Zabbasbeard
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JOHN SILLETT
Sad to learn of the passing of John Sillett at the age of 85. John Sillett was a larger than life, loveable character who managed Coventry City to win the highly memorable 1987 FA Cup Final 3-2 against Tottenham. It remains the only major trophy in Coventry's history. With his joint manager George Curtis who also passed away earlier this year, they formed a good cop/bad cop partnership that worked really well and they fashioned an exciting Coventry team with players like Dave Bennett, David Phillips Keith, Keith Houchen and the great Cyrille Regis along with other bargains from less high profile teams. Sillett's jovial nature and beaming smile made him instantly likeable and he was loved by those who played for him and fans of Coventry particularly. He also steered Hereford to their highest ever position. Sillett had enjoyed a playing career with Chelsea, Coventry and Plymouth. Much loved by the Sky Blues of Coventry, he was appointed a Life President of their club and attended reunions with their '87 Cup winning side. I remember wishing it was us that day in 1987 but I was pleased for Coventry, particularly ex-Blues Dave Bennett and David Phillips, as well as the avuncular, humorous John Sillett. Thanks for the memories, thoughts with his friends and family and may he rest in peace.
Sad to learn of the passing of John Sillett at the age of 85. John Sillett was a larger than life, loveable character who managed Coventry City to win the highly memorable 1987 FA Cup Final 3-2 against Tottenham. It remains the only major trophy in Coventry's history. With his joint manager George Curtis who also passed away earlier this year, they formed a good cop/bad cop partnership that worked really well and they fashioned an exciting Coventry team with players like Dave Bennett, David Phillips Keith, Keith Houchen and the great Cyrille Regis along with other bargains from less high profile teams. Sillett's jovial nature and beaming smile made him instantly likeable and he was loved by those who played for him and fans of Coventry particularly. He also steered Hereford to their highest ever position. Sillett had enjoyed a playing career with Chelsea, Coventry and Plymouth. Much loved by the Sky Blues of Coventry, he was appointed a Life President of their club and attended reunions with their '87 Cup winning side. I remember wishing it was us that day in 1987 but I was pleased for Coventry, particularly ex-Blues Dave Bennett and David Phillips, as well as the avuncular, humorous John Sillett. Thanks for the memories, thoughts with his friends and family and may he rest in peace.