Coventry announce themselves back in the big time

Coventry climb out of the relegation zone after ending their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans. Coventry scorer Jack Rudoni paid tribute to his grandma, in hospital after a heart attack last week The last time Coventry won at home in the Premier League former Spice Girl Emma Bunton was top of the charts with 'What Took You So Long?' The title could not be more fitting as the Sky Blues ended their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans. Baby Spice's song may not live long in the memory but Coventry's thumping win over Newcastle will stick with the home supporters.

Jack Rudoni's penalty, Sidiki Cherif's first Sky Blues goal and late strikes from Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni lifted them out of the relegation zone in style. Level on points with Manchester United after six games and out of the drop zone following successive wins, Frank Lampard's men have announced themselves in the top flight again. Coventry backed up their victory at Nottingham Forest before the international break, scoring four goals in the top flight for the first time since a 4-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday in May 2000. Those around the Sky Blues' training ground at Ryton feel that, if they are