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Coventry City Celebrates Championship Win and Premier League Return

Over 50,000 fans celebrated Coventry City's Championship win and Premier League return at War Memorial Park, with speeches from chairman Doug King, singer Tom Grennan, and coach Frank Lampard.

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PA Media Thousands of people crowd around a bus surrounded on all sides by police officers in high-vis jackets. many of the people are carrying flares giving off lots of blue smoke. Many are also carrying light blue Coventry City flags. At the centre is the open top bus with the team at the top. At thr front is a sign, reading: "We are back"

Massive Celebration at War Memorial Park

More than 50,000 people gathered in Coventry's War Memorial Park to celebrate as the Sky Blues marked their Championship title victory.

Fans standing on make-do platforms to get a better view. One is carrying a Coventry City flag

Thousands more fans lined the streets to witness the team parade the trophy after securing the top position, finishing 11 points ahead of Ipswich.

 The bus leaving the CBS Arena with a large crowd behind fencing on the right
 Fans lining the street as the bus approaches, with police in front of it in high-vis jackets. One young fan in the foreground on the left is on an adult's shoulders

This triumph ensures Coventry City's return to the Premier League next season, ending a 25-year absence from the top tier of English football.

Club Chairman Reflects on the Celebration

Speaking to BBC Radio CWR, club chairman Doug King expressed his emotions about the event, highlighting its significance to him personally.

"This was my day today... this is why I did it. It was massive," he said.
"It's been bigger than I thought it would be."
 Coventry City owner Doug King holding Frank Lampard's arm aloft, while holding a microphone on stage. Several members of the team are behind them, with a giant screen in the background

Tom Grennan Shares His Connection to Coventry City

Singer Tom Grennan, who has supported Coventry City for a decade, shared his affection for the club and the city.

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"I fell in love with Coventry City when I first went to watch them 10 years ago.
"This city has taken me in and called me one of their own, and it doesn't ever get better than that. Every time I'm down here I feel like I'm from Cov," he said.
Tom Grennan is wearing a light brown jacket and holding a red BBC CWR microphone. He is speaking to radio presenter Lorna Bailey, who is in a denim jacket and holding two microphones. there is a TV camera on the right and yellow demountables and white marquees in background

Coach Frank Lampard Praises Fans' Support

Addressing the enthusiastic crowd at War Memorial Park, Sky Blues coach Frank Lampard acknowledged the fans' remarkable turnout and its impact on the team.

"The turnout and the fans' response have been amazing," Lampard said. "It has meant a lot to me and all the players."
 Frank Lampard is on stage with his hands on the shoulders of midfielder Josh Eccles

Additional Moments from the Celebration

Jamie Allen was seen on a teammate's shoulders holding the Championship trophy high on stage, surrounded by smiling players.

 Jamie Allen is on a team-mate's shoulders, holding the Championship trophy aloft on stage. Lots of other players are in the background, smiling

From the stage, players had a view of thousands of fans behind barriers, all focused on the celebrations.

 A players view from the stage at War Memorial Park. Thousands of fans are behind barriers, looking towards the stage

BBC CWR sports presenter Rob Gurney shared a moment with Brandon Thomas-Asante, both wearing light blue bucket hats.

BBC CWR sports presenter Rob Gurney has his right arm around Brandon Thomas-Asante. Both are sporting light blue bucket hats

The band The Enemy performed on stage, energizing the crowd with their music.

Band The Enemy are on stage performing. One is holding a green guitar singing into a microphone, while another in a red t-shirt is playing a bass. In the background is a screen reading: The Enemy. Monitor speakers are in the foreground on the front of the stage
A member of the The Enemy holding a bass guitar and wearing a bright red t-shirt and blue jeans grinning on stage

This article was sourced from bbc

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