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England manager Bobby Robson gave these Sky Blues kids an official seal of approval at
England manager Bobby Robson gave these Sky Blues kids an official seal of approval at Highfield Road. Robson turned up to give his backing to Coventry Citys football development scheme being piloted by John Peacock. Robson said: " I applaud what Coventry City and John Peacock are trying to do by bringing on players and coaches from the grass roots level. These people are the future. " I know that, one day, Coventry City will benefit as a club but there will be a whole lot of kids who will also have gained something special." Robson and Peacock are pictured here with some of the Coventrys school of excellence lads, who gave a demonstration of their skills.
3rd September 1988
Coventry Telegraph Archive
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Coaching Coventry City Fc Sky Blues Manager
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In this nostalgic photo print, England manager Bobby Robson can be seen giving his official seal of approval to a group of talented young footballers from Coventry City's school of excellence. The picture was taken at Highfield Road on the 3rd of September 1988, capturing a significant moment in the club's football development scheme. Robson's presence at the event showcased his support for Coventry City and their efforts to nurture players and coaches from grassroots level. He commended John Peacock, who was piloting the program, for his dedication in bringing up future stars. Recognizing that these youngsters were indeed the future, Robson expressed confidence that both Coventry City as a club and countless kids involved would benefit greatly from such initiatives. The image captures an inspiring scene where Robson and Peacock stand alongside some of Coventry's school of excellence lads. These aspiring athletes proudly demonstrate their skills to two influential figures in English football. It is evident that this encounter left a lasting impression on all those present, with hopes high for both individual success stories and collective achievements within the sport. This photograph serves as a testament to the importance of investing in youth development programs within professional sports clubs like Coventry City FC during the vibrant era of 1980s football coaching.
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