How Great Were Coventry City 1986–1987?
How did Coventry City 1986–87 ride the FA Cup’s purest magic all the way to Wembley — and win one of the most iconic finals in football folklore?
In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney — joined by special guest Jamie Wilson — dive deep into Coventry City’s unforgettable journey to FA Cup glory.
We retrace the remarkable run to the 1987 FA Cup Final, revisiting the key matches and pivotal moments that defined Coventry’s path to Wembley. It’s a story powered by underdog spirit, resilience, and the kind of tension only the FA Cup can deliver — dramatic wins, nail-biting finishes, and a growing sense that this might just be the year football does something magical.
Then we reach the centrepiece: the final itself — a classic that has lived in English football memory ever since. We unpack why it mattered, how Coventry seized the moment, and what that victory meant for the club, the fans, and the wider mythology of the competition.
Finally, we step back and ask the ranking question: where does Coventry City 1986–87 belong in football history — not just as winners, but as one of the FA Cup’s great stories?
Where does Coventry’s 1987 triumph land on the Greatness Index — and is this the ultimate proof that trophies aren’t only for giants?
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