Back then Hear’Say ruled the charts, Snake dominated phones, and Tony Blair led the nation.
Fast‑forward to April 2001, and the scene was completely different.
It also marked Coventry City’s last triumph in the top tier of English football.
A solitary goal from John Hartson gave Gordon Strachan’s side a 1‑0 win over Sunderland before 20,946 spectators at Highfield Road.
Nine thousand two hundred eighty‑seven days later, the club’s rollercoaster ride feels almost cinematic. For my money, Coventry’s saga shows true resilience.
Relegated after the 2000‑01 season, they lingered in the Championship for eleven years before dropping to League One in 2012.
What followed was a bleak stretch marked by points penalties and a spell in administration.
After leaving Highfield Road in 2005, the Sky Blues tangled in a bitter 2013 dispute over the Ricoh Arena’s rent.
The low point arrived when they were forced to host games in Northampton, then fell to the fourth tier for the first time in 59 years in 2017.
Some fans still recall those dark days from the Bridgford Stand at the City Ground on Saturday.
When Jay Dasilva struck, the final whistle unleashed pure Sky Blue euphoria.
It’s been a rough start for us, so those opening Premier League points feel amazing,” Coventry manager Frank Lampard told BBC Radio 5 Live.
I thought the lads were brilliant – their grit, work rate and unity, plus the tactical setup, made the difference. Can they keep this momentum and cement their place in the top flight?