VIDEO FLASHBACK: Clashes with Coventry '“ pitch invasion, bodyslam, Mani's red card and a five goal thriller

Chesterfield make the trip to Coventry tonight to take on a side who have regained form in recent matches.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Nov 2016, 10:32 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 17:01 BST
Coventry City vs Chesterfield - Mani Dieseruvwie handles the ball and receives a second booking for it - Pic By James WilliamsonCoventry City vs Chesterfield - Mani Dieseruvwie handles the ball and receives a second booking for it - Pic By James Williamson
Coventry City vs Chesterfield - Mani Dieseruvwie handles the ball and receives a second booking for it - Pic By James Williamson

The Spireites have had some memorable moments in battles with the Sky Blues in recent years, not least the five goal thriller with is our feature video in today’s flashback.

A crowd of 7,205 watched on at the Proact as the Sky Blues took the three points in March 2015.

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Marcus Tudgay gave City the lead before Jay O’Shea equalised, but second-half goals from substitute Sanmi Odelusi and Frank Nouble were enough to hand City three points despite a late reply from Gboly Ariybi.

And who can forget this moment, when Town keeper Tommy Lee bodyslammed a pitch invader who got a little too close.

To see the highlights of that game, a 1-1 draw at the Proact, click HERE

The Coventry equaliser sparked a mini pitch invasion from visiting fans.

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The last time the two sides met at the Richo, this happened, the Sky Blues taking a 1-0 victory.

Chesterfield substitute Mani Dieseruvwe was sent off in the closing stages as Coventry claimed the three points.

To read our big match preview click HERE

And for Danny Wilson’s thoughts, click HERE

For the form guide, betting odds and our Spireites stats centre click HERE

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