Original Coventry City FC *FA Cup winner* Home Jersey 1987-1989 - L

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Size: L

Armpit to Armpit: 50 cm
Shoulder to hem: 73 cm


Condition Details

Very good condition, some wear and discoloring on the sponsor.Extremely rare shirt.

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Product Care
  • Cold Wash, preferably hand wash
  • Turn item inside out
  • Do not iron, steaming prefered
  • Do not bleach
  • No fabric softener
  • Do not tumble dry
Season Information
  • 1987-1989 Home Jersey *FA Cup winner*
  • Players: David Philips, Cyrille Regis, Trevor Peake
  • Brand: Hummel
  • Sponsor: Granada Bingo

After an incredible season in 1986-1987 by winning the FA Cup, Coventry City’s 1987–88 season was a steady First Division campaign under John Sillett, ending in a respectable 10th place. The Sky Blues mixed strong home form with a handful of impressive away wins, including victories at Luton, Everton and Sheffield Wednesday. Although inconsistency prevented a push for European places, Coventry remained competitive throughout, built on a hardworking squad and a solid defensive spine. Their League Cup run ended early against Luton, and a mid‑season dip cost momentum, but overall it was a stable, well‑balanced season that kept the club firmly in the top half of English football.

Coventry City’s 1988–89 season was a strong and surprisingly stable First Division campaign under John Sillett, finishing 7th, their highest league position of the decade. The Sky Blues were tough to beat at Highfield Road, mixing disciplined defending with sharp counter‑attacking play. Wins over Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle showed their ability to compete with the league’s best. However, the season is most famously remembered for their shock FA Cup exit to non‑league Sutton United, a result that stunned English football and overshadowed an otherwise impressive league performance. Overall, Coventry were competitive, organised, and consistently in the top half — a season of quality marred only by one historic upset.