Sillett led Coventry to 3-2 win over Spurs in 1987 finalHe played for clubs including
Chelsea and managed HerefordTributes have been paid to the former Coventry City manager John Sillett, who has died at the age of 85. Sillett guided the club to one of the FA Cup’s most memorable wins in 1987, when they beat the favourites
Tottenham 3-2 at Wembley.
“It’s very sad news,” Steve Ogrizovic, the goalkeeper from the Cup-winning team, told
BBC CWR. “My thoughts and condolences go to all of the family. First and foremost, he was a great manager and great coach, and above all that a brilliant raconteur. Whenever he entered a room he lit it up with his charisma and personality.