First goes to fifth for the late game on Easter Monday in the Championship promotion battle.
Frank Lampard believes Coventry City cannot afford to take Hull City lightly when they visit the MKM Stadium tonight.
After defeating Derby County 3-2 on Friday night, the Sky Blues are now only eight points away from promotion to the Premier League.
Coventry are 12 points clear of third place in the Championship with only six games remaining, but they will face a City team vying for a play-off spot at the MKM Stadium.
City has shocked many with their form this season, winning 20 games and maintaining a four-point lead over the pursuing group.
“Yeah, good team,” Lampard told Sky Sports. “I watched some of their game (at Oxford).” They deserve credit for their efforts in reaching their current place, as they may not have been expected to be there at the beginning of the season.We have to respect them. We have to respect them. We aren’t getting ahead of ourselves. The spectators can become thrilled, but we have a job to do until it’s completed. “It feels good right now.”It’s a significant game for us there, without a doubt. When you see the outcome earlier, when you know the position in the league, I know that these times at this stage in the season, it’s easy to have a poor night, and not for the lack of trying, but for the anxiety of it.
The lads have demonstrated a lot, and another one will be held on Monday. We can’t sit back and wait to see what happens, then look at other results and try to get over the line gently. We have to take care of our business, and Hull (City) will be a tough match.”
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