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Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘One of the best things I've ever seen' – Frank Lampard stunned as Coventry star hits 180 with first-ever three darts
FRANK LAMPARD was blown away by Tatsuhiro Sakamoto's incredible piece of darts wizardry in his first ever appearance at the Oche. The midfielder sent his Coventry City team-mates into a state of pandemonium by hitting an incredible 180 with the first three darts he's ever thrown in his life. 5 Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is a beloved figure among his Coventry City team-mates Credit: GETTY 5 The Japanese midfielder stunned them by throwing an incredible 180 with his first three darts 5 The 28-year-old was mobbed by his team-mates - who couldn't quite believe their eyes Credit: X@COVENTRYCITY 5 Sky Blues gaffer Frank Lampard was equally as amazed by Sakamoto's piece of wizardry The Japanese midfielder achieved the incredible feat on a dartboard in the Sky Blues' dressing room. The 28-year-old was mobbed by his team-mates after his masterstroke, which Coventry gaffer Lampard was in awe of. The former Chelsea and England star said: "Tatsuhiro hit a 180 and he doesn't play and hasn't practiced. "It was amazing." Sakamoto's incredible piece of skill was witnessed by team-mate Jake Bidwell, who was equally as astounded as Lampard. He said: "[Jamie] Paterson is the oldest player in the dressing room now and he said it is one of the best things he has ever seen in football. "That tells you all you need to know. "He hit two in and then he's got nervous so he stepped back. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 Tatsuhiro Sakamoto has been a shining light for Frank Lampard's Coventry City this season Credit: GETTY "And then I think it took him about two minutes to throw the last one. "It went in and the place went up. Frank Lampard tipped for England job as former Premier League manager Chris Wilder says 'it just shines through' "For someone of Pato's experience to say it is one of the best things he has ever seen in a dressing room, that paints the picture of how good it was." Sakomoto hasn't just been a gem in the dressing room for the Sky Blues this season. The winger has scored four goals and provided six assists for his side, who ended the Championship season in fifth place and have the chance of returning to the Premier League via the play-offs. The first leg of their semi-final tie with Sunderland takes place on Friday evening.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘One of the best things I've ever seen' – Frank Lampard stunned as Coventry star hits 180 with first-ever three darts
FRANK LAMPARD was blown away by Tatsuhiro Sakamoto's incredible piece of darts wizardry in his first ever appearance at the Oche. The midfielder sent his Advertisement 5 Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is a beloved figure among his Coventry City team-mates Credit: GETTY 5 The Japanese midfielder stunned them by throwing an incredible 180 with his first three darts 5 The 28-year-old was mobbed by his team-mates - who couldn't quite believe their eyes Credit: X@COVENTRYCITY 5 Sky Blues gaffer Frank Lampard was equally as amazed by Sakamoto's piece of wizardry The Japanese midfielder achieved the incredible feat on a dartboard in the Sky Blues' dressing room . The 28-year-old was mobbed by his team-mates after his masterstroke, which Coventry gaffer Lampard was in awe of. The former "It was amazing." Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Sakamoto's incredible piece of skill was witnessed by team-mate Jake Bidwell, who was equally as astounded as Lampard. He said: "[Jamie] Paterson is the oldest player in the dressing room now and he said it is one of the best things he has ever seen in football. "That tells you all you need to know. "He hit two in and then he's got nervous so he stepped back. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 Tatsuhiro Sakamoto has been a shining light for Frank Lampard's Coventry City this season Credit: GETTY "And then I think it took him about two minutes to throw the last one. "It went in and the place went up. Advertisement Frank Lampard tipped for England job as former Premier League manager Chris Wilder says 'it just shines through' "For someone of Pato's experience to say it is one of the best things he has ever seen in a dressing room, that paints the picture of how good it was." Sakomoto hasn't just been a gem in the dressing room for the Sky Blues this season. The winger has scored four goals and provided six assists for his side, who ended the Championship season in fifth place and have the chance of returning to the Premier League via the play-offs. The first leg of their semi-final tie with Sunderland takes place on Friday evening. Advertisement
BBC News
01-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'We have made huge strides'
Coventry manager Frank Lampard said his side must remain focussed after victory over Oxford United saw them climb into the Championship play-off to BBC Radio CWR after seeing his side win 3-2 on the road at the Kassam Stadium, the Sky Blues boss said: "We have made big strides there is no doubt. Performances and results and it's a good feeling. "We just have to continue it because I say the same every week, the minute you rest on a good feeling it becomes difficult in this league. From where we were three months ago to now has been good work."Coventry were twice pegged back by Oxford and had a penalty saved before Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scored the deciding said: "We were not at our best today but I think that can happen with these sorts of games. Possibly the early goal gave us a sense that we were really controlling the game but that went away."At this stage when we are trying to churn out results and points you've got to look at the team when you are not at your best can you win games? Three goals and we missed a penalty so we managed to do it."We lacked that element of control but I liked our reactions to the goals in the second half and the bits of quality."Listen to Frank Lampard's full interview with BBC CWR on BBC Sounds
The Independent
11-02-2025
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- The Independent
Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers LIVE: Championship latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow live coverage as Coventry City face Queens Park Rangers in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season. Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth's fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford. Follow live updates from today's game in the live blog below. Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers First Half ends, Coventry City 0, Queens Park Rangers 0. 11 February 2025 20:31 Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers Corner, Coventry City. Conceded by Kenneth Paal. 11 February 2025 20:30 Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers Attempt blocked. Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry City) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Jay Dasilva with a cross. 11 February 2025 20:30 Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time. 11 February 2025 20:30 Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers Attempt saved. Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved. 11 February 2025 20:27 Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 11 February 2025 20:26 Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers Attempt missed. Ronnie Edwards (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box following a set piece situation. 11 February 2025 20:22 Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing. 11 February 2025 20:21 Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers Jay Dasilva (Coventry City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 11 February 2025 20:21 Coventry City vs Queens Park Rangers
