New Coventry kit nods to 1987 glory

Coventry City have launched their home kit for the club's first Premier League season in 25 years. The new strip is inspired by the heroic efforts of 1987, when the Sky Blues lifted the FA Cup at Wembley. The club explained: "A deeper Sky Blue base pays tribute to the shirt worn on that historic day at Wembley, honouring the heritage that still runs through this football club. "Across the front, bold striped detailing features a subtle four-tone sky blue jacquard pattern, inspired by the scenes that filled Coventry city centre when the Cup came home. Fine navy pinstripes running through each stripe reference the original 1987 design, while navy accents on the collar and the signature Hummel chevrons complete the look. The stripe pattern gradually fades toward the back, creating a clean finish built for names and numbers." The kit launch forms part of an immense challenge for the club in getting ready for the Premier League. Below you can listen to Coventry's chief business officer Nicola Ibbetson discuss ticket changes, retail and the stadium.