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IT’S SWINDON VS GILLINGHAM… AND IT’S LIVELY

SUNDERLAND VS COVENTRY

Separated by the best part of 200 miles, there was no beef between Sunderland and Coventry (below) until Jimmy Hill got involved back in 1977.

Both teams were battling to avoid the drop to the second tier on the last day of the season. The Black Cats visited Everton while the Sky Blues hosted fellow relegation candidates Bristol City, only for the latter kick-off to be delayed – supposedly at the behest

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