When the final whistle was blown at the Ricoh Arena, Michael Doyle allowed himself a minute to reflect.
At 36 years old, Doyle can recall when Coventry’s home stadium would regularly get handsome attendances. This momentous win over Stoke, played in a raucous atmosphere created by more than 14,000 fans, gave a glimpse of what might be possible.
‘I took a step back after the game just to see the ground the way it was,’ Coventry’s veteran midfielder said. ‘It’s been hard to play here in the league because the crowds haven’t been as big.
‘The atmosphere goes to show what we can do again.