This Is A Biggie - Coleman

Last updated : 24 February 2009 By Covsupport News Service
Coventry City manager Chris Coleman has described the Sky Blues FA Cup Fifth Round Replay against Blackburn Rovers at the Ricoh Arena as a massive game.

The winners of tonight's tie which will be settled by extra time and penalties if necessary will face Chelsea on Saturday March 7th at 12.30pm and will also pick up £200,000 in prize money.

"The incentive is there for us to get to the quarter-final of the cup because a home tie against Chelsea in the most famous cup competition in the world is a massive carrot," said Chris Coleman to the club website.

"I know Sam Allardyce will not be underestimating us one bit in the same way he didn't the first time we played Blackburn.

"But we know we've got enough to win the game although Blackburn have players who can turn a game on its head.

"We're the under-dogs again but who knows what can happen. We're confident, we've had a tough run of games recently and we've got a great opportunity here.

"I also can't stress enough how magnificent the fans have been recently and the effect they have on the lads can be massive.

The players have really been enjoying the atmosphere just lately and I just hope that can continue."

Kick off is at 7.45pm.