Football Daily

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s "Football Daily" episode focuses on Coventry City’s return to England’s top flight after a 25-year absence. The programme, available on BBC Radio 5 Live on 20 August 2026, brings together presenter Mark Chapman with former striker Dion Dublin, club legend Steve Ogrizovic, BBC CWR’s Rob Gurney and other guests to look back on the club’s long and complicated rise back to the Premier League.

The discussion outlines the major setbacks Coventry faced over the years, including relegation from the Premier League in 2001, moves away from their home city on two occasions, administration, and a long sequence of managerial changes. The episode also revisits the rebuilding phase under Mark Robins, which helped stabilise the club and restore belief among supporters. According to the programme description, Frank Lampard ultimately became the manager who delivered promotion.

The episode is framed as both a retrospective and a preview of what comes next. It includes reflections from Lampard, memories from former players and fans, and questions about how Coventry’s playing style and club culture may translate back into the Premier League. The show also notes the club’s significant summer spending, suggesting there is debate about whether that investment will be enough to help them compete at the higher level. Overall, the broadcast highlights Coventry’s resilience and the scale of the turnaround.