📸 There’s an interesting story behind Coventry’s promotion to the Premier League.
A story that he might have been waiting for his entire life.
He is John Mullaney, who earned the nickname “Banner Man.” Back in 2001, he unfurled a banner reading “We’ll be Back” when Coventry City had to relegate from the Premier League at Villa Park.
Just like a fan whose love for one club is so immense. He was always present at Coventry matches, no matter the circumstances.
In 2011/12, Coventry had to relegate from the Championship (second tier). Perhaps his hopes were dashed once again, meaning an even longer wait.
In the 2016/17 season, things got worse—Coventry relegated from League One (third tier) and had to play in League Two (fourth tier).
But in the following season (2017/18), his hopes resurfaced after they successfully promoted back to League One.
It took 2 seasons, and then they could promote again to the Championship in the 2019/20 season.
And next season, after a 25-year wait. It’s certain, with lifelong witness John Mullaney. His words finally came true at the age of nearly 69.
COVENTRY BACK TO PREMIER LEAGUE! 🩵
📸 There’s an interesting story behind Coventry’s promotion to the Premier League.
A story that he might have been waiting for his entire life.
He is John Mullaney, who earned the nickname “Banner Man.” Back in 2001, he unfurled a banner reading “We’ll be Back” when Coventry City had to relegate from the Premier League at Villa Park.
Just like a fan whose love for one club is so immense. He was always present at Coventry matches, no matter the circumstances.
In 2011/12, Coventry had to relegate from the Championship (second tier). Perhaps his hopes were dashed once again, meaning an even longer wait.
In the 2016/17 season, things got worse—Coventry relegated from League One (third tier) and had to play in League Two (fourth tier).
But in the following season (2017/18), his hopes resurfaced after they successfully promoted back to League One.
It took 2 seasons, and then they could promote again to the Championship in the 2019/20 season.
And next season, after a 25-year wait. It’s certain, with lifelong witness John Mullaney. His words finally came true at the age of nearly 69.
COVENTRY BACK TO PREMIER LEAGUE! 🩵
