Carl Winchester is relishing the chance to play in the Championship, a division the 29-year-old has never played in before.
OPPORTUNITY
“Obviously everyone will be buzzing for it. The Championship is a massive league and an opportunity for a lot of players."
STEP UP
“I need to prove myself out there and a lot of the younger lads in the team will be looking to do the same. It’s my first time playing in the Championship so it’s one I’m really excited for. Obviously it’s a big step up for a lot of us, we are no mugs."
PREPARATION
“We have quality in the squad and will hopefully add another couple of players and then we’ll be competing. It’s about getting ourselves ready in training all this week for Sunday."
PLAYING RIGHT BACK
“The gaffer likes me back there so I’m happy enough to play anywhere for this club. It’s a massive club and an opportunity for me. I’m just taking each game as it comes and taking everything in my stride. If my chance comes it’s just all about taking it. It’s a long season and if I get that chance it’s just down to me to take it.”
OPTIMISM
“It felt like Wembley was last week and what a day it was unbelievable for everyone associated with the club. Now the season is starting and we are fully focused on that. The whole city seems to be on an up and that’s good. The fans deserve it and the past couple of years they have been through a lot. They deserve it, they deserve Wembley and they deserve Championship football so we are just happy to bring that to them."
COVENTRY
"Sunday is going to be a big game but obviously we are back at home, everyone is buzzing to be back at home and obviously getting the fans in. It’s one we are all looking forward to and I can’t wait.”
