'You've got to play until the final whistle'

Media caption,

Simms after his brace at Sheffield Wednesday

  • Published

Coventry City bagged themselves an added-time win against Sheffield Wednesday when Owls keeper James Beadle made a costly error to gift striker Ellis Simms a second goal.

The dramatic late winner saw the Sky Blues rise to seventh in the table, within a point of the play-off positions.

After the match, Simms said it was his determination to play to the end that gave his side a maximum three points.

"In football, you've got to play until the final whistle," Simms told BBC Radio Coventry.

"I looked at the time so I knew the game was done basically. I saw the ball in the air so I just thought, 'sprint, the game is done'.

"I chase it down and next minute, the keeper's dropped it and I just slot it home. It was a great feeling."

His brace against the Owls also saw Simms' tally rise to to seven across all competitions, making him Coventry's joint-top scorer this season alongside Haji Wright.

"As of late, I've maybe not scored as many as I would have liked," Simms said.

"It was a nice moment to celebrate with the fans. The whole away end - they filled it out, they travel wherever we go. A great moment for the club."

You can listen to the full interview and more on the Sky Blues fancast.

Listen on BBC Sounds