The Football History of Coventry City Book

WE’RE INTO the final seconds at Wembley. 96,000 fans holding their breath as Spurs throw everything forward. Hoddle floats it into the box … but Ogrizovich claims it! That has to be it. The whistle blows — Coventry have done it! The Sky Blues win the 1987 FA Cup Final. History made. Pandemonium in the stands. After 104 years, Coventry City lift their first major trophy!

Follow the story of Coventry City through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back over a century. This edition charts the club’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– Promotion to the top tier in 1967
– The Premier League years of Dion Dublin, Gary McAllister and Darren Huckerby
– That unforgettable 1987 FA Cup Final at Wembley
– Key highs and lows across recent decades
– Highlights from the 2024/25 season and beyond

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Sky Blues supporter, a soccer history fan, or someone who lived through it all — this is more than just a gift, it’s a piece of Coventry City history.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

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Cover: Hardback 

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 140+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.