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Vic Minett30/04/2015Pictures of the last match at Highfield Road

This gallery shares some of the pictures from the last match at Highfield Road in 2005.

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RIP Highfield Road: 1899 - 2005.

RIP Highfield Road: 1899 - 2005.

  • The Sky Blues beat Derby County 6-2 on a memorable last day at Highfield Road on Saturday, 30 April 2005.
  • There were plenty of flags on show in the sunshine.
  • Houses were decked out in style in King Richard Street
  • Heading for the West Terrace turnstiles
  • Outside the club shop and ticket office on Thackall Street.
  • City fan Stephen Gould (right) flew over from Florida to make sure he was at the last match at Highfield Road.
  • Our Winchy with his City scarf (even though it was too warm to wear it).
  • Michael Gould at the last match at Highfield Road.
  • The Mad Hatters record their part in a special, but extremely sad, day for Coventry City.
  • Supporters gather around the entrance to the West Stand
  • RIP Highfield Road: 1899 - 2005.
  • Former manager and Sky Blues legend Jimmy Hill
  • The old stadium was full for one last time with 22,728 fans packed in.
  • The Sky Blue Stand and East Stand at Highfield Road.
  • The teams run out for the last time at Highfield Road
  • Dele Adebola fends off the challenge from Derby's Jeff Kenna.
  • City's Michael Doyle challenges for the ball with County's Adam Bolder
  • The Mad Hatters enjoy the match.
  • City's substitute Andrew Whing is mobbed after scoring the last ever goal at Highfield Road.
  • Fans spilled onto the pitch at the end of City's 6-2 win over Derby County.
  • Fans sought souvenirs from the match.
  • The supporters head away from Highfield Road.
  • Fans leaving the last match at Highfield Road, crossing Sky Blue Way.

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