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Coventry City promoted to Premier League after 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers
Lampard speaks: “Incredible moment, you worry, you worry, the power of the header. It’s what it’s about. It’s not easy. To get it over the line after 25 years, wow. Now they get this moment. This incedible fanbase and what it means to this city. To come in 15 months ago, Mark Robins had done an incredible job.”
TL;DR
- Bobby Thomas scored a decisive header in the 86th minute to secure promotion for Coventry City.
- The draw against Blackburn Rovers sealed Coventry's return to the Premier League after 25 years.
- Manager Frank Lampard described the moment as "incredible" and praised his players and the club's fans.
- Blackburn Rovers had taken the lead in the match, but Coventry fought back to secure the crucial point.
- The promotion marks a significant achievement for Coventry City, highlighting their resilience and journey.
- Frank Lampard also paid tribute to the work done by his predecessor, Mark Robins.