable of making the sparks fly in more ways than one. Here is is pictured with his landlady Stella Rogers, mending her toaster

Coventry City v Derby County, FA Cup 4th round, final score 0-0. 27th January 1974

Coventry City v Wolves. The final score was a 3-1 win for the Sky Blues at the Highfield Road ground. George Curtis raises his hands in elation and glory. 29th April 1967

Coventry City v Manchester United in the FA Cup 4th round. The final score was 0-1 to the Sky Blues at the Old Trafford ground. Keith Houchen scores the only goal of the match in the 20th minute

Dave Bennett (left) and Lloyd McGrath, Coventry City footballers who both broke their legs last season, are now back in training

Tommy Hutchison relaxes at home with his children Lynn (9), David (3) and John (6). 3rd May 1979

Coventry City footballer Ronnie Rees. 4th August 1967

Footballer Larry Lloyd, former Coventry City defender now with Nottingham Forest, makes a surprise visit to Woodlands School footballer John Price

Stella Mae from the English Dance Theatre puts Sam Allardyce and the rest of the Citys squad through their paces on the day ballet came to the Sky Blue Connection. 17th November 1983

Stella Mae from the English Dance Theatre puts some of the Citys squad through their paces on the day ballet came to the Sky Blue Connection

Stuart Pearce(left) and Ian Butterworth collect their boots from the training ground after agreeing to join Nottingham Forest in a £ 450, 000 double-deal this week

Cyrille Regis was presented with the England International cap before the start of the Coventry City v West Bromwich Albion match. 30th November 1984

Coventry City footballer Andy Blair. 30th August 1980

Coventry City v Burnley. The Sky Blue midfielder Ernie Machin has a shot on goal but Goalkeeper Harry Thomson makes a save in Coventry Citys debut game in the First Division

Coventry City v Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup 3rd round. The final score was 3-0 to the Sky Blues. Cyrille Regis. 10th January 1987

Coventry City v Bolton. FA Cup 3rd round. The final score was 3-0 to the Sky Blues. Cyrille Regis(centre) 10th January 1987

Coventry Citys team walks onto the pitch. The Sky Blues went on to win 3-2 against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. 16th May 1987

Coventry Citys players celebrate their 3-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. 16th May 1987

Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday in the 6th round of the FA Cup. The final score was 1-3 to the Sky Blues at the Hillsborough Stadium

Coventry City v Stoke City in the FA Cup 5th round. The final score was 0-1 to the Sky Blues at the Victoria ground. Michael Gynn scored the only goal of the game in the 71st minute

Coventry Citys left-back Chris Cattlin in a tackle with Sounthamptons Gerry O Brien. He played for the Sky Blues between 1968-1976. This kit was used in 1972-73-74 seasons. circa 1972

Dave Bennett goes on the attack and leaves Spurs defender Mitchell Thomas grounded. 15th August 1987

Dave Bennett scores during a match between Coventry City and Leeds United which ended with a 3-2 win to the Sky Blues at Highfield Road. 12th April 1987

Jimmy Hill is interviewed by the BBC soon after he was released by students as part of their Rag Week escapades in Coventry. 28th February 1964

Jimmy Hill tries his hand at pulling a pint of beer at the official opening of The Rose public house, Lockhurst Lane, Coventry. 26th February 1964

Coventry City win the match against Millwall which ensured they were promoted the next season. The final score at Highfield Road was 3-1 to the Sky Blues. 13th May 1967

Tommy Hutchison relaxes on the teams coach before they make the trip to Newcastle for a match. 9th February 1973

Tommy Hutchison, Coventry Citys midfielder, gets ready for his 250th league appearance match. 8th February 1979

Steve Ogrizovic shakes hands with Bobby Gould after he signed up for Coventry City Football Club. 19th June 1984

Coventry City footballers enjoyed a golf day at tForest of Arden course. Steve Ogrizovic takes his shot from a bunker. 12th May 1997

Coventry City v Aston Villa at Highfield Road. The final score was a 1-0 win to the Sky Blues. Cyrille Regis and Andy Pearce(right) 28th September 1991

Coventry City v West Ham at Upton Park. The final score was 0-1 to the Sky Blues. 5th October 1991

No way through: Coventry Citys Dutch international Martin Jol clears the ball as Manchester Uniteds Norman Whiteside moves in at Highfield Road. 15th September 1984

Taking a breather: new midfield man Martin Jol and Banbury-born Martin Singleton(right) sit it out during a break in Citys pre-season training. 24th July 1984

Sky Blues new boy Martin Jol in action. 18th August 1984

Yousef Chippo. 27th July 1999

Coventry City footballers enjoyed a golf day at tForest of Arden course. Steve Ogrizovic takes his shot from a bunker. 12th May 1997

Sky Blues new boys: Martin Jol and Bob Latchford(right) get acquanted after joining Coventry City on free transfers. 26th June 1984

England football manager Graham Taylor was in Coventry to open the Sky Blues new training ground at Ryton, Coventry. He is pictured with Coventrys Lord Mayor Councillor Bill Hardy during his visit

Moroccan-born Sky Blues player Moustapha Hadji and Manchester Uniteds Nicky Butt. 25th August 1999

Breaking away: Youssef Chippo is challenged by Robbie Savage. The final score was 1-0 to Leicester City at Highfield Road. 27th November 1999

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"Coventry City FC: A Journey Through Time and Triumphs" Step back in time to the 16th of August 1980, when Jimmy Hill took charge of Coventry City FC, steering them towards a new era of success. Relive the magic as Keith Houchen scores a breathtaking goal that left fans in awe. It was a moment that will forever be etched in Coventry City's history. Travel further back to the 23rd of August 1976, where footballer Larry Lloyd stood tall among his teammates during a team photoshoot. The camaraderie and determination captured in that image set the tone for their future triumphs. The Victoria Ground witnessed an intense battle between Coventry City and Stoke City on one fateful day. Despite their best efforts, it ended with a narrow 0-1 defeat for Coventry City. But they never lost hope; this setback only fueled their hunger for victory. In January 1974, Coventry City faced Derby County in an unforgettable FA Cup fourth-round match that ended with a thrilling scoreline of 0-0. Both teams showcased their resilience and skill throughout the game, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats. Another memorable clash occurred when Coventry City locked horns with Manchester United in another FA Cup fourth-round encounter. The intensity on the field was palpable as both sides fought tooth and nail for glory. Footballers Dave Bennett and Lloyd McGrath made headlines not just for their skills but also for overcoming adversity together. They both broke bones while playing for Coventry City but showed incredible courage to bounce back stronger than ever before. Tommy Hutchison's signing marked a significant milestone for Coventry City as he joined them from his bedroom at Hotel Leofric. His talent would go on to make him an integral part of the team's success story. Off the pitch, Tommy Hutchison found solace at home surrounded by his loving children, Lynn, David, and John.