Ever wondered what’s said in the group huddle when Coventry City’s players come together in a show of unity and determination just before kick-off?

With the CBS Arena atmosphere ramped up to fever pitch by a rousing chorus of ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns,’ the onus is on the Sky Blues skipper to rally the troops one last time before the ball is kicked in anger.

Matt Grimes took on that role for the first time at the weekend when, remarkably, given his previous six-year run as captain of Swansea, the 30-year-old midfielder took the armband for the very first time for Coventry .

Not only was it the first time he’d led out the team, but also the first time he’d taken the responsibility in-game – the likes of Liam Kitching, Jake Bidwell and Jamie Allen having previously deputised

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