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These are the men who brought First Division football to Coventry for the first time in
These are the men who brought First Division football to Coventry for the first time in 87 years of organised football. It was an extraordinary season in more ways than one for, when they lost 3-1 at Huddersfield on November 19th, City were in seventh place, 5 points behind leaders Wolves. Yet when Ian Gibson returned to the side to score 2 goals in the 3-2 defeat of Cardiff on the following Saturday, it was the beginning of the clubs longest unbeaten run - 25 League games-culminating in a defeat of Millwall at Highfield Road on May 13th 1967, which clinched the championship. During this period, City did the double over Wolves, who were promoted with them, and finished seven points clear of the third-placed Carlisle. The squad with the Second division cup is(left to righ, back row): Brian Lewis, George Curtis, Bill Glazier, Mick Kearns, Dudley Roberts. Centre row: Norman Pilgrim (physiotherapist), Ronnie Farmer, Dietmar Bruck, John Tudor, Mick Coop, Ernie Machin, Brian Hill, Alan Dicks(assistant manager). Front row: Peter Hill(trainer), John Key, Ian Gibson, Jimmy Hill(general manager), Bobby Gould, Ronnie Rees, Pat Saward(coach).
4th August 1967
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
Wales
Media ID 21536348
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This iconic print captures the historic moment when these remarkable men brought First Division football to Coventry after 87 years of organized play. In a season filled with extraordinary achievements, Coventry City's journey to the top was nothing short of miraculous. The team faced an uphill battle, trailing behind leaders Wolves by five points when they suffered a defeat against Huddersfield on November 19th. However, their fortunes changed dramatically when Ian Gibson returned and scored two crucial goals in the following match against Cardiff. This marked the beginning of an unbeaten streak that spanned an impressive 25 League games. On May 13th, 1967, at Highfield Road stadium, Coventry City secured their place in history by defeating Millwall and clinching the championship title. They finished seven points ahead of third-placed Carlisle and even achieved a double victory over Wolves, who were promoted alongside them. This photograph immortalizes the squad responsible for this incredible achievement. From left to right in the back row: Brian Lewis, George Curtis, Bill Glazier, Mick Kearns, Dudley Roberts; center row: Norman Pilgrim (physiotherapist), Ronnie Farmer, Dietmar Bruck John Tudor Mick Coop Ernie Machin Brian Hill Alan Dicks (assistant manager); front row: Peter Hill (trainer), John Key Ian Gibson Jimmy Hill (general manager) Bobby Gould Ronnie Rees Pat Saward (coach). It serves as a testament to their dedication and teamwork that forever changed Coventry's football landscape on August 4th, 1967.
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