Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Coventry’s FA Cup winner Sillett dies aged 85

John Sillett

John Sillett, who managed Coventry to unexpected FA Cup glory in 1987, died on Tuesday aged 85, his family announced. Sillett was Coventry’s co-manager along with George Curtis when they beat Tottenham 3-2 at Wembley to win the only major trophy in the club’s history. Famous for his broad smile and bubbly personality, Sillett danced … Read more